Reprise
Card Michael Lyrics
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Crown Him, Crown Him, the angry people cried
Crown Him, Crown Him, let Him be crucified
Crown Him, Crown Him, let Him not remain alive
Crown Him, Crown Him, He must be crucified
So a circle of pain and love
Came down upon His head
It was not for anything He'd done
For all His life He'd sought to show
They were only living a lie
But they didn't care to hear, Oh no
They just wanted Him to die
Chorus 1
Soon a circle of glory
Will be placed upon His brow
And He'll come to reign forever
Though it may not seem so now
Then our time of tears and trouble
Will seem only like a dream
As we stand before the glory
Of our Savior and our King
Chorus 2
Crown Him, Crown Him
Holy angels sing all Glory honor, power and grace
Crown Him King of Kings
Crown Him, Crown Him, those redeemed and damned
Will bow with me and humbly, sing worthy is the lamb
Repeat Chorus 2
The lyrics to Card Michael's song Reprise are a reflection on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as well as a look to his future as king. The first verse describes the anger of the people who demanded his crucifixion, chanting "Crown Him, Crown Him" with the intention that he be put to death. This image of violence and pain is contrasted with the circle of glory that will one day be placed on his head, and the sense of peace and joy that will come with his reign as king.
The second verse is a reflection on Jesus' life and teachings, which sought to expose the hypocrisy and injustice of the society around him. Despite his message of love and truth, those in power were threatened by him and sought to silence him with violence. However, his death is not the end, as he is ultimately redeemed through his resurrection and will return as a king to bring about a new era of peace and justice. The chorus is a call to "Crown Him" both in his death and in his glory, as he is seen as a figure of immense power and importance.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the complex theological ideas surrounding Christ's role as both a savior and a king, as well as a commentary on the ways in which his message of love and justice has been distorted and corrupted over time.
Line by Line Meaning
Crown Him, Crown Him, the angry people cried
The people were furious and demanded that He be crowned.
Crown Him, Crown Him, let Him be crucified
They wanted Him to be punished by crucifixion.
Crown Him, Crown Him, let Him not remain alive
They were determined to end His life.
Crown Him, Crown Him, He must be crucified
They believed that His crucifixion was a necessary and just punishment.
So a circle of pain and love
The events that followed were both painful and a reflection of love.
Came down upon His head
He was subjected to unbearable suffering.
It was not for anything He'd done
He did not deserve the punishment that was inflicted upon Him.
Or for anything He'd said
His words were misunderstood and misinterpreted.
For all His life He'd sought to show
Throughout His life, He tried to reveal the truth to others.
They were only living a lie
But they refused to listen and continued to live in ignorance.
But they didn't care to hear, Oh no
Their hearts were hardened and they were unresponsive to the truth.
They just wanted Him to die
All they wanted was for Him to be put to death.
Soon a circle of glory
In the future, He will be honored and glorified.
Will be placed upon His brow
His triumph will be celebrated.
And He'll come to reign forever
He will have everlasting power and authority.
Though it may not seem so now
The events of the present may not reflect the future.
Then our time of tears and trouble
In the future, our present suffering will be a distant memory.
Will seem only like a dream
It will feel as though it never happened.
As we stand before the glory
We will be in awe of His majesty and power.
Of our Savior and our King
He will be our savior and ruler.
Holy angels sing all Glory honor, power and grace
The angels will join in singing His praises and acknowledging His greatness.
Crown Him King of Kings
He will have ultimate authority over all other rulers and powers.
Crown Him, Crown Him, those redeemed and damned
Everyone, whether saved or condemned, will bow before Him.
Will bow with me and humbly, sing worthy is the lamb
We will worship Him and acknowledge that He is worthy of all praise and honor.
Repeat Chorus 2
The song's chorus is repeated to emphasize the message and theme of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MICHAEL CARD
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