Between the release of her debut album My Paper Heart and its follow-up Hundred More Years, Battistelli married Christian band percussionist Matthew Goodwin and gave birth to her first child, Matthew Elijah. According to the Hundred More Years songfacts Battistelli chose to title her sophomore record after the track "Hundred More Years" because the tune's subject matter of a couple falling in love and having their first child mimiced her own life. Hundred More Years was released on March 1, 2011.
Francesca Battistelli is no stranger to the stage. Raised by parents immersed in the arts and Broadway, she developed a love of music, theatre, and performance at a young age. But instead of using these talents for applause and accolades, Francesca prefers to point people to something beyond herself --towards hope in Christ. Her soulful piano-pop sound resembles a blend of her music interests -- jazz, rock, gospel and R&B -- woven beautifully together with themes of trust and risk-taking. In a noisy world filled with sounds and images, we cry out for an authentic voice--one who is not afraid to speak truth and purpose to a generation. In singer/songwriter Francesca Battistelli, we have found that voice.
Messiah
Francesca Battistelli Lyrics
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Son of God and son of man
Heaven's glory in a manger
Has come to us in Bethlehem
Messiah
Messiah
A baby born to save us all
Messiah
On our knees we fall
All we longed for, all we needed
Shining in this child's eyes
Hope forever, death defeated
Because of this one holy night
Messiah
Messiah
A baby born to save us all
Messiah
Messiah
On our knees we fall
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Long awaited precious promise
Coming back again
Messiah
Messiah
A baby born to save us all
Messiah
Messiah
On our knees we fall
On our knees we fall
The lyrics to "Messiah" by Francesca Battistelli celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who is referred to as the Messiah. The song emphasizes the significance of this event, describing Jesus as both the Son of God and the Son of Man. It acknowledges that the heavenly glory is manifested in the humble manger in Bethlehem.
The song highlights the hope and salvation that Jesus brings to humanity. It portrays him as the fulfillment of all the longings and needs of humanity, gazing at the world with eyes full of promise. The lyrics proclaim that through Jesus, death is defeated, and eternal hope is established.
The chorus of the song is an expression of worship and surrender. It invites the listeners to join in adoration, recognizing the majesty and significance of Christ the Lord. The closing lines of the song express anticipation for Jesus' return, emphasizing that he is not just a baby born in a manger but the promised Messiah who will come back again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Messiah" convey the awe and gratitude for the birth of Jesus, emphasizing his role as the savior who brings hope, redemption, and eternal life to all.
Line by Line Meaning
Long awaited precious promise
The long-awaited promise of a Savior who is highly cherished and valuable
Son of God and son of man
He is both fully divine and fully human
Heaven's glory in a manger
The magnificent glory of heaven came down to earth and dwelled in a humble manger
Has come to us in Bethlehem
He has arrived in the town of Bethlehem
Messiah
The chosen one who will deliver and rescue us
Messiah
The chosen one who will deliver and rescue us
A baby born to save us all
A newborn child who has come to rescue and redeem all of humanity
Messiah
The chosen one who will deliver and rescue us
Messiah
The chosen one who will deliver and rescue us
On our knees we fall
In reverence and surrender, we bow down before Him
All we longed for, all we needed
Everything we desired and required
Shining in this child's eyes
Radiating from the eyes of this innocent child
Hope forever, death defeated
Perpetual hope and triumph over death
Because of this one holy night
Due to this singular sacred night
O come let us adore him
Let us worship and show reverence to Him
Christ the Lord
The anointed one who is the ruler and master
Coming back again
Returning once more
On our knees we fall
In reverence and surrender, we bow down before Him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI, JEFF PARDO, MOLLY REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@essennesse17
Blowing kisses to the viewers of the blow of affliction
there’s a diction within infliction see you see me with all my dignity
seeing what I’m doing everything inside brewing
I blow my kisses to you
not a whole lot you can do
when I try to love you
when I try to love you
when I try love you when I try love you
and you try to love you
You try to love you
You try to love you
Blowing kisses to me too
But when you try to love me
Not afraid of me I let the beast free can’t see you see virginity
I’m afraid to be anything but me
Mercy the destiny to set the blow of affliction free
You’re seeing what I’m doing everything inside me brewing
See me how you want to see me
from nothing you’ve done to me I’ll be dissonant
Blowing kisses to the viewers of the blow of affliction
@jemimareynoso5215
Messiah
Long awaited,
precious promise
Son of God and son of man.
Heaven's glory
In a manger
Has come to us in Bethlehem.
Messiah, Messiah
A baby boy born to
Save us all.
Messiah, Messiah
On our knees, we fall.
@jemimareynoso5215
Long awaited precious promise
Son of God and son of man
Heaven's glory in a manger
Has come to us in Bethlehem
Messiah
Messiah
A baby born to save us all
Messiah
Messiah
On our knees we fall
All we longed for, all we needed
Shining in this child's eyes
Hope forever, death defeated
Because of this one holy night
Messiah
Messiah
A baby born to save us all
Messiah
Messiah
On our knees we fall
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Long awaited precious promise
Coming back again
Messiah
Messiah
A baby born to save us all
Messiah
Messiah
On our knees we fall
On our knees we fall
@ivyhuff6913
Something about the words: "Heaven's glory in a manger" really hit me. What an extraordinarily humble thing God did for us. It's so amazing.
@dss9775
Agapé Love
He was the Last Blood Sacrifice on the altar for our Sins.
🙏🏼🌎💕
@moc412
Amen
@jrowlet
Amen! Praise Jesus!
@jackdeberry9461
God Bless! Have a great week and may you always grow in your relationship with God, The Holy Spirit, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Praying for you and your family!!!
@jackdeberry9461
God Bless! Have a great week and may you always grow in your relationship with God, The Holy Spirit, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Praying for you and your family!!!
@jesuschristsaves392
“Dear Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
@TheSmallestViolin
Amen.
@JBLebron24
You are forgiven. Sin no more 💜🌊🙏🏽
@WaitingtoFly777
🙏