Those kinds of statements aren't made lightly. They don't come without merit. In Anthony Evans' case, these words couldn't ring more true.
It's not every day that a new talent emerges with as much promise and inspiration as this Dallas, Texas native. Yet, Anthony Evans never thought he'd be here. He couldn't have forecasted this future had he been asked to do so just a few years ago. With that said, the June 8th, 2004 release of his inspiring INO Records debut, Even More, is an accomplishment for which he takes very little credit.
"I realize now that God has orchestrated everything," says Anthony. "Sometimes we don't see it, but He's painting this whole picture for us as long as we allow Him to do it. I had come to the place where I could listen to Him say, 'Anthony, just trust Me.'
"God has taken me out of my comfortable Christian environment and through this, I've realized I can't stand on my own. Without God as the focal point of my life, everything was and is pointless. I still can't fathom the depth of His unconditional love for me and that God accepts me just as I am. Each song on Even More captures a dimension of this experience and how it has affected my life."
Do You Hear What I Hear
Anthony Evans Lyrics
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Do you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
Do you see what I see?
A star, a star, dancing in the night,
With a tail as big as a kite
With a tail as big as a kite.
Do you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Do you hear what I hear?
A song, a song, high above the trees
With a voice as big as a sea
With a voice as big as a sea.
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
Do you know what I know?
In your palace warm, mighty king,
Do you know what I know?
A child, a child, shivers in the cold,
Let us bring Him silver and gold
Let us bring Him silver and gold.
Said the king to the people everywhere,
Listen to what I say,
Pray for peace, people everywhere!
Listen to what I say.
The child, the child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light.
The song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Anthony Evans is a popular Christmas carol that is heavily imbued with religious motifs. The lyrics depict a dialogue between several characters, including a night wind, a little lamb, a shepherd boy, a king, and the people. The first verse begins with the night wind asking the little lamb whether it can see a star in the sky that is dazzling and dancing with a tail as big as a kite. The second verse continues with the lamb asking the shepherd boy whether he can hear a song ringing through the sky that is big as the sea. The third verse further develops the story, as the shepherd boy then informs the king of a child shivering in the cold and asks him to bring silver and gold to provide comfort for the child. Finally, the king exhorts the people to pray for peace and acknowledges that the child will bring goodness and light to the world.
The song's lyrics expertly weave together a compelling narrative that weaves together the themes of legacy, generosity, and the hope of the Christmas season. The lyrics effectively express the Christian message of the birth of Jesus Christ through their use of evocative symbolism, allegory, and vivid imagery. The lush description of a star with a tail as big as a kite and a song that's "big as the sea" anchors the listener in the experience of the characters in the story. The song ultimately delivers a message of hope for peace and goodwill, and it remains a timeless classic that continues to evoke deep meaning and emotion in listeners around the world during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb,
The gentle breeze asked the little lamb if it sees what it sees.
Do you see what I see?
Can you see what I see?
Way up in the sky, little lamb,
Up in the sky, little lamb,
A star, a star, dancing in the night,
A bright shining star twinkling in the dark of the night.
With a tail as big as a kite
The star seems to have a bright, large tail following it through the sky.
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy,
The little lamb asked the shepherd boy if he hears what it hears.
Do you hear what I hear?
Can you hear what I hear?
Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy,
Echoing through the sky, shepherd boy,
A song, a song, high above the trees
A heavenly melody playing above the trees.
With a voice as big as a sea
The voice singing the song sounds as powerful as the ocean.
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king,
The shepherd boy explained to the mighty king what he had heard.
Do you know what I know?
Do you have any knowledge of what I have just learned?
In your palace warm, mighty king,
In your cozy palace, mighty king,
A child, a child, shivers in the cold,
A vulnerable child is shivering in the cold.
Let us bring Him silver and gold
We should offer precious gifts such as silver and gold to the child to show him our honor and appreciation.
Said the king to the people everywhere,
The king implored all people to listen to what he has to say.
Listen to what I say,
Pay attention to my words.
Pray for peace, people everywhere!
Please, everyone pray for peace wherever you may be!
The child, the child, sleeping in the night
The innocent child is sleeping in the dark of the night.
He will bring us goodness and light
He will provide us with joy and hope for a brighter future.
He will bring us goodness and light.
He will enlighten us and help us in our journey towards a more prosperous and peaceful existence.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.