Am Weihnachtsbaume die Lichter brennen
Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg Lyrics


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Am Weihnachtsbaum die Lichter brennen
Wie glänzt er festlich, lieb und mild
Als spräch' er: „Wollt in mir erkennen
Getreuer Hoffnung stilles Bild“

Die Kinder stehen mit hellen Blicken
Das Auge lacht, es lacht das Herz
O fröhlich seliges Entzücken
Die Alten schauen himmelwärts

Zwei Engel sind hereingetreten
Kein Auge hat sie kommen sehen
Sie gehen zum Weihnachtstisch und beten
Und wenden wieder sich und gehen

Gesegnet seid, ihr alten Leute
Gesegnet sei, du kleine Schar
Wir bringen Gottes Segen heute
Dem braunen wie dem weißen Haar

Zu guten Menschen, die sich lieben
Schickt uns der Herr als Boten aus
Und seid ihr treu und fromm geblieben
Wir treten wieder in dies Haus

Kein Ohr hat ihren Spruch vernommen
Unsichtbar jedes Menschen Blick




Sind sie gegangen wie gekommen
Doch Gottes Segen blieb zurück

Overall Meaning

The song "Am Weihnachtsbaum die Lichter brennen" is a traditional German Christmas carol that celebrates the joyous occasion of Christmas. The first verse describes the beauty of the Christmas tree and how it symbolizes hope. It invites people to recognize the festive spirit and the hope that it represents. The second verse captures the excitement of children and the happiness that the season brings to their eyes and hearts. It also portrays the older generations as looking towards the heavens in gratitude.


In the third verse, the song introduces two angels who enter unnoticed by anyone. They approach the Christmas table and pray for its occupants, after which they leave. The final verse blesses the people in the home and affirms that they have received God's blessings, even though they did not hear the angels' prayer. The song portrays Christmas as a time of blessings and hope.


Overall, "Am Weihnachtsbaum die Lichter brennen" is a beautiful Christmas carol that describes the wonder and joy of the holiday season. The song sparks the imagination of the listener, evoking memories of family celebrations, kindness and remembrance. It is often performed during Christmas concerts and is one of the most beloved songs of the season.


Line by Line Meaning

Am Weihnachtsbaum die Lichter brennen
The Christmas tree is alight with a festive, warm and gentle glow. It's as though it is saying, "Look upon me as an embodiment of unwavering hope."


Die Kinder stehen mit hellen Blicken
The children stand with bright and joyful expressions; their eyes and hearts filled with laughter and delight.


O fröhlich seliges Entzücken
Oh, joyful and blissful rapture!


Die Alten schauen himmelwärts
The elderly gaze upwards towards the heavens.


Zwei Engel sind hereingetreten
Two angels have entered, unseen by any human eye.


Sie gehen zum Weihnachtstisch und beten
They approach the Christmas table and pray, before turning and walking away.


Gesegnet seid, ihr alten Leute
Blessed be you, elderly ones.


Gesegnet sei, du kleine Schar
Blessed be you, small gathering.


Wir bringen Gottes Segen heute
We bring you God's blessing today.


Dem braunen wie dem weißen Haar
To those whose hair is brown and those whose hair is white.


Zu guten Menschen, die sich lieben
To good people who love each other.


Schickt uns der Herr als Boten aus
The Lord sends us forth as messengers.


Und seid ihr treu und fromm geblieben
And if you have remained faithful and pious, we shall return to this house.


Wir treten wieder in dies Haus
We shall return to this house.


Kein Ohr hat ihren Spruch vernommen
No ear has heard their words.


Unsichtbar jedes Menschen Blick
Invisible to every human eye.


Sind sie gegangen wie gekommen
They departed as they came.


Doch Gottes Segen blieb zurück
But God's blessing remained behind.




Lyrics © Motor Songs GmbH
Written by: Christoph Israel, DP

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