Leise rieselt der Schnee
Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg Lyrics

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Leise rieselt der Schnee
Still und starr ruht der See
Weihnachtlich glänzet der Wald
Freue dich, Christkind kommt bald

In den Herzen ist's warm
Still schweigt Kummer und Harm
Sorge des Lebens verhallt

Freue dich, Christkind kommt bald

Bald ist heilige Nacht
Chor der Engel erwacht

Hört nur, wie lieblich es schallt
Freue dich, Christkind kommt bald

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the German Christmas carol "Leise rieselt der Schnee," which translates to "Quietly Falls the Snow." The song depicts the peaceful and serene atmosphere of winter, highlighted by the stillness of the lake and the glimmering beauty of trees covered in snow. The lyrics also evoke a feeling of anticipation for the arrival of Christkind, the German version of the Christ child, who is the symbol of Christmas in Germany.

The song celebrates the joyous occasion of the holy night through the awakening of the angelic choir that sings praises to the Christ child. The carol instills a sense of warmth and comfort in the hearts of listeners, allowing them to forget their worries and sorrows. The song reminds everyone of the beauty of the winter season and the anticipation and excitement of the approaching holiday.

Line by Line Meaning

Leise rieselt der Schnee
The snow falls silently

Still und starr ruht der See
The lake is quiet and still

Weihnachtlich glänzet der Wald
The forest is shining with Christmas lights

Freue dich, Christkind kommt bald
Be happy, the Christ child is coming soon

In den Herzen ist's warm
There is warmth in hearts

Still schweigt Kummer und Harm
Sorrow and harm are quiet

Sorge des Lebens verhallt
The worries of life fade away

Freue dich, Christkind kommt bald
Be happy, the Christ child is coming soon

Bald ist heilige Nacht
Soon it will be the holy night

Chor der Engel erwacht
The choir of angels awakens

Hört nur, wie lieblich es schallt
Listen to how lovely it sounds