drummer boy
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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 lyrics to "Drummer Boy" by lights.appear.in.windows are a retelling of the Nativity story, where the drumming boy offers his music as a gift to the newborn King. The song starts with the singer being invited to see the King with his finest gifts. The singer acknowledges that he is poor and has no gifts to bring but offers to play his drum for the King. Mary nods in approval, and the animals in the stable keep time as the drummer boy plays his drum for the King. The song ends with the drummer boy feeling honored as the King smiles at him for playing his best.


The lyrics showcase the humility and devotion of the drummer boy, who despite not having any gifts, offers the only skill he has - drumming. The repeated "pa-rum pum pum pum" mimics the sound of a drum and emphasizes the importance of the drumming in the narrative.


Line by Line Meaning

Come, they told me pa-rum pum pum pum
They informed me to come and witness the newborn King's arrival by playing a welcoming tune with my drum


Our newborn King to see, pa-rum pum pum pum
We’re heading to greet the newly born King by paying our respects and rejoicing his birth


Our finest gifts we bring pa-rum pum pum pum
We brought our best presents for the newborn King and to show our love and honor to Him


To lay before the King pa-rum pum pum pum
We come forward to offer our gifts to the King as a tribute to His grandeur


So to honor Him pa-rum pum pum pum
We respect the King, and we want to honor him by offering our gifts and presenting our music to Him


Little Baby pa-rum pum pum pum
The infant King lying in the manger deserves our respect and recognition


I am a poor boy too, pa-rum pum pum pum
Although I lack riches, I am no different from you, Little Baby. I also want to pay homage to you


I have no gift to bring pa-rum pum pum pum
I don't have any valuable offerings to bring to You, Little Baby, but still, my drum will resonate with my love and respect for You


That's fit to give our King pa-rum pum pum pum
I may not have the most priceless present, but my drumming signifies my best effort to show my love for the King


Shall I play for you, pa-rum pum pum pum on my drum?
May I present my music to you, Little Baby? I'll drum for You if You allow me.


Mary nodded pa-rum pum pum pum
Mary gave her approval by gesturing, and then I started playing my drum


The Ox and Lamb kept time pa-rum pum pum pum
The animals around us danced along with my beats, and I kept drumming for You


I played my drum for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
My drumming represented my love and admiration for You, Little Baby


I played my best for Him pa-rum pum pum pum
I showed my utmost respect by giving my best effort and skill with my drum to glorify Your presence


Then He smiled at me pa-rum pum pum pum
You smiled at me, Little Baby, and Your smile signifies that You accepted my love, admiration, and offering of music with my drum


Me and my drum
I presented my music to You with my drum, Little Baby, and it was my way of glorifying Your name




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