Since then, she has released two albums. The first was Genuine in 2000, created at the young age of fourteen. The album produced the hit single "Don't Look At Me" which topped Christian charts for ten consecutive weeks. Her next effort, the more mainstream and self-titled Stacie Orrico, was released in 2003 and charted in the U.S. Billboard Top 200, Australian ARIAnet and the United Kingdom albums charts. The first single from this album was "Stuck", which became a worldwide hit making it into the Top 5 or Top 10 of the majority of the world's charts. This was followed by the single "(There's Gotta Be) More To Life", which also charted and went top 20 in Australia and the UK. "More To Life" failed to do as well as "Stuck" but still became a hit in many countries. This was then followed by "I Promise" (top 30 in the UK), and the last single "I Could Be The One" (top 40 in the UK on June 2004). Both singles were given limited releases and limited promotion, so it is understandable that they didn't fare as well as the first two singles did.
Genuine sold over 13,000 copies in the first week, the highest debut week sales ever for a female Christian artist. Genuine sold 500,000 copies, giving the album Gold certification. Her sophomore effort, Stacie Orrico, debuted at #67 on the Billboard 200 and sold over 500,000 copies in the U.S., also good for Gold certification. "Stacie Orrico" also sold 600,000 in Japan and an estimated 2.5 million copies worldwide.
Stacie Orrico's fourth album(including her Christmas album), "Beautiful Awakening",featuring the hit single "I'm Not Missing You," was released August(2006)in Europe and Asia and was due release for Jan. 2007 in North America. However the album has not yet been released in North America, and it's uncertain whether a release date will be given at this point.
What Child Is This?
Stacie Orrico Lyrics
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On Mary's lap, is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come peasant king to own Him,
The King of kings, salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
What child is this child
What child is this child
The first verse of Stacie Orrico's "What Child Is This?" paints a serene image of the baby Jesus lying in his mother Mary's lap as shepherds watch over him and angels sing sweet songs. The question "What child is this?" refers to the awe and wonder that people must have felt upon encountering the baby Jesus, who was born to bring salvation to the world. The second verse shifts the focus to the gifts of the Magi, who brought incense, gold, and myrrh to honor the newborn king. The final line "Let loving hearts enthrone Him" suggests that while the rich and powerful may offer gifts, it is ultimately the love and devotion of ordinary people that will exalt Jesus to his rightful place as King of kings.
Overall, "What Child Is This?" is a hymn that celebrates the miraculous birth of Jesus and encourages listeners to recognize his divinity and to honor him with love and devotion. The song invites us to reflect on the question of who this child is, and to consider the profound impact that his life and teachings have had on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
What child is this, who, laid to rest
Who is this child who is peacefully sleeping
On Mary's lap, is sleeping
The child is resting on Mary's lap
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
The angels celebrate him with sweet songs
While shepherds watch are keeping
The shepherds are keeping guard while he sleeps
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Bring the child gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh
Come peasant king to own Him,
Even a humble peasant can come and claim him
The King of kings, salvation brings,
He is the King of all kings and brings salvation
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
May our loving hearts worship and honor him as King
This, this is Christ the King,
This child is Jesus Christ, the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
The shepherds watch over him while the angels sing his praises
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
Hurry, bring him praise and honor
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
This is the baby who is the Son of Mary!
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Written by: DOUGLAS E WAGNER, WILLIAM C DIX
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@shawndenisecoley6400
I love this young lady. Stacie has the voice and she delivered! I love this version of What Child Is This!
@jonilomax3311
I bought this CD when it came out and I still listen to it EVERY year! Love her voice and LOVE this version!! Nice to have a change from repeated traditional Christmas songs.
@romundabostic5066
Song sill in roatation... Love it.
@goldenpq
Just keep in good..don't ever blow it. Keep your cover, I see you more than how you see yourself
@lindseymays144
I love Stacie, but I’m not feeling this at all. I don’t want to hear Christmas songs or the National anthem turned into soulful r and b ballads or slow jams because that’s not the way they were intended to be sung. Having a beautiful voice doesn’t mean you need to butcher traditional songs with a traditional sound. Even Mariah Carey, for the most part, still sang the classics the way they should be sung on her first Christmas album.