Lyrics
One dark night
Something said, "Follow the light"
So you look up and see the word
That's written upon the sky
Strong and wise
Keeping the Lord as your guide
And through the doubt, you realize
He's with you all the while
Follow that star above you
Should the world try to break you down
There is One who waits for you
Though you can't see him now
Thunder and rain surrounds you
But His love's just a breath away
If you follow your heart, follow the light
Follow that, star
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Shining bright
The spirit of love at first sight
And when the door won't welcome you
Heaven will help you inside
Gathered 'round
Bearing the gifts to the Crown
A miracle comes, the Babe is born
And angels are heard on high
Follow that star above you
Should the world try to break you down
There is One who waits for you
Though you can't see him now
Thunder and rain surrounds you
But His love's just a breath away
If you follow your heart, follow the light
Follow that, star
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow that voice you heard that no one else believed
Follow the dream that brought the King on Christmas Eve, oh
Follow that star above you
Should the world try to break you down
There is One who waits for you
Though you can't see him now
Thunder and rain surrounds you
But His love's just a breath away
If you follow the voice, follow the song
Follow the word that makes you strong
Follow your heart, follow the light
Follow that, star
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
Follow your heart, it's Christmas
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Meaning & Inspiration
“The Star” retells the Christmas story through the guiding image of light. Its opening begins in darkness, then directs attention upward to a sign that leads toward the Lord. The star becomes both the star of Bethlehem and an image of divine guidance through doubt, opposition, thunder, and rain. Hope rests in God’s nearness even when that presence cannot be seen.
The second verse moves more explicitly into the Nativity. Gifts are carried to the royal child, heaven opens a way, angels sing, and the newborn is identified as a miracle and King. These details closely echo the Gospel accounts of the magi following the star and honoring Jesus, together with the angelic announcement of his birth. The repeated call to follow the light connects that biblical scene with perseverance and faith. Christmas is therefore presented not merely as a festive setting, but as a celebration of God’s love revealed in the birth of Christ.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 2:9-11 The magi follow the star, find the child, and present their gifts.
- Luke 2:10-14 Angels announce the birth of the Savior and praise God.
- John 1:4-5 John describes Christ’s life as light that shines in the darkness.