Walter Chilambo - Merry Christmas Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro:
Huh huh huh huh huh huh (uuuuh uh uh)
Huh huh huh huh huh huh tututurururutu
Huh huh huh huh huh huh
Oooh wooo .
Hook:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year *4 oooh
Merry, Christmas (oooh) and a Happy New Year (mmmhh)
Merry Christmas (oooh) and a Happy New Year (oooh)
Merry Christmas (Christmas) and a Happy New Year (oh oh oh oooh)
Merry Christmas (Christmas) and a Happy New Year
And a happy and a happy new year
Merry Christmas .
Verse 1:
Our Saviour is born (Saviour is born)
In the city of Bethlehem
Emmanuel is born, God with us
A child is born, he who the government
Strength and power are upon his shoulder .
Chorus:
Let’s all celebrate (aye aye aaah)
Let’s all rejoice (aye aye aaah)
Jesus is born. *2 (wo woo) .
Hook:
Merry Christmas (oooh) and a Happy New Year (and a happy new year)
Merry Christmas (oooh) and a happy new year
Merry – Merry Christmas (merry Christmas) and a Happy new year (and a happy new year)
Merry Christmas (merry) and a happy new year (and a happy new year)
Merry Christmas and a happy new year
Merry Christmas .
Chorus:
Let’s all celebrate (aye aye aaah)
Let’s all rejoice (aye aye aaah)
Jesus is born. *2 (wo woo) .
Outro:
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year*2
Video
Walter Chilambo - Merry Christmas (Amezaliwa Yesu)
Meaning & Inspiration
Walter Chilambo’s single “Merry Christmas,” released on January 30, 2021, as part of the “Thank You Lord” album, extends the joyous message of Christ's birth beyond the typical holiday season, embedding its profound truth into the broader context of an album dedicated to gratitude. This strategic release timing underscores a belief that the significance of Christmas is not confined to a single day but is a foundational truth to be celebrated and reflected upon throughout the year. The song’s essence is a clear, unadulterated declaration of the theological bedrock of Christmas, inviting all to join in a sacred celebration.
The song’s core message is an exuberant call to rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who is unequivocally presented as the Savior, Emmanuel, and King. It beautifully distills the Christmas narrative into its most vital components, beginning with the universally recognized greeting of "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." Within Chilambo's context, this phrase transcends a mere seasonal salutation, transforming into a deep spiritual blessing rooted in the redemptive act of Christ's arrival. This message resonates with the angels' proclamation in Luke 2:10-11, who declared, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." The song invites individuals to embrace this joy as the true source of a genuinely happy and renewed year.
The first verse then moves into the profound specifics of Christ's identity and mission. "Our Saviour is born / In the city of Bethlehem" directly echoes the biblical account in Luke 2:4-7, where Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem, the ancestral city of David, for the census, and there Jesus was born. This fulfillment of prophecy, notably from Micah 5:2 which states, "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel," highlights God's meticulous plan throughout history. Chilambo continues with the potent declaration, "Emmanuel is born, God with us." This refers to Isaiah 7:14, a prophecy affirmed in Matthew 1:23 when Joseph is told, "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). This phrase captures the astounding truth of the Incarnation – the Almighty God condescending to dwell among humanity, offering not just presence but also redemption.
The verse culminates in a powerful description of Jesus' authority: "A child is born, he who the government / Strength and power are upon his shoulder." This line is a direct, impactful quotation and interpretation of Isaiah 9:6: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This Scripture unveils Jesus not merely as a humble baby but as the promised Messiah, the divine King who holds ultimate dominion and authority. The "government upon his shoulder" signifies His sovereign rule over all creation, assuring that His birth initiated a kingdom that will have no end. It reminds us that the child in the manger is the same majestic God who sustains the universe.
The chorus, "Let’s all celebrate / Let’s all rejoice / Jesus is born," serves as the communal response to these profound theological truths. It is an unreserved expression of adoration and gratitude, urging everyone to participate in the joy that accompanies the birth of the Savior. This aligns perfectly with the spirit of rejoicing found throughout Scripture, such as in Philippians 4:4, which exhorts, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" Walter Chilambo's "Merry Christmas" therefore transcends a simple holiday tune; it stands as a year-round anthem of faith, declaring the timeless significance of Christ's birth and inviting all to find their truest joy and deepest peace in the reality of Emmanuel—God with us—who carries the weight of all authority on His shoulders. It encourages a living, active faith that celebrates the Savior not just seasonally, but continuously.