O Holy Night
Lonestar Lyrics


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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees,
Oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine,
O night when Christ was born
O night divine,
O night, O night divine,

The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees,
Oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine,
O night when Christ was born
O night divine,
O night, O night divine,





O holy night

Overall Meaning

is a classic Christmas carol that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics exude a sense of wonder, hope, and reverence that are characteristic of the holiday season. The first verse describes the scene on Christmas night, with the stars shining brightly and the world waiting for the birth of the Savior. The second verse highlights the joy that the arrival of Jesus brings to the world, offering hope for weary souls who have been waiting for a better future.


The final verse repeats the central theme of the song, with the call to fall on one's knees and hear the angel voices, celebrating the divine moment when Jesus was born. The song ends with an emotional repetition of the phrase "O night divine," driving home the sense of awe and wonder that the birth of Christ inspires in believers.


Line by Line Meaning

O holy night
A declaration of the significance and holiness of the night


The stars are brightly shining
Notable celestial bodies in the sky are illuminating the night


It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.
The night is special because it marks the birth of the cherished Savior of humanity.


Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
For a prolonged period, the world was overwhelmed by sin and faced difficulties due to ignorance and misguided thoughts.


Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
The arrival of the Savior resulted in the human soul realizing its value and finding inner peace and purpose.


The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
The feeling of expectation and possibility excites the tired world and brings it joy.


For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
The future holds the promise of a bright and fantastic new day that will follow this holy night.


Fall on your knees,
An admonition to commemorate the occasion with humble reverence.


Oh, hear the angel voices
Listen to the harmonious and transcendent sounds emanating from the angels in celebration.


O night divine,
An acknowledgement of the divinity and sacredness of this particular night.


O night when Christ was born
A celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity.


O night divine, O night, O night divine,
The repetition of the phrase in the refrain emphasizes the significance and holiness of this extraordinary night.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adolphe Adam

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