'Christmas Day' by We The Kingdom is a festive song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the joy and significance of this event. The lyrics invite everyone, from the most humble to the greatest, to adore and find peace in Jesus, known as Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us.' The song acknowledges the sovereignty of God and His goodness, and highlights the central Christian belief that Jesus was born to conquer death, symbolizing hope and redemption for humanity.
The chorus encourages all people and creatures to praise and sing to God, acknowledging His role as the light of the world and the essence of Christmas. The song reflects on the universal reach of Jesus' birth, seen in stars above deserts and oceans, and despite the depth of darkness in the world, there is never hopelessness because of Jesus' arrival and His name, symbolizing salvation.
The song crescendos with a powerful call to declare God's reign from the mountains, emphasizing His presence among us now and forever. The repeated refrain celebrates Jesus as the conqueror of death and the reason for Christmas, reinforcing themes of joy, hope, divine presence, and the call for universal praise.
Joy to the world On a night like no other Emmanuel, God is with us Beggars and kings Let us come and adore Him Rest in His peace And bow before Him Sing all you people The Lord Almighty reigns Sing every creature of God Come bless His name For He is good, for He is good He was born to conquer the grave Light of the world The reason for Christmas day Stars we have seen Over deserts and oceans The darkness was deep But never hopeless Redemption came And His name is Jesus Sing all you people The Lord Almighty reigns Sing every creature of God Come bless His name For He is good, for He is good He was born to conquer the grave Light of the world The reason for Christmas day From the mountains We will shout it out For the Lord our God Almighty reigns He is with us He is with us now For the Lord our God Almighty reigns From the mountains We will shout it out For the Lord our God Almighty reigns He is with us He is with us now For the Lord our God almighty reigns Sing all you people The Lord Almighty reigns Sing every creature of God Come bless His name For He is good, for He is good He was born to conquer the grave Light of the world The reason for Christmas Sing all you people The Lord God Almighty reigns (forever He reigns, yeah) Sing every creature of God Come bless His name (oh, come bless His name) For He is good, for He is good (so good) He was born to conquer the grave Light of the world The reason for Christmas day Light of the world The reason for Christmas day