Lyrics
Chorus
Follow the star tonight,
the star that shines so bright.
You've all been waiting, anticipating for so long,
so follow the star.
Verse 1
Tonight a Savior is born,
born of the Virgin Mary, Christ our Lord.
(Now a joybell's ringing) can you hear ringing?
(We all are singing) we all are singing.
(Repeat Chorus)
Verse 2
Bring all your clove and myrrh,
don't leave your heart,
that's what He came here for.
(He wants to see you) He wants to see you,
(and will love you) and will love you.
(Repeat Chorus)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Follow The Star is a Christmas song that invites listeners to follow the star to the Savior's birth. The chorus calls on everyone to follow the star tonight, the star that shines so bright, saying that people have been waiting and anticipating for so long. The first verse announces that tonight a Savior is born, born of the Virgin Mary, Christ the Lord, while echoes ask whether anyone can hear the joybells ringing and sing along.
The second verse invites bringing gifts of clove and myrrh and not leaving the heart behind, because that is what He came for, and adds that He wants to see everyone and will love them. The imagery follows Matthew 2:2 and 2:9-11, where the star leads the wise men to Jesus and they offer gifts, and Luke 2:11 on the announcement of a Savior. The call-and-response echoes and bright chorus give the song a festive, welcoming tone for a Christmas gathering.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 2:9-11 The star leads the wise men to Jesus, and they worship Him and offer gifts.
- Luke 2:11 The angel announces the birth of a Savior, Christ the Lord.
- Matthew 2:2 The wise men saw His star and came to worship Him.