Holy Land
Journey of Light: Revelations in the Holy Land
Lyrics
Open up the gates of heaven
Expressing a desire to access heaven spiritually.
Bring your light down through your son, in the holy land
Invoking divine light to descend through the son of God in the sacred land.
The wise men, they did come
Referring to the arrival of wise men.
They traveled far
Highlighting their extensive journey.
With presents in their hands
Describing the wise men carrying gifts.
They followed a star
Mentioning their guidance by a star.
to Jerusalem
Indicating their destination as Jerusalem.
Said ah la la la la
Repetition emphasizing the journey to Jerusalem.
Said ah la la la la
-To Jerusalem
-So open up the gates of heaven
Reiterating the call to open the gates of heaven.
Bring your light down through your son, in the holy land
Re-emphasizing the request for divine light in the holy land.
Jesus, the newborn child
Introducing Jesus as a newborn.
and his mother
Referencing Jesus' mother.
They lie with ox and lambs
Depicting the humble setting with animals in a manger.
in a manger, in Bethlehem
Locating the scene in Bethlehem.
Said ah la la la la
Repetition underscoring the significance of Bethlehem.
Said ah la la la la
-In Bethlehem
-Shepherds gathered round the stable
Describing shepherds surrounding the stable.
With angels singing down our savior is Christ the lord
Highlighting angelic singing announcing Jesus as the savior and Christ the lord.
So open up the gates of heaven
Reiterating the plea to open the gates of heaven.
Bring your light down through your son, in the holy land
Re-emphasizing the request for divine light in the holy land.
Said ah la la la la
Repetition emphasizing the holiness of the land.
Said ah la la la la
-In the holy land
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