The First Noel
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The first Noel the angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the king of Israel

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east, beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the king of Israel

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the king of Israel
Born is the king of Israel

Overall Meaning

The song "The First Noel" is a traditional Christmas carol sung for centuries. In the first verse, the song describes a scene where angels come to earth to tell the shepherds in the field about the birth of Jesus Christ. The shepherds are described as poor, which may symbolize how the good news of Christ's birth is meant for everyone, regardless of social status. The setting is a cold winter's night, which adds a touch of realism to the story, as it is difficult to imagine a warm and comfortable environment during that time period.

In the second verse, the star of Bethlehem is introduced, which guides the wise men to the birthplace of Jesus. The star is seen as a beacon of hope and light, which continues to shine both day and night. This verse tells the story of the wise men who followed the star to find the baby Jesus, and how they brought him gifts.

The chorus of the song, "Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel," is a declaration of the good news of the birth of Jesus Christ, which has brought salvation to the world. The song is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, and the hope and joy that the birth of Christ brings to the world.

Line by Line Meaning

The first Noel the angels did say
The angels announced the very first Christmas to a group of humble shepherds.

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The proclamation about the birth of Jesus was made to lowly shepherds, while they were resting in the fields.

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
The shepherds were in the same fields where they tended their sheep daily and nightfall had come.

On a cold winter's night that was so deep
The night was very cold and long, with darkness stretching far and wide.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
The chorus emphasizes the season's message: Christ is born.

Born is the king of Israel
The birth of Christ, the long-awaited King of Israel, is being celebrated.

They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds saw a special star that was exceptionally bright and dazzling.

Shining in the east, beyond them far
The star shown brilliantly from the east, well out of reach of the shepherds.

And to the earth it gave great light
The star shone down onto the earth and created a bright, radiant light.

And so it continued both day and night
The brilliant light provided by the star shone continuously, not just at night, but during the day as well.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Arch, Simon Cowell, Steve Mac

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