Mary's Boy Child / Oh My Lord
Boney M. 2000 Lyrics
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And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible said
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
They see a bright new shining star
They hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
For a moment the world was aglow, all the bells rang out
There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted
Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace
And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day
Oh a moment still worth was a glow, all the bells rang out
There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted
Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace
Oh my Lord
You sent your son to save us
Oh my Lord
Your very self you gave us
Oh my Lord
That sin may not enslave us
And love may reign once more
Oh my Lord
When in the crib they found him
Oh my Lord
A golden halo crowned him
Oh my Lord
They gathered all around him
To see him and adore
(This day will live forever)
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
They had become to doubt you
Oh my Lord (he is the truth forever)
What did they know about you
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
But they were lost without you
They needed you so bad (his light is shining on us)
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
With the child's adoration
Oh my lord (he is a personation)
There came great jubilation
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
And full of admiration
They realized what they had (until the sun falls from the sky)
Oh my Lord (oh praise the Lord)
You sent your son to save us
Oh my Lord (this day will live forever)
Your very self you gave us
Oh my Lord (so praise the Lord)
That sin may not enslave us
And love may reign once more
The song "Mary's Boy Child-Oh My Lord" by Boney M. narrates the birth of Jesus Christ from the perspective of the gospel story. The lyrics talk about how Jesus was born on Christmas Day in Bethlehem, as the Holy Bible predicted. The song then explores the reaction of the world to the birth of Jesus, as the shepherds watch their flocks and are visited by a choir of angels announcing the arrival of the baby King. As the news spreads, the people celebrate and hope is reborn once again. The song also acknowledges the love of God for humanity, as he sent his son to save humanity from sin and to reign again in the hearts of people.
The lyrics of the song rely heavily on the gospel story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics highlight the true meaning of Christmas, which is the birth of a saviour, a hope for humanity, and the love of God for all. This message is reiterated in the chorus and verse sections of the song. The song also connects the actual events of the birth of Jesus Christ to the symbolic meaning of Christmas as a celebration of peace and love. The lyrics showcase how the birth of Jesus was not only a historical event but a transformative one that changed the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day
The son of Mary, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas Day
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day
Christmas Day gives everlasting life to mankind
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so the Holy Bible said
According to the Holy Bible, Bethlehem was where it all happened a long time ago
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king was born today
The angels sing about the birth of a king on this day
While shepherds watch their flocks by night
The shepherds are watching their flocks at night
They see a bright new shining star
They see a bright new star shining in the sky
They hear a choir sing a song, the music seemed to come from afar
They hear a choir singing a song that seems to come from far away
For a moment the world was aglow, all the bells rang out
The world was filled with joy and excitement, and the bells were ringing
There were tears of joy and laughter, people shouted
People were overwhelmed with happiness and shouted with joy and laughter
Let everyone know, there is hope for all to find peace
Spread the message that there is hope for everyone to find peace
And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn
They found a small space in a lonely stable
And in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born
Mary's little boy was born in a cold and dark manger
Oh my Lord
Address to God
You sent your son to save us
God sent his son to save us
Your very self you gave us
God gave us his own self
That sin may not enslave us
So that we may not be enslaved by sin
And love may reign once more
And love may rule once again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JESTER HAIRSTON
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