Do You Hear What I Hear?
Andrea Bocelli Matteo Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli Lyrics
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What I hear (I hear)
Said the night wind to the little lamb (little lamb)
Do you see what I see?
(Do you see what I see?)
Way up in the sky, little lamb (the little lamb)
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star (a star)
Dancing in the night (dancing in the night)
With a tail as big as a kite
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?)
(Do you hear what I hear?)
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy (shepherd boy)
Do you hear what I hear? (Do you hear what I hear?)
(Do you hear what I hear?)
A song, 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 (to the mighty king)
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
(Do you know what I know?)
In your palace warm, mighty king (to the mighty king)
Do you know what I know? (Do you know what I know?)
(Do you know what I know?)
A Child, a Child (a Child, a Child)
Shivers in the cold (shivers in the cold)
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold (and gold)
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say (listen to what I say)
(Listen to what I say)
Pray for peace, people everywhere
Listen to what I say (listen to what I say)
(Listen to what I say)
The Child, the Child (a Child, a Child)
sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Do you hear what I hear?
The lyrics of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" convey a message of hope and awareness. The song begins with the question, "Do you hear what I hear?" This question is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of actively listening and paying attention.
The first verse depicts a conversation between the night wind and a little lamb, asking if they see what the wind sees. The wind tells the lamb about a star in the sky, which is described as dancing and having a tail as big as a kite. This imagery represents the grandeur and significance of the star, capturing the attention of both the wind and the lamb.
In the second verse, the lamb asks a shepherd boy if he hears what the lamb hears. The lamb tells the shepherd boy about a song ringing through the sky. The song is described as being high above the trees, with a voice as big as the sea. This imagery highlights the powerful and captivating nature of the song, emphasizing that it is something worth listening to.
The third verse depicts the shepherd boy asking a mighty king if he knows what the boy knows. The king is in his warm palace, unaware of what the boy is about to tell him. The boy informs the king about a child who is shivering in the cold. The boy suggests bringing the child silver and gold as gifts. This verse illustrates the contrast between the king's opulent life and the child's humble and vulnerable circumstances.
In the final verse, the king addresses the people and urges them to listen to what he has to say. He asks them to pray for peace and emphasizes the significance of the child who is sleeping in the night. The king believes that this child will bring goodness and light to the world, symbolizing hope for a better future.
By repeating the question "Do you hear what I hear?" throughout the song, the lyrics encourage listeners to pay attention to their surroundings, to be aware of those in need, and to work towards unity and peace. The song ultimately conveys a message of hope, urging individuals to listen, understand, and act for the betterment of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you hear what I hear?
Can you perceive the same sounds that I am perceiving?
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
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