Carol Of The Bells
August Burns Red (Holiday) Lyrics
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Sweet silver bells
All seem to say
Throw cares away
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere
Filling the air
O, how they pound
Raising the sound
Oer hill and dale
Telling their tale
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To every home
Hark! how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say
Throw cares away
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old
Meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere
Filling the air
O, how they pound
Raising the sound
Oer hill and dale
Telling their tale
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas
Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To every home
On, on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To every home
The lyrics to August Burns Red's version of "Carol of the Bells" describe the excited and joyful atmosphere that surrounds Christmas celebrations. The symbolism of the bells highlights the happiness and anticipation that the holiday brings. The first verse describes the bells as sweet silver bells, which "all seem to say, throw cares away." This line emphasizes the freedom and escape from worries that people feel during the holiday season. The second verse highlights the universal nature of Christmas cheer- it spreads across different ages, classes, and personalities ("to young and old, meek and the bold").
The chorus ("Ding, dong, ding, dong") itself is an onomatopoeic representation of the sound of the bells ringing, and the line "On, on they send, on without end" suggests that the energy and excitement of the holiday season will continue perpetually. The final repetition of "Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas" emphasizes the ultimate message of the song- a wish for happiness and joy to be shared amongst everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! how the bells
Listen! The bells are ringing
Sweet silver bells
The sound of the bells is pleasing to the ear
All seem to say
The bells give the impression of conveying a message
Throw cares away
Let go of your worries and embrace the joy of the season
Christmas is here
The holiday season has arrived
Bringing good cheer
Spreading happiness and positivity
To young and old
For everyone, regardless of age
Meek and the bold
For both the humble and the courageous
Ding, dong, ding, dong
The ringing of the bells
That is their song
The bells create their own melody
With joyful ring
The bells ring with happiness
All caroling
All singing together in harmony
One seems to hear
It appears as though one can hear
Words of good cheer
Positive and uplifting words
From everywhere
Coming from all directions
Filling the air
Creating a festive atmosphere
O, how they pound
The bells ring loudly
Raising the sound
Increasing the volume of the ringing
Oer hill and dale
Over hills and valleys
Telling their tale
Spreading the story of Christmas
Gaily they ring
The bells ring happily
While people sing
As others join in singing
Songs of good cheer
Melodies that bring joy
Christmas is here
The holiday season is upon us
Merry, merry, merry, merry christmas
Wishing everyone a happy holiday
On, on they send
The bells continue to ring out
On without end
Without stopping or slowing down
Their joyful tone
The happiness in the sound they make
To every home
Reaching every household
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I literally did not know that August Burns Red made this version of carol of the bells lol.
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