Kutless - Mary Did You Know Lyrics
Lyrics
Do you find it hard to sleep til' night,
Resting by the Christmas lights?
Could there be something you forgot?
Beyond the bows, and mistletoes,
The tree with presents wrapped below,
There's more to this than you had ever thought?
Have we lost the reason that we celebrate each year?
Chorus:
What is Christmas?
If there never was a Savior wrapped in a manger.
What is Christmas without Christ?
Remember how the story goes,
God's gift was wrapped in swaddling clothes,
Beneath the star, one great and holy night.
The shepherds heard the angels sing,
The wise man brought an offering,
Peace on Earth began in Bethelethm
Have we lost the reason that we celebrate each year?
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Chorus:
What is Christmas?
If there never was a Savior wrapped in a manger.
What is Christmas?
If the angels never sang 'Glory to the new born king?'
What is Christmas without Christ?
There'd be no gloria
In excelsis deo
Gloria
In excelsis deo
What is Christmas?
If there never was a Savior wrapped in a manger.
What is Christmas without Christ?
This is Christmas,
It's all about the Savior wrapped in a manger.
This is Christmas,
Because of Jesus Christ!
This is Christmas,
Because of Christ!
Because of Christ!
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Mary Did You Know
Meaning & Inspiration
While the request mentioned "Mary Did You Know," the provided lyrics clearly correspond to Kutless's impactful Christmas anthem, "What is Christmas?" This powerful track, released on January 1, 2011, as part of their "This Is Christmas - EP," serves as a poignant invitation to reflect on the true essence of the holiday, challenging the often overwhelming commercialism that can obscure its sacred origins. Kutless, known for their unwavering commitment to sharing the Gospel through their rock-infused sound, delivers a message here that resonates deeply with anyone seeking to restore Christ to the center of Christmas.
The song immediately sets a contemplative scene, painting a picture of familiar holiday traditions – the "Christmas lights," "bows," "mistletoes," and "tree with presents wrapped below." These lines aren't a condemnation of celebration but rather a gentle prompting, asking if we might have "forgot" something beyond these festive trappings. The rhetorical question, "Have we lost the reason that we celebrate each year?" directly confronts the modern tendency to prioritize material aspects over spiritual significance. This echoes the sentiment found in Jesus's teaching in Matthew 6:33, urging us to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness," implying that when we forget the core purpose, our celebrations can become hollow, much like the distractions mentioned in the opening verse.
The chorus then cuts straight to the heart of the matter, posing the profound question: "What is Christmas? If there never was a Savior wrapped in a manger. What is Christmas without Christ?" These lines powerfully underscore the foundational truth of the holiday. Without the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the promised Savior, Christmas loses its entire meaning. It ceases to be the celebration of God's incredible love manifested in human form, becoming merely a secular winter festival. This concept is beautifully articulated in John 1:14, which states, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us," highlighting the divine miracle of the Incarnation that is central to Christian belief and, by extension, to Christmas itself. The birth of the "Savior wrapped in a manger" as described in Luke 2:11-12 reminds us that this wasn't just any birth, but the humble arrival of the One who would bring salvation.
The second verse takes us back to the well-known narrative, reminding us "how the story goes." It recounts "God's gift wrapped in swaddling clothes, beneath the star, one great and holy night." This imagery immediately transports us to Bethlehem, where the divine plan unfolded. The lyrics then detail the joyous reactions: "The shepherds heard the angels sing," a direct reference to the angelic host proclaiming "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests" (Luke 2:14). Following this, "The wise man brought an offering," recalling the Magi's pilgrimage guided by a star to worship the newborn King, offering gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh (Matthew 2:1-11). The profound statement, "Peace on Earth began in Bethlehem," beautifully encapsulates the prophetic fulfillment of Isaiah 9:6, where a child is born, and one of His titles is the "Prince of Peace," whose reign would bring lasting peace. The verse then reiterates the sobering question about whether we've lost this profound reason for celebration.
The song’s bridge and final chorus serve as a triumphant affirmation, moving from questioning to declaration. The powerful Latin phrase, "Gloria in excelsis deo," directly quotes the angels' song of praise in Luke 2:14, adding a layer of historical and spiritual gravitas. It's a universal declaration of God's glory that transcends language and time, underscoring the global significance of Christ's birth. The concluding lines, "This is Christmas, It's all about the Savior wrapped in a manger. This is Christmas, Because of Jesus Christ!" leave no room for ambiguity. They serve as a resounding call to re-anchor our understanding and celebration of the season, making it undeniably clear that the person and purpose of Jesus Christ are the very core of Christmas. This resonates with Matthew 1:21, where the angel tells Joseph that Mary "will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." Kutless powerfully urges us to move beyond superficiality and embrace the profound, life-altering truth that stands at the heart of this most wonderful time of year.