When a Child Is Born
New London Chorale Lyrics
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A tiny star lights up way up high
All across the land dawns a brand new morn
This comes to pass when a child is born
A silent wish sails the seven seas
The winds have changed whisper in the trees
And the walls of doubt crumble tossed and torn
A rosy hue settles all around
You've got the feel you're on solid ground
For a spell or two no-one seems forlorn
This comes to pass when a child is born
And all of this happened
Because whe world is waiting
Waiting for one child
Black, white, yellow, no one knows
But a child that would grow up and turn tears to laughter
Hate to love, war to peace
And everyone to everyone's neighbour
Misery and suffering would be forgotten forever
It's all a dream and illusion now
It must come true, sometimes soon somehow
All across the land dawns a brand new morn
This comes to pass when a child is born
The New London Chorale's "When a Child is Born" is considered to be a popular Christmas song; however, it has a much deeper meaning. The song presents a world in need of love, peace, and understanding, and how the birth of a child can bring hope and joy to a world shrouded in darkness. The first verse talks about how the birth of a child brings hope to the sky, illustrated by the ray of hope and the tiny star that lights up way up high. This hope spreads across the land, marking the arrival of a brand new morning to signify a new beginning.
The second verse is about how the birth of a child can help us overcome our doubt, tossing and turning the walls of doubt to crumble. The silent wish that sails the seven seas represents the desire for change in the world, and the whisper of change by the wind in the trees.
The third verse is perhaps the most significant of all. The birth of a child can create a sense of stability and community. The rosy hue settles all around, and the feeling of being on solid ground indicates that a spell of calmness is cast upon the land. No one seems forlorn, loneliness and sadness vanish, and everything seems perfect.
The chorus speaks of hope that the world will become a better place when a child is born. This child could be anyone, irrespective of race, colour or creed. The child grows up to turn tears into laughter, hate into love, war into peace, and make everyone neighbourly. The last line of this verse indicates that misery and suffering would be forgotten forever.
In conclusion, the song aims to spread hope and positivity, and the happiness that comes with the arrival of a child.
Line by Line Meaning
A ray of hope flitters in the sky
The birth of a child brings hope to the world.
A tiny star lights up way up high
The child's birth is a symbol of light in a dark world.
All across the land dawns a brand new morn
The child's birth brings about a new beginning for all people.
This comes to pass when a child is born
The hope, light, and new beginning come to pass when a child is born.
A silent wish sails the seven seas
The birth of a child inspires wishes for good things to come throughout the world.
The winds have changed whisper in the trees
There is a sense of change in the world following the child's birth.
And the walls of doubt crumble tossed and torn
Doubts and uncertainties about the future are overcome because of the child's arrival.
A rosy hue settles all around
The birth of a child creates a joyful and positive atmosphere for all.
You've got the feel you're on solid ground
The child's arrival brings stability and reassurance to people's lives.
For a spell or two no-one seems forlorn
Even the most troubled or sad people experience a temporary sense of happiness and contentment after the child's birth.
And all of this happened
All of the positive changes in the world occurred because of the child's birth.
Because the world is waiting
People are in need of the hope and positivity that follow the birth of a child.
Waiting for one child
The child who will bring about these changes is eagerly anticipated.
Black, white, yellow, no one knows
The ethnicity of the child is not important; what matters is the positive impact they will have on the world.
But a child that would grow up and turn tears to laughter
The child will have the ability to bring joy to people's lives and alleviate sadness.
Hate to love, war to peace
The child will help to eliminate hatred and war and bring peace to the world.
And everyone to everyone's neighbour
The child will inspire a sense of community and togetherness among all people.
Misery and suffering would be forgotten forever
The child's arrival will initiate a future of prosperity and happiness for all.
It's all a dream and illusion now
The ideal world that the child's birth promises is not yet a reality.
It must come true, sometimes soon somehow
The hope and positivity the child's birth brings will become a reality, though it may take time.
All across the land dawns a brand new morn
The new beginning that the child's birth brings will happen throughout the world.
This comes to pass when a child is born
The child's birth is the catalyst for the positive changes and new beginning the world needs.
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@woutstielstra9740
Wat een prachtige opnamE , geweldig
@alistairplenderleith7164
I knew Gordon from our young days in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, he was a bit of a Mick Jagger then singing in rock groups. He is an excellent singer still and a pleasure to listen to.
@astridkoning
O wat fijn dat je deze geupload hebt! Ben er blij mee, bedankt.
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@mimiwald
what is the name from this singer ?