El Tamborilero Lyrics in English Raphael

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song El Tamborilero by Raphael from Spanish to English.

The road that leads to Bethlehem

It goes down to the valley that the snow covered

The little shepherds want to see their king

They bring him gifts in their humble satchel

Ropo pom pom

He has been born in a Bethlehem manger

The God Child

I would like to lay at your feet

some present that pleases you, Lord

But you already know that I'm poor too

and I own nothing but an old drum

Ropo pom pom

Ropo pom pom pom

In your honor in front of the manger I'll play

with my drum

The road that leads to Bethlehem

I keep time with my old drum

There's nothing better that I can offer you

Its hoarse accent is a song of love

Ropo pom pom

When God saw me playing before Him

He smiled at me

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SONG MEANING

El Tamborilero invites us to walk the snowy road to Bethlehem alongside a young shepherd who carries nothing but his worn-out drum. While grander visitors arrive with glittering gifts, our humble hero worries he has nothing worthy for the newborn King. Instead, he chooses the one treasure he does own: the steady ro-po-pom-pom rhythm of his drum. His heartfelt performance, played right at the stable door, becomes a pure act of love that outshines gold and incense.

The song reminds us that sincerity beats luxury every time. Even the smallest talent, when shared with genuine devotion, can move hearts—so much that the baby Jesus rewards the little drummer with a radiant smile. Raphael’s warm vocals turn this timeless story into a musical embrace, encouraging listeners to value generosity of spirit over material wealth.

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