What Child Is This?
Francesca Battistelli (Holiday) Lyrics
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The angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds
In fields as they lay
In fields where they
Lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
They looked, they looked up
And they saw a star
Shining in the east
Beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
So it continued both day and night
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King, born is the King, born is the King of Israel
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King of Israel
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Born is the King, born is the King, born is the King of Israel
Of Israel, Israel, of Israel
Born is the King of Israel
In this classic Christmas carol, the first Noël is announced by an angel to poor shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks at night in a field. The winter night was deep and cold when suddenly the angel appeared and proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ's birth. The star in the east shone brightly, illuminating the way to the humble stable where the King of Israel, the Savior of the world, was born. The shepherds followed the star and found the baby lying in a manger. The carol concludes with the joyous proclamation that the King of Israel has been born.
"What Child Is This?" is a traditional Christmas carol, also known as "Greensleeves", composed in the 16th century, and it was later set to the melody of "Greensleeves". Francesca Battistelli's version of this carol has a contemporary flavor with a focus on the joyful message of the song. Many notable artists have sung this carol, including Andrea Bocelli, Nat King Cole, and Mariah Carey. The song has been translated into numerous languages and is a favorite in Christmas celebrations around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
The first Noël
The first Christmas
The angel did say
An angel spoke
Was to certain poor shepherds
The angel's message was for specific lowly shepherds
In fields as they lay
As they were resting outside
In fields where they
The location where the shepherds lay
Lay keeping their sheep
They were watching over their flock
On a cold winter's night
It was a winter evening and the weather was cold
That was so deep
The night was silent and still
Noël, Noël, Noël, Noël
Noël, a French word for Christmas, is repeated for emphasis
Born is the King of Israel
A king has been born in Israel
They looked, they looked up
The shepherds gazed upwards
And they saw a star
They saw a shining star
Shining in the east
The star was shining in the direction of the east
Beyond them far
The star was very distant
And to the earth it gave great light
The star provided a great source of light to the earth
So it continued both day and night
The star shone constantly both day and night
Born is the King, born is the King, born is the King of Israel
Repeating that a king has been born in Israel
Of Israel, Israel, of Israel
Emphasizing that this king is from Israel
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PUBLIC DOMAIN UNIDENTIFIED ., TIM LAUER, IAN ESKELIN, FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI
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Frosty Hannah
Her voice is so amazing, it's like a angel
Rhett Gedies
Her voice is like angelic glass in this song. Especially the "First Noel" prelude piece. Oh my gosh, it melts my brain in Holy Spirit ecstasy and sobers me everytime.
Mike Dunlap
What a beautiful voice !
Rachel Benjamin
Beautiful! Loved it. Thank you.
Patrick C
This is one of my favorite versions of the song.
J.J. Zapata
This is the song that lured me into Francesca Battistelli! She is Christmas!!!🎄🎄🎄
Trish L
So good!! :)
Elizabeth Shirley
So good
Chill Breeze
😅 Better than me.
This is beautiful too!
Legion of Warriors
I have the CD, my cousin gave it to me lol