The First Noël
Mary J. Blige feat. The Clark Sisters Lyrics
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
Noel, noel, noel, noel,
Born is the King of Israel
They looked, they looked up and they saw a star,
Shining bright in the east, beyond them far
And to, to the earth, it gave great light, whoo whoo
Noel, noel, noel, noel,
Born is the King of Israel
The first noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay
Oh in fields where they lay, keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was, oh, it was so deep
Help me sing,
Noel, noel, noel, no no no noel,
He was born, born as the King of Israel
Born as the King, of Israel
The first noel
Jesus Christ is born today, yes he is
Peace on earth, good will toward men
Born is the King, born is the King
Of, of Israel
Noel, noel, noel, noel,
Born is the King, oh
Born is The King, oh
Born is the King, of Israel
Mary J. Blige's rendition of The First Noel is a modern take on the traditional Christmas carol. The lyrics talk about the story of Jesus Christ's birth and how the angel first appeared to the shepherds in the field, announcing the good news that the savior of the world had been born. The noel is a French word meaning "Christmas," and the song is essentially a hymn celebrating the arrival of the King of Israel.
The first verse of the song talks about the angel's announcement of Jesus Christ's birth to the shepherds, who were poor and humble, but chosen by God to witness this incredible event. The second verse talks about the star that guided the wise men to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, and how it continued to shine both day and night, leading the way to the savior's birthplace.
The third and final verse of the song is a celebration of Jesus Christ's birth and the peace and goodwill it brings to the world. Mary J. Blige's powerful voice brings a sense of joy and reverence to the lyrics, reinforcing the message that Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope and salvation he brings.
Line by Line Meaning
The first noel the angel did say
The angel spoke the first song of Christ's birth
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The angel spoke to lowly shepherds in the fields
Noel, noel, noel, noel,
Noel, or 'good news,' is coming
Born is the King of Israel
The King of Israel, Jesus Christ, has been born
They looked, they looked up and they saw a star,
The shepherds saw the star bright in the sky
Shining bright in the east, beyond them far
The star was shining brightly in the east, far off from the shepherds
And to, to the earth, it gave great light, whoo whoo
The star shone great light down upon the Earth
So it, so it, so it, so it continued both day and night, woo
The star shone day and night, continuously
Oh in fields where they lay, keeping their sheep
The shepherds were watching their sheep in the fields
On a cold winter's night that was, oh, it was so deep
It was a cold, deep winter night
Help me sing,
Join me in singing
Noel, noel, noel, no no no noel,
Celebrate the good news that is coming
He was born, born as the King of Israel
Jesus was born, he is the King of Israel
Born as the King, of Israel
Jesus was born as the rightful King of Israel
Jesus Christ is born today, yes he is
Jesus Christ is born, it's true
Peace on earth, good will toward men
With Jesus' birth, peace and goodwill come to humanity
Born is the King, born is the King
Jesus, the King, is born
Of, of Israel
Jesus, the King, is from Israel
Noel, noel, noel, noel,
Celebrate the good news that is coming
Born is the King, oh
The King, Jesus, is born
Born is The King, oh
The King, Jesus, is born
Born is the King, of Israel
Jesus, the King, is from Israel
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, N UNKNOWN WRITER
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