Stille Nacht
Last James Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
oooooo
The opening lyrics of “Stille Nacht”, one of Last James’s most poignant and introspective songs, beautifully set the tone for a song that captures the essence of the holiday season, highlighting the spirit of love, joy, and generosity. The lyrics describe the scene of a young mother staying behind after everyone else has left, to place all the toys underneath the grand tree, for all the girls and boys to awaken to on Christmas day. The lyrics speak to the heart of Christmas as a time of giving and sharing, where the act of giving is as important as the gift itself.
The use of “they thought of Christmas, that’s all they thought of” further emphasizes the idea that Christmas is a time for kindness, a time to forget all the troubles and sorrows of the world, and celebrate with love and warmth. The scene described in the song echoes the familiar image of a mother staying up late and putting in extra effort to make the holiday special for her children. The lyrics remind us of the value of family, love, and selflessness, precisely what the holiday season represents.
Line by Line Meaning
A young mother remained, to place all of the toys
A mother stayed behind to put all the gifts under the tree.
Underneath the grand tree for all the girls and boys
All the presents were placed beneath the magnificent tree for every child to enjoy.
They thought of Christmas, that's all they thought of
The mother and everyone involved could only think of the joyous occasion of Christmas.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: KILIAN FORSTER, TIM HAHN, BRUNO CAMACHO, FRANZ GRUBER, JOSEPH MOHR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mena Khalil
That piece of music really took me back in time it's a deeply spiritual, heaven could be found in musical works like this..RIP James last
Peck Z
Classic! The humming is unparalleled.
Annely Lentz
Yes so clear and amazing those voices, absolutely heavenly
stc40
Hmmmmmmm........
Petra Wolken
Ein so ergreifendes Weihnachtslied....sooo schön❤
Marion Ernst
Das ist für mich das Weihnachtslied überhaupt. Wunderschön gespielt
LouieA
The most beautifful and heartful christmas song " Si)ent Night"
Hansjoerg Kraft
Musik nur vom feinsten ...vom Gentleman of music
Mine Sch
eine wunderschönene zeit !! RIP
Milcotto
This is not a great version. Where is all his christmas music? The 2017 versions are not up to par, imo.