Three Kings From The East
Journey of Light: Three Kings' Quest Revealed
Lyrics
Three kings from the east
Three kings traveled from the east.
Sat at a late-night feast,
They sat down for a late-night meal or celebration.
Saw a star and wondered why
They noticed a star and were curious about its perpetual shine.
It shone and never ceased.
The star continuously emitted light without stopping.
A long, long way to go,
They had a very long distance to cover.
Through the valleys high and low,
They journeyed through both high and low valleys.
And a biting wind did blow,
They faced harsh winds during their travel.
Such a long, long way to go.
Emphasizing the considerable distance they had to traverse.
They left their wine and bread,
They abandoned their food and drink.
Followed the star instead.
They chose to follow the guiding star instead of indulging.
Rode their camels through the night
They rode their camels throughout the night.
‘Til they came to a cattle shed.
Until they reached a humble shelter for animals.
A long, long way…(etc.)
Continuing the emphasis on the challenging journey.
They saw the star shine down
They witnessed the star shining over Bethlehem.
Over Bethlehem town,
Specifically, the star was over a manger in the town.
On a manger filled with straw
The manger was filled with straw and surrounded by cattle.
And cattle all around.
Animals were present around the manger.
A long, long way…(etc.)
Continuation of the extended journey description.
They stood before an inn,.
They arrived at an inn and approached it.
To knock they did begin.
They knocked on the door of the inn.
Knocked three times,
They knocked three times.
And three times more,
Repeated knocking in an attempt to awaken those inside.
Just to waken those within.
Their repeated knocks were to rouse the occupants of the inn.
A long, long way…(etc.)
Continuation of the emphasis on the arduous journey.
(Repeat chorus:)
Reiteration of the chorus, highlighting the long journey.
… such a long, long way to go,
Emphasis on the considerable distance they had to travel.
such a long, long way to go.
Repetition emphasizing the extensive distance once more.
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