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Jeannie And The Big Guys Lyrics

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Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
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

Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics above are from the classic Christmas carol "Little Drummer Boy." The song tells the story of a poor boy, who comes to see the newborn King and has no valuable gifts to offer. Instead, he offers his talent, playing a song on his drum for the baby Jesus. The repetition of "pa-rum pum pum pum" and "rum pum pum pum" throughout the song creates a rhythm that mimics the sound of a drumbeat.

The lyrics are rich in symbolism and meaning. The little drummer boy represents every person who comes to worship Jesus, with his drum symbolizing the gifts we bring to honor him. The idea that a poor boy with no material gifts can still offer something valuable to the King shows that everyone has something to offer in worship, no matter their station or wealth.

The line "The Ox and Lamb kept time" creates a pastoral scene that evokes the manger where Jesus was born. The fact that even the animals are drawn to the music and respond to it demonstrates the universal appeal of worship and the joy that it brings.

This song has become a Christmas classic, with numerous versions and covers by various artists over the years. It was first recorded by the Trapp Family Singers in 1951, and since then has been recorded by everyone from Bing Crosby to Pentatonix.

Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me to come, pa-rum pum pum pum

Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To see our newly born King, pa-rum pum pum pum

Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We bring our best gifts, pa-rum pum pum pum

To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To present before the King, pa-rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
Instrumental sound

So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To show respect and reverence to Him, pa-rum pum pum pum

When we come
When we arrive

Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
A young and innocent child, pa-rum pum pum pum

I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am also a young and financially challenged child, pa-rum pum pum pum

I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I don't have anything valuable to offer, pa-rum pum pum pum

That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
That's appropriate to offer our King, pa- rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Instrumental sound

Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
Can I play music for you, pa-rum pum pum pum

on my drum?
using my instrument, the drum?

Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary indicated her approval by nodding, pa-rum pum pum pum

The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb kept the beat, pa-rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my music for Him using the drum, pa-rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I played my music to the best of my ability for him, pa -rum pum pum pum

Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Instrumental sound

Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
Then He gave me a pleasing smile, pa- rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum
I and my instrument, the drum

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Comments from YouTube:

Dave Harris

This is a really good version of this song.

sharon

13y↑1

Oh my god, just found this by mistake. The lead guitarist in this band was my dad, thank you for sayin cool guitarist. Geoff Dawson, Docker Dawson from Hoole and he was amazing player. I was a singer on the scene for 25 years and he used to write all my dots. Teryy Lynch was the drummer and my fab driving instructor 25 plus years ago. tears time but in a nice way. xxxxxxxxx Where is other side of single Dont lie to me please