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.
What child is this who laid to rest on Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring him laud the babe the son of Mary
Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian fear for sinners here the silent Word is pleading
This this is Christ the King
So bring him incense gold and myrrh come rich and poor to own him
The King of kings salvation brings let loving hearts enthrone him
This this is Christ the King
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring him laud the babe the son of Mary
Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian fear for sinners here the silent Word is pleading
This this is Christ the King
So bring him incense gold and myrrh come rich and poor to own him
The King of kings salvation brings let loving hearts enthrone him
This this is Christ the King
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