Do You Hear What I Hear?
Adelaide Girls Choir Lyrics
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Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song high above the tree
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know?
What I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know?
What I know?
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say!
Pray for peace, people everywhere
Listen to what I say!
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Bring us light
The song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by the Adelaide Girls Choir beautifully captures the spirit of Christmas through its enchanting lyrics. The song begins by personifying the night wind, which speaks to a lamb, asking if it sees what the wind sees. The lyrics create a sense of wonder as they describe something in the sky, a star, that appears to be dancing with a tail as big as a kite. This imagery highlights the magical atmosphere of the Christmas season.
The second verse continues the conversation, this time between the lamb and a shepherd boy. The lamb asks the shepherd boy if he hears what the wind and the lamb have been discussing. The shepherd boy listens and describes hearing a song in the sky, resonating through the air above the trees. The lyrical description paints a vivid picture of a voice as powerful as the sea, further emphasizing the awe-inspiring nature of the event.
In the third verse, the shepherd boy approaches the mighty king, curious if the king knows what he knows. In the warmth of the palace, the shepherd boy tells the king about a Child who is shivering in the winter cold. The boy suggests bringing the Child gifts of silver and gold to provide comfort and warmth.
Finally, the king addresses the people, urging them to listen to his message and pray for peace. He emphasizes the importance of the Child who is sleeping through the night and predicts that the Child will bring goodness and light to all. The song ends with a plea for the Child to bring light into the world.
Overall, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" conveys a message of hope, compassion, and the significance of the Christmas story. It encourages listeners to be attentive to the wonders surrounding them and to spread love and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb
The gentle breeze whispered to the innocent lamb
Do you see what I see?
Do you perceive the same beauty as I do?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
High above, in the vast sky, dear lamb
A star, a star, dancing in the night
A brilliant star, gracefully moving through the darkness
With a tail as big as a kite
Its luminous trail resembling a large kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
The innocent lamb spoke to the humble shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Can you perceive the same melody as I do?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Echoing throughout the sky, dear shepherd boy
A song, a song high above the tree
A melodic hymn, resounding above the canopy
With a voice as big as the sea
Its powerful voice akin to the vastness of the ocean
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
The humble shepherd boy spoke to the majestic king
Do you know what I know?
Are you aware of the same knowledge I possess?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Within your cozy palace, mighty monarch
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
An innocent Child trembles in the frigid chill
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us offer him precious silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
The king addressed all the people across the land
Listen to what I say!
Pay heed to my words and listen!
Pray for peace, people everywhere
Invoke prayers for peace, wherever you may be
The Child, the Child sleeping in the night
The Child, the slumbering one amidst the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bestow upon us kindness and illumination
Bring us light
Illuminate our lives with your divine radiance
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
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