Lyrics
Intro
I'm looking for the star right now
I wonder where you are right now
(wait a minute)
Verse 1
We three kings of Orient are
Bearing gifts we traverse afar
Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
Interlude
(whoo)
(yah)
(stars)
Verse 2
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, (Bethlehem's)
Gold I bring to crown Him again, (you are)
King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign
Chorus
Star you're so wonderful, you light up the night
Star you're so royal and your beauty is bright
You're westward leading, you're still proceeding
Guide us to the Light
(We won't stop)
We won't stop until we see the light
Interlude
I wonder where you are right now
Verse 3
We three kings forever we pray
To find a lamb that will save the day
Through storm, through night
I'll chase the light
No matter how long takes
Chorus
Star you're so wonderful, you light up the night
Star you're so royal and your beauty is bright
You're westward leading, you're still proceeding
Guide us to the Light
(We won't stop)
We won't stop until we see the light
Bridge
This world feels so cold
We need a new heart
(For our broken souls)
For our souls
(We know what we need)
We need a love (a love song)
Song to sing(For the whole world)
For when the day comes (when it comes)
What will it bring (tell me)
Tell me what will it brings
Outro
I'm looking for the star right now
I wonder where you are right now
I'm looking for the star right now
I wonder where you are right now
Chorus
Star you're so wonderful, you light up the night
Star you're so royal and your beauty is bright
You're westward leading, you're still proceeding
Guide us to the Light
(We won't stop)
We won't stop until we see the light
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Meaning & Inspiration
"We Three Kings" in this version is a gospel reworking of the Christmas carol, mixing the traditional verses about the magi with new sections of longing. The carol lines keep the picture of the three kings bearing gifts and following a star, with gold brought to crown a king born in Bethlehem who will reign over all.
The new material shifts the focus to a search. The singer is "looking for the star right now," asks the star to guide to the light, and promises not to stop until the light is seen. A later section says the world feels cold and in need of a new heart and a song for the whole world, which turns the story of the magi into a prayer for hope today. The narrative draws on Matthew 2:1-11 for the star and the gifts, Isaiah 60:1-3 on light coming to the nations, and John 8:12 on Jesus as the light. The mood is wondering and hopeful, and the familiar carol text gives it a recognizable base.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 2:1-11 Wise men follow a star to worship the newborn king with gifts.
- Isaiah 60:1-3 Light is promised to the nations and kings come to its brightness.
- John 8:12 Jesus calls Himself the light of the world.