Embracing an effortless eloquence and cocoa butter smooth persona, the music of Brian McKnight has defined the true meaning of an American soul-man since 1991. Like his spiritual Motown godfathers, this upstate New York native has a velvety voice and silky style that captures the vibe of vintage soul without being old fashion. On his latest disc Ten, that blend can be clearly heard.
While Brian’s aspirations might have seemed like a lofty ambition, the longevity of his career is a testament to the purity of his vision. With the release of Ten, McKnight’s first disc for his new label Warner Bros Records, the Grammy-nominated singer could not be more pleased with the outcome. Without a doubt, the landscape of soul music has gotten younger, but that fact did not hinder McKnight’s creative process.
After 16 million albums sold since his self-titled debut, it would have been too easy for McKnight to simply follow the R&B template of rote romanticism. But on Ten, the artist in him felt the need to be more revealing. Though McKnight has been friends with producers Tim & Bob for over ten years, this is the trio’s first collaboration.
Though Brian has never been the kind of singer/songwriter that one would call political that didn’t stop him from penning “Red, White & Blue,” a heart wrenching ode for the men and women currently at war, teaming up with country star Rascal Flatts.
Currently working on a variety of projects including a talk show and soundtracks for two upcoming Tyler Perry projects, the veteran soul singer could not be happier with the outcome of Ten. For fans of real music, Ten is the perfect addition to the soul cannon.
Adeste Fideles
Brian McKnight Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye
O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Sing, choirs of angels
Sing, in exhaltation
O sing, all ye citizens
Of heav'n above
Glory to God
Glory in the Highest
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Oh Jesus, to Thee
Be the glory given
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
The lyrics of "Adeste Fideles" are a call to all believers, inviting them to come and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. The opening lines, "O come, all ye faithful/Joyful and triumphant," set the tone for the rest of the song, urging those who have faith to join in the celebration of the arrival of the King of Angels. The second line repeats the invitation from the first, emphasizing the importance of coming together in unity to behold the newborn Christ.
The chorus of the song repeats the invitation to adore Him, affirming the belief in Jesus Christ as Lord. The use of the word "adore" is significant, as it is an expression of deep respect and worship, acknowledging the divine nature of Christ as the Son of God. The following verses describe the birth of Jesus with exaltation, praising Him through the voices of choirs of angels and citizens of heaven above.
In the final verse, the song acknowledges the glory and honor due to Jesus, the Word of the Father, who has now appeared in flesh as the promised Messiah. The invitation to come and adore Him is repeated one last time, reinforcing the central message of the song that Jesus Christ is Lord and worthy of our worship and adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful
Everyone who believes, come and gather
Joyful and triumphant
Full of joy and victory
O come ye
Please come
O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Come and see Him
Born the King of Angels
He's the King of Angels and He was born
O come, let us adore Him
Let's all worship Him and show Him our love
Sing, choirs of angels
Angels sing
Sing, in exhaltation
Sing in joy and praise
O sing, all ye citizens
Everyone in heaven, sing
Of heav'n above
In the sky or heaven
Glory to God
God deserves all glory
Glory in the Highest
Highest honor and praise
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Yes Lord, we welcome You
Born this happy morning
Born on this delightful morning
Oh Jesus, to Thee
Oh Jesus, to You
Be the glory given
You deserve all the honor
Word of the Father
The Father's word
Now in flesh appearing
Appearing as a human now
O come, let us adore Him
Let's all worship Him and show Him our love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lalo Schifrin, Pd Traditional
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