Silent Night
Aaron Neville Lyrics


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Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.

Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.

Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born.

Silent night, holy night!
Son of God love`s pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace,




Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.

Overall Meaning

Aaron Neville's version of "Silent Night" is a classic Christmas song that offers a peaceful and tranquil experience to those who listen to it. The song describes a night that is calm and serene, with a holy infant sleeping peacefully in the arms of his mother, the Virgin. The shepherds who are present at the scene are awestruck and humbled by the sight before them, as they witness the glory of God descending from heaven in the form of singing angels.


The song also emphasizes the light of Christ, which radiates from His holy face and brings a sense of hope and redemption to the world. The overall message of the song is one of peace, love, and salvation, emphasizing the eternal significance of Christ's birth.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night!
The night is peaceful and sanctified.


All is calm, all is bright.
Everything is tranquil and shining.


Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
The Virgin Mary is surrounded by her child, Jesus.


Holy infant so tender and mild,
Jesus is a gentle and delicate baby.


Sleep in heavenly peace,
May Jesus rest peacefully in heaven.


Sleep in heavenly peace.
May Jesus rest peacefully in heaven.


Silent night, holy night!
The night is peaceful and sanctified.


Shepherds quake at the sight.
The shepherds tremble in wonder at what they see.


Glories stream from heaven afar
The angels are singing praises from heaven.


Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
The heavenly armies are singing praises to God.


Christ the Savior is born!
Jesus, the Savior, has been born!


Christ the Savior is born.
Jesus, the Savior, has been born.


Silent night, holy night!
The night is peaceful and sanctified.


Son of God love`s pure light.
Jesus is the pure light of God's love.


Radiant beams from Thy holy face
The light radiating from Jesus' face is holy.


With dawn of redeeming grace,
Through Jesus' birth, redemption has come to earth.


Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.
Jesus is Lord, and this is His birth.


Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.
Jesus is Lord, and this is His birth.




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Written by: Traditional

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