The Bobs have broken with a cappella tradition several times by including instruments. The majority of the 1995 album Plugged is backed by toy drums. Plugged also made heavy use of studio equipment to make the voices sound more like guitars and bass guitars. Coaster includes a rock rhythm section on one song. But this original "band without instruments" usually uses just their mouths, hands, feet and "other body parts" to fill a room with a sound as big as an orchestra.
Members of the group are always credited with "Bob" as their middle name. The name is often described as an acronym for "Best of Breed," an award given out at dog shows.
The group has garnered a healthy cult following in the U.S. and Europe in the 24 years they've been touring and recording, and has won numerous songwriting and vocal performance honors.
Do You Hear What I Hear Man?
The Bobs Lyrics
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Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little lamb
Do you see what I see
A star, a star
Dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
A song, a song
High above the tree
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know
In your palace wall mighty king
Do you know what I know
A child, a child
Shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I say
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
The Bobs's song "Do You Hear What I Hear Man?" is a rendition of the classic Christmas song, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" The song was written in 1962 during the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis as a plea for peace. The song's simple question-and-answer structure tells a story about the birth of Jesus and his purpose in bringing light and goodness to the world.
The first verse sees the night wind asking a little lamb if they see the star in the sky. The star in question is the Star of Bethlehem that guided the three wise men to the birthplace of Jesus. The second verse features the lamb asking the shepherd boy if he hears the angel singing, announcing the arrival of the Messiah. The third verse has the shepherd boy telling the mighty king about the newborn child shivering in the cold and urging him to bring silver and gold to the child. The final verse sees the king imploring people to pray for peace and sharing the message that the child born that night will bring goodness and light to the world.
Overall, "Do You Hear What I Hear Man?" is a timeless Christmas classic with a profound message of peace and hope. It reminds us to look beyond the commercial aspects of the holiday season and focus on the spiritual and emotional connections we share with one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb
The gentle breeze whispered to the tiny lamb
Do you see what I see
Can you observe what I observe?
Way up in the sky little lamb
Up high in the sky, small lamb
A star, a star
A radiant, glowing star
Dancing in the night
Moving gracefully through the dark sky
With a tail as big as a kite
Having a trail as long as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
The innocent lamb spoke to the young shepherd
Do you hear what I hear
Do you perceive what I perceive?
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
Echoing across the sky, shepherd boy
A song, a song
A sweet, melodious song
High above the tree
High up above the tree cover
With a voice as big as the sea
Effortlessly powerful voice akin to the massive ocean
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
The youthful shepherd addressed the powerful king
Do you know what I know
Are you aware of what I am aware of?
In your palace wall mighty king
Within your vast palace walls, your majesty
A child, a child
An infant, a newborn child
Shivers in the cold
Trembling due to the biting cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us give him valuable presents made of silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
The king proclaimed to the entire population
Listen to what I say
Pay attention to my words
Pray for peace people everywhere
Entreat for peace, all people
The child, the child
That tiny child
Sleeping in the night
Sleeping in the dark night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us happiness and illumination
The child, the child
That tiny child
Sleeping in the night
Sleeping in the dark night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us happiness and illumination
Lyrics Β© Capitol CMG Publishing, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: Noel Regney, Gloria Shayne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Small Fries
Someoneβs stealing all the christmas cheer..
Do you hear what I hear?
Inflatable vinyl decorations make this time of year..
Do you hear what I hear?
A santie claus, standing on the lawn
With a hidden christmas surprise,
Itβs a grown man dressed in disguise...
A jerk, or two
Out there in the night
If he comes heβs gonna get a fight
If he comes I just hope he doesnβt bite.
SightlessSenshi
For some reason, the line "it's a grown man dressed in disguise" always makes me laugh so hard.
Deadpool
Maybe it's because of the shot of Teddy in the inflatable Santa. It looks pretty funny.
bugman bugman
it's just one of those things that's so dumb it's genius.
Dr. Halprinstein
Because the humor is genius.
Piss
SAME
Dory Jacobs
I agree so hilarious!
Niall Byrne
God I wish there was a behind the scenes recording of teddyβs voice actor singing this in the recording booth.
dino
awesome lol
dino
Me to that would be awsome.
Tony Barde
Such a warlike rendition of a peaceful hymn with a martial drumbeat and bugle fanfare at the end.