On a Bright May Morning
Divers / Loreena McKennitt Lyrics
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The best nowells that e'er befell
To you thir tythings true I bring
And I will of them say and sing.
This day to you is born ane child
Of Marie meik and Virgin mild
That bliss it bairn bening and kind
Lat us rejoyis and be blyth
And with the Hyrdis go full swyth
And see what God of his grace hes done
Throu' Christ to bring us to his throne
My saull and life stand up and see
Wha lyis in ane crib of tree.
What Babe is that, sa gude and fair
It is Christ, God's Son and Air.
O my deir hart, yung Jesus sweit
Prepair thy creddill in my spreit!
And I sall rock thee in my hart
And never mair fra thee depart.
Bot I sall praise thee evermoir
With sangis sweit unto thy gloir
The kneis of my hart sall I bow
And sing that rycht Balulalow.
The lyrics of the traditional Christmas carol, On a Bright May Morning, are full of religious imagery and speak of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first stanza talks about the singer's divine origin and how they bring the news of the birth of the child to the listeners. The second stanza is about the child being born to Virgin Mary, and how it is a cause for celebration and happiness. The third stanza is an invitation to rejoice with the shepherds and bear witness to the grace of God through the child. The final stanza is a personal expression of love and devotion to the baby, and a promise to sing songs of praise forevermore.
The song is filled with religious symbolism, and the lyrics are centered around the birth of Jesus Christ. The use of words like "heaven," "Virgin Mary," "God's son and air," and "Christ" all depict the religious background of the song. The chorus of the song, "Balulalow," is a Scottish Gaelic term used to denote a lullaby. It is used to express the singer's desire to rock Jesus like a baby in their heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I come from heaven which to tell
I come from heaven to tell you
The best nowells that e'er befell
The best news that has ever been told
To you thir tythings true I bring
I bring you these true tidings
And I will of them say and sing.
And I will both speak and sing of them
This day to you is born ane child
Today, a child is born to you
Of Marie meik and Virgin mild
Born of the humble and gentle Virgin Mary
That bliss it bairn bening and kind
That blessed and kind baby
Sall you rejoice baith hart and mind.
Will bring happiness to your heart and mind
Lat us rejoyis and be blyth
Let us rejoice and be happy
And with the Hyrdis go full swyth
And quickly go with the Shepherds
And see what God of his grace hes done
And see the wonderful thing God has done
Throu' Christ to bring us to his throne
Through Christ, to bring us to His throne
My saull and life stand up and see
My soul and life, stand up and see
Wha lyis in ane crib of tree.
Who lies in a manger made of wood
What Babe is that, sa gude and fair
What baby is that, so good and fair
It is Christ, God's Son and Air.
It is Christ, God's Son and Heir
O my deir hart, yung Jesus sweit
Oh my dear heart, sweet young Jesus
Prepair thy creddill in my spreit!
Prepare your cradle in my heart
And I sall rock thee in my hart
And I will rock you in my heart
And never mair fra thee depart.
And never leave you again
Bot I sall praise thee evermoir
But I will praise you forevermore
With sangis sweit unto thy gloir
With sweet songs in your honor
The kneis of my hart sall I bow
I will bow the knees of my heart
And sing that rycht Balulalow.
And sing that righteous 'Balulalow'
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DP, LOREENA MCKENNITT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hundeukatzenliebhaber6139
Sie ist die erste und einzige in meinem Leben, es wird keine andere geben. Ihre Stimme ist wie ein Zarter Wind Hauch in meinen Ohren. Einfach wunderbar und einzigartig. Danke das es Dich gibt, Du hast meinen Leben einen neuen Sinn gegeben. Ich war kurz vor dem Suizid, wie ich zufällig deine Stimme hörte, ich musste sofort wissen wer da singt. Da habe ich Sie gesehen, ich war wie einfach hin und weg.
@VanGreen28
This must be a rehearsal because there is NO way the audience would be quiet after each song Miss Sarah sings! I’ve seen her in concert and the audience always goes wild! ❤❤❤
@harrytownend4469
Yes! Definitely a rehearsal. If you listen closely you can hear what sounds like the show director/crew talking in between songs.
@mafuma5255
We were privileged to see La Luna on stage. Sarah has the most beautiful, pure voice I have ever heard!!
@user-jz6bl7zz1n
Какой голос!!!! Какая женщина!!! С приветом из России!!!
@marciacalazans5474
Minha vida seria muito triste se não houvesse essa cantora maravilhosa que é Sarah Brightman, gratidão por alegrar meus dias com fabulosas canções e interpretações divinas, I Love You!
@lucastimoteo1430
Eu tinha esse DVD em casa quando tinha 9 anos de idade, sempre ouvia as musicas. Hoje com 28 anos, tenho o maior prazer de ouvi-las novamente, em especial "Deliver me ♪" <3
@gidoduarte1052
Sarah que Deus mandou para este mundo para cantar e nos encantar com sua voz. Deus te abençoe sempre. Brasil
@pascalebutruille354
Grande et belle artiste. Quelle vois envoûtante. Superbe concert.
@marcwheeler4406
I feel so blessed that so many artist still are putting out their art forms for the world to see during this chaotic and challenging times blessing to all artists in our world and also for those that support and help move the creations that are being creating to become seen -or hear -or felt -they those supporting and maturing the creative minds are just as important as the person on stage creating the art....many blessing to everyone bringing this art form to us to see hear or feel....🤓