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 original founder member Smokey Robinson.
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It's Christmas Time
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles Lyrics
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Gathering water by a lonely road
An angel came and whispered very low
You are the one that our God has chose
To have the Savior as it was told
To many prophets so long ago
And then he placed his hand upon her there
At Christmas time
Oh, we called it Christmas time
Oh, we called it Christmas time
When Christ our Lord was born
He rendered her a name that none would share
Except when faithfully kneeling in prayer
And she partook and said the name of Christ
And knew the dream would happen in life
At Christmas time
Oh, we call it Christmas time
Oh, you know it's Christmas time
When Christ our Lord was born
To Joseph she exclaimed in truth that night
Of how the angel came with all his light
And soon they wed and traveled to the place
Where one bright star would show where his head layed
When all men came from near and afar
To honor glory to the Son of God
And in the manger quietly lay
Wise men and shepherds knelt by him to pray
It's Christmas time
Oh, Christmas time
Oh, I said it's Christmas time
When Christ our Lord was born
Oh, it's Christmas time
Yes, I said it's Christmas time
Oh, I know it's Christmas time
When Christ our lord was born
Oh, it's Christmas time
The lyrics to Smokey Robinson and The Miracles' song "It's Christmas Time" tell the story of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse describes Mary, a girl who had a dream of being in love and was gathering water by a lonely road when an angel appeared to her and revealed that she was chosen by God to bear the Savior, as foretold to prophets long ago. The second verse continues Mary's story, stating that she was given a special name that she only spoke when kneeling in prayer, and that she knew her dream would come true. The third verse introduces Joseph, who Mary truthfully told of the angel's appearance and they traveled to the place where Jesus would be born. The final verse describes the arrival of wise men and shepherds who knelt by Jesus to pray.
Overall, the lyrics convey the significance and wonder of Christ's birth, and how it fulfilled a long-awaited prophecy. The song captures the essence of joy and hope that surrounds the Christmas season, as it is a time to celebrate the birth of Christ and the promise of salvation for all those who believe.
Line by Line Meaning
A girl named Mary dreamed of being in love
Mary had dreamt of being in love.
Gathering water by a lonely road
She was gathering water from a lonely road.
An angel came and whispered very low
An angel whispered something to Mary.
You are the one that our God has chose
The angel told Mary that she is the chosen one of God.
To have the Savior as it was told
The purpose of Mary's selection was to have the Savior as foretold.
To many prophets so long ago
It was prophesied long ago by many prophets.
And then he placed his hand upon her there
The angel touched Mary's hand.
And she knew then, the Savior she would bear
Mary then recognized that she was going to bear the Savior.
At Christmas time
It was Christmas time.
Oh, we called it Christmas time
It was called Christmas time.
When Christ our Lord was born
This was the time when Christ was born.
He rendered her a name that none would share
Mary was given a unique name that no one else would have.
Except when faithfully kneeling in prayer
She would only use this name when praying.
And she partook and said the name of Christ
Mary took the name of Christ and identified herself with him.
And knew the dream would happen in life
Through this, Mary knew her dream would come to life.
Oh, you know it's Christmas time
It is known to be Christmas time.
To Joseph she exclaimed in truth that night
Mary told Joseph the truth about the angel that night.
Of how the angel came with all his light
Mary told Joseph about the angel's visitation and the divine light that surrounded it.
And soon they wed and traveled to the place
Mary and Joseph got married and traveled to a specific place.
Where one bright star would show where his head layed
They went to a place where a bright star would guide them to where the Savior lay.
When all men came from near and afar
People from near and far came to this place.
To honor glory to the Son of God
These people came to honor and give glory to the Son of God.
And in the manger quietly lay
The Savior was lying quietly in a manger.
Wise men and shepherds knelt by him to pray
Wise men and shepherds knelt by the Savior to offer prayers.
Yes, I said it's Christmas time
As mentioned earlier, this is indeed Christmas time.
When Christ our lord was born
This was the time when Christ our Lord was born.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright
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Corey Sheppard
Co written by the legendary Stevie Wonder. What an amazing song. That key change at 2:01 gives me goosebumps everytime.
What a beautiful tune!
Jean Duvivier
This Has got to be The Most beautiful Christmas song ever ! This arrangement and the build up of this song with these angelic vocals ! Make this song Mesmerizing.I am not ashamed to I admit It doesn't even have to be Christmas for me to play this song!! A Golden Gem to anyone's ears that it is set upon!!
Vel Covington
I love this song
Trey ParksThomas
Vintage Smokey with heartfelt lyrics! Song will never grow old. On my Christmas Playlist forever.
MaeKae
I β€οΈ SMOKEY,. This gentleman can sing anything!. He has a blessed talented voice π€ π΅ πΆ Thanks for posting!
gobigred100
This Christmas song is so beautiful and so addicting! Smokey's voice with the backup "ooh" sounds make it the perfect Christmas song.
Tara Griffin
Simply divine! Itβs been on repeat since first hearing it yesterday. It is now a holiday staple!!!
Hervoline Pearson
This is such a beautiful song and the real meaning of Christmas. First time hearing it. Have a Merry Christmas.
Larry Joseph
Yes indeed.I only discovered this masterpiece last year by Smokey...literally music to my ears.
Eric Rosentreter
Best Christmas song I've ever heard. Written by Stevie Wonder, Smokey totally delivers.