1) Mark Harris is an … Read Full Bio ↴Mark Harris refers to different bands/artists:
1) Mark Harris is an Ambient, electronic, Contemporary Classical composer from Birmingham, UK who uses self made applications to mould field recordings and captured audio to weave his music…
Samples of bowed guitar and violin performances by acquaintances are heavily processed by the artist, who then adds field recordings to the mix. The tracks have a distinctive feel and though the genre of ambient drone may be crowded, Harris succeeds in carving out his own niche. More infos at http://soundcloud.com/mark-harris.
2) Mark Harris is an American CCM singer.
Harris was a member of 4Him from 1990 to 2004. He released his debut solo record in 2005, and followed with a sophomore effort in 2007. He won a GMA Dove Award in the category of Inspirational Song of the Year for his single "Find Your Wings".
Harris is currently worship pastor/artist-in-residence at Bay Community Ministries in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
Little Drummer Boy
Mark Harris Lyrics
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A new born King to see, pa rum, pa pum, pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum, pa pum, pum
To lay before the King, pa rum, pa pum, pum
Rum pa, pum, pum, rum pa, pum, pum
So to honor Him, pa rum, pa pum, pum
When we come
I will play for You, I will play for You
On my drum, on my drum
Rum pa, pum, pum
Little Baby, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum, pa pum, pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum, pa pum, pum
Rum pa, pum, pum, rum pa, pum, pum
Shall I play for You, pa rum, pa pum pum
On my drum?
I will play for You, I will play for You
On my drum, on my drum
On my drum, on my drum
Rum pa, pum, pum
Mary nodded, pa rum, pa pum, pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum, pa pum, pum
Rum pa, pum, pum, rum pa, pum, pum
Then He smiled at me, pa rum, pa pum, pum
Me and my drum
I will play for You, I will play for You
I will play for You, I will play for You
On my drum, on my drum
On my drum, on my drum
Rum pa, pum, pum, rum pa, pum, pum
Rum pa, pum, pum, rum pa, pum, pum
The Little Drummer Boy is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of a young boy who visits a newborn king in Bethlehem. The song begins with the boy being told by others to come see the new king and bring gifts to lay before him. However, being a poor boy himself, he has no material gifts to present to the king. Instead, he decides to play his drum for him as a show of honor and respect. He repeats this offer to Mary, the mother of the baby, who agrees to let him play. As he performs, the animals around him keep time with his playing. Finally, when he finishes, the baby king smiles at him, making it all worth it.
The lyrics of this song are particularly powerful as they evoke a feeling of humility and sacrifice. The Little Drummer Boy is willing to give the only thing he has, his musical talent, to honor the newborn king. His lack of material wealth does not stop him from offering his best and giving all he can. Additionally, the animals who keep time with his playing demonstrate the universal joy that music can bring, even to creatures who are not human.
Line by Line Meaning
Come they told me, pa rum, pa pum, pum
They came and informed me with a soft tempo drumming about the birth of a new King
A new born King to see, pa rum, pa pum, pum
They requested me to see the newly born King with a gentle tempo drumming
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum, pa pum, pum
We bring our exceptional gifts for offering to this King with a mellow-tempo drumming
To lay before the King, pa rum, pa pum, pum
We intend to present these gifts before the King with a hushed drumming
Rum pa, pum, pum, rum pa, pum, pum
Soft and gentle drumming sound
So to honor Him, pa rum, pa pum, pum
With the mild drumbeats, we plan to respect and honor the King as owed
When we come
We arrive as per the announcement
I will play for You, I will play for You
I plan to play for the King
On my drum, on my drum
I will play on my drum instrument
Little Baby, pa rum, pa pum, pum
The newborn King is a tiny baby
I am a poor boy too, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I am a humble boy with nothing substantial to offer
I have no gift to bring, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I have nothing valuable to offer for the King
That's fit to give the King, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I have nothing worthy enough to present before the King
Shall I play for You, pa rum, pa pum pum
May I play my drum for you?
Mary nodded, pa rum, pa pum, pum
Mary agreed with a gentle drumming that I should play
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum, pa pum, pum
The cattle and the lamb kept the rhythm together with my drums
I played my drum for Him, pa rum, pa pum, pum
I played my drum for the King with a gentle beat
I played my best for Him, pa rum, pa pum, pum
With all my heart and talent, I played the best for the King
Then He smiled at me, pa rum, pa pum, pum
The King smiled at me with a gentle drumming
Me and my drum
Me and my drum instrument
Rum pa, pum, pum
Soft and gentle drumming sound
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.