Mandisa - Feliz Navidad - Joy to the World Lyrics
Lyrics
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano Y felicidad
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano Y Felicidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad, Feliz Navidad
Prospero ano Y felicidad
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Joy to the world the Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart
Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas
Video
Feliz Navidad/Joy To The World
Meaning & Inspiration
Mandisa’s stirring rendition of "Feliz Navidad - Joy to the World," released on July 21, 2017, masterfully intertwines universal holiday cheer with the profound spiritual meaning of Christmas. The song seamlessly blends the beloved Spanish carol, expressing wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year, with the timeless hymn celebrating the arrival of Christ. This combination is not merely a creative mashup but a thoughtful testament to the dual nature of the holiday season: the outward joy and goodwill shared among people, and the inner, spiritual celebration of the Savior's birth. It serves as a bridge, inviting everyone, regardless of their background, to find common ground in the season's warmth while subtly guiding them toward its deeper, redemptive truth.
The "Feliz Navidad" segments, with their repetitive yet sincere declarations in both Spanish and English, embody a genuine desire for others' well-being. Phrases like "Prospero año Y felicidad" directly translate to "prosperous year and happiness," reflecting a core human longing for peace and joy. When Mandisa declares, "I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart," it carries a weight of authenticity that resonates with the biblical call to love our neighbors as ourselves (Matthew 22:39). This section is a pure expression of charity and goodwill, a simple yet powerful prayer for happiness and blessing upon others, echoing the spirit of divine benevolence. It reminds us of God's desire for our flourishing, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." The transition to "We wanna wish you a Merry Christmas" later in the song broadens this personal wish into a communal embrace, fostering a sense of shared joy and collective blessing, a reflection of the Church's role in spreading good tidings.
The true spiritual anchor of the song arrives with the integration of "Joy to the World." This classic hymn shifts the focus from general holiday wishes to the specific, divine reason for the season. "Joy to the world, the Lord has come; let earth receive her King" proclaims the central truth of Christmas: the incarnation of Jesus Christ, God stepping into human history. This declaration is a powerful echo of prophecies fulfilled and the long-awaited Messiah’s arrival, an event so significant that the heavens themselves sang. The line, "Let every heart prepare Him room," offers a profound spiritual invitation, drawing a parallel to the original Nativity story where there was "no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7). Spiritually, it calls each person to open their lives and hearts to Christ, inviting Him in, much like Revelation 3:20 states, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him." This preparation is not just for a seasonal celebration, but for an ongoing, transformative relationship with the King. Furthermore, "And heaven and nature sing" elevates the event beyond human understanding, asserting that all of creation acknowledges and rejoices in the birth of the Savior, fulfilling scriptural imagery of nature praising its Creator, as in Psalm 96:11-12, "Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and all its fullness; let the field be joyful, and all that is in it. Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice." Mandisa’s thoughtful arrangement ensures that the joyous cultural greeting ultimately points to the ultimate source of all joy—the birth of Jesus, who brings peace on earth and goodwill toward men (Luke 2:14). This song ultimately encourages us to celebrate with genuine cheer while always remembering and making room for the divine King whose coming brought the greatest joy to the world.