What Child Is This?
Canterbury Choristers & Dr. Newell B. Weight Lyrics
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Uh, Mr. Anderson come to the front!
Yo, listen up! Rivendell's in the house
Elrond's here to tell ya what it's all about
Wind rustlin' through trees, the chant's in the air
An elvish tale that's beyond compare
Who stood to Isildur? Elrond's the name!
Led High Elves through Mordor, in history's frame
Our 'Truth and Legacy' makes ya beg for more
We stand as one, ain't no divisions here
Drivin' away the Darkness, breakin' down fear!
You doubters listen close, make it crystal clear
Dark Elf Drizzt is enterin'—y'all better cheer!
From Icewind Dale, Drizzt Do'Urden has come
Twin blades unsheathed, we fight as one!
To shut down Malekith, show him the door
With us, he ain't welcome, not now, not evermore!
Helm's Deep finale, a tale hard to tell
Dragonslayers born, where heroes dwell
Orcs, Humans, Dwarves—unified that night
Different races, one goal, keepin' the dream in sight!
We stand as one, ain't no divisions here
Drivin' away the darkness, breakin' down fear!
You doubters listen close, make it crystal clear
Dark Elf Drizzt is enterin'—y'all better cheer!
Tour's done, but the work's far from endin'
A movement of unity, our message we're sendin'
This is Middle-Earth, stories are ours to tell
Unified, yet kind; in this tale, we dwell
Ugh, lurkin' in the Shadows, I'm the Accursed One
Searchin' for that rap group, we've only begun
We called out his name, no room for deceit
Through rap and rhythm, we won't accept defeat!
We stand as one, ain't no divisions here
Drivin' away the darkness, breakin' down fear!
You doubters listen close, make it crystal clear
Dark Elf Drizzt is enterin'—y'all better cheer!
That's our story, in Rivendell's rap ring
New appreciation for Elf culture we bring
With courage, determination, a legacy's born
May it spread love and peace, till the end of morn
Yo, Malekith sent an army, tried to make me flee
From the Dale to the Earth, ain't no chains on me!
His minions came a-knockin', though, thought they'd show me the door
Two scimitars flashin', left 'em cold on the floor!
I joined Elrond's crew, true allies I see
We fight for Middle-Earth, from tyranny we're free!
So listen, Malekith, I'm tellin' ya straight
Turn away from the Dark, before it's too late!
Come on, Elf Kings, we stand as one, let's divisions clear
Maybe dark shan't be purged, sometimes life is fear!
Malekith may be accursed, may cause an urge to jeer
But with Drizzt in this mix—y'all had all better cheer!
Ha! Drizzt, you traitor, what dishonor you bring
Dark Elves don't mix with these light-lovin' beings!
You think you're a hero? Nah, just a disgrace
Siding with Elrond's crew, you've lost your place!
Elves of Svartálfaheimr, heed my call
This isn't unity, it's the greatest downfall!
I'll rip apart their verses, shatter their dreams
Their so-called unity ain't strong as it seems!
We stand as one, ain't no divisions here
Drivin' away the Dark, breakin' down fear!
You doubters listen close, make it crystal clear
Dark Elf Drizzt is enterin'—y'all better cheer!
Show some cheer, old Drizzt Do'Urden is here, yeah!
Oh, we're unified here, ain't no division
A path to better days, we are clearin'
Made it crystal clear, y'all better cheer
Stop with those ridiculous jeers!
These lyrics are a rap battle between two characters, Elrond and Drizzt, who are from the fantasy world of Middle-Earth. Elrond is a High Elf and the lord of Rivendell, and Drizzt is a Dark Elf who joins forces with Elrond's crew. The song revolves around the themes of unity, courage, and overcoming darkness.
Elrond starts the rap by introducing himself and proclaiming his role in leading the High Elves through Mordor. He asserts that their "Truth and Legacy" is powerful and captivating. Elrond emphasizes the unity among their group, driving away darkness and fear. He mentions the hero Drizzt Do'Urden from Icewind Dale, who has joined their cause. Together, they aim to defeat Malekith and ensure he is no longer welcome in their world. The rap continues with Elrond celebrating the alliance of Orcs, Humans, and Dwarves in the climactic battle at Helm's Deep.
Drizzt, on the other hand, brings a contrasting perspective. He presents himself as the "Accursed One" lurking in the shadows and searching for a rap group. Drizzt calls out Malekith, declaring that they won't accept defeat and will fight through rap and rhythm. He reinforces the theme of unity by reminding everyone that they stand as one. Drizzt rejects the accusations against him and affirms his allegiance to Elrond's crew, fighting against tyranny and spreading love and peace.
The rap battle intensifies as Malekith, a character representing darkness and the Dark Elves, interrupts with insults and challenges. He criticizes Drizzt for joining Elrond's crew, believing that Dark Elves shouldn't associate with light-loving beings. Malekith promises to destroy their unity and shatter their dreams, claiming that their alliance is a downfall.
In response, Elrond and Drizzt together assert their solidarity and determination. They continue to emphasize their unity and courage in the face of division and fear. Ultimately, they ask for support and cheers from the listeners, confident that their cause will prevail.
Overall, this rap battle within the song reflects the themes of unity, overcoming darkness, and the power of collective strength.
Line by Line Meaning
My I have your attention, please?
May I have your attention, please?
Uh, Mr. Anderson come to the front!
Excuse me, Mr. Anderson, could you please come to the front?
Yo, listen up! Rivendell's in the house
Listen closely, Rivendell has arrived
Elrond's here to tell ya what it's all about
Elrond is here to explain the purpose
Wind rustlin' through trees, the chant's in the air
The gentle breeze carries the melodic chant
An elvish tale that's beyond compare
An extraordinary tale of the elves
Who stood to Isildur? Elrond's the name!
Elrond was the one who supported Isildur
Led High Elves through Mordor, in history's frame
Guided the noble elves through the treacherous land of Mordor, an unforgettable event in history
Don't need to sing a dirge to tell you the score
There is no need for a mournful song to inform you of the facts
Our 'Truth and Legacy' makes ya beg for more
Our captivating tale of truth and heritage leaves you longing for more
We stand as one, ain't no divisions here
We are united, there are no divisions among us
Drivin' away the Darkness, breakin' down fear!
Together, we eliminate the darkness and conquer fear
You doubters listen close, make it crystal clear
Skeptics, pay attention and let me make it perfectly clear
Dark Elf Drizzt is enterin'—y'all better cheer!
Dark Elf Drizzt has arrived, and you should all cheer for him
From Icewind Dale, Drizzt Do'Urden has come
Drizzt Do'Urden has journeyed from the icy lands of Icewind Dale
Twin blades unsheathed, we fight as one!
With his dual blades drawn, we fight together as a unified force
To shut down Malekith, show him the door
To defeat Malekith and remove him from power
With us, he ain't welcome, not now, not evermore!
He is unwelcome in our presence, now and forever
Helm's Deep finale, a tale hard to tell
The climactic battle of Helm's Deep, a difficult story to recount
Dragonslayers born, where heroes dwell
Where heroes reside, dragonslayers are born
Orcs, Humans, Dwarves—unified that night
On that night, orcs, humans, and dwarves were united
Different races, one goal, keepin' the dream in sight!
Various races united with the common goal of preserving the dream
Tour's done, but the work's far from endin'
The tour may be over, but our mission is far from complete
A movement of unity, our message we're sendin'
Promoting unity is the essence of our message
This is Middle-Earth, stories are ours to tell
In Middle-Earth, it is our responsibility to share our stories
Unified, yet kind; in this tale, we dwell
We are unified yet compassionate, harmoniously existing within this narrative
Ugh, lurkin' in the Shadows, I'm the Accursed One
I, the cursed one, dwell in the shadows
Searchin' for that rap group, we've only begun
In search of that rap group, our journey has just begun
We called out his name, no room for deceit
We openly identified him, leaving no room for deception
Through rap and rhythm, we won't accept defeat!
We express ourselves through rap and rhythm, refusing to be defeated
Stop with those ridiculous jeers!
Enough with the mocking laughter!
Ha! Drizzt, you traitor, what dishonor you bring
Ha! Drizzt, you are seen as a traitor, bringing great dishonor
Dark Elves don't mix with these light-lovin' beings!
Dark Elves do not associate with these beings who embrace the light
You think you're a hero? Nah, just a disgrace
You believe you are a hero? No, you are merely a disgrace
Siding with Elrond's crew, you've lost your place!
By aligning with Elrond's group, you have lost your rightful position
Elves of Svartálfaheimr, heed my call
Elves of Svartalfheimr, listen and respond to my plea
This isn't unity, it's the greatest downfall!
This is not true unity, but rather the ultimate downfall
I'll rip apart their verses, shatter their dreams
I will dismantle their poetic lines and crush their aspirations
Their so-called unity ain't strong as it seems!
Their alleged unity is not as robust as it appears
Show some cheer, old Drizzt Do'Urden is here, yeah!
Express some joy, for Drizzt Do'Urden has arrived
Oh, we're unified here, ain't no division
Yes, we are united here, there are no divisions
A path to better days, we are clearin'
We are paving the way for brighter days
Made it crystal clear, y'all better cheer
We have made it explicitly clear, so you should cheer
Come on, Elf Kings, we stand as one, let's divisions clear
Come on, Elf Kings, let us stand together and eliminate any divisions
Maybe dark shan't be purged, sometimes life is fear!
Perhaps darkness cannot be completely eradicated, as fear is a natural part of life
Malekith may be accursed, may cause an urge to jeer
Malekith may be cursed, provoking the desire to ridicule
But with Drizzt in this mix—y'all had all better cheer!
However, with Drizzt joining us, all of you should cheer
Stop with those ridiculous jeers!
Enough with the mocking laughter!
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Zachary Folks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Kimbergarten
I found out my mother was dying from cancer. My girlfriend at the time, and I went to the Ellen show to smile and get my mind off things. Before the show we were instructed (as an audience) that no one was allowed to speak to "Ms Degeneres". (Oooo, so untouchable, important.) As the show went on, we all applauded like good little minions when her staff held up signs instructing us to. ( I guess she didn't want to leave it up to an actual earned applause.) We stood when told to stand, and danced when instructed to dance. All the while I'm thinking, what a joke. I actually thought this would be fun. I'd watched her show many times and was naive to think that the audience was actually doing all that they do of their own volition. It was just free labor for her. Finally, during a break one of her staff tapped me on the shoulder and said that Ellen had asked that I be moved to the back of the audience because I wasn't active and excited enough to remain where I was seated near the center of the room and walkway. Mind you, the woman who replaced me in my seat never stood or danced even once. It changed everything for me in reference to her in an instant. So all these years later I for one am happy to see that she is finally being seen for who she is. Arrogant, pompous, self righteous, self-important, and a bully. Ellen didn't make me smile that day. On that day... she felt like a bully. It actually felt as though she sensed I was weak in that moment and went ahead and gave me a good kick. She just added insult to an already hard time in my life. So yes, finally after all these years, in reference to Ellen... I smile.
@pattiwaseta1672
She sounds like a malignant narcissist. Thank you for sharing your story.
@MoonmanSpacejam
Wow. I hope more
People see this comment. That is disturbing and absolutely horrifying.
What a witch 🧙♀️
@Angelina6518
This sounds truly demonic. Poor Ellen is lost. Pray for her. I do.
@user-wx8uj4xr2q
One thing I will never say. I went to an Ellen show to feel good.
@UncommonLtd.
@@Angelina6518 demonic 😂 hardly, just a rude person
@mikecr4916
Fame, money, power does not change people,, it reveals them.
@MajorBuzzKill
@MOHAMED HASSAN Money and power lets you be yourself, the OP is right.
@MajorBuzzKill
@MOHAMED HASSAN Agree to disagree, money and power amplifies who you are when you have no options you can't completely be yourself.
@arsnole3942
That’s fact for 99% of the world