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Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
on my drum?

Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum




Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum

Overall Meaning

This song, titled "The Little Drummer Boy", speaks of the journey of a poor, humble boy to visit and pay his respects to the newborn King, bringing along his drum to play music for Him. The lyrics convey his apprehension at not having a gift that is worthy of presenting before the King, but he humbly volunteers to play his drum to honor Him. The boy's drumming is joined in by the animals present during the visit, symbolizing their recognition of the significance of the occasion, and ultimately, it moves the King to smile at the boy, acknowledging and appreciating his sincere offering.


The song has a beautiful message of the humility and sincerity of the heart being of greater value than material offerings, and the importance of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The mention of the drum playing also adds a layer of cultural significance as drumming is a universal language that often brings people together to celebrate and appreciate moments of significance.


Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
The singer is being called to visit the newborn King with musical instruments.


Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
The purpose of the visit is to see the newborn King.


Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
The visitors are bringing their best gifts to lay before the King.


To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
The purpose of bringing the gifts is to lay them before the King as a sign of respect and honor.


Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
Musical instruments are being played as a part of the ritual.


So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
The visitors are doing all of this in order to honor the King.


When we come
The visitors are planning to come to see the King.


Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
The King is a little baby.


I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
The artist is poor, and feels he has nothing to offer the King as a gift.


I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
The artist has no material gifts to offer the King.


That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
The singer feels that anything he has to offer would not be fitting for a King.


Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The artist is playing his drum as best he can, even if it is not a fancy gift.


Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum on my drum?
The singer offers to play his drum for the King as his gift.


Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary gives the singer permission to play his drum for the King.


The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
Even the animals are keeping time with the beat of the drum.


I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
The artist is playing his drum for the King.


I played my best for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
Even though the artist's gift is humble, he is playing the drum with all his heart and doing his best.


Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
The King smiled at the singer, which makes him feel accepted and appreciated.


Me and my drum
The singer feels happy and fulfilled to have played his drum for the King.




Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, ONErpm, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti

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@ExtremeMysteries

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Is this movie available in English? It has subtitles but my husband it's not good at reading that fast the subtitles.

@simplyrhey

English subtitle please

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@twinkle3026

This little boy hopefully won an Oscar for his amazing acting skills. I was crying all the way through this great albeit very sad film! When he put his tiny army uniform on, he just looked too cute for words! Bless him! All of the supporting actors were also great! Totally convincing! Thank you from The UK, for showing us this smashing film! xxxx

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@naradaian

Doh - its a russian film and nothing they do is ever valued by American oscar voters….where have you been?

@bapu78

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