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The first is Chris Martin, lead singer of the band Coldplay.
While studying at University College London, Martin met Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Guy Berryman. In 1997, they formed the rock band Coldplay. The band has had internationally recognized fame and success since their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000. Since then, they have released four further albums: A Rush of Blood to the Head, X&Y, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends and Mylo Xyloto.
As a solo artist, Martin has written songs for a variety of acts including Embrace ("Gravity") and Jamelia ("See It in a Boy's Eyes"). Martin has also collaborated with Ron Sexsmith, Faultline, The Streets, and Ian McCulloch. He also sang a part of the vocals for the Band Aid 20 single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" at the end of 2004. In 2005, Martin collaborated with Nelly Furtado on the track "All Good Things (Come to an End)", for her 2006 album, Loose. The two were once rumoured to be a couple, after they both performed at Glastonbury in 2002. Furtado joked about the situation, saying that "Yeah, he's my boyfriend — he just doesn't know it yet".
Martin's fascination with hip hop was shown in the summer of 2006 when he collaborated with rapper Jay-Z for the rapper's comeback album Kingdom Come after the two met earlier in the year. Martin put some chords together for a song known as "Beach Chair" and sent them to Jay-Z who enlisted the help of hip hop producer Dr. Dre to add the drum line to complete the track. The song was performed on 27 September 2006 by the two during Jay-Z's European tour at Royal Albert Hall. In 2007, Martin appeared on a track titled "Part of the Plan" for Swizz Beatz' debut solo album One Man Band Man. Martin has also worked on a solo collaboration with Kanye West, with whom he shared an imprompt jam session during a 2006 concert at Abbey Road Studios. He performed the chorus on "Homecoming", the fifth single from West's third album, Graduation.
The second Chris Martin is a two-piece experimental/ instrumental band located in Derby, UK, Chris Martin are a very loud experimental rock band. They broke up in 2006 but recently reformed in 2010 check em out... www.myspace.com/thisischrismartin
The third Chris Martin is an electronic musician from Miami, Florida.
The fourth Chris Martin is a 21st century reggae singer from Jamaica.
What Child Is This
Chris Martin Lyrics
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On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The babe, the son of Mary
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and donkeys are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king, to own him
The King of kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The babe, the Son of Mary
The song "What Child Is This" by Chris Martin describes the scene of the birth of Jesus Christ which talks about the child who is laid to rest on Mary's lap sleeping, the child is Christ, the King whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping. The lyrics suggest that the child is the savior of the world, the king of kings, and that his birth is a joyous occasion that should be celebrated by all. The song also references the prophecy that Jesus would be pierced by nails and a spear, foretelling of his crucifixion. The lyrics encourage listeners to worship and adore the baby, just as the shepherds and wise men did when they visited him.
The lyrics also ask a rhetorical question about why Jesus, the king of kings, was born in such humble circumstances. The answer to this question is that he was born in a manger among animals, to demonstrate his humility and to show that he came not to be served, but to serve. The "silent Word" referenced in the second verse of the song is Jesus. He is pleading for sinners and their salvation, even as he lies in a lowly manger.
Overall, "What Child Is This" is a beautiful and powerful hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus and reminds us of the profound sacrifice he made for us on the cross. It communicates that the birth of Jesus is a joyous occasion that should be celebrated by all and inspires listeners to worship and adore him.
Line by Line Meaning
What child is this, who, laid to rest,
Who is this child that is lying down to rest?
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Why is this child sleeping on Mary's lap?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
Why are angels singing sweet songs to greet this child?
While shepherds watch are keeping?
Who are the shepherds watching over this child?
This, this is Christ the King,
This child is Jesus Christ, the King.
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
The shepherds and angels are guarding and singing praises to Him.
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
Hurry, hurry to give Him praise.
The babe, the son of Mary
Jesus is the baby, the son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Why is He lying in such a poor condition?
Where ox and donkeys are feeding?
Why is He in a place where oxen and donkeys are grazing?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
Christians should fear for their sins.
The silent Word is pleading
Jesus is silently asking us to repent.
Nails, spear shall, pierce Him through,
He will be pierced by nails and a spear.
The cross be borne for me, for you
He will bear the cross for our sins.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
Let us hail the Word made flesh (Jesus Christ).
The Babe, the Son of Mary
He is still the child, the Son of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,
We should bring Him frankincense, gold, and myrrh as gifts.
Come, peasant, king, to own him
Both peasants and kings should claim Him as their own.
The King of kings salvation brings,
Jesus Christ, the King of Kings, brings salvation.
Let loving hearts enthrone him
Let our loving hearts be His throne.
Raise, raise a song on high,
Let us sing a song in high praise.
The virgin sings her lullaby
Mary sings a lullaby to her baby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
We should rejoice because Christ is born.
The babe, the Son of Mary
He is still the baby, the Son of Mary.
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