Stille Nacht
Konrad Plaickner Chorus And Orchestra Lyrics

The song "Stille Nacht" or "Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol that evokes a sense of peace, calm, and stillness during the winter holiday season. The song's first two stanzas describe the serene scenery of the night, with the holy couple and the infant Jesus depicted in a manger. The third stanza celebrates the arrival of Jesus and his role as the savior of humanity.

The first stanza begins with "Silent Night, Holy Night," which is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the stillness of the night and the holy nature of the event being observed. The second line of the stanza, "All is calm, all is bright," sets up a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, with everyone asleep except for the holy couple watching over their infant. The third line of the stanza, "Round yon virgin mother and child," gives a nod to the story of the virgin Mary giving birth to Jesus in a manger. The fourth line, "Holy infant, so tender and mild," speaks to the innocence and gentleness of the baby Jesus, further emphasizing the calming and peaceful nature of the scene. The stanza ends with the line, "Sleep in heavenly peace," which further illustrates the sense of serenity and stillness that the song invokes.

In the second stanza, the focus shifts to the announcement of the arrival of Jesus by the angels to the shepherds in the fields. It describes how the angels' proclamation of "Hallelujah" can be heard from far and near. The lines "Christ, the Savior is born" celebrates the arrival of Jesus and his role as the savior of humanity. The stanza ends with the repeated line, "Sleep in heavenly peace," drawing attention again to the tranquility and peacefulness evoked by the song.