They Need To Know
Kirk Franklin & The Family Lyrics
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Filled it with earthly joys
Like frosty and Rudolph
Even a drummer boy
They need to know that Christ is Christmas
They need to know that Christ is Christmas
Sent down to save the world from sin
That's why he came my friend
They've taken Christ from Christmas
Replaced him with toys and games
The world really needs to know
That's not why he came
They need to know that Christ is Christmas
They need to know that Christ is Christmas
Sent down to save the world from sin
That's why he came my friend
They really need to know
They need to know he came to save the world
Sent down to save every precious boy and girl
Sent down to save the world from sin
That's why he came my friend
They really need to know
In "They Need to Know" by Kirk Franklin and the Family, the lyrics criticize the commercialization of Christmas, where Christ is often replaced with consumerism and materialism. The reference to Frosty and Rudolph, as well as "toys and games," highlights how the holiday season has become more about superficial pleasures and distractions from the true meaning of Christmas. The repetition of the line "They need to know that Christ is Christmas" emphasizes the importance of remembering the religious significance of the holiday. The lyrics also remind listeners that Jesus came into the world to save humanity from sin, urging us to focus on this message instead of getting distracted by the commercial aspects of the holiday.
This song serves as an important reminder about the true meaning of Christmas and encourages listeners to prioritize the religious significance of the holiday. It also brings attention to the ways in which the holiday has become a manifestation of consumer culture, and how this can detract from the spiritual essence of the season. The straightforward and repetitive lyrics make it easy for people of all ages to understand and connect with the message of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
They've taken Christ from Christmas
Replaced him with toys and games
Filled it with earthly joys
Celebrating with material possessions
Like frosty and Rudolph
Holiday characters not related to Christ's birth
Even a drummer boy
Focusing on secular traditions instead of spiritual ones
They need to know that Christ is Christmas
Remembering the true meaning of the holiday
Sent down to save the world from sin
Purpose of Christ's birth and life
That's why he came my friend
Emphasizing the importance of Christ's mission
They really need to know
Urging others to understand and appreciate the religious significance of Christmas
Sent down to save every precious boy and girl
Christ's love and salvation for all of humanity
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DAVID BROWN, GLEN DODD, JASBINDER MANN, TERRY KIRKBRIDGE
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