Justin Bieber - Drummer Boy Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus: Justin Bieber
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
Verse 1: Justin Bieber
Rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum pum
Yeah I'm on the drum, yeah I'm on the snare drum
Yeah I'm on the beat cause the beat goes dumb
And I only spit heat cause I'm playing with the sun
Playing for the king, playing for the title
I'm surprised you didn't hear this in the Bible
I'm so tight I might go psycho
Christmas time, so here's a recital
I'm so bad like Michael, I know
I'm still young but I go, I go
Stupid, stupid, love like Cupid
I'm the drummer boy, so do it, do it
Chorus: Justin Bieber
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
Nothing to give our king, pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Verse 2: Busta Rhymes
At the table with the family, havin' dinner
BlackBerry on our hip and then it gave a little flicker
Then I took a look to see before it activates the ringer
Came to realise my homie Bieber hit me on the Twitter
Then I hit him back despite I had some food up on my fingers
Sippin' eggnog, with a little sprinkle of vanilla
Even though it's kinda cold, I'm pullin' out a chinchilla
Bieber hit me back and said "Let's make it hot up in the winter", I said "Cool"
You know I'mma deliver
Let's collaborate and make the holiday a little bigger
Before we work, I gotta get this off
See the other family members and drop gifts off
Then I'm headed to the studio cause ain't nothing stopping how
You know we 'bout to turn it up and really get it popping now
People everywhere and all our Twitter followers
Merry Christmas, Kwanza, Happy Hanukkah
Chorus: Justin Bieber
Mary nodded, pa rum pa pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pa pum pum
I played my drum for him, pa rum pa pum pum
I played my best for him, pa rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum
Verse 3: Justin Bieber
If you wanna give, it's the time of year
JB on the beat, yeah, yeah I'm on the snare
It's crazy how some people say they, say they don't care
When there's people on the street with no food, it's not fair
It's about time for you to act merrily
It's about time for you to give to charity
Rarely do people even want to help at all
Cause they're warm by the fire getting toys and their dolls
Not thinkin' there's a family out hungry and cold
Wishin', wishin' that they had somebody they could hold
So I think some of you need to act bold
Give a can to a drive, let's change the globe, globe, globe, globe, globe
Outro
I'm the drummer boy so do it, do it
Video
Justin Bieber - Drummer Boy ft. Busta Rhymes (Official Audio)
Meaning & Inspiration
Justin Bieber's "Drummer Boy," released in 2011 as part of his holiday album *Under the Mistletoe*, presents a modern interpretation of the classic Christmas carol. While the song itself is a lively reimagining, its core message is deeply rooted in the narrative of the Nativity, specifically drawing parallels to the humble offering brought before the infant Jesus. The story behind this track, as with the original carol, is one of devotion and the simple, yet profound, act of giving what one possesses to honor the King of Kings. The "drummer boy" of the title, a figure often depicted as a young shepherd with little else to offer, plays his drum with all his might, his rhythm a testament to his adoration. This resonates powerfully with the biblical accounts of the wise men presenting their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, but it also evokes the spirit of all those who, like the shepherds themselves, came to worship Him without material wealth, offering only their praise and presence.
When we delve into the essence of Bieber's rendition, it’s not about intricate melodic variations or complex lyrical structures, but about the pure, unadulterated joy of celebrating the birth of Christ. The song encourages us to consider our own offerings, however simple they may seem. Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 10:31, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." This sentiment is echoed in the drummer boy's unreserved contribution. He couldn't bring precious spices or regal treasures, but he brought his music, his rhythm, his very best. This mirrors the offering of the widow in Mark 12:41-44, whose two small coins were worth more in God's eyes than the large sums given by the wealthy because she gave all she had. Similarly, the song inspires us to recognize that our sincere worship, our dedicated service, and even our simple acts of kindness are valuable offerings when presented with a heart full of love for Jesus. Romans 12:1 further exhorts us to "offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship," a concept beautifully encapsulated in the drummer boy's earnest playing. The message is clear: our ultimate gift to Christ, especially at Christmas, is our devotion, our obedience, and the joyful expression of our faith, whatever form that takes.