Internationally, Green is best known for his soul work: his most popular was Gnarls Barkley's 2006 worldwide hit "Crazy", which reached number one in various singles charts worldwide, including the UK. In the United States, "Crazy" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album St. Elsewhere, was also a hit, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the US Billboard 200 albums chart. Gnarls Barkley's second album, The Odd Couple (2008), charted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
In 2010, Green took a break from working with Gnarls Barkley and released the single "Fuck You!" on August 19 as a solo artist. The song was a hit, with the radio-edit version "Forget You" reaching the top spot in the UK and the Netherlands and charting at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Its parent album, The Lady Killer (2010), saw similar success, peaking within the top five of the UK Albums Chart and debuting within the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, and receiving a Gold certification from the BPI in the UK. His next two single, "It's OK" and "Bright Lights Bigger City" were also hits in Europe.
Silent Night
CeeLo Green 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
Silent night, holy night
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 beam from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth
Jesus, Lord at thy birth
These lyrics to CeeLo Green's version of "Silent Night" beautifully capture the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the holy night when Jesus, the Savior, was born. The song begins by emphasizing the calmness and brightness of the night, symbolizing the stillness and hope brought by the arrival of the infant Jesus. The mention of the virgin mother and child highlights the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth. The imagery of a tender and mild holy infant brings forth a sense of gentleness and innocence.
Moving to the second stanza, the lyrics mention shepherds who are filled with awe and wonder at the sight of the glorious events unfolding. The phrase "glories stream from heaven afar" represents the divine presence and the joyful celebration happening in the celestial realms. The heavenly hosts singing alleluia further accentuates the jubilation surrounding the birth of Christ.
The final stanza focuses on Jesus as the Son of God, representing love's pure light. The radiant beam from his holy face symbolizes enlightenment and the transformative power of grace. With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus is honored as Lord from the moment of his birth.
Overall, these lyrics convey the peacefulness, divinity, and significance of the silent night when Jesus, the Savior, came into the world to bring light and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
Peaceful night, sacred night
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful, everything is illuminated
Round yon virgin mother and child
Surrounding the virgin mother and her child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sacred baby so gentle and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in divine tranquility
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in divine tranquility
Silent night, holy night
Peaceful night, sacred night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Shepherds tremble at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Splendors flow from distant heaven
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Angelic hosts sing hallelujah
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the rescuer is born
Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the rescuer is born
Silent night, holy night
Peaceful night, sacred night
Son of God, love's pure light
Child of God, illumination of pure love
Radiant beam from thy holy face
Bright ray from your divine countenance
With the dawn of redeeming grace
With the arrival of saving mercy
Jesus, Lord at thy birth, Jesus, Lord at thy birth
Jesus, Lord at your birth, Jesus, Lord at your birth
Lyrics © DistroKid, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE SKINNER, MICHAEL LONDRA, TRADITIONAL
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pevensie lavere
I love Cee Lo's voice so much!!
López Díaz Rodrigo Angel
The voice is beautiful
The song is pretty
All is amazing in the song❤
Dark Rose Nation
His voice is amazing
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THEFRESHPRINCEOF McDonalds Me too
Jesús Mac Donal
CeeLo's voice is very emotional!
Lara Kite
Absolutely beautiful. Amazing , much love!
journey with samantha and beauty
Beautiful voice...Beautifully sung!..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤
Ahmande Simon
🔥🔥👏🏿👏🏿👐🏿I can listen to this version over and over
Mark DePue
This is crazy
good
Jesse Miles
Sounds really good.... I like it