Their debut single was "Roses and Violets". The single reached the Top 20 on Billboard's Hot 100 "Bubbling Under" chart. Alexander Jean was picked in November 2018 as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month. The duo was featured on NBC's Today show hosted by Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford, broadcast nationally in the United States where he performed a live version of their single "Waiting for You".
Members
Mark Ballas
Mark Alexander Ballas Jr. (born May 24, 1986) is an American dancer, choreographer, singer-songwriter, musician, and actor. He was in the 2012 Broadway musical Kinky Boots and the Off-Broadway musical Jersey Boys. Between 2005 and 2010, he was a member of The Ballas Hough Band, an American pop-rock band fronted by Ballas and Derek Hough. Ballas is a professional ballroom dancer on the ABC program Dancing with the Stars (DWTS). He began competing on the show in season five during the fall of 2007 and was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Choreography in 2011. Ballas released his first solo CD HurtLoveBox in March 2011.
BC Jean
Brittany Jean Carlson[3] (born April 22, 1987),[3] better known by her stage name BC Jean,[3][4] is an American singer-songwriter and actress, perhaps best known for writing the song "If I Were a Boy" which was later sung by Beyoncรฉ and achieved worldwide commercial success.
Discography
EPs
2017: High Enough
Singles
2016: "Roses and Violets"
2016: "So Bad"
2017: "Paper Planes"
2017: "We Three Kings" (feat. Casey Abrams)
2018: "Stampede" (feat. Lindsey Stirling)
2018: "Waiting for You"
2019: "O Holy Night"
We Three Kings
Alexander Jean Lyrics
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We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
(Mmhm-hm, mmhm-hm)
Oh, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect Light
(Mmhm-hm, mmhm-hm)
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign
(Mmhm-hm, mmhm-hm)
Frankincense to offer have I
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Prayer and praising all men raising
Worship Him, God on high
(Mmhm-hm, yeah)
Myrrh is mine, it's bitter perfume
Breaths a life of gathering gloom
Sorrowing and sighing, bleeding, dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
(Mmhm-hm)
Oh, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect Light
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh)
Oh, star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to Thy perfect Light
(Mmhm-hm, mmhm-hm)
Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, alleluia
Sounds through the earth and skies
Following yonder star
(Mmhm-hm)
"We Three Kings" is a traditional Christmas carol that tells the story of the journey of the Three Wise Men, also known as the Magi, to visit the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. The song highlights the reverence and devotion of the Magi as they travel from distant lands to pay homage to the newborn King.
The opening verse sets the scene by introducing the Three Kings from the East, who are carrying gifts as they traverse various terrains like fields, mountains, and fountains, following a star that guides them to their destination. The mention of the star symbolizes the divine guidance they receive on their journey.
In the subsequent verses, each of the three Kings describes the gift they bring to honor the newborn King. The first King brings gold, symbolizing Jesus' kingship and earthly power. The second King offers frankincense, which is used for worship and represents Jesus' divinity. The third King presents myrrh, a bitter perfume that foretells Jesus' future suffering and death.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of the star, which serves as a symbol of hope and guiding light leading the wise men to the "perfect Light" of Jesus, and it is highlighted in the chorus. The song concludes by praising Jesus as the King, God, and sacrifice, with the word "Alleluia" echoing through the earth and skies.
Overall, "We Three Kings" encapsulates the journey of the Magi, their reverence for the baby Jesus, and the profound significance of his birth.
Line by Line Meaning
We three kings of Orient are
We, the three kings from the East, are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Carrying presents, we travel a great distance
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Across fields, springs, marshes, and hills
Following yonder star
Chasing that shining star in the distance
Oh, star of wonder, star of night
Oh, wondrous star, shining in the night
Star with royal beauty bright
Radiant star with majestic splendor
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guiding us westward as we continue our journey
Guide us to Thy perfect Light
Lead us to Your flawless divine presence
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain
A King born in the humble surroundings of Bethlehem
Gold I bring to crown Him again
I offer gold to adorn Him as a King once more
King forever, ceasing never
A King for eternity, never-ending
Over us all to reign
Ruling over all of us
Frankincense to offer have I
I have frankincense to present as an offering
Incense owns a Deity nigh
Incense signifies the presence of a nearby deity
Prayer and praising all men raising
Prayer and worship raising the spirits of everyone
Worship Him, God on high
Paying homage to the exalted God
Myrrh is mine, it's bitter perfume
Myrrh belongs to me, its scent carrying bitterness
Breaths a life of gathering gloom
Symbolizing a life enveloped in sadness and darkness
Sorrowing and sighing, bleeding, dying
Experiencing sorrow, sighing, bleeding, and dying
Sealed in the stone cold tomb
Enclosed in the chilling, lifeless grave
Glorious now behold Him arise
Behold His majestic rise in glory
King and God and Sacrifice
He is both a King, God, and offering
Alleluia, alleluia
Praise and rejoice
Sounds through the earth and skies
Echoes across the land and heavens
Following yonder star
Still following that shining star
Lyrics ยฉ Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John C. Jr. Hopkins
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Voice of Adam
Agreed! How can have the gold and frankincense but leave out the myrrh? You might as well rename the song to "We Two Kings."
This version hits everything on my checklist for the perfect rendition of this song:
+ Includes all verses
+ Sung by no fewer and no more than three people (with each person soloing one of the "gift" verses)
+ Actually has something of an "oriental" flavor
It's just so rare that anyone gets all three of these right!
Maria Cabrera
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar.
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain,
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign.
Frankincense to offer have I.
Incense owns a Deity nigh.
Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high.
Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume
Breaths a life of gathering gloom.
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding dying,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect Light.
Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and Sacrifice.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
Sounds through the earth and skies.
Following yonder star
in case anyone needs this :)
Kasia Zabrocka
Such an unusual and intriguing interpretation of this timeless carol . Love your music , just discovered you !
Alexander Jean
Thank you ๐๐ผ
Neonshi
It's that time of year once again. Queueing this to play 50 times a day.
Zachary Larson
Same
Alan S. Hale
The myrrh verse is so often left out of other versions because it's depressing, but this version makes it one of the best parts of the song. Love it!
Voice of Adam
Agreed! How can have the gold and frankincense but leave out the myrrh? You might as well rename the song to "We Two Kings."
This version hits everything on my checklist for the perfect rendition of this song:
+ Includes all verses
+ Sung by no fewer and no more than three people (with each person soloing one of the "gift" verses)
+ Actually has something of an "oriental" flavor
It's just so rare that anyone gets all three of these right!
Rosemary Rives Rorabaugh Terhune
I teach music class in a K4-8 grade school, to about 460 kids. I struggle to find videos of religious songs that catches their attention. My students love this version of "We Three Kings!" We had fun adding a stomp and clap to it, too. Thank you, Alexander Jean, for bringing my favorite song of the season to life in a beautiful way!
jac ja
@brandon shorkey what the hell is ur problem.
It's a catholic school for a reason, it would obviously teach about religion, if u have a problem with it send the kid to a non catholic school, I am sure u would find it.
Also catholic schools have a thing called choir and only Christian studenta are called in there so ur silly a$$ shouldn't worry and then later victimizing ur self and blaming us for conversions.
jack bassindale
@brandon shorkey hate to break it to you, but 99% of schools teach religion
Echo 1212
@brandon shorkey off yourself