Come to me
Nick and Anita Haigh Lyrics

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Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
O come, o come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the son of God appears
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
O come, o come desire of nations bind
All peoples in one heart, and mind
Bid envy, strife, and sorrow cease
And fill the world with heaven's peace
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
O come, o come thou dayspring come and cheer
Our spirits by thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadow put to light
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
O come, o come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
Rejoice, rejoice
O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel
Rejoice, rejoice

O, Israel
To you shall come, Emmanuel

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nick and Anita Haigh's song "Come To Me" are a reimagined version of the traditional Christian hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." The lyrics address Israel, encouraging them to rejoice because Emmanuel, which means "God with us," will come to them. The lyrics speak of the hope and the yearning of Israel for the coming of the savior, who will bring an end to their lonely exile. The hymn is a call to join together as one to welcome the savior, to spread love and peace among all people and to eradicate envy, strife, and sorrow.

Throughout the hymn, there is a sense of longing and anticipation for Emmanuel to come and bring light to the darkness in the world. The lyrics highlight the themes of hope, redemption, and salvation. Additionally, the repetition of "Rejoice, rejoice, O Israel," emphasizes the importance of waiting with joyful expectation for the coming of the savior. The hymn reminds Christians of the true meaning of Christmas, which is not simply the celebration of Jesus’s birth but also a celebration of the hope and promise of God's plan for our salvation.

Line by Line Meaning

Rejoice, rejoice
Let there be great happiness and celebration

O, Israel
Addressing the people of Israel

To you shall come, Emmanuel
Emmanuel will come to you

O come, o come Emmanuel
Please come, Emmanuel

And ransom captive Israel
And save Israel, who is now captive

That mourns in lonely exile here
That is sad and alone in this place

Until the son of God appears
Until the arrival of the son of God

O come, o come desire of nations bind
Please come and bring the desires of all nations together

All peoples in one heart, and mind
Bring all people in agreement and unity

Bid envy, strife, and sorrow cease
Command an end to jealousy, conflict and sadness

And fill the world with heaven's peace
And bring divine peace to the world