Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.

Nathan … Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Carter (born 28 May 1990) is an Irish country singer.

Nathan was born in Liverpool to parents from Northern Ireland. He began playing the accordion at age 4 and at age 10, he won the title for All Ireland Title for Traditional Singing. At 18 he moved from Liverpool to live in Ireland.

His debut album, Starting Out, was released in 2007 and from then on he has been known for reviving the genre of Country and Irish in both the United Kingdom and Ireland. Nathan released his latest album Where I Wanna Be in August 2013. His cover of the single "Wagon Wheel" has topped the main Irish Singles Chart.

Silent Night
Nathan Carter Lyrics

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Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night

Son of God love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus lord at thy birth
Jesus lord at thy birth

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories streams from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia
Christ the saviour is born
Christ the saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night

Overall Meaning

"Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol that paints a serene and peaceful picture of the night when Jesus was born. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, highlighting the tranquility and brightness of the night. The imagery of the virgin mother and the tender infant Jesus conveys a sense of purity and innocence, creating a sacred and reverent atmosphere.

As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the divine nature of Jesus as the Son of God, described as "love's pure light." The mention of the "radiant beams" from Jesus' holy face symbolizes his divine presence and the hope he brings with the "dawn of redeeming grace." The repetition of "Jesus, Lord at thy birth" emphasizes the significance of his birth as a pivotal moment in history.

The third verse introduces the shepherds who, in the biblical account, were the first to witness the birth of Jesus. The shepherds' awe and fear at the sight of the heavenly hosts and the glories streaming from afar underscore the miraculous and otherworldly nature of the event. The exultant chorus of "alleluia" sung by the heavenly hosts celebrates the arrival of Christ the savior, emphasizing the joyousness and divinity of the occasion.

The final verses bring the song full circle, echoing the opening lines with a reiteration of the calm and bright atmosphere surrounding the holy family. The repetition of the refrain "Sleep in heavenly peace" reinforces the theme of tranquility and divine blessing that envelops the scene. The overall message of "Silent Night" is one of reverence, awe, and celebration for the birth of Jesus, inviting listeners to reflect on the significance of the event and find solace in the peace and hope it brings.

Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
Peaceful night, sacred night

All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and illuminated

Round yon virgin, mother and child
Around the virgin, mother, and child

Holy infant so tender and mild
This holy baby is gentle and meek

Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in heavenly tranquility

Son of God love's pure light
The beloved Son of God is pure light

Radiant beams from thy holy face
Emanating light from your holy face

With dawn of redeeming grace
Bringing hope and salvation

Jesus lord at thy birth
Jesus, the Lord, was born

Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds tremble at the sight

Glories streams from heaven afar
Heavenly glory shines from afar