At 16, Riley was signed to Capitol CMG and sky-rocketed onto the scene with her 2017 debut hit single “Broken Prayers”, which has amassed over 30M global streams since its release. Riley followed up the song with her self-titled debut album in August 2018, which debuted at No. 13 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart. In June 2019, she released her single “Fighting For Me”, which was one of only two female songs to reach Top 5 on the National Christian Audience radio chart in 2019, establishing Riley as a radio mainstay. Riley was then nominated for “New Artist of the Year” at the 2019 Dove Awards and named a feature performer. She also hosted the award shows’ official pre-telecast.
An accomplished composer, performer, and recording artist, Riley is inspired by numerous genres, from classic artists such as Fleetwood Mac and Barbara Streisand to 2000s female pop vocalists Ariana Grande and Katy Perry.
The First Christmas
Riley Clemmons Lyrics
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La-da-da-da, la-da-da, da-da-dum
On the first Christmas
When all was at peace
The Light of the world, in a manger asleep
For unto us
A Child has comeA thrill of new hope, where fears of undone
So help me find again in the wonder I have known
I wanna see the star and let it guide me home
Oh, the miracle of heaven
God is here with us
Help me believe again
Like it′s the first Christmas
La-da-da-da, la-da-da, da-da-dum
On the first Christmas
When I was a child
Dreaming of presents
And of reindeer that fly
A world of excitement, never lost to the noise
The story of love
All the simplest of joys
So help me find again in the wonder I have known
I wanna see the star and let it guide me home
Oh, the miracle of Heaven
God is here with us
Help me believe again
Like it's the first
Noel, NoelNoel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Noel, Noel
Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel
Make this the first Christmas
That I won′t forget
To open my eyes
And see it again
So help me find again in the wonder I have known
I wanna see the star and let it guide me home
Oh, the miracle of heaven
God is here with us
Help me believe again
Like it's the first Christmas
Help me believe again
Like it's the first Christmas
Riley Clemmons's song "The First Christmas" is a heartwarming reminder to embrace the magical wonder of the holiday season, just as we did as children. The song reflects on the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, the "Light of the world," who was born on the first Christmas in a manger, inspiring a "thrill of new hope" amid the fears of the unknown. The lyrics urge the listener to rediscover the awe-inspiring joy of the season by letting the star guide them home, like the first Christmas.
The song also highlights the beauty of the simple things that make Christmas special, such as dreaming of presents, reindeers that fly, and all the little joys of the holiday season. The chorus, with its repetition of "Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel," is a nod to the tradition of singing Christmas carols to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
The overall message of the song is to help us reconnect with the true meaning of Christmas and to help us find our faith again, like it’s the first time. By embracing the wonder of the holiday season, the song encourages the listener to cherish every moment of the holiday season and to remember the timeless lessons that Christmas teaches us.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first Christmas
At the first ever celebration of Christmas
When all was at peace
During a time of tranquility
The Light of the world, in a manger asleep
The Savior of all mankind, asleep in a manger
For unto us
A gift for us
A Child has come
The birth of a newborn child
A thrill of new hope, where fears of undone
A newfound hope to overcome past fears and struggles
So help me find again in the wonder I have known
Assist me in rediscovering the amazement that I once had
I wanna see the star and let it guide me home
I desire to locate the guiding star to find my way home
Oh, the miracle of heaven
The amazing miracle of heavenly intervention
God is here with us
God is present with us
On the first Christmas
At the first ever celebration of Christmas
When I was a child
During a time of childhood
Dreaming of presents
Fantasizing about gifts
And of reindeer that fly
And of flying deer
A world of excitement, never lost to the noise
A world full of excitement that overcomes distracting commotion
The story of love
The tale of affection
All the simplest of joys
All the basic pleasures of life
Noel, Noel
A traditional Christmas exclamation
Born is the King of Israel
A king has been born in Israel
Make this the first Christmas
Make this Christmas as special as the first one
That I won't forget
So I never forget this experience
To open my eyes
To become aware of my surroundings
And see it again
And experience it anew
Help me believe again
Assist me in having faith
Like it's the first Christmas
As if it were the very first Christmas
Help me believe again
Assist me in having faith
Like it's the first Christmas
As if it were the very first Christmas
Writer(s): Riley Clemmons
Contributed by Elena C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@em.designs
Who else just LOVES Riley's music?
@ironman_marvel7315
Me
@jessicamast7827
Me for sure!
@bisemiirebirungi8992
My best gospel singer!!!!!
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me
@_camronmelo007_
Me
@jesanfaith3567
This is by far one of the most beautiful Christmas songs 🤯😍😍😍😍🤗
@IrmaQP-zk1ni
Powerful Christmas song! Thank you JESUS and Riley!
@adriannag9331
Let's all take a moment to think about what He did for us. Why would He love us so much?
@trehanpereraofficial5665
This made me realize how quickly the year has gone by 😂 such a beautiful Song Riley!