Although Heart re-conquered the charts during the mid to late ‘80s, the ban… Read Full Bio ↴Although Heart re-conquered the charts during the mid to late ‘80s, the band forfeited the organic sound of their early recordings in favor of pop gloss. By the early ‘90s, the Wilson sisters (vocalist Ann and guitarist Nancy) were ready to return to their roots, which they attempted to do so in the form of a side band, the Lovemongers. The group (which saw the Wilson's joined by keyboardist Sue Ennis, guitarist Frank Cox, and drummer Ben Smith) debuted on the motion picture soundtrack to Cameron Crowe's 1992 film, Singles, with a dead-on cover of the Led Zeppelin folk classic, "The Battle of Evermore." The group issued a four-song EP a year later, The Battle of Evermore, which included the Zep cover once more, in addition to covers by Todd Rundgren,The Temptations, and even the early Heart classic, "Crazy on You." The band took several years to offer a proper full-length release, which finally arrived in the form of 1997's Whirlygig. In 1998, the Lovemongers issued the ten-track holiday recording, Here is Christmas. Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Oh Holy Night
Lovemongers Lyrics

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Oh Holy Night
Oh 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 his worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, Yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born!

Oh night divine, O night, Oh night divine!

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Lovemongers' "Oh Holy Night" sets the stage for the birth of the Savior. It describes the setting as a holy night where the stars are shining brightly. This symbolizes the powerful moment that is about to occur. The next line alludes to the birth of Christ and the importance of the event. The phrase "dear Savior's birth" highlights the magnitude of this momentous occasion. The next line describes the state of the world before Christ's birth as being lost in sin and error. His appearance brings new hope and purpose to humanity. The line "Till He appeared and the soul felt his worth" highlights how Christ brought a renewed sense of value and meaning to life. The phrase "weary world rejoices" speaks to the shared feelings of joy that this event evokes in people. The final lines essentially invite listeners to bow down in reverence to Christ and acknowledge the arrival of the divine in human form.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
On a sacred night, the stars are shining brilliantly in the sky;

It is the night of our dear Savior's birth!
It's the night when our beloved Savior was born;

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
For a long time, the world was suffering and longing due to its sins and mistakes;

Till He appeared and the soul felt his worth.
Until the Savior appeared and enlightened people's souls to realize their true worth;

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, Yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
A hopeful excitement fills the hearts of people, and the tired world celebrates the breaking of a new and splendid day ahead;

Fall on your knees, Oh hear the angel voices!
Everyone, bow down on your knees, and listen to the sweet and comforting voices of the angels;

Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born!
Oh, what an extraordinary and blessed night it was when Christ, the Savior, was born!;

Oh night divine, O night, Oh night divine!
Oh, what a truly serene and blessed night that remains ever divine!;

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

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