If You Were Born Today (Song for Little Baby Jesus)
Low
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If you were born today We'd kill ya by age eight Never get the chance to say: Joy to the world and Peace on the earth Forgive them for they know not what they do Blessed are the meek and Blessed are the humble Blessed are the ninety and nine Deny the flesh Deny all that's evil Tonight you'll deny me thrice If you were born today We'd kill ya by age eight Never get the chance to say... Ooooo...
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Written by: AL SPARHAWK
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14 facts about this song
Title and Artist"If You Were Born Today (Song for Little Baby Jesus)" is performed by an American indie rock band named Low.
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Release YearThe song was first released as part of Low's holiday-themed album titled "Christmas" in 1999.
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Album SuccessWhile not initially a commercial success upon its release, the "Christmas" EP has since been hailed as a classic holiday album by music critics.
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Unique StyleUnlike a lot of traditional Christmas songs, this song's style matches the band's slow and melancholic tone.
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Song Theme"If You Were Born Today" discusses the somber reality of Jesus Christ's birth and the unfortunate events that ultimately occurred later in his life.
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Use in MediaThe song was used in a scene in the 2015 science fiction film "Ex Machina."
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Band's ReligionThe band members are Mormons, a religion that certainly influences their scriptural and spiritual lyrics, especially in this song.
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Band MembersThe band was formed in 1993 in Duluth, Minnesota, by the husband-and-wife team Mimi Parker and Alan Sparhawk.
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Live PerformancesThe song is often performed live during their concerts, especially around Christmas.
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Meaningful LyricsThe song features poignant lyrics such as "If you were born today, We'd kill you by age eight."
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MusicianshipThe music is kept minimalistic, reflecting Low's signature slowcore style, and it's mainly driven by guitars and Mimi Parker's percussion.
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Song ReceptionThe song received positive reviews for its unusual take on Christmas music, with critics praising the band's decision to address the darker, less-celebrated aspects of the Christmas story.
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Continuation of TraditionThis song is part of the tradition of Low's annual Christmas concerts, which began in 1997 in Duluth.
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Song's LongevityOver two decades after the "Christmas" EP's release, "If You Were Born Today" continues to be part of many people's holiday musical rotation.
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