Home Free released their first album "Crazy Life" on February 18, 2014. It was released digitally on January 14, 2014. They released a Christmas album "Full of Cheer" on October 27, 2014. Their most recent album, "Country Evolution" was released September 18, 2015.
Angels We Have Heard on High
Home Free Lyrics
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Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly swinging o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Shepherds why this jubilee
Why your joyous strains prolong
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Come to Bethlehem and see
Him Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
See Him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
The lyrics to Home Free's rendition of "Angels We Have Heard On High" focus on the story of the shepherds who were visited by angels on the night of Jesus' birth. The opening verse describes the angels "sweetly swinging o'er the plains" and the mountains responding with "joyous strains" in response to the good news they are bringing. This sets the scene of a peaceful and joyful night.
The second verse directly addresses the shepherds and asks why they are celebrating. The lyrics also mention "gladsome tidings" which is a reference to the good news of Jesus' birth. The chorus then repeats the Latin phrase "Gloria In Excelsis Deo" which means "Glory to God in the highest." This reflects the triumphant and joyful nature of the song and message.
The final verse encourages the listener to go and see the newborn king in Bethlehem. The lyrics mention Jesus being laid in a manger and being praised by choirs of angels. Mary and Joseph are also called upon to lend their aid in the song of praise. The overall message of the song is one of joy, celebration, and praise for the birth of Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Angels we have heard on high
We have heard angels singing joyfully and happily over the plains.
Sweetly swinging o'er the plains
The angels' voices are like music that is softly and gently floating over the vast, open land.
And the mountains in reply
The mountains echo back the jubilant songs of the angels.
Echoing their joyous strains.
The mountains are repeating the angels' happy and joyful melodies.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo
Praise be to God in the highest!
Shepherds why this jubilee
Why are the shepherds so filled with happiness and celebration?
Why your joyous strains prolong
What is the reason behind the shepherds' unending enjoyment and merriment?
What the gladsome tidings be
What are the happy news that inspired the shepherds' heavenly chorus?
Which inspire your heavenly song?
What is the reason that motivates the shepherds to sing this heavenly melody?
Come to Bethlehem and see
Visit Bethlehem and witness firsthand:
Him Whose birth the angels sing;
The birth of the One that the angels are joyfully singing about;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Kneel in worship and adoration;
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Jesus Christ, the King who was just born.
See Him in a manger laid
Observe Him resting in a feeding trough;
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
The One who the angelic choirs are extolling;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
Mary and Joseph, come and assist with this extraordinary occurrence;
While our hearts in love we raise.
As we lift our affections in love and devotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NUNLEY, TRADITIONAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saecha Rose
I wouldn't call myself a country fan, I've never been particularly interested in a capella, I'm not even a Christian...and I have chills. Well done gentlemen. You have a new fan.
Nobody
Have you ever considered Christianity? I thought I was happy before I got saved but I indeed was not. God is real and nothing compares to His love
SpikeShroom
Truth IsInTheScriptures Appreciating music has nothing to do with religion. I left Christianity years ago, never been happier. I'm still in choirs and sing my share of religious music, and I love it nonetheless.
Donna Schneider
@Nobody amen, amen, amen. God is faithful and will not forsake you. He loves us just as we are but loves us too much to let us stay in sin. He forgives and remembers our sin never again. Come to Him. He's calling you cause you DIDN'T just happen on that video. Love you in Christ, Donna
Hexenkönigin von Angmar
It can also just be the emotion they convey. You don't need some godly pull to feel something because of a nice song.
Emma Simmons
@Nobody YOU GOT THAT RIGHT DJ.
Kathryn Rose
Anybody else absolutely in love with how the super deep bass notes just kind of wrap around you like your favorite blanket?
Perry Playa
Yep!.
Yankee Doodle
The bass really adds the finishing touch to a lot of songs
Jill Robertson
The bass line in this is just gorgeous!!