Silent Night
Harry Connick Jr. 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 beams from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah




Christ the savior is born
Christ the savior is born

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Harry Connick Jr.'s song "Silent Night" are a beautiful and poignant tribute to the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse begins with the soothing and calming lines "Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright." This sets the scene of a serene and peaceful winter evening where everything seems to be quiet and tranquil. The next line is "Round yon virgin mother and child," highlighting the presence of Mary and her infant son, Jesus. The lyrics continue to describe the sweetness and innocence of the newborn as the "Holy infant so tender and mild" sleeps soundly. The final line of the verse is a prayer for the child to "sleep in heavenly peace."


The second verse takes a different approach and adds a touch of drama to the lyrics. While the first verse was peaceful and calming, the second verse speaks of the shepherds who were frightened by the sight of angels announcing the birth of Jesus. The lines "Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories beams from heaven afar. Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah," paint a picture of the powerful and overwhelming presence of God. The final two lines "Christ the savior is born. Christ the savior is born," confirm the miraculous event and remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.


Overall, Harry Connick Jr.'s rendition of "Silent Night" weaves together beautiful and timeless lyrics that capture the awe-inspiring story of the birth of Jesus Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and pure night, blessed by divinity.


All is calm, all is bright
Tranquility and clarity reign supreme.


Round yon virgin mother and child
Nearby is a chaste mother and her newborn baby.


Holy infant so tender and mild
An innocent and gentle child with divine grace.


Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in the tranquility of heaven's embrace.


Silent night, holy night
Once more, a peaceful and pure night blessed by divinity.


Shepherds quake at the sight
The trembling of ordinary people witnessing a miraculous event.


Glories beams from heaven afar
Radiant light from a celestial source illuminating the darkness.


Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah
Angelic beings praise and celebrate this sacred moment.


Christ the savior is born
The arrival of the messiah who will offer salvation to humanity.


Christ the savior is born
Once again, acknowledging the birth of the savior who will offer salvation to humanity.




Lyrics © 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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