We Three Kings
Tenth Avenue North feat. Britt Nicole Lyrics

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We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
Gold I'll bring to crown Him again
King forever, ceasing never

Over us all to reign

O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect Light

Glorious now behold Him arise
King and God and Sacrifice
Alleluia, alleluia
Sounds through the earth and skies

O star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect Light

I'm gonna need, gonna need some perfect Light
I'm gonna need, gonna need some perfect Light
I'm gonna need it

Let your light shine, let your light
Let your light shine, let your light
Let your light shine, let your light
Let your light shine, let your light
Let your light shine, let your light
Come on
Let your light shine, let your light

Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright
Westward leading, still proceeding
Guide us to thy perfect Light (C'mon)
Guide us to thy perfect Light (C'mon)
Guide us to thy perfect Light

We're all gonna need, gonna need some perfect Light

Oh I need it

So let your light shine, let your light
Let your light shine, let your light

Overall Meaning

The song "We Three Kings" by Tenth Avenue North feat. Britt Nicole is a contemporary version of the classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the three kings who travelled from the Orient to Bethlehem to worship the newborn King. The opening verse introduces the three kings, who are on a journey to visit the baby Jesus, carrying with them gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The following verses describe the beauty of the night sky and how it led them to their destination, where they found the King of kings.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of the star of Bethlehem, which the kings followed to find the newborn King. They were guided by the perfect Light that illuminated their path, leading them to the holy child. The final verse, which is a modern addition to the original carol, praises the King who came to earth, born as a human and sacrificed for humanity, bringing alleluia (joy) to the earth and skies.

The song is a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, which is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of the perfect Light that illuminates our path and guides us to the truth. It also encourages us to let our own lights shine, reflecting the light of Jesus to the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

We three kings of Orient are
We, three kings from the East, are

Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Carrying gifts, we are journeying a long distance

Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Through fields, fountains, moors, and mountains

Following yonder star
Pursuing the star in the distance

Born a king on Bethlehem's plain
A king was born on Bethlehem's flatlands

Gold I'll bring to crown Him again
I will offer gold to Him again as a sign of His kingship

King forever, ceasing never
He is the eternal king, never losing power

Over us all to reign
He reigns over everyone

O star of wonder, star of night
Oh star of amazement, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright
Star with bright, noble beauty

Westward leading, still proceeding
Guiding to the West, continuing its path

Guide us to thy perfect Light
Lead us to your flawless light

Glorious now behold Him arise
Now, observe Him with splendor emerge

King and God and Sacrifice
King, God, and offering in one

Alleluia, alleluia
Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord

Sounds through the earth and skies
Echoes throughout the earth and the skies

I'm gonna need, gonna need some perfect Light
I will require perfect light

Let your light shine, let your light
Radiate your light

Come on
Let's go

Guide us to thy perfect Light (C'mon)
Lead us to your perfect light (Let's go)

We're all gonna need, gonna need some perfect Light
We will all require perfect light

Oh I need it
Oh, I desperately need it

Writer(s): TRADITIONAL, MIKE DONEHEY, JEFF OWEN, JASON JAMISON, BRENDON SHIRLEY, RUBEN JUAREZ

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