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Long Way Home
Low And Behold Lyrics
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we've followed the star
harod heard,
said "bring me word"
take the long way around the sea
here for us
a humble birth
the son of God,
take the long way around the sea
on christmas day
on bended knee
please accept
the gifts we bring
take the long way around the sea x2
we turn to go
an angel shone
said, "don't go back
to harod's throne"
take the long way around the sea x2
take the long way around the sea x2
The lyrics to "Long Way Home" by Low And Behold seem to be about the journey of the three wise men following the star to find the birthplace of Jesus. They remark on how far they have come and the importance of the humble birth of the son of God. The mention of King Herod asking for word about their journey suggests the political turmoil happening at that time. Instead of taking a direct route home, the lyrics suggest taking the long way around the sea, which may symbolize the spiritual journey the wise men went on to reach the birthplace of Jesus.
The chorus repeats the suggestion of taking the long way around the sea, as if it is a reminder of the importance of the journey and the message they are carrying with them. On Christmas Day, they kneel and offer gifts to Jesus, a moment of gratitude and worship.
The lyrics take a foreboding turn as an angel cautions them not to return to King Herod's throne, likely because of the possible danger it could pose to Jesus. This suggests the wise men are not just on a physical journey, but a spiritual one as well, as they navigate political danger and the spiritual significance of the birth of Christ.
Overall, "Long Way Home" is a spiritual journey wrapped in the physical journey of the wise men to find the birthplace of Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
we've come so far
We have made significant progress towards our goal.
we've followed the star
We have been guided by a star along our journey.
harod heard,
King Herod was informed about our quest.
said "bring me word"
He requested us to inform him about our findings.
take the long way around the sea
We were advised to avoid the direct path and instead take a longer route.
here for us
A special event is occurring for our benefit.
a humble birth
A modest and unpretentious arrival is taking place.
the son of God,
The child being born is regarded as the son of God.
descends to earth
The child is arriving on earth from a higher realm.
on christmas day
The day of the arrival is Christmas day.
on bended knee
We are kneeling down in a respectful and reverential manner.
please accept
We are requesting acceptance of our offering.
the gifts we bring
We are presenting gifts as a sign of our homage.
we turn to go
We are departing from the location.
an angel shone
An angel appeared to us and radiated a bright light.
said, "don't go back
The angel warned us not to return to King Herod.
to harod's throne"
King Herod's court and seat of power were to be avoided.
take the long way around the sea x2
We were reminded to follow the longer path and not return to King Herod's kingdom.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL SPARHAWK, ALLAN SPARHAWK, MIMI J. PARKER, ZACHARY MICHELETTI
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