Amen
Elton John And Sounds Of Blackness Lyrics


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Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen

See the little baby
Wrapped in a manger
On Christmas Morning
Amen, Amen, Amen

See him in the Temple
Talking with the Elders
Tomorrows Wisdom
Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen

Down at the Jordan
And John was baptising
And Savin' all sinners
Amen, Amen, Amen

See 'em at the Seaside
Talking with the fisherman
And makin' disciples
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen





Sing it through the mountains

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elton John and Sounds of Blackness’ song Amen utilize a call-and-response structure to invoke a powerful spiritual sentiment. In the first verse, the lyrics paint a picture of a little baby wrapped in a manger on Christmas morning, a clear allusion to the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The use of the word “Amen” after this image signifies a collective affirmation of faith and belief in Christ’s arrival as a savior.


The second verse then shifts to the story of Christ’s youth, depicting him “in the Temple / Talking with the Elders / Tomorrows Wisdom.” This verse captures the idea that even in his youth, Christ possessed a profound knowledge and understanding of God that marked him as a leader of wisdom and righteousness. The use of “Amen” here is a recognition of the greatness and significance of Christ’s teachings.


The third and fourth verses then shift to Christ’s adult life, specifically his baptism by John and his travels to make disciples of fishermen by the sea. Here, the use of “Amen” signals a recognition of Christ’s mission to save sinners and the transformative power of his message. Overall, the song uses the phrase “Amen” to capture a sense of collective faith, affirmation, and admiration for the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
This is a repeated chant of 'Amen' which is an affirmation of faith


See the little baby
This refers to Jesus as a baby, a sign of innocence and new beginnings


Wrapped in a manger
Jesus was placed in a manger, which is a feeding trough for animals, as there was no room in the inn


On Christmas Morning
This is the day of Jesus' birth, a symbolic miracle which represents hope and love


Amen, Amen, Amen
This is the continuation of the chant from the first line


See him in the Temple
Jesus was seen in the place of worship, symbolizing his divinity and wisdom


Talking with the Elders
Jesus was conversing with the elders, demonstrating his knowledge and understanding


Tomorrows Wisdom
This refers to the knowledge that Jesus possessed and would pass down to future generations


Amen, Amen, Amen
This is the continuation of the chant from the first line


Down at the Jordan
This refers to the location where John the Baptist was baptizing people in the Jordan River


And John was baptising
John was performing the ritual of baptism, which represents purification and forgiveness of sins


And Savin' all sinners
This refers to the idea that through baptism, people can be saved and cleansed of their sins


Amen, Amen, Amen
This is the continuation of the chant from the first line


See 'em at the Seaside
This refers to the location where Jesus was seen talking to fishermen on the shore of the sea


Talking with the fisherman
Jesus was conversing with the fishermen, teaching them about his message and the teachings of the Bible


And makin' disciples
Jesus was recruiting people to follow him and spread his message of love and hope


Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
This is the continuation of the chant from the first line




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jester Hairston

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weaseldoc13

Produced by LA Reid and Tony Rich. Awesome bass playing by Kayo. :D Wail Elton wail!

morninggloryone

♥ Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. +