Nothing But A Child
Steve Earle Lyrics
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Wise men saw a sign and set out aross the sand
Songs of praise to sing, they travelled day and night
Precious gifts to bring, guided by the light
They chased a brand new star, ever towards the west
Across the mountains far, but when it came to rest
They scarce believed their eyes, they'd come so many miles
Nothing but a child could wash those tears away
Or guide a weary world into the light of day
And nothing but a child could help erase those miles
So once again we all can be children for awhile
Now all around the world, in every little town
Everyday is heard a precious little sound
And every mother kind and every father proud
Looks down in awe to find another chance allowed
Nothing but a child could wash those tears away
Or guide a weary world into the light of day
And nothing but a child could help erase those miles
So once again we all can be children for awhile
Nothing but a child
is a song that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ and how he became a symbol of hope, love and redemption for people all around the world. The lyrics beautifully depict the journey of the wise men who travelled far and wide, bearing precious gifts and singing songs of praise to celebrate the arrival of the newborn king. The song emphasizes on the innocence and purity of the child who was the embodiment of divine love, capable of erasing tears and guiding the world towards a brighter future.
The lyrics of the song also touch upon the idea of how every child has the potential to be a beacon of light in the world, spreading joy and happiness all around. The song celebrates the preciousness of childhood and encourages people to cherish and nurture it, allowing themselves to be free and innocent for a little while. Through its simple yet powerful lyrics, Nothing but a child reminds us of the importance of faith, love and hope in our lives, and how they can help us find our way through the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time, in a far off land
In a distant place, at some point in history
Wise men saw a sign and set out aross the sand
Intelligent individuals noticed a symbol and journeyed across the desert
Songs of praise to sing, they travelled day and night
They sang songs of admiration and traveled nonstop
Precious gifts to bring, guided by the light
They were led by a light and carried valuable offerings
They chased a brand new star, ever towards the west
They pursued a new star in the western direction
Across the mountains far, but when it came to rest
After crossing far-reaching mountains, when the star eventually stopped moving
They scarce believed their eyes, they'd come so many miles
They hardly believed what they saw because they had traveled a great distance
And this miracle they prized was nothing but a child
The miracle they treasured was simply a child
Nothing but a child could wash those tears away
Only a child can erase those tears
Or guide a weary world into the light of day
Or lead a tired world into the brightness of daylight
And nothing but a child could help erase those miles
Only a child can make it seem like the distance traveled was nothing
So once again we all can be children for awhile
In the company of a child, we all can be youthful again
Now all around the world, in every little town
Everywhere across the globe, in all small villages
Everyday is heard a precious little sound
A valuable sound is heard each day
And every mother kind and every father proud
And every compassionate mother and every proud father
Looks down in awe to find another chance allowed
Gaze downward in amazement about another opportunity given
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE EARLE
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