Since 1990, Liebert has released a total of 23 albums, including live releases, Christmas CDs, 10 CDs of original music, a DVD and remixes. His debut album sold double-platinum and has become one of the best-selling guitar albums. His fans β hardcore guitarists and guitar fans, instrumental music aficionados and numerous lovers of his often poignant, always inspired sound β are ardent in their appreciation of Liebert.
Today, Liebert offers his own recordings and those of other artists, plus loops and individual tracks that make up some of the songs, in his newly created Listening Lounge, where one can find recordings unavailable elsewhere under a Creative Commons Sampling Plus 1.0 license.
Little Drummer Boy / Luna Negra Beat
Ottmar Liebert Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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 above lyrics are from Ottmar Liebert's song "Little Drummer Boy/Luna Negra Beat." This song is actually a modern twist on the classic Christmas song "The Little Drummer Boy." It tells the story of a poor boy who wants to bring a gift to the newborn King. He has nothing to give but his drum, so he offers to play for the King instead. Mary, the Ox, and the Lamb all come to listen to the Little Drummer Boy play. He gives it his all, playing his best for the King. In the end, the King smiles at him, acknowledging his contribution.
The song captures the essence of Christmas, which is giving from the heart. The Little Drummer Boy had nothing to offer the King, but he still gave his best. In doing so, he was able to connect with the King in a meaningful way. The song also highlights the power of music to touch people's hearts and bring them together. The Little Drummer Boy's music was able to bring joy to Mary, the Ox, and the Lamb, as well as the King himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They invited me to come with them excitedly (as symbolized by the repetitive drum beat)
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To see the newborn King (a reference to Jesus Christ's birth)
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We bring our very best gifts (as a form of tribute to the King)
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To present these gifts as a show of respect for the King
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
The drums continue to beat joyously
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To honor and pay respects to the King (as the reason for their visit)
When we come
Upon their arrival
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
A reference to the newborn King in a gentle and endearing way
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
The singer is acknowledging his own humble background (in comparison to the King's status)
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
The singer laments that he has no gift worthy of presenting to the King
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
Nothing of his own is fit to present to the King
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Despite this, the joyful drum beat continues
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
The singer asks if he may use his drumming ability as a form of tribute to the King
on my drum?
He presents his suggestion in a humble and tentative way
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary, the mother of Jesus, agrees to the singer's proposal
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The animals present (manger scene) also listen to the drumming, keeping in time with the rhythm
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
The singer fulfills his offer to use his drum as a tribute to the King
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
The Singer presents that he put his all into this tribute
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The drums continue to beat with joy and honor
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
The King (Jesus) acknowledged the singer's tribute with a warm smile
Me and my drum
The singer presents that all he had (his drumming ability) was enough to show genuine respect and honor for the King
Lyrics Β© INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP
Written by: ROGER EDENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind