While no longer working under the Christian label, his most recent releases include 80s alternative inspired AWOL, which even features Andy Rourke of The Smiths on bass, the electronic collaboration with Service Unicorn, Romeo Drive, and a new spoken-word album Radio Teknika.
Clear
Kevin Max Lyrics
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That glorious song of old
From Angels playing near the earth
To touch their harps of gold
Peace on the earth could will two men
From Heaven's all-gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay
And I hear them singing
Sing, I do hear them singing
The first Noel the Angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
The song "Clear" by Kevin Max references the traditional Christmas carol "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," specifically the verse that describes the angels playing harps of gold and their song bringing peace to the earth. The lyrics of the carol reflect on the nativity story, where the angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the fields. The song's narrator hears the angelic voices singing, capturing the wonder and magic of the Christmas story. The line, "Peace on the earth could will two men" suggests that even in the midst of conflict and chaos, the peaceful message of the angels still resonates and has the power to bring people together.
The use of the Christmas carol in "Clear" speaks to the enduring power of the nativity story and the way in which it continues to inspire awe and wonder in people of all ages. The song's narrator is moved by the beauty of the angels' song, and the haunting melody of "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" adds to the overall atmosphere of the song, which is both haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
It came upon the midnight clear
A peaceful and beautiful song came upon the world at night
That glorious song of old
This song has been around for a long time and is known for its beauty and glory
From Angels playing near the earth
Angels were near the earth playing instruments
To touch their harps of gold
They played beautiful music by touching their golden harps
Peace on the earth could will two men
If two people on earth could come together in peace, there would be peace on earth from the gracious King of Heaven
From Heaven's all-gracious King
The King of Heaven is all-gracious, showing people divine favor and kindness
The world in solemn stillness lay
The world was silent and still as they listened to the Angels sing this song
To hear the Angels sing
People listened to the Angels sing this beautiful and peaceful song
And I hear them singing
The artist hears the Angels singing their song
Sing, I do hear them singing
The artist can clearly hear the Angels singing their song
The first Noel the Angel did say
The Angel proclaimed the first Noel, which means 'news', to the poor shepherds in the fields
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The news was given to specific poor shepherds who were resting in the fields with their sheep
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
The shepherds were keeping watch over their sheep in the fields
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
It was a particularly cold and dark winter night when they received this news from the Angel
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEROY ANDERSON
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