The Bomboras is an all-instrumental surf band from Los Angeles. The band wa… Read Full Bio ↴The Bomboras is an all-instrumental surf band from Los Angeles. The band was formed in the summer of 1994, sharing a love of 60’s Surf/Garage such as The Ventures, Booker T, and The Sonics.

Donning Halloween masks, Tiki Heads, and Day of the Dead regalia onstage, the fivesome tempered their retro-stylings with an update by way of The Ramones, The Pandoras, and Nuggets. Accompanied by frenzied Go Go girls, spitting flames, stage-diving, and destroying their own equipment, the Bomboras’ livid funhouse take on 145 Surf became an object of fan adoration, but a pest to the LAPD, who targeted the band’s outrageous shows much as they have targeted other ‘dangerous’ LA bands, most memorably Black Flag.

The Bomboras took their name from a classic surf instrumental by the Original Surfaris (not to be confused with a different song with the same title, "Bombora," by the Australian surf combo The Atlantics) and released several albums on Dionysus Records between 1995 and 1997. Rob Zombie took notice of the band and signed them to his then newly-formed Zombie a Go-Go label, which was distributed by Geffen Records. The Bomboras finally called it quits in 2000 with some of the members forming The Lords of Altamont and some continuing rocking as the Legendary Invisible Men.

On December 31st, 2006, New Years Eve of 2007, The Bomboras played a return show in Hollywood.

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Little Drummer Boy
The Bomboras Lyrics

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Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
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

Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
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

Overall Meaning

The Bomboras's version of "Little Drummer Boy" is an interpretation of the classic Christmas carol. The lyrics describe the arrival of the newborn King and the offerings from the Wise Men. The singer, a poor boy, cannot present anything valuable to the King, but offers to play his drum as a way of honoring the newborn. Mary gives her approval, and the animals keep in time with the boy's drumming. The boy plays his best for the baby King, and in return, the baby smiles at him.

The "Little Drummer Boy" is a timeless classic that has been interpreted by many artists over the years. The Bomboras bring their signature surf sound to the song and give it a new twist. In their version, the song takes on a more festive and upbeat tone, while still maintaining the reverent spirit of the original song.

One interesting fact about "Little Drummer Boy" is that it was composed by Katherine K. Davis in 1941. It was written as a melody inspired by a Czech carol, and the lyrics were later added by Davis and two other collaborators. The song has since become a Christmas standard that is played on radio stations and in department stores during the holiday season. Additionally, the song has been covered by a wide variety of artists such as Bing Crosby, The Jackson 5, Johnny Cash, and Pentatonix.

Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me to arrive with urgency

Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
To witness the birth of our Lord and Savior

Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
The most valuable presents we have brought

To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
To lay the presents before the King

Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
The sound of our footsteps and drumbeats

So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
To show respect and admiration for our King

When we come
Upon arrival

Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
Small infant, barely arrived

I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am also lacking in material possessions

I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I have nothing of value to present

That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
That is worthy to offer our King