The members of NLT aren't pretending to be anything they're not. They love pop music, have been born and bred on pop music, and have manicured their pop music to a brilliant, effervescent sheen on their self-titled debut, Not Like Them.
While the quartet's hometown roots are split between Los Angeles and Texas, it was their similar artistic drive that led them to each other. Growing up in his family's Synthesis dance studio in Los Angeles, V was never far from the names that have shaped popular culture's last decade, including 50 Cent, Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson and Destiny's Child. Chris Stokes was a familiar face in the studio, as it was a home-base of sorts for B2K, and after much pestering, the superstar producer told V that if he put a group together, he'd be willing to take a listen. V was 14 at the time, and not knowing where to really start, looked to an acquaintance he'd worked with on an instructional dance videoβJJ, whose dance coach, Terry Bixler, skyrocketed to acclaim for his choreography and staging on Janet Jackson's "Rhythm Nation 1814" tour extravaganza..
Then 13, JJ ironically had B2K on his young resume, having danced in one of the group's early videos (on the acting front, he'd also had a speaking part on television's "Will & Grace"). Through an agent, the pair found Kevin, who was living in Dallas. His sister was an agent, and when Kevin mentioned that the trio were looking to become a quartet, she recommended one of her theater actors, Travis. In what could be a called a fateful string of serendipity, the NLT circle was now complete.
NLT's Travis Garland, posted a Myspace blog confirming their split. You can read it at nltonline.org.
Silent Night
NLT Lyrics
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All:
Holy Night
All is calm
All is bright (yeah)
Bum bum bum
Silent...Night
Holy Night
Alllll is calm
Alllll is bright
Round young virgin
Mother and child
Holy infinte soul
Tender and mine
Aaahhyahha
(mmmm)
(sleep in heavonly peace)
Sleep in heavonly peaaahyace
(sleeeep im heaonly peace)
Sleep in heavonly Peace
Aaahyahyeahe
The song "Silent Night" as performed by NLT starts with the phrase, "Holy Night," indicating the religious importance of the night being referred to. The lyrics talk about the night being calm and bright, creating a peaceful atmosphere. This is followed by the repetition of "bum bum bum," which can be interpreted as the sound of a heartbeat or the rhythm of a lullaby. The phrase "Silent Night" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the peacefulness of the night.
The lyrics go on to talk about the mother and child, a reference to Mary and Jesus in the Christian tradition. The infant is described as holy and infinite, conveying the idea that this child is special and divine. The last part of the song talks about the child sleeping peacefully in heavenly peace, implying that this child is at peace with the world and has no worries.
"Silent Night" is a traditional Christmas carol that originated in Austria. The song was composed in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber and the lyrics were written by Joseph Mohr. The original title of the song was "Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht" which means "Silent Night, Holy Night" in German. Over the years, the song has been translated into more than 300 languages and dialects.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy Night
A sacred evening
All is calm
Everything is still and peaceful
All is bright (yeah)
Everything is illuminated
Bum bum bum
Repetitive sound mimicking a heartbeat
Silent...Night
A noiseless evening
Round young virgin
A young, innocent woman
Mother and child
A parent and their offspring
Holy infinite soul
A divine and endless spirit
Tender and mild
Gentle and meek
Aaahhyahha (mmmm)
Humming sound conveying tranquility or prayer
(sleep in heavenly peace)
Rest with perfect peace and contentment
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest with perfect peace and contentment
Aaahyahyeahe
Vocalization conveying a sense of calm or joy
Contributed by Lucas V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maya Jaee
This is still my favorite version of silent night SIX YEARS OMF
Cee Gee
maya jaee I love it too
Kaylor Butler
Maya Josephine yesss
CeceDesirae
These boys are all incredibly talented β₯
HellsIrony101
They are so talented! NLT FOREVER BABY!
E Ella
NLT is amazing.. I keep replaying the song.. Their melodious voice is awesome.. Wish they are back together as a band.. :D
razorlightmare
Travis 's voice is AMAZING!!!!!!
CourtnKae
I literally have goosebumps up and down my body! That harmonizing was so beautiful <3
XanWhit
This is still one of my top favorite versions of this song!!!
Lorrie Prothero
I love their harmonies - wish they'd not do so much vocal decoration and let us hear their voicesΒ