for KING + COUNTRY – Little Drummer Boy

“Little Drummer Boy” is a powerful Christmas song by for KING + COUNTRY, released in 2017 from the album “Christmas: Live From Phoenix.”

It’s important to know that for KING & COUNTRY are brothers who were born in Australia and emigrated to the United States as children.

Formerly known as Joel & Luke, they are Christian pop duo composed of Australian brothers who are talented gospel singers and songwriters.

With that said,  this is a modern version of the classic Christmas song. It tells the story of a poor boy who wants to honor baby Jesus but has nothing to give except his music.

The boy plays his drum as a gift, using the talent and heart he has to show his love and respect.

The song carries a powerful message: it’s not about giving expensive or fancy gifts but about offering what you have with a pure and sincere heart.

The boy’s drumming represents his effort to give his best, even though it seems small compared to what others might bring.

Lyrics:

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum

A 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 gifts to bring, pa rum pum pum pum

That’s fit to give a 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 END