It was recorded in 1955 by The Trapp Family Singers[2] and further popularized by a 1958 recording by the Harry Simeone Chorale.
This version was re-released successfully for several years and the song has been recorded many times since.
[1] Other spelling: Katherine Kennicott Davis
[2] Other spelling: Trapp Family Singers
The Little Drummer Boy
Katherine K. Davis 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 lyrics to Katherine K. Davis's song Little Drummer Boy tell the story of a young boy who goes to visit the newborn King with no gift, except his drumming skills. The song begins with the boy being beckoned to come along and visit the King, and the boy agrees, asking only if he may play his drum. He knows he is poor and has nothing material to offer but hopes to honor the King with his music. When he arrives, he plays his drum for the baby Jesus, and even the animals in the stable are entranced by the music.
The boy played his drum knowing he had nothing else to offer except his talent, and it was his way of showing respect and paying homage to the King. His willingness to give what he could and to do his best for the baby Jesus shows the meaning of true and selfless giving from the heart. The King doesn't need fancy gifts, but rather the love and devotion of his followers.
Overall, the song is a metaphor for the spirit of Christmas and the importance of sharing your talents and love with others. It's about finding ways to give what you can, whether it's physical objects, time, or your unique abilities, to show appreciation and gratitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me to come with the beat of a drum
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To see our newly born King
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We bring our finest gifts
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To offer them before the King
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
The rhythmic sound of the drum
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To pay homage to Him
When we come
At the time of our arrival
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
Little baby with the sound of the drum
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I'm a poor boy as well
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I don't have any gift worthy enough to offer
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
To present to our King
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
May I play the drum for you?
on my drum?
With my drum
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary nodded her head with the rhythm of the drum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The Ox and Lamb also moved their bodies to the beat of the drum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I gave my best performance for Him
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The continuous sound of the drum
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
He smiled at me
Me and my drum
Just me and my drum
Lyrics © DistroKid, INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti
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