Zion's Daughter
Boney M · Christmas Time [2008]
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
Now the world is waiting, people want to hear
What in Bethlehem had happened, that have brought the Savior near
Now high hope starts rising for another day
With eternal love and justice finally on the way
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
That's the way it happened many years ago
With the sky above the shining in a wondrous stroll
Now the world is waiting, people want to hear
What in Bethlehem had happened, that brought the Savior near
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
Now the world is waiting, people want to hear
What in Bethlehem had happened, that have brought the Savior near
Now high hope starts rising for another day
With eternal love and justice finally on the way
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
That's the way it happened many years ago
With the sky above the shining in a wondrous stroll
Now the world is waiting, people want to hear
What in Bethlehem had happened, that brought the Savior near
Zion's daughter, now your heart is full of joy
In a cradle, in the manger lies the Holy Boy
Zion's daughter, with your sweet angelic smile
Holding in your arms the Christ Child, resting for awhile
Zion's Daughter
Boney M's 2008 Christmas album Christmas Time features a rare cover of 'Zion's Daughter,' originally a 1972 hit by The O'Jays. This recording blends the original funk-pop sensibility with the group's signature disco-infused style, showcasing their ability to reinterpret classic soul tracks for a new generation. While the song is not a staple of their usual repertoire, its inclusion highlights the band's versatility and their commitment to paying homage to the musical heritage that influenced their sound. The track stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the original composition and the group's skill in adapting it within their own distinctive framework.