From the recording Merry Nutcracker Christmas
The Nutcracker music from this track comes from scene 1 of the Suite. Just like we can't have a Christmas without a Christmas tree, we can't have a Christmas without poinsettia. The song retells the Mexican folklore of the origin of poinsettia. Is it true? I don't know but I sure had a great time writing the song.
Lyrics
In complete surrender
To you Oh Lord I trust
In your gift, poinsettia
To celebrate your birth on Christmas
The Savior was born
In a manger 1 night
The angel sung his glory
The child who brought light
The wise men gave him gifts
Under the heavenly sky
All came to praise him
This baby who gave life
Pepita told her friend
I don't have much to give
Would weeds in my hand
Be good for Baby Jesus
I’m a true believer
Of your miracle Touch
Your love endures forever
Turns green to the color of your blood
In complete surrender
To you Oh Lord I trust
In your gift, poinsettia
To celebrate your birth on Christmas
Christmases have come
Two thousand years have gone
The masterpiece of your love
Is for eternity 'n beyond
I follow your path
With no fears when waves are strong
Cuz your refuge helps me pass
The test no matter how long
I’m a true believer
Of your miracle touch
Your love endures forever
Turns green to the color of your blood
In complete surrender
To you Oh Lord I trust
In your gift, poinsettia
To celebrate your birth on Christmas
I wouldn't trade
Anything for the strength you've given me
You are my faith
I sing praise to you as I'm on my knees
I’m a true believer
Of your miracle touch
Your love endures forever
Turns green to the color of your blood
In complete surrender
To you Oh Lord I trust
In your gift, poinsettia
To celebrate your birth on Christmas