Sixpence None the Richer - Carol of the Bells Lyrics
Lyrics
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,
Oh how they pound,
Raising the sound,
O'er hill and dale,
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,
On on they send ,
On without end,
Their joyful tone to every home
Dong Ding dong ding, dong Bong
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Sixpence none the Richer - Carol Of The Bells
Meaning & Inspiration
"Carol of the Bells" by Sixpence None the Richer, released as part of their 2008 album *The Dawn of Grace*, offers a potent reminder of the profound message woven into the fabric of Christmas. While its familiar melody evokes immediate festive cheer, a deeper engagement with the lyrics reveals a spiritual invitation that resonates far beyond the superficial merriment. The opening lines, "Hark how the bells, Sweet silver bells, All seem to say, Throw cares away," are not merely decorative imagery; they are a call to shed the burdens of the world, echoing Christ's own instruction to His disciples, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). The song then pivots to the essence of the season: "Christmas is here, Bringing good cheer, To young and old, Meek and the bold." This inclusive spirit of joy mirrors the universal embrace offered by the Gospel, a message of salvation and hope extended to every soul, regardless of their station or character, as it is written, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). The insistent ringing of the bells, "O'er hill and dale, Telling their tale," represents the unceasing proclamation of this divine good news, a message that is meant to travel far and wide, reaching every corner of creation, much like the Great Commission to spread the Gospel to all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). The repetition of "Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas" and the final, percussive "Dong Ding dong ding, dong Bong" serve not just as sonic punctuation but as a powerful affirmation of the enduring joy and peace that Christmas signifies – the birth of the Savior, whose coming brings a "joyful tone to every home." This is the true essence of the season, a reminder of the promise of Emmanuel, God with us, a truth that can truly bring about a merry, merry Christmas for all who embrace it, reminding us of God's abiding presence and the hope found in His Son.