Stille Nacht
Franz Xaver Gruber Lyrics
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Alles schläft, einsam wacht nur das traute hochheilige Paar
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh'
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh'
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Hirten erst kund gemacht
Durch der Engel Halleluja tönt es laut von fern und nah
Christ der Retter ist da
Christ der Retter ist da
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht lieb aus Deinem Göttlichen Mund
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'
Christ in Deiner Geburt
Christ in Deiner Geburt
The song Stille Nacht, also known as Silent Night, is a hymn that reflects on the silent and holy night of Christ's birth. The first verse paints a picture of the holy couple, Mary and Joseph, watching over Baby Jesus as everyone else sleeps. This image is complemented by the description of the Baby Jesus as a "Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar" which means "lovely boy with curly hair." The verse ends with a wish for the Baby Jesus to rest calmly in heaven.
The second verse describes the announcement of Christ's birth to the shepherds. It speaks of the angels singing "Hallelujah" loudly, announcing Christ's arrival not only to the nearby shepherds but to everywhere far and near. The verse ends by stating that Christ is the savior and that he has just been born.
In the final verse, the lyrics celebrate the birth of Jesus as a moment of joy and hope. It paints an image of Jesus laughing and smiling, bringing happiness to all those who look at him. The lyrics also refer to Jesus's birth as "the saving hour," signifying that Jesus's birth was the beginning of a new era of redemption and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Quiet night, holy night
Alles schläft, einsam wacht nur das traute hochheilige Paar
Everyone is sleeping, only the dear holy couple is awake
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar
Beautiful boy with curly hair
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh'
Sleep in heavenly peace
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Quiet night, holy night
Hirten erst kund gemacht
First made known to shepherds
Durch der Engel Halleluja tönt es laut von fern und nah
Through the angels, Hallelujah resounds loudly from afar and near
Christ der Retter ist da
Christ the Savior is here
Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Quiet night, holy night
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht lieb aus Deinem Göttlichen Mund
God's son, how lovely you laugh from your divine mouth
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'
Here strikes the hour of salvation for us
Christ in Deiner Geburt
Christ in your birth
Lyrics © editionPlus Verlags GmbH, Edition Intro Meisel, Histoire et Chansons, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
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Roger Bourguet
👍👌🎤🎹🙏
marcos teixeira
Quisera todas as famílias tivessem o minimo..., aí o belo canto ressoaria em todos os espíritos!
Hannelore Simon
Die Originalversion ist immer wieder die schlichteste und damit schönste. Wunderschön gesungen!
T土田T.勉
透明感のある､素晴らしい音源を有難うございます。👏👏‼
Pau NG
どう致しまして! 😉
Mateo Alcover shorts
Listening to this on Christmas Day in the snowy Austrian alps. What would be more perfect!
Dolores Wal
Die Familie ist der Kern der Menschheit und der Menschlichkeit .
Gott segne uns alle Menschen und unsere Kinder - das schönste Geschenk Gottes auf Erden .
Gott Herzens Dank für alles !!!
Eterna Fuente de Luz Divina
Estimada Dolores: sería un placer que nos regalaras una diferenciación entre Menschheit y Meinschlichkeit. Aunque en clases de Alemán nos dieron un barniz, sería exquisito leer una segunda apreciación de ambas definiciones!
Widberaba
201 anos emocionando gerações!
Eduardo Ramos
Amazing! Thanks for posting this masterpiece...