Your name is important in your life. That's why I tell in this song how my son got his name.
Lyrics & music, vocals, instruments and production: René Toonen
We moved a couple of months earlier
Just settling in our new neighbourhood
And seeking the blessing of the Lord
Because we knew you would come
So, on that last Sunday of the year
We sat on that bench in this friendly church
And listening to the priest proclaim
The Feast of the Holy Family
It was as if it was all ‘bout us
That day that according to tradition
The Holy Son was given His name
That name that vibrated our souls
And that’s how you got your name
Such a good name, both strong and sweet
It means God saves, God is salvation
He delivers and redeems us
From the power and penalty of sin
There was that other man from the Bible
The aid, successor of Moses
God promised him to be with him
Like He is always with us
He bravely crossed the river Jordan
And led the conquest of the Promised Land
He fought the battle of Jericho
Just walking seven days around
Such a strong and courageous leader
Standing tall like that awesome tree
All those good qualities
You would badly need in your life
And that’s how you got your name
