Lyrics
Ring out the bells and bring out the bait!
Express excitement to celebrate Christmas, urging the ringing of bells and preparing festivities.
Whistle a carol of bread and jam and water!
Evoke a joyful atmosphere by suggesting a simple celebration with carols and basic sustenance.
Sound the trumpet for Christmas Eve!
Announce the arrival of Christmas Eve with a call to attention, possibly emphasizing the significance of the moment.
Don’t let the dust settle on it, and we’ll rest awhile
Encourage continuous activity without allowing stagnation, promising a brief period of rest.
I shut my eyes to this glare of darkness
Close one's eyes metaphorically to the challenges or difficulties represented by the "glare of darkness."
Turn deaf ears to this hush of wooden creaks
Choose to ignore or be indifferent to unpleasant sounds, symbolized by the "hush of wooden creaks."
Rapping stores, clattering chains
Describe a bustling scene of stores and chains, possibly contrasting the festive spirit with the mundane.
And dream instead of winking fairy lights
Encourage dreaming and imagination, specifically envisioning enchanting fairy lights.
And crisp, frosty footsteps
Invoke a wintry scene with crisp footsteps, adding to the dreamlike and festive imagery.
Ring out the bells and bring out the bait!
Reiterate the call for celebration, repeating the idea of ringing bells and bringing out the festive elements.
Whistle a carol of bread and jam and water!
Repeat the joyful call with a suggestion of celebrating with basic provisions like bread, jam, and water.
Sound the trumpet for Christmas Eve!
Reaffirm the significance of Christmas Eve with the sounding of a trumpet.
Don’t let the dust settle on it, and we’ll rest awhile
Encourage continued activity without allowing stagnation, promising a brief period of rest (repeated idea).
I turn my back on this ache of stooping
Symbolically turn away from or reject the pain or discomfort represented by the "ache of stooping."
Loosen my grasp in the face of this dirge of hewing heat
Release one's grip in the face of challenges or hardships, specifically a "dirge of hewing heat."
Rhythmic toil, grinding sweat
Describe a laborious and rhythmic effort, highlighting the physical toll and sweat involved.
And dream instead of whooping bairns
Encourage dreaming and imagination, envisioning the joyful sounds of children (bairns).
And crisp, frosty air to breathe
Reinforce the dream of a refreshing and invigorating atmosphere with crisp, frosty air.
Ring out the bells and gather yer tools!
Repeat the call for celebration, urging the gathering of tools for the festive occasion.
Rap out a carol of dust and overheating!
Create a lively scene with the rhythmic rap, suggesting a celebration despite the presence of dust and overheating.
Sound the trumpet for Christmas Eve!
Reaffirm the significance of Christmas Eve with the sounding of a trumpet (repeated idea).
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