Alisa Turner - What Kind of Throne Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse1
What majesty here in the dirt and straw
A royal child, a king to save us all
Surely the God of creation
Deserves so much more
Chorus
What kind of throne is this
Holding such Holiness
Here on this cold and silent night
Why would He choose to trade
Heaven to make this place His home
What kind of throne is this
Verse2
Where is the robe where is the regal crown
And why not more than shepherds bowing down
What mystery of one so high
Becoming so low
Bridge
Immanuel has come
Our Savior glorious
Giving all to be with us
Video
What Kind of Throne by Alise Turner (Cover by Brittani Scott)
Meaning & Inspiration
Alisa Turner's "What Kind of Throne," as interpreted by Brittani Scott in her 2016 rendition, offers a profound meditation on the humility and radical love embodied in the Christmas story. The song doesn't just tell the Nativity narrative; it questions it, inviting us to ponder the astonishing paradox at its core. From its opening lines, we are confronted with the stark contrast between the divine grandeur of God and the humble setting of Jesus' birth. The lyrics express a genuine wonder, asking, "What majesty here in the dirt and straw?" This immediately sets the stage for a deep theological exploration, highlighting the incomprehensibility of the God of all creation choosing such a lowly dwelling. The chorus powerfully articulates this bewilderment: "What kind of throne is this, holding such Holiness?" It’s a question that resonates with the very essence of God's condescension, as described in Philippians 2:6-8, where Christ, though existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant. The song probes the "mystery of one so high becoming so low" (Verse 2), directly referencing the Incarnation, the astonishing truth that God became flesh. We are reminded of the prophecies foretelling a king, and the song gently questions why this King of Kings would arrive without the expected trappings of earthly royalty – no grand palace, no regal crown, only humble shepherds as witnesses, as recorded in Luke 2:8-12. This deliberate absence of earthly splendor underscores the spiritual nature of His kingdom, a truth often overlooked in our fascination with outward displays of power. The bridge, "Immanuel has come, Our Savior glorious, Giving all to be with us," crystallizes the message: God’s immense love drove Him to trade the glories of heaven for the profound intimacy of sharing our human experience. This act of selfless love is the ultimate revelation, mirroring the profound sacrifice described in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." "What Kind of Throne" is more than a Christmas carol; it’s an invitation to marvel at the audacious grace of God, who stooped so low to lift us high, demonstrating a love that transcends all earthly understanding and earthly thrones.