branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th'angelic host proclaim,
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored;
Christ the everlasting Lord;
Late in time, behold Him come,
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail th'incarnate Deity,
Pleased with us in flesh to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'nly Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that man no more may die.
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Come, Desire of nations, come,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
O, to all Thyself impart,
Formed in each believing heart.
Hark! The herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!"
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to all the newborn King!"
The lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Alvin and The Chipmunks are a joyful proclamation of the birth of Jesus Christ, the newborn King. The song begins by calling on the herald angels to sing and announce the glory of the baby King. It expresses the hope for peace on earth and mercy for all, symbolizing the reconciliation between God and sinners through the birth of Jesus.
The second verse encourages all nations to rise and join in celebrating the triumph of the skies, referring to the angels rejoicing in heaven. The angels proclaim that Christ is born in Bethlehem, highlighting the significance of this event for Christians.
The next verse acknowledges Jesus as the highest heavenly being and the everlasting Lord, emphasizing His divine nature. It describes how He came to earth at the appointed time, born from a virgin's womb, thereby fulfilling the prophecy.
The lyrics then shift to the awe-inspiring concept of God taking on human form, veiled in flesh as the incarnation of Deity. Jesus, known as Emmanuel, meaning "God with us," willingly chose to dwell among humanity. This verse further reinforces the celebration by reiterating the glory and majesty of the newborn King.
The final verse hails Jesus as the heavenly Prince of Peace and the Sun of Righteousness, symbolizing His role as the source of light and life. He is portrayed as a healer, offering healing and salvation to all. Jesus, in His humility, sets aside His glory to be born as a man, with the purpose of granting eternal life to humanity. The verse concludes with the angels once again proclaiming the glory of the newborn King.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! The herald angels sing
Listen! The angels sent by God are proclaiming
"Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!"
"Praise and honor to the newly born King; May there be peace on earth, and God's merciful forgiveness be granted to sinners!"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Nations from every corner of the world, rise up with joy
Join the triumph of the skies
Join in the celebration that takes place in the heavens
With th'angelic host proclaim
Together with the angelic multitude, declare
"Christ is born in Bethlehem!"
"That Christ, the Messiah, has been born in Bethlehem!"
Christ, by highest heav'n adored;
Christ, honored and worshiped in the highest realms of heaven
Christ the everlasting Lord;
Christ, the eternal ruler and master;
Late in time, behold Him come,
In the fullness of time, witness His arrival
Offspring of a virgin's womb.
Born as the miracle child of a virgin
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
See the divine nature concealed in human form;
Hail th'incarnate Deity,
Greet and honor the God who became incarnate
Pleased with us in flesh to dwell
Delighted to reside among us in human form
Jesus our Emmanuel.
Jesus, our God with us.
Hail the heav'nly Prince of Peace!
Celebrate the divine Prince of Peace from heaven!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Greetings to the Son who brings righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
He brings illumination and eternal life to everyone
Ris'n with healing in His wings.
Risen with the power to heal and save.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Gently, He sets aside His divine majesty
Born that man no more may die.
Born so that humanity may no longer face eternal death.
Born to raise the sons of earth,
Born to uplift the people of the world
Born to give them second birth.
Born to grant them a spiritual rebirth.
Come, Desire of nations, come,
Come, long-awaited Hope of all nations,
Fix in us Thy humble home;
Make Your humble dwelling within us
O, to all Thyself impart,
Oh, share Yourself with all
Formed in each believing heart.
Taking shape within the hearts of those who have faith.
Glory to all the newborn King!
May all give glory to the newly born King!
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