Silent Night
Brian Wilson (Holiday) Lyrics
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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
Hi this is Brian
A very merry christmas
And a happy new year
The lyrics to Brian Wilson's version of "Silent Night" are a beautiful tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening lines, "Silent night, holy night" evoke a sense of peacefulness and reverence. The next line, "All is calm, all is bright," further emphasizes this feeling of tranquility. The following lines, "Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild," reference the Christian belief that Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary and was both divine and human.
The final lines, "Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace," are a gentle reminder of the restful and peaceful state that the infant Jesus was in when he was laid in the manger. The stanza concludes with Brian Wilson making a personal greeting, adding a touch of warmth and sincerity to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
Peaceful evening, sacred evening
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is quiet, everything shines
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Surrounding the young mother and child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Humble baby, gentle and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in divine tranquility
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in divine tranquility
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Written by: ANDREA WASSE, JASON SMITH
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