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Overwhelming
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Aug 13, 2026 updated
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David Dunn's song "Overwhelming" is a Christmas-themed reflection from the perspective of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus. The lyrics capture Joseph's awe and humility as he realizes that the baby born to Mary is the Son of God, destined to save the world. Joseph expresses his feelings of inadequacy and fear, yet he is overwhelmed by the miracle before him. The song emphasizes the wonder of the Incarnation, with references to shepherds, angels, and the name Emmanuel. It is a heartfelt meditation on the mystery of Christ's birth and the human response to divine intervention.
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What do I do? What do I do?
'Cause I'm just a man through and through
I'm not a king or priest, or man of power
I'm a carpenter, who toils the hours away
Then You came, then You came
And the shepherds and the angels sang
And they said that You would be the King
And I'm overwhelmed with everything right now
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
How could this little boy save the whole world
My son, be the Son of God?
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
There's a sparkle in your baby eyes
My God, the King, in human guise
And how can You be laying there
When someday you'll wipe the tears from every eye?
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
How could this little boy save the whole world
My son, be the Son of God?
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
Emmanuel, He is the Son
Emmanuel, He is the Son
Emmanuel, He is the Son
Emmanuel
So why am I the man You chose
To father Him who was foretold
'Cause I don't know what I'm doing here
Can You help me God, to put this fear away?
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
How could this little boy save the whole world
My son, be the Son of God?
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming
How could this little boy save the whole world
My son, be the Son of God?
And it's over-overwhelming
And it's over-overwhelming