The Academy Is... disbanded on 8th October 2011, and on March 20th 2012, William released his debut solo single, Compromising Me, featured on debut EP 'Walk The Talk', due to be released on 17th April 2012.
On June 18th 2012, William released his latest single 'Great Night' off his upcoming EP 'Winds Will Change' due to be released July 17th 2012.
William also plays tambourine and the guitar.
Do You Hear What I Hear
William Beckett 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
(do you hear what I hear)
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
(do hear what I hear)
A song, a song
High above the trees
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
(do you know what I know)
In your palace warm mighty king
Do you know what I know
(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
(listen to what I say)
Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I say
(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
He will bring us goodness and light
The song “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is a Christmas carol that was written in 1962 by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne. The song is known for its beautiful melody and its compelling lyrics. The song is composed in the form of a conversation between various characters – the night wind, the little lamb, the shepherd boy, the mighty king, and the people. Each character speaks about what they see or hear, and the song ultimately points to a child who will bring “goodness and light” to the world.
The first verse of the song begins with the night wind talking to the little lamb, asking if it sees what the wind sees. The wind is referring to the star that is “dancing in the night with a tail as big as a kite”. The second verse features the lamb responding to the shepherd boy, asking him if he can hear the song that the lamb can hear that is “high above the trees with a voice as big as the sea”. The third verse sees the shepherd boy telling the mighty king that he knows about a child who “shivers in the cold”. He asks the king to bring silver and gold for the child. The final verse features the king addressing to the people, asking them to pray for peace and announcing the child that will bring “goodness and light” to the world.
The song is an embodiment of the Christmas spirit, which reminds us of the importance of joy, hope, and peace. The song talks about a child who is bringing light in the world even in the midst of darkness and cold, a message that is relevant today as it was back then. The song is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, goodness and light will always shine through.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb
The singer is the wind, the listener is a lamb.
Do you see what I see
Can you perceive what I perceive?
Way up in the sky little lamb
Look high up in the sky, little lamb.
A star, a star
There is a star in the sky!
Dancing in the night
The star seems to be moving and dancing.
With a tail as big as a kite
The star has a tail that is very long.
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Now the lamb is telling the shepherd boy what he saw.
Do you hear what I hear
Can you perceive what I perceive?
(do you hear what I hear)
Repetition of the question for emphasis.
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
There is a sound filling the sky, shepherd boy.
A song, a song
It's a song that can be heard.
High above the trees
The sound comes from high above the trees.
With a voice as big as the sea
The voice is very powerful and can be heard everywhere.
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
The shepherd boy is now telling the king what he's heard.
Do you know what I know
Are you aware of what I'm aware of?
(do you know what I know)
Repetition of the question for emphasis.
In your palace warm mighty king
You're in your warm palace, mighty king.
A child, a child
There is a child in need.
Shivers in the cold
The child is cold and needs warmth.
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let's bring precious gifts to the child in need.
Said the king to the people everywhere
The king is now addressing everyone else.
Listen to what I say
Pay attention to my words.
(listen to what I say)
Repetition of the request for emphasis.
Pray for peace people everywhere
Everyone should pray for peace.
The child, the child
The child mentioned earlier is important.
Sleeping in the night
The child is sleeping at night.
He will bring us goodness and light
The child will bring good things and enlightenment.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PATRICK STUMP, MIKE GREEN, JONATHAN COOK, CALEB TURMAN, AUSTIN BELLO, NEAL AVRON, KYLE BURNS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Laney Hexx
I fell asleep crying to this last night, not only are the lyrics so calming and beautiful but William's voice works in complete harmony to them.
NicTheTrik
People are complaining that this cd isn't "Punk" enough. Look at the title. Its called Punk GOES Christmas, not Christmas GOES Punk. These guys just wanted to sing songs that they've heard every christmas, without butchering them with heavier instruments and screaming. Plus its a christmas album i think its really good the way it is
tristananvilcaster
One of the best songs on album
SenpaiSam
I've seen William Beckett three times live. His voice makes me so happy
SarahRN
Got goosebumps from this song <3
Elodie Kidd
This is a great song, beautiful lyric video too
random name for a random nerd
My life is complete. All is right in my life when I hear this. The beauty shields me from any harm or negativity.
sam :D
i’m not even a william beckett fan but this is really good
Supmikecheck
William Beckett has always been a huge reason why I did music, He has one of the best voices around! Just wish I wasnt so trashed at warped tour when I met him lol
Jonni P
I'm dying wow punk goes Christmas damn you guys really picked a good one 😂