Lyrics
The first Noel the angels did say
The angels announced the first Noel
Was to certain poor shepherds
Addressed to specific poor shepherds
In fields as they lay,
Shepherds were in fields, resting
In fields where they lay
Reiterating the setting in fields
Keeping their sheep
Shepherds were tending to their sheep
On a cold winter's night
On a cold winter night, emphasizing the harsh conditions
That was so deep.
Describing the depth of the night
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Repetition of "Noel" in celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Proclaiming the birth of the King of Israel
They looked up and saw a star
Shepherds noticed a star in the East
Shining in the East beyond them far,
The star was shining far beyond them
And to the earth it gave great light,
The star illuminated the earth with great light
And so it continued both day and night.
The light continued both day and night
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Repetition of "Noel" in celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Reaffirming the birth of the King of Israel
And by the light of that same star
Continuation of the narrative with the same star
Three wise men came from country far,
Three wise men came from a distant country
To seek for a King was their intent
Intent of the wise men: to seek a King
And to follow the star
They followed the star's guidance
Wherever it went.
Commitment to follow the star's direction
Noel Noel Noel Noel!
Repetition of "Noel" in celebration
Born is the King of Israel!
Final affirmation of the birth of the King of Israel
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