One Child
Mariah Carey
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An angel appeared Of the highest one And Mary believed The word she received Of God's only son The virgin rejoiced Gave thanks to the Lord And as Joseph dreamt The angel was sent With tidings of piece and joy Of the blessed baby boy They traveled for miles To reach Bethlehem Yet when they arrived No one could provide Place at the inn for them But God kept them safe From hurt, harm and danger In his warm embrace Away in a manger Waiting for Jesus' birth To glorify the earth Then he came One child can change the world Christmas morn' The king of all kings was born He reigns forevermore Let us worship and adore Christ the Lord Oh, wondrous star Led shepherds and wise men Through valleys and mountains Angels surrounded them As they traveled far As heaven and home Rang out for the savior The sweet prince of peace Lay majestively Asleep glorious and pure And his mercy endures for always One child can change the world Christmas morn' The king of all kings was born He reigns forevermore Let us worship and adore Christ the Lord One child can change the world On Christmas morn' The king of all kings was born He reigns forevermore Let us worship him Let us worship him Let us worship Christ the Lord An angel appeared An angel appeared Christ the Lord On Christmas morn'
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Written by: MARC SHAIMAN, MARIAH CAREY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"One Child" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey, contained in her second Christmas album, "Merry Christmas II You," released in 2010.
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Song CompositionThe song features staple elements common in Mariah Carey's musical style, such as gospel influences and powerful, belting vocals.
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SongwritersMariah Carey is credited as a songwriter on "One Child," as was Marc Shaiman. They both also took the role of the song's producers.
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Inspirational SourceThe song, "One Child," tells the Biblical nativity story. Carey sings from the perspective of a witness to the birth of Jesus, contributing to the religious-themed Christmas songs in her career.
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Unique CollaborationRenowned composer Marc Shaiman, who has won Grammy, Emmy, and Tony awards, collaborated with Mariah Carey on this song, which marked a unique synergy of two different music world exponents.
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Critical ReceptionThe song, despite its grand composition and powerful vocal delivery, did not chart upon its release. However, it received positive reviews from critics and is appreciated by many fans for its spiritual content and Carey's vocal performance.
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Live PerformanceMariah Carey has performed "One Child" on a few occasions. Notably, she performed the song during the NBC special "Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You" which aired on December 13th, 2010.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "One Child" was released as a part of the special, filmed at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Not a Single"Oh Santa!" was chosen as the lead single of the "Merry Christmas II You" album instead of "One Child". This song didn't receive a dedicated single release.
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Album SuccessDespite the fact that "One Child" wasn't released as a single, the album itself was a commercial success. "Merry Christmas II You" debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 chart.
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ThemeThe song carries a message of unity, hope, and humility, reinforcing the universal message of love and peace during Christmas and in general.
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