Light Of The World
Lauren Daigle Lyrics

The world waits for a miracle
The people living in the world are in dire need of an extraordinary event to occur that can transform the conditions of the present.

The heart longs for a little bit of hope
People desire a ray of hope to enlighten their hearts which have been burdened by dark times.

Oh come, oh come, Emmanuel
A sincere plea for Emmanuel or God to come and help the ones who are in need of divine intervention or support.

A child prays for peace on Earth
An innocent child wishes for peace to prevail on the planet and for the welfare of humanity.

And she's calling out from a sea of hurt
While in immense pain, the child is still reaching out to a higher power and voicing her prayer for peace.

Oh come, oh come, Emmanuel
Repeated summoning of Emmanuel or God for assistance and intervention.

And can you hear the angels singing
A reference to the melody sung by celestial beings in rejoicing the arrival of the one who will bring light to the world.

Glory to the light of the world
Praise and honor to the one known as the light of the world who has come to bring enlightenment to the darkness.

Glory, the light of the world is here
Celebration that the light of the world has arrived and is present to bring about transformation.

The drought breaks with the tears of a mother
Using the metaphor of a drought to describe the aridness of a situation, the tears of a mother are the only hope for the situation to improve.

A baby's cry is the sound of love
The sound of a newborn baby crying is a sign that love has been born into the world.

Come down, come down, Emmanuel
Repeated call for Emmanuel or God to come down to earth and bring salvation and relief to those in need.

He is the song for the suffering
God is the source of hope and healing for those who are in pain and distress.

He is Messiah, the Prince of Peace has come
Referring to the arrival of the Messiah or the Christ who has come to bring peace to the world as a royal prince.

He has come, Emmanuel
Confirmation that Emmanuel or God has arrived to help humanity in their time of need.

For all who wait
This song brings hope to those who have been waiting for a divine intervention to occur.

For all who hunger
For those who desire spiritual nourishment and thirst for meaning in life, this song promises relief.

For all who've prayed
This song acknowledges the prayers of the millions who have been seeking help from Emmanuel or God.

For all who wonder
This song acknowledges those who have been searching for the meaning of life and the purpose of their existence.

Behold your King
A proclamation to the people that the Messiah or Christ has come to be their ruler.

Behold Messiah
A declaration that the one who was foretold has finally arrived and has come to save humanity.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Repeatedly calling on Emmanuel or God, acknowledging that help has come.

Glo-glory to the light of the world
The repetition of the phrase 'glory to the light of the world' reinforces the significance of the coming of the Messiah and the impact of his arrival.

Behold your King
Re-emphasising that the one who was awaited is here to rule and reign.

Behold Messiah
This phrase is reiterated as a reminder that the one who was before foretold has arrived to save humanity.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Repeating this name again reiterates the arrival of God to save humanity and bring comfort to those in need.

The world waits for the miracle
The song ends with a reminder that the world is still waiting for a miracle which will illuminate the world and bring transformation.

The heart longs for a little bit of hope
The song ends by reminding us that everyone is in need of hope and desires a glimmer of light to brighten their lives.

Oh come, oh come Emmanuel
The song ends by urging the arrival of the Messiah or God to save humanity from their suffering.