The Little Drummer Boy
The Ray Conniff Singers 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 Little Drummer Boy is a song that tells the story of a poor little boy who is summoned by the wise men to see the newborn King. As the song begins, the boy is called to come and see the newborn King with "pa-rum pum pum pum," a sound created by the rhythm of the drum. The boy listens to the wise men and follows them to the stable where the King is lying in a manger. The boy feels inadequate since he is poor and does not have a gift for the King. However, he realizes that he can play his drum for the King as his gift. He asks Mary if he can play for the newborn King and she nods in approval. The boy plays his drum, and the Ox and Lamb keep time with him. The King smiles at the boy and his drum, acknowledging his beautiful music.
The lyrics to The Little Drummer Boy convey the message that no matter how small or inadequate a person may seem, they can still offer something of beauty and value to the world. The little boy in the song didn't have any material possessions to bring as a gift, but he had his drum, which he played with all his heart. As a result, he was able to offer a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the newborn King. The song reminds us that sometimes the simplest and most authentic gifts are the most meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
We were informed that we should come with a specific beat
Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
We are going to see the newly born King
Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We are bringing our most valuable presents to offer
To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
We will place these gifts in front of the King
Rum pum pum pum. rum pum pum pum
The distinct drumbeat continues
So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
We are doing this to show respect to the King
When we come
We will be arriving soon
Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
The King is just a small infant
I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
I am also a child from a family without much wealth
I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I do not have any present to give that is suitable for the King
That's fit to give our King pa- rum pum pum pum
None of my belongings are appropriate for the King's worthiness
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The beat of my drum resumes
Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum
Perhaps, I can perform music for you
on my drum?
I can play the drum as a demonstration of my talent
Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary agreed with my proposal to play the drum
The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The animals in the barn joined in the rhythm of the drum
I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I performed my drum for the King
I played my best for Him pa -rum pum pum pum
I tried my hardest to play music that would please the King
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The continuation of the drumming sequence
Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
The King responded positively to my drumming and seemed to appreciate it
Me and my drum
I left with a sense of pride in my own musical talent
Lyrics © INTERNATIONAL KORWIN CORP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harry Simeone, Henry V Onorati, Katherine Kennicot Davis, Lorenzo Definti
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Gizet 27
El mejor homenaje que se le puede dar al niño Jesús!!💖🔮💖🔮💖🔮
Bladimir Lazo
Por muy duro que sea alguien de corazón, esta cancion hace estremecer los mas profundos sentimientos. Gracias!!
victor hugo castillo
UNA VERDADERA OBRA DE ARTE
Jose Arias
Que bonita cancion de navidad nunca pasa de Moda desde mi infancia,y hoy a mis 70 la siento,como si fue ayer
cristo viene pronto
Buena onda
alcides fuentes
Esta cancion me recuerda mi infancia, es mi favorita de navidad, me hace llorar.
Andrés Sandoval
¡Si mon! ¡Este canción es pa mi gente! Viva la Raza👨🏽🦱🇲🇽
Marveli valle Vasquez
Lo mas lindo que han escuchado lis oidos desde niño en todas las navidades
꧁Albert꧂
Si es bien bonita :')
Dandara Luz
Há um número enorme de versões desta canção de Natal. Esta é uma das mais belas pra mim. Eunem sei dizer como eu amo esta canção tão singela e tão forte...