Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that specialized in disco and f… Read Full Bio ↴Boney M. was a German-Caribbean vocal group that specialized in disco and funk created by German record producer Frank Farian, who was the group's primary songwriter. Originally based in West Germany, the four original members of the group's official line-up were Liz Mitchell and Marcia Barrett from Jamaica, Maizie Williams from Montserrat, and Bobby Farrell from Aruba. The group was formed in 1976 and achieved popularity during the disco era of the late 1970s. Since the 1980s, various line-ups of the band have performed with differing personnel.

The band has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and is known for international hits including "Daddy Cool", "Ma Baker", "Belfast", "Sunny", "Rasputin", "Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord" and "Rivers of Babylon".

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Studio albums
Take the Heat off Me (1976)
Love for Sale (1977)
Nightflight to Venus (1978)
Oceans of Fantasy (1979)
Boonoonoonoos (1981)
Christmas Album (1981)
Ten Thousand Lightyears (1984)
Eye Dance (1985)

Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Boney M. Lyrics

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Hark! the herald angels sing,
"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,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."

Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!

Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all he brings,
Risen with healing in his wings
Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the some of earth,
Born to give them second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!

Hark! the herald angels sing,
"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,
"Christ is born in Bethlehem."

Hark! the herald angels sing,
"Glory to the newborn King!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boney M.'s version of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" is a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the announcement of the arrival of the King and the declaration of peace on earth and mercy for sinners. The second verse praises Jesus Christ as the 'Prince of Peace' and the 'Son of Righteousness' who came to bring light and life to all. It further describes Jesus as one who came to heal and save humanity from death and sin. The angels proclaim that Christ was born in Bethlehem, and there is great joy that the Savior has come to earth.

The chorus repeats the proclamation that the angels made earlier concerning the glory that should be accorded the newborn King. The phrase "Glory to the newborn King!" is a celebratory shout that encapsulates the spirit of the season of Christmas. The lyrics express the joy of the season, the gift of forgiveness and salvation that Christ brought, and the hope of a new birth in Him.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark! the herald angels sing,
Listen! The messengers of God are singing,

"Glory to the newborn King!
"Praise the new King who is born!

Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
Let there be peace on earth and compassion among all,

God and sinners reconciled."
Bringing together God and those who have sinned,

Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
All nations, rise and be filled with joy,

Join the triumph of the skies,
Celebrate the victory in the heavens,

With th' angelic host proclaim,
Proclaim with the host of angels,

"Christ is born in Bethlehem."
"The Messiah is born in Bethlehem."

Hail! the heav'n-born Prince of peace!
Greetings to the Prince of Peace who was born in heaven!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!
Greetings to the Son who is Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings,
He brings light and life to all,

Risen with healing in his wings
He is raised up with healing in his power,

Mild he lays his glory by,
He humbly puts aside his glory,

Born that man no more may die,
Born so that man may no longer die,

Born to raise the some of earth,
Born to raise the sons of the earth,

Born to give them second birth.
Born to give them a new beginning.