Carol Of The Bells
University of Rochester YellowJackets Lyrics


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Hark! how the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, throw cares away.
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 good cheer
From everywhere, (filling the air)
O, how they pound, raising the sound
O'er hill and dale, telling their tale

Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!

On, on they send, on without end
Their joyful tone to every home
(Hark! how the bells, sweet silver bells
All seem to say, throw cares away.)
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 good cheer
From everywhere, (filling the air)
O, how they pound, raising the sound
O'er hill and dale, telling their tale

Gaily they ring, while people sing
Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!




Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the University of Rochester YellowJackets' song "Carol of the Bells" capture the essence of Christmas through the sounds of bells. The bell sounds are so enchanting that they seem to tell us to "throw cares away." The song emphasizes how Christmas brings people of all ages and temperaments together to celebrate – "bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold." The repetitive use of the phrase "ding, dong, ding, dong" and "merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas" throughout the song adds to the celebratory vibe.


The stanza "O, how they pound, raising the sound, o'er hill and dale, telling their tale" is a depiction of the joy and celebration that come with Christmas. It's as if the bells are telling their own story to everyone who can hear them. This story inspires "songs of good cheer" and creates a sense of togetherness. The lyrics emphasize that Christmas is a time to focus on all the good things in life and embrace the joy of the holiday season.


Line by Line Meaning

Hark! how the bells, sweet silver bells
Listen! The bells are ringing melodiously


All seem to say, throw cares away.
Their sound makes you feel worry-free


Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
The holiday season is upon us with happiness


To young and old, (meek and the bold)
Both the weak and the strong, the young and the old are in the same festive spirit


Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song,
Their tune goes like this


With joyful ring, (all caroling)
The jolly sound is joined by everyone singing in unison


One seems to hear words of good cheer
It appears that every sound says something positive


From everywhere, (filling the air)
The atmosphere is filled with the sounds of happiness


O, how they pound, raising the sound
How strong they strike, increasing the volume


O'er hill and dale, telling their tale
Across all corners, they spread their story


Gaily they ring, while people sing
The sound rings merrily as people sing along


Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
The songs are filled with joy, announcing the arrival of Christmas


Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Wishing everyone a very happy and merry Christmas!


On, on they send, on without end
They keep ringing, and their sound continues infinitely


Their joyful tone to every home
Their delightful sound reaches every household


(Hark! how the bells, sweet silver bells
(Listen! The bells are ringing melodiously


All seem to say, throw cares away.)
Their sound makes you feel worry-free


Christmas is here, bringing good cheer
The holiday season is upon us with happiness


To young and old, (meek and the bold)
Both the weak and the strong, the young and the old are in the same festive spirit


Ding, dong, ding, dong, that is their song
Their tune goes like this


With joyful ring, (all caroling.)
The jolly sound is joined by everyone singing in unison


One seems to hear words of good cheer
It appears that every sound says something positive


From everywhere, (filling the air)
The atmosphere is filled with the sounds of happiness


O, how they pound, raising the sound
How strong they strike, increasing the volume


O'er hill and dale, telling their tale
Across all corners, they spread their story


Gaily they ring, while people sing
The sound rings merrily as people sing along


Songs of good cheer, Christmas is here!
The songs are filled with joy, announcing the arrival of Christmas


Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas!
Wishing everyone a very happy and merry Christmas!




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRADITIONAL, EVAN JOLLY

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