Silent Night
Boyz II Men 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boyz II Men's rendition of Silent Night paint a vivid and serene picture of the holy and peaceful night of the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening lyrics of "silent night, holy night" convey the sense of the night being peaceful and blessed by the presence of God. The subsequent lyrics "All is calm, all is bright" signify a quiet and soothing environment. The phrase "Round yon virgin, mother and child" depicts the gentle and protective nature of the mother who is tenderly holding her newborn child. The lyrics "holy infant, so tender and mild" describe the infant Jesus as an epitome of purity and innocence. Finally, "sleep in heavenly peace" provides a warm and comforting message to the infant, encouraging him to sleep peacefully in the heavenly environment.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night
A peaceful night without any noise, where everything around is calm


Holy night
A night that is consecrated and sacred


All is calm
There is a sense of serenity all around with nothing to disturb the peace


All is bright
Illuminated by the stars and the light of the moon, making it a bright night


Round yon virgin
Beside the young virgin


Mother and child
Together with her newborn baby


Holy infant
A divine child


So tender and mild
Soft and gentle as a newborn baby


Sleep in heavenly peace
Enjoy a peaceful and restful sleep in the comfort of heaven


Sleep in heavenly peace
Enjoy a peaceful and restful sleep in the comfort of heaven




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr

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Comments from YouTube:

@williamhubert572

30 years since they released their Christmas album. And every Christmas Night I sit by my tree and listen to my Boys sing my favorite carol. May God bless everyone reading this in 2023 with the Merriest Christmas and Happiest New Year.

@pablocastillo

"Merry Christmas Will" This song reminds me of the Fresh prince Christmas episode. Good ol 90's

@abdulhamidl.alonto4546

Man, Michael's voice when he said that sounded like a poem.

@latoyadawson9095

This Version Of Silent Night Is Absolutely MY FAVE!!!
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@themajicman745

Go listen to the version by the Temptations!!!

@jellybean5326

​@@themajicman745 There's is better to me than the temptations

@truthhurtz8517

Best Male R&B Group Ever....💯💯💯🎵🎵🎵🎵

@zebraface9856

This should be in the Guiness Book of World Records for the greatest version of "Silent Night" ever recorded in the history of music!!!!
#Flawless

@themajicman745

You must have not heard the awesome version by the Temptations.

@MoVoss

This is good but not temptations good 🤷🏾‍♀️

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