Carol Of The Bells
Cody Kilby Lyrics
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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
From everywhere feeling the air
Oh how they pound rising their sound O're hill and dale
Telling their tale
Gaily their ring
while people sing song of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry Merry Merry Merry Christmas
Merry Merry Merry Merry Christmas
Oh, on they send
On without end
Their joyfull tone
to every home
Ding dong ding dong
The lyrics to Cody Kilby's version of Carol of the Bells are a testament to the joy and unity that Christmas brings. The opening stanza portrays the ringing of the bells that is often associated with the festive season. The bells seem to say "Throw cares away," signifying the time of celebration and happiness that Christmas brings along with it. The arrival of Christmas brings good cheer to everyone, regardless of their age, personality or status. The meek and the bold are equally affected by the arrival of the season, and that is what the song is trying to depict.
The chorus highlights the impact of Christmas on the environment. The word of good cheer can be heard from everywhere, and the air is filled with positivity and warmth. The bells pound, rising their sound over hill and dale, telling their tale of the arrival of Christmas. People join in and sing a song of good cheer, celebrating the coming of the season. The repeated use of the phrases "Merry Merry Merry Merry Christmas" and "Ding dong ding dong" add to the festive and joyful spirit of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark how the bells sweet silver bells
Listen to how the bells, that are sweet and have a bright sound like silver, chime
All seem to say "Throw cares away"
The chimes of the bells make it feel like they are telling us to forget our worries
Christmas is here
The occasion of Christmas has arrived
Bringing good cheer to young and old
It is spreading happiness among both the young and old
Meek and the bold
It is spreading happiness among the humble and the brave alike
ding, dong, ding, dong
The chime of the bells goes on continuously
that is their song
The bell's sound is like their own song
Oh how they pound rising their sound O're hill and dale
The bells are heard even atop hills and across valleys, and increase in volume
Telling their tale
The sound of the bells induces joyful emotions and gives its own message
Gaily their ring
The bell's sound is cheerful and lively
while people sing song of good cheer
The accompanying song is that of happiness and joyfulness
Christmas is here
The occasion of Christmas has arrived
Merry Merry Merry Merry Christmas
Wishing joyfulness and happiness multiple times for Christmas
Oh, on they send
The bells' chimes continue to resonate far and wide
On without end
The sound of the bells shall go on continuously, with no end in sight
Their joyfull tone
The sound of the bells is a message of happiness and joy
to every home
It carries this message of happiness to every household
Ding dong ding dong
The chime of the bells goes on and on
Contributed by Charlie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.