Silent Night
Christina Aguilera Lyrics


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Ooh, ohh, ooh, mmm

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
Oh, sleep in heavenly peace

Ooh ooh, ohh

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia, yeah
Christ the Savior is born
Ooh, Christ the Savior is born, yeah

Ooh oh yeah, ohh yeah

Noche de paz, noche de amor
Todo duerme en derredor
Entre los astros que esparcen su luz
Bella anunciando al niño Jesús
Brilla la estrella de paz
Oh, brilla la estrella de paz

Ohh ooh, oh oh

Christ the Savior is born
Oh, Christ the Savior is born





Ohh yeah yeah, mmm

Overall Meaning

The song "Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins by painting a serene picture of the night when Jesus was born. The lyrics create an atmosphere of peacefulness and calmness by portraying the night as silent and bright with the infant Jesus sleeping peacefully in his mother's arms. The second verse shifts the focus to the shepherds who were tending their flocks nearby. The sight of the heavenly glory and the singing of the angels terrified the shepherds, but they rejoiced upon hearing the news of the birth of the Savior.


The third verse of the song is sung in Spanish, which is a unique feature of this version. The lyrics do not deviate from the main theme of the song and continue to celebrate the peaceful and joyous night of Jesus' birth. The translation of the lyrics in English reads, "Night of peace, night of love, everything sleeps all around. Among the stars that shed their light, beautiful announcing the child Jesus. The star of peace shines, oh, the star of peace shines." The song ends with the repeated chorus proclaiming the birth of the Savior.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
The night is quiet and peaceful, and holds a special religious significance.


All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and serene, and there is a wonderful sense of light surrounding everything.


'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Mary holds her newborn son, Jesus, and she is surrounded by love and purity.


Holy infant so tender and mild
Baby Jesus is gentle, meek, and innocent, shining with a radiance that is both holy and divine.


Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in the peace that comes with knowing God's love and protection.


Oh, sleep in heavenly peace
A peaceful, restful night awaits, full of God's love and grace.


Shepherds quake at the sight
The sight of the angels' message fills the shepherds with awe and a sense of divine presence.


Glories stream from heaven afar
Great glory emanates from heaven and is visible to all who are around.


Heav'nly hosts sing Alleluia, yeah
Angels sing with joy, praising and glorifying God.


Christ the Savior is born
The long-awaited savior has arrived, and he is Jesus Christ.


Noche de paz, noche de amor
It is a night of peace and love, full of hope and rejoicing.


Todo duerme en derredor
Everything is asleep in the surrounding neighborhood.


Entre los astros que esparcen su luz
The stars shine so brightly that they scatter their light everywhere.


Bella anunciando al niño Jesús
Beautifully announcing the birth of the baby Jesus.


Brilla la estrella de paz
The star of peace shines brightly, leading the way to this holy moment.


Christ the Savior is born
The one who came to save us and bring hope has been born: Jesus Christ.




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

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