She's the Brightest Star — Nativity! Cast Lyrics

The bright, chirpy song off the "Nativity!" soundtrack: "She's the Brightest Star." The song is lively in its lyrics, as much as it is bright in its overall rhythm, characteristic of one full of the message of love, admiration, and joyous expectation of this holiday.

From the very outset, "One moment when I saw her first, She stole my heart, So it's about to burst," the song sets up the theme of immediate attraction and the out-of-control feelings that come with first love. Here, the protagonist already is smitten, and his love is fanned into a powerful glowing light, placing the object of his love on a heavenly plane.

In the chorus section, it goes, "Brightest star I've ever seen, Brightest star! It's like we're living in some kind of dream," metaphorically speaking by allusion and pointing out the value and brilliance of a girl in the protagonist's life. This imaging does more than just underline her importance for the lyrics: it connects clearly with the Christmas themes, where stars have special symbolic meaning to represent guidance, hope, and the divine.

The song readily even borrows from the Christian nativity story: "Feeling like I've got to follow her with frankincense and lots of gold and myrrh," symbolizing the Wise Men following the Star of Bethlehem. This dense web of romantic and biblical imagery gives the song another level of meaning, linking personal love to the larger themes of guidance and worship associated with Christmas. The rap section of the song gives it a contemporary twist, filling it to the brim with fun and a frothy feel that speaks of light-heartedness and willingness. Sharing a "slice of pizza," feeling "fizzy deep inside," saves the song from grander star imagery and really reaches the feelings of the protagonist.

All in all, "She's the Brightest Star" is an ode to love, set in the filter of holiday spirit. Love, at first light, is but pure truth, no less than Christmas. This shared will to be near a certain one that enlightens life was proved to really give hope, happiness, and even a sense of wonder, and that is why it was perfectly put in the "Nativity!" soundtrack.