As a singer, Newell released tracks with Nile Rodgers and The Knocks, reaching the Top 10 in the United Kingdom with Clean Bandit & Blonde collaborations “Stronger” and “All Cried Out”. Newell released their debut EP POWER in 2016.
Newell’s career in theater began in 2018 when they starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theater. In 2022, they appeared as Lulu in the Broadway musical Shucked, for which they won a Tony Award, becoming the first openly non-binary actor to ever win a Tony.
Do You Hear What I Hear
Alex Newell Lyrics
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Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
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 trees
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? (do you know what I know)
In your palace warm, mighty king,
Do you know what I know? (do you 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
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Do you know what I know?
Do you see what I see?
Do you hear what I hear?
The song "Do You Hear What I Hear" by Alex Newell is a rendition of a classic Christmas carol. The song tells the story of a conversation between different characters who witness, hear and see different things in the Nativity story. The first verse of the song starts with "Said the night wind to the little lamb" and goes on to ask "Do you see what I see?" The night wind is asking the little lamb if it sees a star that is dancing in the sky with a tail as big as a kite. The second verse has the little lamb ask the shepherd boy if he hears what it hears. The boy hears a song that is high above the trees with a voice as big as the sea. The third verse continues with the shepherd boy telling the mighty king about the Child who shivers in the cold and the need to bring Him silver and gold. The song ends with the repeated phrases "Do you know what I know?" "Do you see what I see?" "Do you hear what I hear?"
The song "Do You Hear What I Hear" was written by Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne in 1962 as a plea for peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. They hoped that the song would inspire people to think about peace and help prevent a nuclear war. The song has since become a classic Christmas carol and has been covered by many artists, including Whitney Houston, Carrie Underwood, and Bing Crosby. The song is usually played during the holiday season and has become a favorite for many people.
In conclusion, the lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear" are a conversation between characters in the Nativity story who witness different things and have different experiences. The song is usually played during the holiday season and has become a Christmas classic. The message of the song is about peace and the hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb,
The night wind spoke to the little lamb.
Do you see what I see?
Can you see what I am seeing?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
Up there in the sky, little lamb,
Do you see what I see?
Can you see what I am seeing?
A star, a star, dancing in the night
A star that seems to be dancing in the night sky
With a tail as big as a kite
Its tail is very long and broad
With a tail as big as a kite
Its tail is very long and broad
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,
The little lamb said to the shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear? (do you hear what I hear)
Can you hear what I am hearing? (Can you hear what I am hearing?)
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Resounding through the sky, shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear? (do you hear what I hear)
Can you hear what I am hearing? (Can you hear what I am hearing?)
A song, a song, high above the trees
A song, a song that is echoing high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
The voice of the singer is as loud as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
The voice of the singer is as loud as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
The shepherd boy spoke to the mighty king,
Do you know what I know? (do you know what I know)
Do you have knowledge of what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
In your palace warm, mighty king,
Inside your warm palace, mighty king,
Do you know what I know? (do you know what I know)
Do you have knowledge of what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
There is a Child who is trembling in the cold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
We should give Him precious metals like silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
We should give Him precious metals like silver and gold
Do you know what I know?
Do you have knowledge of what I know?
Do you see what I see?
Can you see what I am seeing?
Do you hear what I hear?
Can you hear what I am hearing?
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: FELIX BERNARD, RICHARD B. SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hércules Garzza
Alex merece todo reconhecimento do mundo. Alem de cantar muito, as músicas dele são ótimas 😍
Renne Francisco
São maravilhosas. De mais!
Andrew Shearin
I've had this song on repeat for the past few days. Your vocals are AMAZING!!!!!
Gabriela Santos
uma das vozes mais maravilhosas que já ouvi!!!! ❤👏👏👏❤❤
César Portilho
Que som gostoso de ouvir que voz maravilhosa da Alex newell
Renato de Leite
Canta muito, muito mesmo, maravilhoso!
Thiago San Gregor
Alex knows us so well: from 'Nobody to love' to 'Need Somebody'.
Michel Jimenez
Saludos desde Lima - Perú. Tu música es increíble y tu voz impresionante.
RobzZ01
That high note at 2:51 is just everything...
TheTIMEDONTKNOW
Yasss tbh I come here for that high note