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
BarlowGirl 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
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!
The lyrics of BarlowGirl's "Carol of the Bells" are a celebration of the holiday season and the joy and happiness it brings. The opening lines, "Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away" evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, encouraging listeners to revel in the magic of the season and forget their worries. The song then goes on to describe the universal nature of Christmas, bringing good cheer to both young and old, the meek and the bold.
The chorus - "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" - paints a festive picture of people singing and ringing bells through the streets with unbridled joy, spreading the spirit of Christmas wherever they go. As the song progresses, the bells pound louder and louder, telling their tale of Christmas joy over hill and dale, all while people sing songs of good cheer.
The song concludes with a rousing rendition of "Sing We Noel," a traditional Christmas hymn that extols the birth of the king. The entire song is a joyful celebration of the holiday season, encouraging listeners to embrace the spirit of Christmas and find joy and peace in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark how the bells,
Listen to the sound of the bells,
Sweet silver bells,
Enjoy the beautiful sound of the silver bells
All seem to say,
The collective sound of the bells appears to communicate a message
Throw cares away
Forget your worries and enjoy the holiday season
Christmas is here,
The Christmas season has arrived
Bringing good cheer,
The season brings happiness and joy
To young and old,
People of all ages can enjoy the holiday season
Meek and the bold,
Everyone, regardless of personality, can appreciate the Christmas spirit
Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
The bells' song is a series of dings and dongs
With joyful ring, all caroling
The bells are happily singing together
One seems to hear words of good cheer
The sound of the bells gives the impression of happiness and positivity
From everywhere, filling the air
The sound of the bells can be heard all around, creating a festive atmosphere
Oh how they pound,
The bells are ringing loudly
Raising the sound,
The bells are increasing in volume
O'er hill and dale,
The sound of the bells travels over hills and valleys
Telling their tale,
The sound of the bells tells a story
Gaily they ring
The bells are ringing joyfully
While people sing
People are happily singing along
Songs of good cheer,
The songs being sung are happy and festive
Christmas is here,
The Christmas season has arrived
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas,
Wishing a happy and festive Christmas
On on they send,
The sound of the bells continues to travel
On without end,
The sound of the bells seems to have no limit
Their joyful tone to every home
The sound of the bells reaches every home with happiness
Sing we now of Christmas Noel sing we here
Let's sing together about Christmas, singing it here and now
Sing our grateful praises to the Babe so dear
Let's express our gratitude to the dear baby born on Christmas
Sing we Noel the King is born Noel!
Let's sing Noel, for the king has been born on this day!
Sing we now of Christmas sing we here Noel!
Let's sing together of Christmas, singing Noel here and now
Lyrics © Public Domain
Written by: Mykola Leontovych, Traditional, Peter J Wilhousky
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