O Holy Night
Neil Diamond Lyrics


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O holy night!
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night
Of the dear Saviour's birth

Long lay the world
In sin and error pining
Till He appeared
And the Soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope
The weary soul 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, O holy night
O night divine!

O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night
O holy night
O night divine!





O night when Christ was born

Overall Meaning

Neil Diamond's O Holy Night is an awe-inspiring Christmas carol that touches the very depths of the soul with its message of hope, faith, and redemption. The lyrics begin with a description of a dark and quiet night, where the stars are shining brightly. It is a night that is dear to the heart of every believer, for it is the night when Jesus Christ, the savior of the world, was born. The language is evocative, with words like "holy" and "divine" conveying the sacredness of the moment.


The second verse speaks of the long wait for the savior, with the world lying in sin and error, waiting for his arrival. When Christ was born, the soul felt its worth, and a thrill of hope filled the air. This hope can be felt by all who believe, and it is a source of great joy and comfort. The chorus encourages the listener to fall on their knees and listen to the angel voices that accompanied the birth of the king. The final lines of the song repeat the joyous refrain of the night when Christ was born, underscoring the significance of this moment in history.


Overall, Neil Diamond's O Holy Night is a beautiful and moving tribute to the birth of Christ, and the hope and joy that he brought into the world. It is a song that can be cherished by believers and non-believers alike, for its message of hope is universal and timeless.


Line by Line Meaning

O holy night!
This is a sacred night!


The stars are brightly shining
The stars are shining brilliantly.


It is the night
This night in particular


Of the dear Saviour's birth
Is the night when the savior was born.


Long lay the world
For a long time, the world was in this state.


In sin and error pining
It yearned, lost in sin and error.


Till He appeared
Until he revealed himself.


And the Soul felt its worth
It finally appreciated its value.


A thrill of hope
A ray of optimism filled it.


The weary soul rejoices
It brings delight to even the tired soul.


For yonder breaks
Over there something falls apart,


A new and glorious morn
An incredible new morning.


Fall on your knees!
Kneel before the divine greatness.


Oh, hear the angel voices!
Listen to the voice of the heavenly creature!


O night divine
This is a night of magnificence.


O night when Christ was born
This is when Christ was born.


O night, O holy night
Oh, what a holy night this is!


O night divine!
This is a divinely blessed night!


O night when Christ was born
This is when Christ was born.


O night
This night, in particular, is significant.


O holy night
It's a sacred night!


O night divine!
This is a divinely blessed night!




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDITH BERGDAHL, TRADITIONAL, NAT COLE

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