Christer Sjögren, born April 6, 1950 in Hagfors, Sweden, is a Swedish dansb… Read Full Bio ↴Christer Sjögren, born April 6, 1950 in Hagfors, Sweden, is a Swedish dansband and rock singer. Most people know him as the singer in the Swedish dansband Vikingarna.

By mid 1978 he became a member of Vikingarna, earlier he sang in the band Pelles Orkester.

Since the early 2000s, Christer Sjögren lives in Hammarö, outside Karlstad, Sweden.

The first album by Vikingarna with Christer Sjögren as singer is "Kramgoa låtar 7", released in 1979.

He competed in Melodifestivalen 2008, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking one of the two top spots in the first semi-final, his song "I Love Europe" was qualified for the final in the Globe Arena on March 15, 2008. He finished in 9th place.

Stilla Natt
Christer Sjögren Lyrics

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Stilla natt
Heliga natt
Allt är frid
Stjärnan blid
Skiner på barnet
I stallets strå
Och de vakande
Fromma två

Kristus till Jorden är kommen
Oss är en frälsare född
Stora stund
Heliga stund
Änglars här
Slår sin rund

Kring de vaktande
Herdars hjord
Rymden ljuder av
Glädjens ord
Kristus till Jorden är kommen
Eder är Frälsaren född
Stilla natt
Heliga natt
Mörkret flyr
Dagen gryr
Räddningstimman för
Världen slår
Nu begynner vårt
Jubelår

Kristus till Jorden är kommen
Oss är en frälsare född

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Christer Sjögren & Vikingarna's song "Stilla Natt" (Silent Night) are a beautiful and reverent tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. "Stilla natt, heliga natt" (Silent Night, Holy Night) sets the tone for the tranquil scene described in the song. Everything is peaceful and calm, with the only light coming from the star shining on the child in the manger. The two faithful watchers, likely the Virgin Mary and Joseph, keep a close eye on the child. The chorus repeats the message that Christ has come to earth to save humanity.

The second verse speaks of the shepherds watching their flocks in the fields. Suddenly, the sky is filled with the joyous words of the angels proclaiming the birth of Christ. The message is repeated that Christ has come to bring salvation to all, and the chorus offers thanks and praise for this holy and momentous occasion. The final verse acknowledges that the darkness is fading and the dawn is breaking as Christ's arrival marks the beginning of a new era, a time for rejoicing.

This beloved Christmas carol has been translated into hundreds of languages and has become a cherished part of holiday traditions around the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Stilla natt
Peaceful night

Heliga natt
Holy night

Allt är frid
Everything is peaceful

Stjärnan blid
The kind star

Skiner på barnet
Shines upon the child

I stallets strå
In the straw of the stable

Och de vakande
And the vigilant

Fromma två
Pious two

Kristus till Jorden är kommen
Christ is come to earth

Oss är en frälsare född
A Savior is born to us