Lyrics
Verse 1
Those lost in darkness
Have seen a light
The Savior promised
Revealed tonight
Those hearts in waiting
They wait no more
This manger baby
This is the Lord
Chorus
Let peace arise
Let darkness fall
Let all the earth
Join heaven's song
The death of death
The end of fear
Joy to the world
The king is here
Verse 2
The weight is lifted
The distance gone
In flesh appearing
Freedom for all
The angels filling
Bethlehem skies
The hope of glory
Before our eyes
Chorus
Let peace arise
Let darkness fall
Let all the earth
Join heaven's song
The death of death
The end of fear
Joy to the world
The king is here
Bridge
Hallelujah, this gift of love
Hallelujah, for unto us
A child is born
Our hope has come
Outro
Those lost in darkness
Have seen a light
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The King Is Here is a Christmas song that announces the arrival of the promised Savior. The first verse says that those lost in darkness have seen a light, that the Savior promised has been revealed tonight, that hearts waiting no longer need to wait, and that this manger baby is the Lord. The chorus invites peace to arise and darkness to fall, calls the whole earth to join heaven's song, and says that the death of death and the end of fear have come, with "Joy to the world, the king is here."
The second verse says the weight is lifted and the distance is gone, that freedom has appeared in flesh, and that angels fill the skies over Bethlehem as the hope of glory appears. The bridge repeats hallelujah for a gift of love and a child born for the world. The themes follow Isaiah 9:2, Luke 2:7-14 and John 1:14. The rising chorus gives the song a joyful, triumphant tone.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 9:2 People walking in darkness have seen a great light.
- Luke 2:7-14 The Savior is born in a manger and angels announce the news to shepherds.
- John 1:14 The Word became flesh and dwelt among people, full of grace and truth.