As one of the few DC Talk tracks missing Michael Tait, “The King (Allelujah)” is a church jargon-heavy song that features TobyMac and Kevin Max praising Jesus in their respective areas of expertise, McKeehan with rap and Max with singing.
McKeehan focuses on the three major events of Christ’s life,...
[Intro: TobyMac & Kevin Max]
Ooh
Ah
Allelujah
Allelujah
Oh, oh, hallelujah
Hallelujah
Mm-hmm
Hallelujah
O-o-oh, hallelujah
Allelujah
[Verse 1: TobyMac & Kevin Max]
John the Baptist prophesied a Messiah will rise
He'll be tried, crucified, ascend in the skies
Years later, in the City of Dave
A miracle of God gave a virgin a babe
Kings came from afar, followed a star (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
To worship baby Jesus who was born in a barn (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
He brings peace on Earth, His mercy is mild
God and sinners reconciled through the birth of a child (Mm-mm)
It's the story of my Savior, my reason to sing (Don't ya know?)
Allelujah, let it move ya, Christ is King
[Chorus: Kevin Max & TobyMac]
Allelujah
Christ is the King
A-a-allelujah
Let the praises ring
Allelujah
Oh ho ho, hallelujah
Allelujah
Allelujah
[Verse 2: TobyMac & Kevin Max]
He stood before Pilot an innocent man
They cried "Crucify," he supplied demand
He was mocked, spit upon, His clothes were torn
Royalty was represented with a crown of thorns
They placed him in a robe and gave Him a staff (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
As they gambled for His garments, Roman soldiers laughed
Upon Golgotha, they crucified Christ (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
Sent from above to cold pay your price
On His command opposition was through
But Christ said "Forgive them. They know not what they do."
Come on!
[Chorus: Kevin Max & TobyMac]
Allelujah
Christ is the King
A-a-allelujah
Come on! Come on! Come on!
Let the praises ring
Oh, hallelujah
Ooh, yeah yeah yeah, allelujah
Allelujah
Oh, how
[Bridge: Kevin Max & TobyMac]
Ooh
Allelujah
Ah
Oh, hallelujah
Allelujah
Hoo, allelujah
Christ is King
Get talk
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 3: TobyMac & Kevin Max]
Now Mary ran toward the tomb of her Messiah and Lord
Shocked to find the rock removed that served as a door
She took one step inside, filled with fright
She thought a thief must have stole His body late in the night
As she fell to the ground, she began to weep (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
Heard a voice and turned to hear the Savior speak
Christ the Messiah risen up from the dead (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
"He's alive," she cried, like the prophecy read
It's the story of my Savior, my reason to sing (Mm-mm-mm-mm)
Hallelujah, come on, Christ is King!
[Chorus: Kevin Max & TobyMac]
Allelujah
Christ is the King
A-a-allelujah
Come on! Come on! Come on!
Let the praises ring
Oh, allelujah
Allelujah
Ah ah ah, hallelujah
Christ is King!
[Outro: Kevin Max & TobyMac]
Sing "Allelujah!"
Allelujah
O-o-oh, sing, sing "Allelujah"
Christ is the King
Sing, sing "Allelujah"
Allelujah
Oh, ha-a-allelujah
Allelujah
Sing "Allelu—" sing "Allelujah"
The King (Allelujah) was written by TobyMac.
The King (Allelujah) was produced by Ron W. Griffin & TobyMac.
DC Talk released The King (Allelujah) on Tue Jun 13 1989.