“Long Way Around the Sea” is a somber take on the story of the Three Wise Men–three magi skilled at the interpretation of heavenly signs who travel to meet the newly birthed Jesus Christ. They meet King Herod, who was disturbed by the existence of a Messiah whom he believed could usurp him. He sent...
We've come so far
We've followed the star
Herod heard
Said "bring me word"
Take the long way around the sea
Here for us
A humble birth
The son of God
Descends to earth
Take the long way around the sea
On Christmas day
On bended knee
Please accept
The gifts we bring
Take the long way around the sea
Take the long way around the sea
We turn to go
An angel shone
Said, "don't go back
To Herod's throne"
Take the long way around the sea
Take the long way around the sea
Take the long way around the sea
Take the long way around the sea
Long Way Around the Sea was written by Alan Sparhawk & Mimi Parker & Zak Sally.
Long Way Around the Sea was produced by Low.
Low released Long Way Around the Sea on Tue Nov 16 1999.