Mary's Boy Child
Hi5 Lyrics
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Long time ago in Bethlehem so The Holy Bible said
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
CHORUS:
Hark now hear the angels sing a new king’s born today
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day.
Do Do Do Do Do x3
VERSE 2:
While shepherds watch their flocks by night,
they saw a bright new shining star,
they heard a choir from heaven sing, the music come from afar.
CHORUS:
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king’s born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Do Do Do Do Do x2
VERSE 3:
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night,
they found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight.
VERSE 4:
By and by they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn,
and in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born.
CHORUS 2:
trumpets sound the angels sing, listen to what they say
That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
The song Mary's Boy Child by Hi5 is a beautiful rendition of the story of the birth of Jesus. The first verse sets the scene in Bethlehem, as told in the Holy Bible, and introduces us to Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ, who is born on Christmas Day. The chorus celebrates the birth of a new king and the idea that man will live forevermore because of Christmas Day. The repetition of "Do Do Do Do Do" and the elongated "ohhhhh" at the end of the chorus create a joyful feel that reflects the excitement of the angels and shepherds.
The second verse describes the shepherds watching over their flocks at night and witnessing a shining star and choir from heaven. The chorus is repeated, once again celebrating the birth of the new king and the idea of everlasting life. The third verse introduces Joseph and Mary, who arrive in Bethlehem seeking a place to give birth. Despite there being no room in sight, they eventually find a small stable where Mary's little boy is born. The final verse describes the humble setting of the manger where the baby is laid.
Overall, Mary's Boy Child is a heartwarming and uplifting song that tells the story of the birth of Jesus and the hope that it brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time ago in Bethlehem so The Holy Bible said
According to the Holy Bible, it was a long time ago when a special event took place in Bethlehem
Mary's boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
Mary gave birth to a baby boy who was named Jesus Christ on the day we now celebrate as Christmas Day
Hark now hear the angels sing a new king’s born today
Listen carefully to the angels singing, for they announce the birth of a new king on this special day
And man will live for evermore because of Christmas Day.
The birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day means that humanity will live eternally
Do Do Do Do Do x3
This is a musical interlude with no specific meaning
While shepherds watch their flocks by night,
The shepherds were keeping watch over their sheep during the night
they saw a bright new shining star,
The shepherds noticed a new bright star shining in the sky
they heard a choir from heaven sing, the music come from afar.
The shepherds heard a heavenly choir singing, the sound coming from a distance
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a new king’s born today,
Once again, listen to the angels singing, as they repeat the message of the new king's birth
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
The eternal life that Christmas Day brings for all mankind is reiterated in this chorus
Do Do Do Do Do x2
Another musical interlude with no specific meaning
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, came to Bethlehem that night,
Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem on the night of the birth of their child
they found no place to bear her child, not a single room was in sight.
They searched for a place to give birth to their child, but there was no room available
By and by they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn,
Eventually they found a small space in a lonely stable
and in a manger cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born.
In the bleak surroundings of the stable, Mary gave birth to her child, who was placed in a manger
trumpets sound the angels sing, listen to what they say
The chorus changes slightly, this time with the addition of trumpets and yet another message to listen to what the angels are saying
That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
The final line of the song reinforces the central idea of eternal life through the celebration of Christmas Day
That man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
This is a repeated line, serving as a kind of coda or conclusion to the whole song
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@polyanak9
Omg!! I use to watch this every Christmas when i was little :')
@dubansotorockstar9667
L love hi5 ❤️
@graceysladea7950
I love how everyone especially the choir members were enjoying themselves and nearly merry Christmas soon😀
@4ntay
Its that time of year! Merry Xmas everyone!
@AWlpsSHOW36
I loved Hi 5 when I was little! We have there Christmas Albums at home and my sister and I danced to there songs. We still have there albums so when it's Christmas we played the CD's!
@thegreekpro
I miss them so much! ;(
@queenieong5071
I loved them soo much when I was small! I remember dancing to their songs in front of the television!
@suilenniching4415
i love hi-5 when they sing this song
@AngelDemonette
I just LOVED HI-5 when I was little!!!!!!
@eljordinio7647
Same. They were my jam, aside from the Wiggles of course