Go Tell It On The Mountain
Carola Lyrics


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When I was a seeker
I sought both night and day
I asked the Lord to help me
And he showed me the way

Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go tell it on the mountain
Our Jesus Christ is born

He made me a watchman
Upon a city wall
And if I am a Christian
I am the least of all
Go tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere




Go tell it on the mountain
Our Jesus Christ is born

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Carola's "Go Tell it On the Mountain" speak to the journey of a seeker who is ultimately led to Jesus Christ. The singer reflects on their time as a seeker, seeking guidance both day and night. They asked the Lord for help, and they were shown the way. From this experience, the singer feels that they have been made a "watchman" on a city wall, tasked with spreading the word of Jesus Christ to others. Despite feeling like the least of all Christians, the singer is still called to share the message of Christ's birth with others. The refrain of the song, "Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere," reinforces this idea of spreading the message far and wide.


This song is an example of gospel music and its focus on spreading the message of Christianity. The lyrics speak to the idea of personal transformation and the call to share one's faith with others. The phrase "go tell it on the mountain" comes from a biblical passage in Isaiah 52:7, which speaks of the messenger who brings good news. The message of Christ's birth and life is one that gospel music aims to share with listeners. Carola's rendition of "Go Tell it On the Mountain" is a powerful example of this mission.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was a seeker
When I was longing for something more


I sought both night and day
I searched tirelessly for the answers I needed


I asked the Lord to help me
I prayed for guidance and support


And he showed me the way
And my faith led me to find the answers I was looking for


Go tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news to all who will listen


Over the hills and everywhere
Far and wide


Go tell it on the mountain
Speak of it from the mountaintop


Our Jesus Christ is born
Celebrate the birth of our Savior


He made me a watchman
He assigned me to keep watch and protect


Upon a city wall
From a high and strategic vantage point


And if I am a Christian
And if my faith is strong


I am the least of all
I am still humble and recognize that I have much to learn




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BOB MARLEY

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Andreas Johnson

Fantastiskt =) 

Lotte Andersen

Thak you for uploading these. This is my only channel to find something with Carola, so do keep 'em coming :)

Pia Kristina

WOW great!!! I had not seen this before!

Ingegerd Vestersund

Jag har alltid gillat Carolas Sånger.

Music Gospel

who is the pianist?

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