Lyrics
I was on my way to Bethlehem.
Me and two men, the Wise Men Three.
They showed me their gold and they showed me their myrrh.
Wide-eyed they looked at me.
I'm a worm and I repent.
I forgot my frankincense.
I'll return to where I went.
I forgot my frankincense.
I swear I thought I got it
Right here in the pocket
Of my luxurious robe.
Now I've abandoned all my family.
It's just me and my camel.
We're alone on this dusty road.
Well, curse my luck. It's all been spent.
I forgot my frankincense.
I sure am stuck. It's evident.
I forgot my frankincense.
All the way there it was nagging at me.
Something's wrong. I left the bonfire on.
Distracted by spectacular astronomy.
Then it dawned on me.
I pray the Lord will tarry
And relax inside of Mary
Until my gift is found.
For I'll be a pariah
If I miss the wee Messiah.
How am I ever going to live this down?
I was on my way back to Bethlehem.
I kept checking what I'd retrieved
For a tiny total stranger. Once I stow it in His manger
I'll be so relieved.
I know they'll both me mocking me.
"Is this part of the prophecy?
Your wisdom seems absentee."
So I'll tan my face to leather
As I race across the desert
Crying "Onward, my one-humped steed!"
Lyrics by Ryan McKenna