In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
In the manger born a King
While adoring angels sing
Peace on earth, to men good will
Bid the trembling soul be still
Christ on earth has come to dwell
Jesus, our Immanuel!
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Life and light to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
"Glory to the newborn King"
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Christ by highest heaven adored
Christ the everlasting Lord
In the manger born a King
While adoring angels sing
Peace on earth, to men good will
Bid the trembling soul be still
Christ on earth has come to dwell
Jesus, our Immanuel!
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace
Hail the Son of Righteousness
Life and light to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King"
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics as written by Felix J L Mendelssohn Bartholdy Charles Wesley
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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