The First Noël
Josh Groban [feat. Faith Hill] Lyrics
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star
And to the earth it gave great light
So it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King, Born is the King, Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King, Born is the King, Born is the King of Israel
Israel, Israel, Born Israel, Israel, Born, Born Israel, Israel, Israel, Born Israel
Born is the King of Israel
The song "The First Noel" recounts the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of the shepherds who were tending their flocks on the night of his birth. The carol opens with the announcement of the angels to the shepherds, telling them to go see the newborn king. The shepherds then rush to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus and are guided by a bright star. The song emphasizes Jesus' role as the King of Israel, heralded by the angels and recognized by the shepherds.
The song overall speaks of the hope and joy that Jesus' birth brought to the world. It celebrates the fulfillment of the prophecy that a savior would be born. The repetitive use of the word "Noel" is also worth noting as it is a traditional Christmas greeting that comes from the French "Noël" meaning "Christmas". It adds to the festive and celebratory tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The First Noel, the Angels did say
The angels spoke the first noel
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
They shared it with a group of humble shepherds while they rested in fields
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
They were guarding their sheep while the angels visited
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
It was a dark and bitterly cold winter's night
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
The word Noel was repeated four times to emphasize its importance
Born is the King of Israel
This event marked the birth of the king of Israel
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds saw a star in the sky
Shining in the East beyond them far
It was lit in the far eastern horizon
And to the earth it gave great light
It illuminated the earth with its brightness
So it continued both day and night
It remained light for both day and night
Israel, Israel, Born Israel, Israel, Born, Born Israel, Israel, Israel, Born Israel
The song ends with a joyous repeated chorus celebrating the birth of the king of Israel
Born is the King of Israel
The final statement reiterates the birth of the king of Israel
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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@Valz_niK
Man, brings back memories when this released...
I begged my mom to bought it for me,
both the CD to play at home,
and the cassette tape to play in the car,
I promised her I would pay her back when I got my first job.
And she said that I, who never asked for anything,
asked her THIS album specifically, made her happier more than anything.
@rjpiquitpiquit4067
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
The First Noel, the Angels 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 that was so deep
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
@wadeagnew2737
Plushblue EP's Freeform end credits for December 2020:
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Deck the Halls (2006)
Christmas with the Kranks
The Simpsons episode, "The Nightmare After Krustmas"
Toy Story 2
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Simpsons episode, "Gone Boy"
NOTE: Plushblue EP made "How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)" after "Toy Story 3" for "Rio 2", because of the credits from "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York", "Deck the Halls (2006)", "Christmas with the Kranks", "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"!
@wadeagnew2737
The December DVD line-up for "Rio 2" (that overlap the 700 Club because we also compare the similarities and differences between the macaw family and the Simpsons with AMC responsible for Freeform including the DVD parts where AMC's responsible for Freeform at Christmas):
A Christmas Carol (2009)
The Santa Clause (1994)
The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
The Polar Express (2004)
Elf (2003)
Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Zookeeper (2011)
RV (2006)
Fred Claus (2007)
Snow Day (2000)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Groundhog Day (1993)
Four Christmases (2008)
Joyful Noise (2012)
Richie Rich (1994)
@wadeagnew2737
I always trick Isaiah Mustafa as Freeform Santa and the 25 Days of Christmas singers, by making AMC join Freeform in the 2018 present of December, because of:
Jack Frost (1979)
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974)
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
The Polar Express
Elf
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
@RobertoHernandez-vv9xf
The First Noël 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 that was so deep
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
Israel, Israel (of Israel)
Israel, oh, oh
Israel (Israel, Israel)
Of Israel (Israel, oh, oh)
Born is the King of Israel
@patricegruca910
Josh
Not feeling well
All I know is EVERYTHING IS GONNA BE OKAY
I recorded my song on a cassette
Think it's in the recorder
My family knows it
It is for you Do what you want w it!!!
I'm okay
Happy Sunday
I ❤ you and all those guys
PATRICE
@CirleiFajardo
Uma vez mais dezembro.... Natal... o Menino Deus em seu berço de Palha... cercado pela Sagrada Família... por Reis... por animais... pelo Amor Divino...
A estrela guia sinalizando... avisando... indicando... iluminando o caminho dos visitantes do mundo inteiro até o Pequenino Menino nascido da Virgem... réplica de Deus...
A noite santa coberta de estrelas... silenciosa ninava em adoração o Divino e Poderoso Guia que numa estrebaria nascia para a Redenção
e Salvação do mundo e dos homens criaturas do Criador.
A Fé nos encaminha, guia, recolhe, acolhe junto ao singelo presépio e a Luz dos homens em unânime adoração do Divino Verbo do Amor.
Cirlei Fajardo
22 de dezembro de 2021... 09h57...
Curitiba - Pr - Sul do Brasil.
Feliz Natal!
@coleroberts4464
This is absolutely my favorite Christmas song listening tonight thinking of my sister who passed away yesterday
@meganhallisey7028
❤ this arrangement of The First Noel, but there are 6 verses to this song and a awesome descant line.
@devin5657
The first Christmas i so deeply love cause jesus was born that night.
@gporr7004
This and O Holy Night are 2 of the best songs I've heard. This guy gives me chills every time. Unbelievable voice
@markherron1407
Marilyn Horne and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir brought me here! Blessings and Hugs 💖💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕!
@markherron1407
Merry Christmas ⛄🎄!
@user-eq8le4zz1c
There is no one i found like josh groban sing this song is very good
@KendrickHarrisKenfinity
Hallelujah! Here it is, the true reason for this wonderful celebration and time of the year.🙏🏾🙌🏾🎯❄⭐ Merry Christmas and stay safe everyone!
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