Die Flippers (The Flippers) are a German Schlager group from Baden-Württemb… Read Full Bio ↴Die Flippers (The Flippers) are a German Schlager group from Baden-Württemberg formed in 1964. They are one of the most successful Schlager groups ever, and have been constantly recording and releasing new music since their self-titled debut album (which was released in 1970). In total they have released 45 albums, 5 of which have gone platinum, 24 gold. They won a Goldene Stimmgabel( "golden tuning fork" ,one of the most important German music awards) in 1988, 1991, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Stille Nacht
Die Flippers Lyrics

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Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Alles schläft, einsam wacht
Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar.
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Schlaf' in himmlischer Ruh',
Schlaf' in himmlischer Ruh'!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,

Hirten erst kundgemacht!
Durch der Engel Halleluja
Tönt es laut von fern und nah:
Christ, der Retter, ist da!
Christ, der Retter, ist da!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!
Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund,
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund',
Christ, in deiner Geburt!

Christ, in deiner Geburt!
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Overall Meaning

The song "Stille Nacht" or "Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol originally written in German in the early 19th century. The first verse describes a peaceful scene on Christmas Eve, with everyone asleep except for the holy couple: "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, alles schläft, einsam wacht, nur das traute, hochheilige Paar." The second verse adds the element of shepherds being informed by the angels about the birth of Jesus, proclaiming that "Christ, der Retter, ist da!" The third and final verse emphasizes the joy of Jesus' birth and the salvation he brings: "Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht, lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund, da uns schlägt die rettende Stund', Christ, in deiner Geburt!"

Overall, the song expresses the wonder and awe of the Christmas story, celebrating the birth of Jesus who brings hope and salvation to the world. The simple melody and comforting lyrics have made it a beloved holiday classic across cultures and generations.

Line by Line Meaning

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Silent night, holy night,

Alles schläft, einsam wacht
All is calm, all is bright

Nur das traute, hochheilige Paar.
Round yon virgin mother and child

Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,
Holy infant, so tender and mild

Schlaf' in himmlischer Ruh',
Sleep in heavenly peace,

Schlaf' in himmlischer Ruh'!
Sleep in heavenly peace!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht,
Silent night, holy night,

Hirten erst kundgemacht!
Shepherds quake at the sight

Durch der Engel Halleluja
Glories stream from heaven afar,

Tönt es laut von fern und nah:
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;

Christ, der Retter, ist da!
Christ the Savior is born!