Mary's Boy Child
TobyMac · Christmas In Diverse City [2011]
Mary's boy child, Jesus Christ, was born on Christmas day
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a King is born today
And man will live forevermore, because of Christmas day
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
They saw a brand new shining star
They heard a choir sing, the music seemed to come from afar
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a King is born today
And man will live forevermore, because of Christmas day
Sing na, na, na, Hallelujah
Na, na, na, na, na, na,
Na, na, na,
Sing Hallelujah
Na, na, na ey,
Now Joseph and his wife, Mary, come to Bethlehem that night
They found no place to bear her child, not a single room in sight
And then they found a little nook in a stable all forlorn
And in a manger, cold and dark, Mary's little boy was born
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a King is born today
And man will live forevermore, because of Christmas day
[x2]
Sing na, na, na, Hallelujah
Na, na, na, na, na, na,
Na, na, na,
Sing Hallelujah
Na, na, na ey,
Sing na, na, na, Hallelujah
Na, na, na, na, na, na,
Na, na, na,
Sing Hallelujah
Because of Christmas day
Mary's Boy Child - TobyMac
TobyMac's 'Mary's Boy Child' serves as a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Christmas carol, blending traditional themes with his signature hip-hop and R&B fusion. Released on the 2011 album 'Christmas In Diverse City,' the track exemplifies his approach to holiday music, which often integrates gospel influences and modern production techniques. By reimagining the narrative of the Nativity through a contemporary lens, the song reflects the artist's broader mission to make religious and spiritual content accessible to a younger, urban demographic. It stands as a notable example of his work in the Christmas genre, showcasing his ability to merge faith-based storytelling with mainstream pop sensibilities.