Pentatonix - Carol of the Bells Lyrics
Lyrics
La, da, da, da, da,
La, da, da, da, da,
La, da, da, da, da...
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. (Oh! Oh! Ahh)
One seems to hear
Words of good cheer
From everywhere (From everywhere)
Filling the air
Oh how they pound, (Oh how they pound)
Raising their sound
O'er hill and dale
Telling their tale. (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)
Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas. (Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas)
On on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To every home
Ah! Ah! Ah!
Ding dong, ding dong, ding dong, ding dong
(Oooooh, ooooooh, oooooooh, ooooooh ooooooooh oooooooh ooooooooh ooh)
La, da, da, da, da,
La, da, da, da, da,
La, da, da, da, da...
Hark how the bells, (Hark how the bells)
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say, (All seem to say)
Throw cares away (We will throw cares away)
Christmas is here (Christmas is here)
Bringing good cheer (Bringing cheer)
To young and old (To the young and old)
Meek and the bold
Oh how they pound, (Oh how they pound)
Raising their sound
O'er hill and dale
Telling their tale (Telling their tale)
Gaily they ring
While people sing
Songs of good cheer
Christmas is here
Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas
(Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas)
Merry, Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas
(Merry, Merry, Merry Christmas)
On on they send
On without end
Their joyful tone
To every home
Ah! Ah! Ah!
La, da, da, da, da,
La, da, da, da, da,
La, da, da, da, da
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Pentatonix - Carol of the Bells
Meaning & Inspiration
Pentatonix's rendition of "Carol of the Bells," released on November 14, 2012, offers a powerful and resonant interpretation of this iconic holiday tune, drawing an unexpected depth of connection to timeless spiritual truths. While the song itself originates from a Ukrainian folk melody with roots in a pre-Christian tradition of good luck wishes for the New Year, Pentatonix imbues their arrangement with an almost palpable sense of anticipation and announcement, echoing the divine heralds of Scripture. The driving, percussive vocalizations and the soaring harmonies create an atmosphere of momentous occasion, much like the angels announcing the birth of Christ to the shepherds, as recounted in Luke 2:8-14. Their masterful layering of voices builds a sonic landscape that can be understood as a testament to the overwhelming power of good news, mirroring the prophetic pronouncements that promised salvation. The relentless energy and building intensity in their performance speak to the urgent, joyful proclamation found throughout the Gospels, where the arrival of the Messiah is presented as a world-changing event. This interpretation transcends mere holiday cheer, inviting reflection on the transformative power of a divine message, and how the joyous declaration of hope, much like the carols themselves, can stir the soul and remind us of the enduring promise of peace on earth, good will toward men, as proclaimed in Luke 2:14.