Sparks' second album Battlefield was released in July 2009 worldwide and debuted at #7 in the U.S., three spots higher than her first album. The album's lead single, also titled Battlefield, peaked in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her third top 10 single and fifth consecutive top 20 single. Sparks is the only Idol contestant to have their first five singles reach the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Battlefield" has sold almost 2 million copies worldwide. Sparks has sold over 9 million singles worldwide to date, making her one of the most successful idol winners. Battlefield's second single, S.O.S. (Let the Music Play), was her first song to top the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play making it her first U.S. number one single.
Sparks followed her success in 2010 by making her debut on Broadway. Sparks starred as Nina Rosario in the Tony Award winning broadway musical, In The Heights. In October 2010, Sparks confirmed that she has begun work on her anticipated third studio album. It's expected to be released in 2011. No title has been confirmed yet.
Do You Hear What I Hear
Jordin Sparks Lyrics
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Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear (do you hear what I hear)
A song, a song, high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
Do you know what I know (do you know what I know)
In your palace warm, mighty king,
Do you know what I know (do you know what I know)
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere,
Listen to what I say (listen to what I say)
Pray for peace, people everywhere!
Listen to what I say (listen to what I say)
The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light, yeah
He will bring us goodness and light
Do you know? (do you hear what I hear)
Do you know? (do you hear what I hear)
(Do you hear what I hear)
Do you know?
Do you know?
Jordin Sparks's "Do You Hear What I Hear" is a song that tells the story of the nativity by referencing the three characters: the little lamb, the shepherd boy, and the mighty king. The lamb asks the shepherd if he hears what he hears, which is music "high above the trees with a voice as big as the sea." The shepherd then goes to the king to relay what he has heard, specifically about a child who is cold and needs help. The king then asks the people to pray for peace as the child will bring "goodness and light." The song ends with a repeat of the question, "Do you know?"
The song's lyrics highlight the importance of listening, both physically (as in hearing the music) and spiritually (as in praying for peace). It also emphasizes the message of hope and the promise of salvation through the birth of Jesus. The lamb and the shepherd represent the humble and simple individuals who are open to the message of the angelic choir, while the king symbolizes those in power who have the responsibility to spread that message to help others.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you hear what I hear
The little lamb is asking the shepherd boy if he hears the sound she hears.
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
The lamb is telling the shepherd boy that the sound is coming from the sky.
A song, a song, high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
The lamb is describing the sound as a song with an immense voice that can be heard from afar.
In your palace warm, mighty king,
Do you know what I know (do you know what I know)
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold
The shepherd boy is telling the king about a child that is cold and needs help, and suggests bringing him some silver and gold.
Listen to what I say (listen to what I say)
Pray for peace, people everywhere!
Listen to what I say (listen to what I say)
The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light, yeah
He will bring us goodness and light
The king is telling the people to listen and pray for peace, and that the child they helped will bring them goodwill and light.
Do you know? (do you hear what I hear)
Do you know? (do you hear what I hear)
(Do you hear what I hear)
The song repeats the original question, asking if listeners can hear what the lamb, the shepherd boy, and the king heard.
Lyrics © REGENT MUSIC CORPORATION
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
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Neil Ringer
I absolutely love this version. Merry Christmas to all and a happy and healthy 2023 to everyone.
Claire Amer
Great version Jordan! Whitney stands out but Jordan really made it also great!
Esmeralda Torres
I Love this Song! I Love Jordin Sparks's Song alot in My Life Amen!👍🙌👑👸💙💋
Shan Joedi kai Francis
I love it.
Tyler Wright
Love her
romeo atanasov
Изпълнението е страхотно.
Защо го премахнаха от спотифай и Шазам ?
Valen McFadden
Man you're pretty good you singing like Whitney Houston
Valen McFadden
I feel you
Valen McFadden
I feel you
Risa Laughter
I heard this on the radio and I thought it was Mariah Carey!!!