Pure is the fastest-selling international début classical album to date, and Westenra became an international star, aged 16, when the first of her international albums were released. In August 2006, Westenra joined the Irish group Celtic Woman and toured with them on their 2007 Spring Tour.
Westenra has performed for dignitaries around the world. She is the youngest UNICEF Ambassador to date and has contributed to charities around the world.
Hayley Westenra's music was featured prominently in the 2007-2008 Nintendo Wii game, Endless Ocean.
See also (references):
- Official website: www.hayleywestenra.com
- This bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayley_Westenra
The Little Road To Bethlehem
Hayley Westenra Lyrics
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The lambs were coming homeward one by one
I heard a sheepbell softly calling them
Along the little road to Bethlehem
Beside an open door as I drew nigh
I heard sweet Mary sing a lullaby
She sang about the lambs at close of day
Across the air the silver sheepbells rang
"The lambs are coming home," sweet Mary Sang
"Your star of gold, your star of
gold is shining in the sky.
So sleep, my little Boy, go lullaby."
As I walked down the road at set of sun
The lambs were coming homeward one by one
I heard a sheepbell softly calling them
Along the little road to Bethlehem
In "The Little Road to Bethlehem," the lyrics describe the journey of the singer as he walks down a road during sunset. As he wanders, he hears the soft ringing of sheepbells calling the lambs to come home. While he continues walking, he comes upon an open door where he hears Mary singing a lullaby to her newborn child, Jesus. She sings about the lambs coming home while rocking her child in a manger full of hay. The sheepbells continue to ring in the background, as Mary sings about the star of gold shining in the sky, signaling that her little boy should go to sleep.
The song conveys a sense of peace, warmth and comfort, through the imagery of a peaceful countryside, Mary singing to her baby, and the soft ringing of sheepbells. The lyrics offer a serene and soothing feeling that exudes a sense of safety, making it a perfect Christmas carol. The song paints a picture of Mary, alone with her baby and the animals, inviting the listener to meditate upon the scene and the meaning behind it. It encapsulates the spirit of Christmas, a time of peace and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
As I walked down the road at set of sun
While walking down the road during sunset
The lambs were coming homeward one by one
The lambs were returning home individually
I heard a sheepbell softly calling them
I heard a soft sheepbell that was calling the lambs back
Along the little road to Bethlehem
On the small road that leads to Bethlehem
Beside an open door as I drew nigh
I approached an open door
I heard sweet Mary sing a lullaby
I could hear Mary singing a soothing melody
She sang about the lambs at close of day
She sang a song about the lambs at the end of the day
And rocked her tiny Boy among the hay
She gently rocked her small baby among the hay
Across the air the silver sheepbells rang
Over the air, the silver sheepbells were ringing
"The lambs are coming home," sweet Mary sang
Sweet Mary sang "The lambs are coming home"
"Your star of gold, your star of gold is shining in the sky.
"Your shining golden star is visible in the sky
So sleep, my little Boy, go lullaby."
Therefore, sleep my little Baby - go lullaby
As I walked down the road at set of sun
While walking down the road during sunset
The lambs were coming homeward one by one
The lambs were returning home individually
I heard a sheepbell softly calling them
I heard a soft sheepbell that was calling the lambs back
Along the little road to Bethlehem
On the small road that leads to Bethlehem
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.