Fum Fum Fum
Mannheim Steamroller Lyrics
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Sing fum, fum, fum
On this joyful Christmas Day
Sing fum, fum, fum
For a blessed Babe was born
Upon this day at the break of morn
In a manger poor and lowly
Fum, Fum, Fum!
Thanks to God for holidays
Sing fum, fum, fum
Now we all our voices raise
And sing a song of grateful praise
Celebrate in song and story
All the wonders of His glory
Fum, fum, fum
The song "Fum Fum Fum" is a traditional Christmas carol that talks about the joyous celebration of Jesus Christ's birth. The song uses the repetition of the phrase "fum fum fum" as an onomatopoeic sound that mimics the beating of a drum or tambourine, creating a festive and upbeat atmosphere for the song.
The first verse begins with the line "On this joyful Christmas Day, sing fum fum fum" which sets the tone for the whole song as a celebration of Christmas. The second line repeats this same phrase and sets up the idea that something special is happening on this day. The next line, "For a blessed Babe was born, Upon this day at the break of morn" confirms that something miraculous has occurred and sets up the story of Christ's birth.
The next two lines, "In a manger poor and lowly, Lay the Son of God most holy" paints a vivid picture of the humble setting of the birth of Jesus in a stable, reinforcing the idea that the Savior of the world was born into the poorest of circumstances. The repetition of the phrase "fum fum fum" acts as a reminder that despite the meager beginnings, this occasion is still one of great joy and celebration.
The second verse continues with the idea of giving thanks to God for the holidays and raising our voices in grateful praise. The final line, "All the wonders of His glory, fum fum fum" emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating the miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth.
Line by Line Meaning
On this joyful Christmas Day
Today is a happy day of great celebration
Sing fum, fum, fum
Let us all sing this simple refrain
For a blessed Babe was born
A special Child was born on this day
Upon this day at the break of morn
The Child was born early on this morning
In a manger poor and lowly
He was born in a humble feeding trough
Lay the Son of God most holy
The Child was the holy Son of God - quite significant!
Fum, Fum, Fum!
This refrain continues to repeat.
Thanks to God for holidays
We are thankful to God for these special holy days
Now we all our voices raise
We are singing louder with much joy
And sing a song of grateful praise
We are singing thanks and praise to God
Celebrate in song and story
We celebrate through songs and narratives
All the wonders of His glory
We recognize and praise God for all of His great deeds!
Fum, fum, fum
And the song concludes with that friendly phrase.
Contributed by Jayden A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zorba, The Veiled Male
There is SO much going on in this song - awesome!
John Jones
Isn't it wonderful??? This is cranked up in my car year round - can't ever get it too loud so I can hear every single thing. Just wonderful - I heard it in K-Mart one year, and I HAD to have it. By itself, almost (but not quite) as good as a Moody Blues song. :-))
Tim Hammer
Still my favorite from Mannheim Steamroller
Jessica Riddell
A lesser known Christmas carol that I remember from my youth. Manheim did it a wonderful service. Love this version!
Kenneth Lyons
Saw them perform this for the encore last night. My first time hearing it!
Can’t wait to see them perform again.
G F
Another great song by Mannheim Steamroller! They are simply incredible.
krista Glazier
Oh my goodness I love this. Every single part of IT. VERY BEAUTIFUL. AMAZING MUSIC. GREAT JOB 💖😄
Selenopheria
I don't think anything will ever beat getting to hear this song live. I waited through the concert hoping against hope...and right when it seemed the end and the band quieted down, Chip Davis said "welcome to the third half". This song began to play and I almost cried, I was so happy.
That was about thirteen years ago.
Jonas Clark
@Selenopheria They used to tour the country every Christmas. I saw them a few times, but nowhere near St. Louis. They've stopped touring; the tours that have happened in recent years are a group who are licensed to perform their songs.
Selenopheria
@Jonas Clark Were you there?? It was in St. Louis.