Silent Night
Disney Lyrics


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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!
Sleep in heavenly peace!

Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight!
Glories stream from Heaven afar,
Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Christ, the Saviour, is born!

Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, loves pure light
Radiant beams from Thy Holy Face
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth!
Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth!

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child!
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace!




Sleep in heavenly peace!
Sleep in heavenly peace!

Overall Meaning

The song "Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol that has been sung for over 200 years. The first two stanzas of the song describe the peaceful and serene atmosphere surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse suggests an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, while the second verse alludes to the shepherds who were standing in awe of the heavenly hosts, who were singing "Alleluia." The third and final verse focuses more on the person of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of the world.


The use of the word "silent" in the title and throughout the song creates a sense of calm and peacefulness. This is enhanced by the image of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus sleeping in heavenly peace. The line "Son of God, loves pure light" is a reference to the divinity of Jesus Christ, and the "radiant beams" from His holy face symbolize the light of redemption that Jesus brought into the world. The final verse ends with the same message as the first two stanzas, emphasizing the importance of Jesus' birth and his role as Lord and Savior.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night! Holy night!
A quiet, peaceful night considered sacred and holy.


All is calm, all is bright,
There is a peaceful stillness, with a gentle brightness cast upon the surroundings.


Round yon Virgin Mother and Child!
Nearby is a mother who has not had any sexual experience and her child.


Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
The baby is kind and gentle, having a sacred nature.


Sleep in heavenly peace!
They are sleeping in a peaceful and serene manner, which is considered to be divinely blessed.


Shepherds quake at the sight!
The shepherds are trembling with fear and wonder at what they are witnessing.


Glories stream from Heaven afar,
The beauty, wonder, and magnificence of heaven are visible from a great distance.


Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia!
The angels, who live in heaven, are singing songs of praise and gratitude to God.


Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Jesus, the one who saves people from their sins, has been born into the world.


Son of God, loves pure light
Jesus is the son of God, and embody love and purity.


Radiant beams from Thy Holy Face
The divine face of Jesus emits shining rays that illuminate the surroundings.


With the dawn of redeeming grace,
The arrival of Jesus is seen as a time of salvation and forgiveness, bringing new hope to those who believe.


Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth!
Jesus is recognized as the Lord at the moment of his birth, because of the sacred nature of his arrival.


Sleep in heavenly peace!
Once again, the song finishes with the call for the mother and child to rest in a peaceful, divinely blessed manner.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUGUSTO CESAR DE OLI TEIXEIRA, FRANK GRUBER

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