BarlowGirl is a Christian rock group. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the b… Read Full Bio ↴BarlowGirl is a Christian rock group. Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, the band is made up of three sisters: Rebecca, Lauren, and Alyssa Barlow.

BarlowGirl's Philosophy
The band has gained a following with their "Anti-Conformity" message of "Don't be conformed, be Transformed" from Romans 12:1-2. Besides believing in abstinence and modesty, the band has also taken a stand on not dating, but their main message remains that people should look to God for love and security, and he will bring everything else into our lives. Very simply, trust God. They encourage people to trust the unseen. Just because you can't see God doesn't mean He isn't there!

Self Titled Debut Album
BarlowGirl instantly hit the spotlight in 2004 with their acclaimed self-titled debut album, coupled with the success of its first single, Never Alone. The longest running No. 1 song in 2004 on R&R’s CHR and CRW Rock charts, Never Alone was named "Song of the Year" on each of these charts. The CD has sold over 250,000 units (as of April 2005) and featured the singles Never Alone and Mirror which both garnered much airplay on Christian radio stations. These number one songs earned the trio four 2005 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards (formerly the Dove Award) award nominations, including the prestigious Best New Artist award, Best Rock Song and Rock Album. The trio was the best selling new Christian artist of 2004. BarlowGirl received a 2006 GMA award nomination for Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year for Mirror.

Another Journal Entry
Their second album, Another Journal Entry, was released on September 27, 2005. The first single from the album, Let Go, had already begun receiving airplay on Christian radio stations. Their next single from this album, I Need You to Love Me, has also received recent some airplay on some Christian radio stations after the album's debut. The album debuted at #3 on Soundscan's Christian album chart, and, as of Oct. 10, is at 85 on Billboards Top 200 Current Albums chart. The trio was nominated for three additional 2006 GMA (Gospel Music Association) awards: Group of the Year, Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year, and and Rock Recorded Song of the Year for Let Go.

O Holy Night
BarlowGirl Lyrics

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Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born,

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother,
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!

Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born,
Oh night divine, Oh night, Oh night Divine.

Overall Meaning

BarlowGirl's version of the classic Christmas hymn "O Holy Night" beautifully captures the essence of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics set the scene of the night of the Savior's birth, with the stars shining brightly as the world awaited His arrival. The phrase "Long lay the world in sin and error pining" refers to the time of waiting and longing for the promised Messiah to come and save the world from its sins.

When Christ was born, as described in the second stanza, it was a moment of great joy and hope. The lyrics encourage listeners to fall on their knees and hear the angel voices, reminding us of the importance of this sacred occasion. The third stanza emphasizes the message of Christ's love and peace, and how it is incumbent upon us to love one another as He has taught us. The phrase "Chains shall He break" acknowledges the oppression and injustice that exist in the world but holds out hope that in His name, these wrongs shall be righted.

The fourth stanza calls for a chorus of joyful hymns, reflecting the ultimate message of Christmas, to celebrate the holy name of Jesus Christ. The final line of the song, "Oh night divine, Oh night, Oh night Divine," is a powerful reminder of the sacredness of the night of Christ's birth and the transformative impact it has had on the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
On this sacred night, the brilliant stars illuminate the sky.

It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.
This is the night that our beloved Savior was born.

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
For ages, the world was suffering in sin and despair.

Till He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
Until the Savior came and showed humanity its true value.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
A sense of anticipation fills the hearts of the weary world, bringing joy.

For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
The arrival of the Savior marks the beginning of a new, glorious era.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Kneel in awe and listen to the heavenly voices of the angels.

Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born,
This is the holy night when Christ, the Son of God, was born.

Truly He taught us to love one another,
The Savior taught us to love and care for one another selflessly.

His law is love and His gospel is peace.
His message is one of love and his mission is to bring peace.

Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother,
The Savior will liberate those who are oppressed and treat them as brothers and equals.

And in His name all oppression shall cease.
In the name of Christ, all forms of oppression and discrimination will eventually come to an end.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let us sing joyful praises in harmony, expressing gratitude and love.

Let all within us praise His holy name.
Let us praise and honor the Savior with everything that we are and everything that we do.

Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
Jesus Christ is the Lord and his name deserves to be praised for all eternity.

His power and glory evermore proclaim.
Let us proclaim and celebrate his power and glory forever.

Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born,
This is the holy night when Christ, the Son of God, was born.

Oh night divine, Oh night, Oh night Divine.
This is the holy night when Christ, the Son of God, was born, and it will forever remain an unforgettable, divine event.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES CALELLO

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