Still Still Still
BYU Combined Choirs and Orchestra Lyrics
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Maria tut es niedersingen
Und ihr treues Herz darbringen
Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein, schlaf
Die Englein tun schön musizieren
Vor dem Kripplein jubilieren
Groß, groß, groß, die Lieb' ist übergroß
Gott hat den Himmelsthron verlassen
Und muss reisen auf den Straßen
Groß, groß, groß, die Lieb' ist übergroß
The song "Still Still Still" by BYU Combined Choirs and Orchestra is a beautiful lullaby that is sung to a child who is sleeping. The song begins with the sweet melody of "still, still, still," which is repeated twice in a row, followed by the words "weil's Kindlein schlafen will." This phrase means "because the child is wanting to sleep." Then, there is a mention of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is singing softly to her baby and giving her kind and loving heart to her child as they sleep.
The second verse of the song is just as heart-warming and speaks of how the angels are singing gentle and beautiful music for the baby before they sleep in their crib. The angels are rejoicing as they watch over the sleeping child, making sure they are happy and safe while they rest. The third and final verse speaks to the profound love that God has for us. It talks of how great God's love is and how he left his throne in heaven to travel on earth to be with us, showing us the immense love He has for his children.
Overall, the song "Still Still Still" is a powerful message of love and care. The lyrics remind us of the importance of being kind and loving towards all, especially the little ones who depend on us for protection and guidance.
Line by Line Meaning
Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Quiet, quiet, quiet, because the little child wants to sleep. Mary sings it quietly and offers her true heart in peaceful devotion. Quiet, quiet, still, because the little child wants to sleep.
Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein, schlaf
Sleep, sleep, sleep, my dear little child, sleep. The angels make beautiful music and sing loudly with joy before the crib. Sleep, sleep, sleep, my dear little child, sleep.
Die Englein tun schön musizieren
The little angels play lovely music
Vor dem Kripplein jubilieren
They exult before the crib
Groß, groß, groß, die Lieb' ist übergroß
Great, great, great, the love is immense. God has left his heavenly throne and must journey along the roads to reach us. Great, great, great, the love is immense.
Gott hat den Himmelsthron verlassen
God has left his heavenly throne
Und muss reisen auf den Straßen
And must travel along the roads
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