Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.
Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.
His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.
The Star Still Shines
Nathan Carter Lyrics
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That shone down on Bethlehem,
A few had recognized the sign
A King was born to them
Drew them to a manger
To a virgin mother′s son
Who would draw us to salvation
God's gift to everyone
And the star still shines
After all this time
As a light for me and you
It beckons us to seek him
Wise men still do
Wise men still do
In these crazy troubled times
The world seems so out of tune
Sometime′s it's like we're living
Without a flame to light the room
If you′re feeling faithless
And you think you′ve lost your way
Or there is a hope that's bright enough
To turn your night to day
And the star still shines
After all this time
As a light for me and you
It beckons us to seek him
Wise men still do
Wise men still do
It won′t go out after Christmas
Like a candle in the wind
Not just every now and then
And the star still shines
After all this time
As a light for me and you
It beckons us to seek him
Wise men still do
Wise men still do
Wise men still do
The star still shines
Nathan Carter's song "The Star Still Shines" tells the story of the star in the Eastern sky that shone down on Bethlehem and drew the wise men to the manger where Jesus was born. The first verse establishes the historical setting and highlights the significance of the star as a sign of the birth of a king. The chorus then emphasizes that the star still shines to this day, a symbol of hope and salvation that beckons people to seek Him.
The second verse shifts to the present, acknowledging the challenges of the current times where it can seem like there is no light to guide us. However, the song assures the listener that the star still shines just as brightly now as it did at the time of Christ's birth. The final chorus repeats the message that the star shines forever, not just on Christmas or special occasions. The song encourages people to hold on to their faith and trust that the star will guide them through the darkness.
The powerful imagery of the song captures the cultural and spiritual significance of the Christmas story. It reminds listeners of the enduring power of faith, the importance of hope, and the promise of salvation. The song encourages people to persevere through difficult times and seek out the light that guides them towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a star in the Eastern sky
A bright star appeared in the Eastern sky
That shone down on Bethlehem
It illuminated the town of Bethlehem
A few had recognized the sign
Only a few people understood the significance of the star
A King was born to them
It signaled the birth of a special King to them
Drew them to a manger
It guided people to a humble manger
To a virgin mother's son
The King was born to a virgin mother
Who would draw us to salvation
The King would lead us to salvation
God's gift to everyone
The King was God's gift to everyone
And the star still shines
The star still shines brightly even today
After all this time
Even after many years have passed
As a light for me and you
It serves as a light for everyone to follow
It beckons us to seek him
It calls us to search for the King
Wise men still do
Wise people still follow the star
In these crazy troubled times
During these difficult and uncertain times
The world seems so out of tune
The world seems chaotic and unbalanced
Sometimes it's like we're living
Sometimes it feels like we're just existing
Without a flame to light the room
Without anything to bring us hope or comfort
If you're feeling faithless
If you're feeling like you've lost faith
And you think you've lost your way
And you feel like you're lost or directionless
Or there is a hope that's bright enough
But there's still a glimmer of hope
To turn your night to day
That can turn your darkness into light
It won't go out after Christmas
The star's light won't disappear after Christmas
Like a candle in the wind
It won't easily be extinguished
It's a light that shines forever
The star's light will shine eternally
Not just every now and then
It won't just appear occasionally
Wise men still do
Wise people still seek the King guided by the star
Writer(s): Michael Puryear, Don Poythress, John Colgin
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.