Mary's Boy Child
Sissel Kyrkjebø Lyrics


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Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible said;
Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ
Long time ago in Bethlehem
So the Holy Bible said;
Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ
Was born on Christmas day
While sheperds watched their flocks by night
Them see a bright new shining star
Them hear a choir sing
The music seemed to come from afar

Hark, now hear the angels sing
A new king born today
And men will live for evermore
Because of Christmas day

Now Joseph, and his wife Mary
Come to Bethlehem that night
Them find no place to born the child
Not a single room was in sight

By and by they find a little nook
In a stable all forlorn
And in manger cold and dark
Mary' s little boy was born

Hark, now hear the angels sing
A new king born today
And men will live for evermore
Because of Christmas day

Trumpets sound and angels sing
Listen to what they say
That man will live for evermore
Because of Christmas day





That man will live for evermore
Because of Christmas day

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sissel Kyrkjebø's song "Mary's Boy Child" tell the biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. The song opens with a reference to the Holy Bible, acknowledging the source of the story. Mary's child, Jesus Christ, is the central figure of the song - he was born on Christmas day. The lyrics then move to the shepherds watching their flocks by night, who witness a shining star, hear angelic music from afar, and receive news of the birth of Jesus Christ as a new king. The angels' announcement of Jesus Christ's birth is celebrated in the song's repeated refrain, which guarantees that "men will live forevermore because of Christmas day."


The lyrics then introduce Joseph and Mary, who are in Bethlehem in search of a place for Mary to give birth. The couple is unable to find any lodging until they come across a stable, where Mary gives birth to Jesus Christ in a manger. The imagery of the stable and the manger underscore the humble circumstances of Jesus Christ's birth, which nevertheless marks the arrival of a savior.


Sissel Kyrkjebø's "Mary's Boy Child" is a powerful and uplifting Christmas song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy and hope that his arrival brings. The song's lyrics beautifully capture the key elements of the biblical story of Jesus' birth, from the visitation of the angels to the humble setting of his birth. The song's emphasis on the lasting impact of Jesus Christ's birth and the promise that men will live forevermore thanks to Christmas day gives the song a timeless quality that continues to resonate with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Long time ago in Bethlehem
This event happened several years ago in Bethlehem


So the Holy Bible said;
The Holy Bible narrates this story


Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ
Mary, the mother of Jesus, gave birth to a baby boy who was named Jesus Christ


Was born on Christmas day
Jesus Christ was born on the day celebrated as Christmas


While sheperds watched their flocks by night
Shepherds were guarding their sheep at night


Them see a bright new shining star
They saw a new bright star in the sky


Them hear a choir sing
They heard a choir singing


The music seemed to come from afar
The music sounded like it was coming from a distant place


Hark, now hear the angels sing
Listen carefully, the angels are singing


A new king born today
A new king, Jesus Christ, was born today


And men will live for evermore
This event is so significant that it will be remembered for eternity


Because of Christmas day
Because Christmas day marks the birth of Jesus Christ who came to save humanity


Now Joseph, and his wife Mary
Joseph, along with his wife Mary


Come to Bethlehem that night
Came to Bethlehem on that night


Them find no place to born the child
They could not find any place to give birth to their child


Not a single room was in sight
They could not find even a single room to stay in


By and by they find a little nook
Eventually, they found a small corner


In a stable all forlorn
It was a sad and lonely stable


And in manger cold and dark
Mary gave birth to her son in a cold and dark manger


Mary' s little boy was born
Mary gave birth to her little son


Trumpets sound and angels sing
There was excitement in the air as trumpets sounded and angels sang


Listen to what they say
Pay attention to what they are saying


That man will live for evermore
Jesus Christ's message of salvation means that people will live forever


Because of Christmas day
This is all possible because Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day


That man will live for evermore
Jesus Christ's message of salvation means that people will live forever


Because of Christmas day
This is all possible because Jesus Christ was born on Christmas day




Writer(s): Jester Hairston

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This is not a human.
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I could put this comment everywhere. Communication: that's her secret. Since more than thirty years she's able to communicate every word, every feeling she's singing. That's not only beautiful singing, that's pure art.

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Ich habe diese tolle Sängerin leider gerade erst kennengelernt. Schade, aber gleichzeitig: wie schön 🙏

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In Sissel, Norway has given the world a wonderful gift, but thank goodness their dress designers don't hold sway!

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