The hit songs "Do It Baby" and Love Machine (written by Billy Griffin & Pete Moore) were performed by Billy Griffin as the lead singer after the departure of Smokey Robinson for 4 years.
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Lyrics
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Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
The shepherds feared and trembled
When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born.
The lyrics to Smokey Robinson & The Miracles's song Go Tell It On The Mountain are a call to spread the news of Jesus Christ's birth far and wide, using the imagery of shepherds watching their flocks at night and being awed by the appearance of a bright light in the sky. The song urges listeners to go and proclaim the good news "over the hills and everywhere" so that all may hear of God's great love for humanity.
The mention of a "lowly manger" where the "humble Christ" was born highlights the theme of God's love coming into the world in unexpected ways, defying human expectations and conventions. It is a reminder that Jesus Christ is for all people, regardless of their social status or station in life. Furthermore, the song's repetition of the phrase "Go tell it on the mountain" creates a sense of urgency and excitement, as though the news of Jesus Christ's birth is too good to keep to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, tell it on the mountain
Spread the good news loudly and clearly
Over the hills and everywhere
Make sure everyone hears the message
Go, tell it on the mountain
Repeat the joyful news
That Jesus Christ is born
The Savior has come into the world
While shepherds kept their watching
As the shepherds were keeping watch
Over silent flocks by night
Caring for their sheep in the quiet darkness
Behold throughout the heavens
Suddenly the sky was filled with an extraordinary sight
There shone a holy light
An illuminated presence of divine power
The shepherds feared and trembled
The shepherds were afraid and awed
When lo! above the earth
Suddenly from out of nowhere
Rang out the angels chorus
The angels began to sing beautifully
That hailed the Savior's birth
Celebrating the arrival of the Savior
Down in a lowly manger
In a simple and humble stable
The humble Christ was born
The modest and meek Messiah arrived
And God sent us salvation
The Lord provided deliverance for us
That blessed Christmas morn
On that auspicious Christmas morning
Go, tell it on the mountain
Spreading the good news loudly and clearly once again
Over the hills and everywhere
Making sure everyone hears the message once again
Go, tell it on the mountain
Repeating the joyful news once again
That Jesus Christ is born.
The Savior has indeed come into the world.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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