BarlowGirl is a Christian rock group. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the b… Read Full Bio ↴BarlowGirl is a Christian rock group. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the band is made up of three sisters: Rebecca, Lauren, and Alyssa Barlow.

BarlowGirl's Philosophy
The band has gained a following with their "Anti-Conformity" message of "Don't be conformed, be Transformed" from Romans 12:1-2. Besides believing in abstinence and modesty, the band has also taken a stand on not dating, but their main message remains that people should look to God for love and security, and he will bring everything else into our lives. Very simply, trust God. They encourage people to trust the unseen. Just because you can't see God doesn't mean He isn't there!

Self Titled Debut Album
BarlowGirl instantly hit the spotlight in 2004 with their acclaimed self-titled debut album, coupled with the success of its first single, Never Alone. The longest running No. 1 song in 2004 on R&R’s CHR and CRW Rock charts, Never Alone was named "Song of the Year" on each of these charts. The CD has sold over 250,000 units (as of April 2005) and featured the singles Never Alone and Mirror which both garnered much airplay on Christian radio stations. These number one songs earned the trio four 2005 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards (formerly the Dove Award) award nominations, including the prestigious Best New Artist award, Best Rock Song and Rock Album. The trio was the best selling new Christian artist of 2004. BarlowGirl received a 2006 GMA award nomination for Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year for Mirror.

Another Journal Entry
Their second album, Another Journal Entry, was released on September 27, 2005. The first single from the album, Let Go, had already begun receiving airplay on Christian radio stations. Their next single from this album, I Need You to Love Me, has also received recent some airplay on some Christian radio stations after the album's debut. The album debuted at #3 on Soundscan's Christian album chart, and, as of Oct. 10, is at 85 on Billboards Top 200 Current Albums chart. The trio was nominated for three additional 2006 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards: Group of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year, and and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for Let Go.

Carol Of The Bells / Sing We Now Of Christmas
BarlowGirl Lyrics

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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

Oh how they pound,
Raising the sound,
O'er 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

Sing we now of Christmas Noel sing we here
Sing our grateful praises to the Babe so dear

Sing we Noel the King is born Noel!
Sing we now of Christmas sing we here Noel!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BarlowGirl's Carol of the Bells/Sing We Now of Christmas paint the picture of a joyful Christmas season. The opening line, "Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells," is a call to listen to the sounds of the bells ringing out, signaling that the holiday season is upon us. The repetition of "ding, dong," and "merry, merry" create a joyous and festive atmosphere, emphasizing the celebratory nature of Christmas. The lyrics speak of the holiday bringing good cheer to all- young and old, meek and bold- and of filling the air with words of good cheer. The sound of the bells is so powerful that it seems to "throw cares away," allowing people to focus solely on the joy and happiness of the season.

The second half of the song, "Sing We Now of Christmas," is a tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics encourage the listener to join in singing praises to the "Babe so dear," and to remember that "the King is born." The phrase "Noel," which appears several times in this section, is a French word that means "Christmas." The call to sing "our grateful praises" reminds us that Christmas is not just about gifts and festivities, but also a time to appreciate the true meaning of the holiday.

Overall, the lyrics to Carol of the Bells/Sing We Now of Christmas celebrate the joy and wonder of the Christmas season and remind us of the importance of coming together in song to celebrate and give thanks.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark how the bells,
Listen to the sound of the bells ringing

Sweet silver bells,
Bells with a sweet, high-pitched sound

All seem to say,
The sound of the bells suggests

Throw cares away
Forget your worries and enjoy the holiday season

Christmas is here,
The holiday season has arrived

Bringing good cheer,
Bringing happiness and joy to all

To young and old,
Everyone can enjoy Christmas

Meek and the bold,
Both the shy and the brave can celebrate

Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
The sound of the bells is their song

With joyful ring, all caroling
Ringing with joy while everyone sings

One seems to hear words of good cheer
The bells seem to bring a message of happiness