The Little Drummer Boy
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 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 Michael Doucet's "Little Drummer Boy" describe the story of a poor boy who is asked to bring a gift fit for a king to the newborn baby Jesus. The young boy, unable to afford such extravagant gifts, offers to play his drum for the baby instead. Mary, the mother of the baby, nods in approval, and the boy begins to play. As he plays, the stable animals, an ox and a lamb, keep time, and the baby smiles at the boy in appreciation.
The song is a beautiful representation of the true meaning of Christmas, reminding us that love, faith, and kindness are the best gifts we can offer. The drummer boy's gesture of playing his drum for the baby, rather than bringing tangible gifts, symbolizes the power of music and the importance of using our talents to spread joy and happiness to others.
Overall, Michael Doucet's "Little Drummer Boy" is a timeless and heartwarming song that captures the essence of the Christmas spirit and teaches us the value of giving back in whatever way we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me with great excitement
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To witness the arrival of a new King
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We present our most precious offerings
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To place these gifts before the new King
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
Beating the drum with excitement
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To pay reverence to the new King
When we come
Upon our arrival
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
The new King is a tiny infant
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am a destitute child just like the baby King
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I don't possess any treasure to offer the new King
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
That is suitable to present to the majestic King
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
May I perform for you, using my drum
on my drum?
Using the only thing I have
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
The infant's mother gave her approval
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
Even the animals were tapping their feet in unison with the rhythm of the drums
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I played my drum specifically for the infant King
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I played my drum with all my heart to honor the new King
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Continuing to play my drum with intensity
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
The infant King smiled back at me
Me and my drum
I and my drum will forever remember this momentous event
Lyrics © DistroKid, INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ys9hc6nk5p
I can't believe that this was little Michael Jackson singing. Awww I always tear up when he sings. Rip king and legend ❤️😢
@Airsoftcleaner
The Boy who would be King
@latoyaboyd3754
In 2023 I'm still playing my 🥁🥁🥁 this version touches the soul.
@nicholasbrinkley4453
Right here witcha
@youcantalwaysgetwhatyouwan6687
This is the best and the most iconic version for me
@j.brown70
Me too. Hands down the best.
@tonyktown
Michael's incredible voice, his brothers excceptional harmony...damn... This (in my opinion) is handsdown the best Christmas song ever recorded.
@jayskicksnfits9372
exceptional
@CHILL-bk7fy
Michael was so gifted and so were Jackie, Tito and the rest of the brothers singing in the background. And let's not forget the orchestra!
@emmaelonis8989
Michael is the only one who truly did this song justice