The Little Drummer Boy
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
on my drum?
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
The Little Drummer Boy is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of a young boy - a drummer- who visits the baby Jesus in his manger. The song opens with the boy being summoned to the birthplace of the King and being asked to play his drum. He responds by playing "pa-rum pum pum pum" on his drum, his only gift to the newborn child.
The boy's simplicity and humility in the face of such an extraordinary event is emphasized in the lyrics, where he acknowledges his own poverty and lack of material gifts, but offers what he can - his music - to the newborn king. Then, the scene is set with Mary, the mother of Jesus nodding in approval, as the drummer played his heart out "The Ox and the Lamb kept time" - providing a perfect backdrop for the occasion. The newborn King, in turn, smiles at the little drummer boy, acknowledging his gift and recognizing the boy's pure heart.
In essence, the song is a story of generosity and humility, as the little drummer boy offers what little he has to the king of kings. The message is one of giving of oneself, even when it seems like little, recognizing that what we have to offer may not always be materialistic but can be something that comes from within. It is a timeless message that rings through the ages and is still relevant today.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They came to me and said that the King has been born pa-rum pum pum pum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
He asked us to come and see the new born King pa-rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We bring the best of all our gifts pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To place them in front of the King pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Playing drums pa-rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To pay respect for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
When we come
When we arrive there
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
Newly born child accompanied by drum beats pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am just a poor boy without any gifts pa-rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I don't have any precious things to give pa-rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give our King pa-rum pum pum pum
That can be given to the new King pa-rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
Shall I play my drum for you pa-rum pum pum pum
on my drum?
on my little drum
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary agreed by nodding her head pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and the Lamb accompanied the drums and matched the rhythm pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for the little King pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I played my best to make Him happy pa-rum pum pum pum
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Drum beats pa-rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Finally, He gave me a smile of gratitude pa-rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
I was there with my little drum
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aleshkaemelyanov
Просвиринушка
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Эту вненежность желаю обнять,
опытность эту пытаюсь понять,
выдох вдыхать, обоняя губ вкус,
и испытать все феерии чувств.
И чистоту, и все светлости дел
с нею творить безо страха б хотел,
петь, пить тихонечко каплю вина,
и чтоб желаний несла нас волна.
Сочность и родность объятий впитать,
каждую думу и мысленьку знать,
вкусность рецептором каждым вкусить,
запах приятный на коже носить
тайно желаю и явно лишь с ней
в бурном и мирном течении дней...
Эту превкусную хочется пить,
этой любимою хочется жить!
@NoMercy-qd7os
One of the timeless classics , this simple song never has gotten out of style , even us Marines and UK ROYAL MARINE BAND MAKE THE DRUM SING
@MemorieLane1980
Stunningly beautiful! The "singers" of today don't hold a candle to Sinatra, Bing Crosby, etc.
@dodfallin
and NAT COLE too!
@gameplaydkvideos9500
Elvis aswell
@bansheemania1692
PLEASE GOD,
MAKE THIS NEXT YEAR GREAT AMEN.
@olivereley1
It wasnt
@Raymond1953kla
Wonderful voice!
Christmas without this song - impossible!
@magdalenawaltner287
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@lightsidemaster
Ha! Frank Sinatra showing everyone how it's done. As usual :-)
@brainfyre
can't beat Ray Charles' version