Silent Night
Hilary and Kate Lyrics

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Noel, Noel...
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round you 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
Heav'nly hosts sing Allelluia
Christ the savior is born

Christ the savior is born.
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round you virgin Mother and Child

Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Noel, Noel...

[Mary-Kate & Ashley]
Good night everybody!
Thanks for coming!
Merry Christmas! (Merry Christmas)

Oh! And good night to you.
And a Very Merry Christmas!

Overall Meaning

The song "Silent Night" by Hilary and Kate is a rendition of the famous traditional Christmas carol. The first verse begins with "Noel, Noel" which is a common French term used during the holiday season to express joy and celebration. The subsequent verses describe the peaceful and tranquil setting of the night when Jesus was born. The lyrics illustrate the serene atmosphere in which the events unfolded and the profound significance of the birth of Christ.

The second verse depicts the reaction of the shepherds when they witnessed the heavenly host of angels singing "Alleluia" to announce the birth of the savior. The third verse once again highlights the calmness and the poignancy of the moment, as well as the presence of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and the "holy infant so tender and mild." The song ends with a repetition of the last line to emphasize the peacefulness of the night.

Overall, the song portrays the sacred and intimate nature of the night that Jesus was born, emphasizing the themes of peace, hope, and salvation. The beautiful harmonies and the reverent tone of the song make it a perfect addition to any Christmas playlist.

Line by Line Meaning

Noel, Noel...
The first line of the song, which is a traditional Christmas greeting and an expression of joy and celebration.

Silent night, Holy night
Describing the peaceful and divine quality of the night in which Jesus was born.

All is calm, all is bright
Everything is quiet and peaceful on this holy night, with stars shining bright in the sky.

Round you virgin Mother and Child
Referring to Mary and Jesus, with Mary being described as a pure, virginal mother and Jesus as her child.

Holy infant so tender and mild
Describing the gentle and innocent nature of the newborn Jesus.

Sleep in heavenly peace
Wishing for the baby Jesus to rest in peace and to be protected by heavenly forces.

Shepherds quake, at the sight
The shepherds who were watching their flocks when the angels appeared to them were overwhelmed by the sight and shook with fear.

Glories stream from heaven afar
Describing the radiant and glorious vision of the angels who appeared to the shepherds, coming from heaven above.

Heav'nly hosts sing Allelluia
Referring to the choir of angels who were praising God and singing 'Hallelujah' at the birth of Christ.

Christ the savior is born
Announcing the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, who came to save humanity from sin and bring salvation to the world.

Sleep in heavenly peace
Repeating the earlier wish for the baby Jesus to rest in peace, surrounded by the love and protection of heavenly forces.

Noel, Noel...
Closing the song with the same festive greeting that began it.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Cixqo, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Rossio Music Publishing
Written by: Chuck Howard, Franz Gruber, John Berry, Joseph Mohr

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