Holy Birth Thunder
Merry Christmas!
I described my plan for this song to Pugsley:
JW: “I want to make a badass metal Christmas song.”
Pugsley: “I think you’re missing the meaning of Christmas.”
I then made him listen to it, and said, “I like it!”
No, third graders won’t be singing this at the Christmas program anytime soon, and I imagine Silent Night is safe (for now). But I got what I wanted out of this song - a badass metal song that is reverential about Christmas.
I was going to post it tomorrow, but, what the heck. Enjoy!
Behind The Music:
All the songs so far are here (LINK). Still working on the downloadable stuff.
Holy Birth Thunder
By John Wilder
In the shadows of Judea, under heaven’s watchful eye
A virgin pure conceives the Word, defying mortal lie
Prophets’ words ignite the night, the ancient scrolls unfold
The Messiah comes tonight, to shatter chains of old
Shepherds quake on hills of stone, angels blaze the sky
“Glory to the newborn King!” their cry splits the high
No silent night, but a thunder divine
Sin’s empire crumbles, the holy sign
From Bethlehem’s manger, the King is born
Redemption’s hammer, the veil is torn
Holy birth’s light shakes man’s throne
Son of God descends, flesh and bone
Crush the serpent, break the curse
Salvation’s fire, the universe
Holy birth’s promise, eternal might!
He pierces darkness, endless light!
For mankind’s soul, the King arrives
In glory’s blaze, the faithful thrive
Wise men ride from eastern storms, guided by the star
Bearing gold and myrrh and frankincense, from lands afar
Herod’s rage, a tyrant’s fear, seeks the Infant’s blood
But divine decree protects the child, in the holy flood
No room in inns for Heaven’s Heir, in a stable low
Yet from humility, empires He’ll overthrow
No tranquil scene, but a cosmic war
The Word made flesh, forevermore
Against the void, the Savior stands
Eternal victory in His hands
Holy birth’s thunder shakes man’s throne
Son of God descends, flesh and bone
Crush the serpent, break the curse
Salvation’s fire, the universe
Holy birth’s thunder, eternal might!
He pierces darkness, endless light
For mankind’s soul, the King arrives
In glory’s blaze, the faithful thrive
The cross awaits, but here it starts
The Lamb of God mends broken hearts
Not seasonal cheer, but sacred flame
In Jesus’ name, we’ll win the game
Holy birth’s light cracks the sky
Emmanuel, the battle cry
Defeat the grave, redeem the lost
He’ll pay the cost, He’ll pay the cost
Holy birth’s thunder, divine decree
From manger to throne, set us free
The holy fate, The King’s roar,
Christ is born – forevermore
Gloria . . . gloria . . . in excelsis Deo
Gloria . . . gloria . . . in excelsis Deo
Gloria . . . gloria . . . in excelsis Deo
Gloria . . . gloria . . . in excelsis Deo