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Little Drummer Boy (My King Is Here)
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Highlands Worship's 'Drummer Boy (My King Is Here)' is a modern arrangement of the classic Christmas carol 'The Little Drummer Boy.' The song tells the story of a poor boy who visits the newborn King Jesus and, having no material gift, offers to play his drum. The lyrics emphasize humble worship and the joy of giving one's best to honor Christ. The added chorus of 'Hallelujah' and declaration 'our King is here' shifts the focus to the incarnation and the presence of the King. The song connects to the biblical account of the Magi bringing gifts to Jesus (Matthew 2:11) and the theme of offering heartfelt worship.
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Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born 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 gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to bring the 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?
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah, our King is here
Hallelujah
He's robed in glory
All of Heaven rings
It rings
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah, our King is here
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum