Holy Night
James Fortune Fiya Lyrics
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This was no ordinary night
For lying in a lonely manger
Was the holy child
As he laid there so meek and mild
The heaven and earth were filled with praise
For everywhere on this night
It was a holy night.
There was a virgin girl, who lived in galilee!
And a Jewish carpenter, who had this crazy dream!
That one day their son would grow up, and save the world!
He would save us from all hurts, and fears, and then be slain for us!
Holy was the night when Christ was born!
The stars shine big and bright!
Angels cry holy are you Lord!
They searched the entire town for a place to rest their heads!
Amazed by what they found, an abandoned barn instead!
(Tenors)Who would have thought a manger boy would save the world!
(Women)He would give his life and now, we're covered by his blood!
Lead-OH, fall on your knees! Oh hear the angel's voices! OH night (Oh Night) Devine! (Devine) Oh night!
Instrumental Break
Vamp- Oh Yes, He was born
Yes He was born! 6xs
2-What a holy night it was.2xs
What a holy night!
End.
The lyrics to James Fortune Fiya's "Holy Night" tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, describing the miraculous events that are celebrated on Christmas as a "holy night." The song begins with an introduction that sets the scene, noting that the night of Christ's birth was no ordinary night, as the holy child was born in a manger. The heavens and earth were filled with praise, and everywhere the night was observed as holy.
The lyrics go on to describe the backstory of Christ's birth, introducing a young virgin girl from Galilee and a Jewish carpenter with a lofty dream: that their son would grow up to save the world. The song then pivots back to the night of his birth, describing the search for a place to rest and the discovery of an abandoned barn where the holy child was finally born. The chorus repeats the phrase "Holy was the night when Christ was born," emphasizing the significance of his birth, and the vamp repeats "Yes, He was born" six times, reaffirming the central miracle of Christmas.
Overall, the lyrics of "Holy Night" offer a reverent retelling of the biblical story of Christ's birth, drawing attention to the miraculous events that transpired that night and encouraging listeners to join in the celebration of this holy holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
This was no ordinary night
The night that Christ was born was like no other night before it
For lying in a lonely manger
Jesus Christ was lying in a manger, a feeding trough for animals
Was the holy child
The baby lying in the manger was the son of God
As he laid there so meek and mild
The baby Jesus was lying there peacefully, without any fuss or commotion
The heaven and earth were filled with praise
There was great rejoicing in heaven and on earth at the birth of Jesus Christ
For everywhere on this night
All over the world on this night
It was a holy night.
The night that Christ was born was a special and sacred night
There was a virgin girl, who lived in galilee!
Mary, a young woman who had never had sexual relations, lived in a region called Galilee
And a Jewish carpenter, who had this crazy dream!
Joseph, a Jewish man who worked as a carpenter, had a remarkable dream
That one day their son would grow up, and save the world!
Joseph and Mary's son, Jesus, would one day grow up and save the world from sin and death
He would save us from all hurts, and fears, and then be slain for us!
Jesus would rescue us from all emotional and spiritual pain and eventually be executed to atone for our sins
Holy was the night when Christ was born!
The night that Jesus Christ was born was a sacred and special occasion
The stars shine big and bright!
The stars were shining brightly in the sky
Angels cry holy are you Lord!
The angels were praising the Lord and declaring His holiness
They searched the entire town for a place to rest their heads!
Joseph and Mary looked all around the town for a place to stay overnight
Amazed by what they found, an abandoned barn instead!
They were surprised and astonished when they found an empty stable to spend the night in
(Tenors)Who would have thought a manger boy would save the world!
It's incredible to think that a baby born in a manger could grow up to be the savior of the world
(Women)He would give his life and now, we're covered by his blood!
Jesus sacrificed his life for us, and now we are redeemed and forgiven through his blood
Lead-OH, fall on your knees! Oh hear the angel's voices! OH night (Oh Night) Devine! (Devine) Oh night!
We should all bow down and worship the Lord, just like the angels did on that holy night
Vamp- Oh Yes, He was born
Jesus Christ was indeed born into this world
Yes He was born! 6xs
This line is a repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the historical reality of Jesus' birth
2-What a holy night it was.2xs
The night that Christ was born was a special and sacred night
What a holy night!
This line is a repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the specialness of the night that Christ was born
Writer(s): J. Dwight, Adolphe Adam
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.