Carol of the Bells
Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman Lyrics


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Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells,
All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay.
Christmas is here, bringing good cheer,
To young and old, meek and the bold.
Ding-dong-ding-dong, that is their song,
With joyful ring, all caroling

One seems to hear, words of the cheer
From everywhere, filling the air, m'kay
Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
Or here and there, telling their tale
Gaily they ring, while People sing
Songs of the cheer, Christmas is here

On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone, to every home
Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay
On, on they send, on without end




Their joyful tone, to every home.
Ding-dong-ding-dong m'kay-m'kay-m'kay, m'kay!

Overall Meaning

The Carol of the Bells is a traditional Ukrainian song that has been recorded and performed by various artists around the world, perhaps most notably by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman in their own unique style. The lyrics describe the arrival of Christmas, with the sweet silver bells ringing out joyfully and spreading their message of cheer to people of all ages and backgrounds. The repeating phrase "ding dong, m'kay" adds a playful touch to the song and emphasizes the festive mood.


The second verse of the song highlights the impact of the bells on the people who hear them. The words of cheer seem to reverberate everywhere, filling the air and encouraging people to join in the celebration. The pounding of the bells raises the sound and tells their tale in various locations. The chorus repeats the joyful nature of the bell's sounds, which a plethora of people seem to enjoy singing their songs of cheer in honor of the arrival of Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells,
Listen carefully, the bells are ringing with a beautiful and clear sound.


All seem to say, ding dong, m'kay.
The sound of the bells seems to be saying 'ding dong' in a strange manner.


Christmas is here, bringing good cheer,
It's Christmastime, which brings happiness and joy to everyone.


To young and old, meek and the bold.
Christmas is for people of all ages and personalities.


Ding-dong-ding-dong, that is their song,
The bells are ringing non-stop, and that is the sound they make.


With joyful ring, all caroling
They are ringing happily and melodiously, like a group of carolers.


One seems to hear, words of the cheer
One can hear the happy and positive vibes of the season.


From everywhere, filling the air, m'kay
From all around, the sounds of joy and celebration are heard.


Oh, how they pound, raising the sound
The bells are being struck hard, creating a loud and intense noise.


Or here and there, telling their tale
The ringing of the bells can be heard from different directions, as if they were telling a story.


Gaily they ring, while People sing
The bells ring happily and brightly, while people sing along in joy.


Songs of the cheer, Christmas is here
The songs being sung are happy and in celebration of the arrival of Christmastime.


On, on they send, on without end
The bells keep ringing, without stopping or slowing down.


Their joyful tone, to every home
Their sound of joy travels to every home and reaches everyone's ears.


Hark! Hear the bells, sweet silver bells
Listen closely to the sweet and beautiful sounds of the ringing silver bells.


On, on they send, on without end
The bells keep ringing, without pause or slowing down.


Their joyful tone, to every home.
Their joyous sound spreads to every household, lifting the spirits of all who hear.


Ding-dong-ding-dong m'kay-m'kay-m'kay, m'kay!
The bells continue to ring their cheerful sound, with the added quirky 'm'kay' at the end.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mykola Leontovych, Traditional

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