Lyrics
Verse 1
Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star
Dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite
Verse 2
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song
High above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Verse 3
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king
Do you know what I know?
A child, a child
Shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Verse 4
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace, people everywhere
Listen to what I say
The child, the child
Sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Outro
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Do You Hear What I Hear” retells the Christmas story through a chain of witnesses: wind, lamb, shepherd, king, and finally people everywhere. Each voice adds a new sign—the star, a song in the sky, and a child in need—until observation becomes a public call to prayer and peace. The repeated questions create a sense of discovery, while the humble child is contrasted with the warmth and wealth of a palace.
The star and gifts recall the visit of the Magi in Matthew 2, while the shepherd and heavenly song reflect Luke 2. The lyric does not reproduce either account exactly; instead, it gathers familiar Nativity images into an imaginative proclamation. Its final emphasis rests on the child bringing goodness and light, a theme consistent with biblical descriptions of Christ as light entering darkness. By repeating that promise in the outro, the song moves beyond seasonal scenery and centers hope on the significance of the child’s arrival.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:8-14 Shepherds hear the heavenly announcement of Christ’s birth and a proclamation of peace.
- Matthew 2:1-11 The Magi follow a star to the child and present him with gifts.
- John 1:9 John describes Christ as the true light coming into the world.