Juha Tapio (born 1974) is a Finnish singer, songwriter, composer and guitar… Read Full Bio ↴Juha Tapio (born 1974) is a Finnish singer, songwriter, composer and guitarist. He has released seven albums, the first two of which represent Christian pop/rock while the latter stylistically lean more towards commercialized pop. The religious influence has been left intact, however.

Albums (year released):
Tuulen valtakunta (1999)
Tästä kaikesta (2001)
Mitä silmät ei nää (2003)
Ohikiitävää (2005)
Kaunis ihminen (2006)
Suurenmoinen elämä (2008)
Hyvä Voittaa (2011)
Lapislatsulia (2013)
Sinun vuorosi loistaa (2015)

Juha Tapio has also written songs for other bands and artists such as Yö and Johanna Kurkela. He is married, has 2 boys, and lives in Tuusula, Finland.

Official site: http://www.juhatapio.com

Enkeli taivaan
Juha Tapio Lyrics

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Enkeli taivaan lausui näin
Miks hämmästyitte säikähtäin
Mä suuren ilon ilmoitan
Maan kansoille nyt tulevan
Herramme Kristus teille nyt
On tänään tänne syntynyt
Ja tää on teille merkiksi
Seimessä lapsi makaapi

Nyt Jumalalle kunnia
Kun antoi ainoon poika

Siit enkelitkin riemuiten
Veisaavat hälle kiitoksen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Juha Tapio’s “Enkeli Taivaan” tell the story of a heavenly angel who appears before a group of shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. The angel reassures the shepherds, who are initially frightened and confused by his presence, that he has come to bring them great joy: the news of the arrival of the Savior of the world. The angel tells the shepherds that Jesus has been born that very day and lies in a manger as a sign to them. The angel then invites the shepherds to join him in praising God for the gift of his only Son, bringing glory to God and prompting the angels to sing in adoration.

The lyrics of “Enkeli Taivaan” are a powerful homage to the Christmas story, and the central message of the song is one of hope, joy, and glory. The heavenly angel brings good news to the shepherds, reassuring them that they need not be afraid, for the Savior of the world has come at last. The lyrics also emphasize the humility of Christ’s birth, as he is laid in a simple manger, and the importance of praising and thanking God for the gift of his son. Throughout the song, Juha Tapio’s vocals are filled with emotion and reverence, capturing the profound significance of the Christmas story.

Line by Line Meaning

Enkeli taivaan lausui näin
The angel from heaven spoke this way

Miks hämmästyitte säikähtäin
Why are you surprised and frightened

Mä suuren ilon ilmoitan
I am announcing great joy

Maan kansoille nyt tulevan
That is coming to all people on earth

Herramme Kristus teille nyt
Our Lord Christ is now for you

On tänään tänne syntynyt
Born here today

Ja tää on teille merkiksi
And this is a sign for you

Seimessä lapsi makaapi
The child is lying in a manger

Nyt Jumalalle kunnia
Now glory to God

Kun antoi ainoon poika
Who gave his only son

Siit enkelitkin riemuiten
So even angels sing joyfully