Ernst, Bobby en de rest are a dutch tv-pair which focus on making songs and… Read Full Bio ↴Ernst, Bobby en de rest are a dutch tv-pair which focus on making songs and tv programmas for children. In Holland and Belgium they are well know among children. The succesfull couple occasionally hosts big children events like Het Feest van Sinterklaas. At the moment, they are having big succes with their world tour. Things are really looking bright for ernst and bobbie, because they will be touring with the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2008.

De Herdertjes Lagen Bij Nachte
Ernst Bobbie en de Rest Lyrics

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De herdertjes lagen bij nachte

De herdertjes lagen bij nachte
Zij lagen bij nacht in het veld
Zij hielden vol trouwe de wachte
Zij hadden hun schaapjes geteld.
Daar hoorden zij engelen zingen
Hun liederen vloeiend en klaar

De herders naar Bethlehem gingen
′T liep tegen het nieuwe jaar

Toen zij er te Bethlehem kwamen
Daar schoten drie stralen dooreen
Een straal uit het kribje benee
Toen vlamd' er een straal uit hun ogen
En viel op het kindeke teer
Zij stonden tot schreiens bewogen
En knielden bij Jezus neer.

De goede Sint Jozef hij streelde
Het kindje der mensen geneugt
De herders bevalen te weiden

Hun schaapkens aan d′engelenschaar
Wij wachten het nieuwe jaar

Overall Meaning

The song "De herdertjes lagen bij nachte" tells the story of the shepherds who were keeping watch over their flock by night in the field. They had counted their sheep and were keeping watch over them when they heard the angels singing. The angels' voices were clear and flowing as they sang of the good news that the Messiah had been born. The shepherds were filled with wonder and decided to go to Bethlehem to see the newborn child. The journey to Bethlehem is said to have taken place just before the start of the new year.

Upon their arrival, the shepherds were greeted by a bright star that shone over the stable where Jesus was born. Three rays of light emanated from the star, one of which shone on the baby Jesus in the manger. The shepherds were moved to tears and fell to their knees in awe of the infant Jesus. Saint Joseph, who was there to care for the newborn child, welcomed the shepherds and they were able to pay their respects to the baby.

The song reflects the joy and wonder of the Christmas season as well as the importance of the message of the birth of Jesus. The lyrics and melody are simple yet powerful, and the traditional Dutch Christmas carol has become a beloved part of the holiday season for many.

Line by Line Meaning

De herdertjes lagen bij nachte
The shepherds were lying in the field at night

Zij lagen bij nacht in het veld
They were resting in the field at night

Zij hielden vol trouwe de wachte
They kept watch loyally

Zij hadden hun schaapjes geteld.
They had counted their sheep

Daar hoorden zij engelen zingen
Then they heard angels singing

Hun liederen vloeiend en klaar
Their songs were flowing and clear

De herders naar Bethlehem gingen
The shepherds went to Bethlehem

′T liep tegen het nieuwe jaar
It was close to the new year

Toen zij er te Bethlehem kwamen
When they arrived in Bethlehem

Daar schoten drie stralen dooreen
Three beams shot through each other

Een straal uit het kribje benee
One beam came from the crib below