A Child Is Born
Bill Evans / Harold Land Lyrics
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New as the dawn
Into the light
This Child
Innocent Child
Soft as a fawn
This Child is born
One pair of eyes
One work of art
Here in my arms
Here he lies
Trusting and warm
Blessed this morn
A Child is born
The lyrics to Bill Evans and Harold Land's song "A Child Is Born" are a beautiful and poignant description of the birth of a new life. The opening lines describe the arrival of the infant as a new dawn, bringing hope and light to the world. The innocence of the newborn is likened to that of a fawn, emphasizing the pure and unblemished state of the child.
The second verse focuses on the newborn's physical attributes, with emphasis on the heart and eyes as the essential components of a unique work of art that is the newborn child. The lines "Here in my arms" and "Trusting and warm" convey the sense of safety and comfort that the infant feels in the embrace of its mother or caregiver. The final lines of the verse - "Blessed this morn, A Child is born" - emphasize the profound significance of the arrival of the newborn, an event that is viewed as a blessing and a cause for celebration.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the wonder and awe that accompanies the birth of a child. The emphasis on the innocence, uniqueness, and significance of the newborn create a sense of reverence for the miracle of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, out of the night
From a place of darkness and uncertainty
New as the dawn
Fresh and full of potential
Into the light
Entering a world of brightness and clarity
This Child
A new life, full of promise and possibility
Innocent Child
Pure and unspoiled by the world's troubles
Soft as a fawn
Gentle and delicate, like a young deer
This Child is born
A new addition to the world, with a unique purpose and destiny
One small heart
A symbol of the child's humanity and capacity for love
One pair of eyes
A window to the child's soul and curiosity
One work of art
A masterpiece crafted by a higher power
Here in my arms
A reminder of the preciousness of life and the responsibility to protect it
Here he lies
A moment of peace and stillness, free from the chaos of the world
Trusting and warm
A sense of comfort and safety, with no fear or doubt
Blessed this morn
A recognition of the miracle and gift of life, created anew each day
A Child is born
A timeless moment of wonder and awe, celebrating the beginning of a life's journey
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thaddeus Joseph Jones, Alec Wilder
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Jim Sellers
The world would be a better place if everyone stopped once a day to listen to some Bill.
Harry Lynn
I try to do that most days. Bill is a drug and I have to have my" fix"
Robin Marwick
Yes...
Alfie
It’s not a daily routine for me but, today my mission is accomplished
franguccio1
This is an exquisite interpretation...Bill Evans is transcendent.....We lost him much too soon...
Juan Carlos Ganem
Un fino y creativo ejecutante. Sus versiones de Emily y A child is born son la vía por la cual se encauzan sensaciones, emociones y estados de ánimo difíciles de lograr de otro modo. Soy pianista aficionado, y ha sido y sigue siendo fuente de inspiración para mis torpes dedos.
Renzo Cordova Vivas
Bill en canciones como esta lo hace sonar todo tan sencillamente hermoso. Es increíble cómo lo improvisa todo, yo intento sonar como él pero es más complicado. Sus acordes contienen bastante sentimiento y paz.
David Pauker
I love Bill Evan's arrangement of this beautiful romantic ballad!!! Thanx Bill! Nice touch you got there bro!!!
Cippo
Kenny's solo is so great <3
Stuart Dryer
Besides the great musicianship -- it's Bill Evans after all -- the sound on this recording is great.