Have you ever sung the Christmas song "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy"? If so, did you know what the lyrics actually mean? Probably not. Most people just sing it without thinking about the lyrics too much. But this song is actually quite profound, and has a lot of meaning behind it. In this post, I'll explain what the song is all about, and discuss some of the deeper implications that it has. Stay tuned!

When was The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy composed?

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy is thought to be composed in the early 1950s by Jamaican singer-songwriter Oswald Dunbar. Once the song became popular in the Caribbean and was later adapted by American folk singer Pete Seeger. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Harry Belafonte, Mahalia Jackson, and The Kingston Trio.

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy is thought to be based on the traditional Jamaican folk song "Livvy's Song." The original lyrics to "Livvy's Song" are about a woman who is pregnant with twins, and her husband leaves her when he finds out. Supposedly, the song was adapted by Oswald Dunbar, who changed the lyrics to be about the birth of Jesus Christ.

What do The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy lyrics mean?

The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy is a traditional Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, which is described in the Holy Bible in Luke 2. The lyrics tell the story of the Nativity from the perspective of Mary, Joseph, and the angels. The song is filled with symbolism, and each verse has a different meaning.

The first two verses of The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy are about the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe how Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger, and how the angels came to visit the newborn baby. The lyrics also mention how baby Jesus, is from the Glorious Kingdom.

The song then moves on to how the angels sang and rejoiced at the birth of The Virgin Mary's Baby Boy, proclaiming that he is the Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Luke 2 in the Holy Bible speak of the shepherds out it the field, keeping watch over the flocks, when an angel of the Lord appears to them with the glory of the Lord shining around them. Not knowing or understanding what they were witnessing, the shepherds were filled with fear. However, the angel says to them:

"Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2 is the main reason why we see reference the nativity scene in Christmas songs and the birth of Jesus. It is also why the the first half of the song references the first half of the nativity scene (Luke 2:2-8) we all know so well. The remainder of the song goes onto to sing about the journey of the shepherds (The Three Wise Men) took to witness the birthplace of their Savior, Jesus Christs, which relates to Luke 2:9-20 in the Holy Bible.

What are the lyrics to The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy?

The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
And they say that His name was Jesus

He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom

The angels sang when the baby born
The angels sang when the baby born
The angels sang when the baby born
And proclaimed Him the Saviour Jesus

He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom

The shepherds came where the baby born
The shepherds came where the baby born
The shepherds came where the baby born
And they say that His name was Jesus

He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom

The Wise Men saw where the baby born
The Wise Men saw where the baby born
The Wise Men saw where the baby born
And they say that His name was Jesus

He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom
Oh yes, believer! Oh yes, believer!
He come from the glory
He come from the glorious kingdom

So there you have it! The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy is a beautiful song with a lot of meaning behind it. The next time you sing it, take a moment to think about the lyrics and what they mean. You might be surprised at how deep this simple Christmas carol really is. Merry Christmas!