Carol of the Bells
Marc Shaiman / Matt Stone / Trey Parker Lyrics
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All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay.
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer,
To young and old, meek and the bold.
Ding-dong-ding-dong, that is their song,
With joyful ring, all caroling
One seems to hear, words of the cheer
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
Or here and there, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while People sing
Songs of the cheer, Christmas is here
On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone, to every home
Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay
On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone, to every home.
Ding-dong-ding-dong m'kay-m'kay-m'kay, m'kay!
The lyrics of the song Carol of the Bells by Marc Shaiman, Matt Stone, and Trey Parker capture the essence of Christmas celebrations through beautiful and ringing bells. The beginning of the song captures the essence of the beautiful sound of bells while recognizing the arrival of Christmas and the joy it brings for everyone, young and old. The line "All seem to say ding-dong m'kay" is the signature phrase of South Park character Mr. Mackey and is used to add a humorous touch to the song.
As the song progresses, it conveys the spread of cheer and joy all around. The bells seem to ring louder from one place to another, and people come together to sing joyous songs of Christmas. The song encourages us to listen to the bells and feel the festive spirit of Christmas all around. The last few lines of the song emphasize the point that the joyful and energetic sound of bells travels everywhere, spreading the message of love, joy, and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells,
Listen! The bells are ringing, beautiful and high-pitched, calling our attention.
All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay.
Their sounds remind us of 'ding dong' and the word 'okay', implying that Christmas is time for celebration.
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer,
The holiday season has arrived, spreading joy and happiness.
To young and old, meek and the bold.
Everyone, regardless of age or temperament, can enjoy the festive spirit.
Ding-dong-ding-dong, that is their song,
The melody of the bells follows the rhythm of 'ding-dong-ding-dong', a timeless sound for any holiday song.
With joyful ring, all caroling
The bells are ringing happily, joined by a chorus of joyful carolers.
One seems to hear, words of the cheer
We can hear joyful words of cheer all around us.
From everywhere, filling the air, m'kay
The holiday spirit is in the air, filling our surroundings with joy and excitement.
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
The bells continue to ring loudly, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Or here and there, telling their tale
The bells can be heard in every direction, conveying their own story and cheer.
Gaily they ring, while people sing
The bells ring joyfully, accompanied by the singing of the people.
Songs of the cheer, Christmas is here
Songs of happiness and Christmas cheer can be heard all around us.
On, on they send, on without end
The bells continue to ring endlessly, spreading their joyful tone to everyone.
Their joyful tone, to every home
The bells resonate with joy, bringing it to every household.
Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells
Listen! The bells are ringing, beautiful and high-pitched, calling our attention again.
All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay.
Their sounds remind us of 'ding dong' and the word 'okay', implying once more that Christmas is time for celebration.
On, on they send, on without end
The bells keep ringing and spreading their joyful tune without stopping or slowing down.
Their joyful tone, to every home.
Their sound reaches every dwelling place, filling the air with happiness and fun.
Ding-dong-ding-dong m'kay-m'kay-m'kay, m'kay!
The bells ring in a repeated sequence of 'ding-dong-ding-dong' followed by comforting 'm'kay' sounds.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mykola Leontovych, Traditional, Peter J Wilhousky
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