Still Still Still
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Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Die Eng'lein tun schon jubilieren
Bei dem Kindlein musizieren
Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will

Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein schlaf
Maria tut dich schon besingen
Ihre große Lieb' darbringen
Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein schlaf

Groß, groß, groß, die Liebe ist ja so groß
Gott hat den Himmelsthron verlassen
Und muss wandern auf den Straßen
Groß, groß, groß, die Liebe ist riesengroß

Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Die Eng'lein tun schon jubilieren




Und für das Kindlein musizieren
Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will

Overall Meaning

The beautiful German Christmas carol "Still, Still, Still" focuses on the peacefulness and quietness surrounding the birth of the baby Jesus. The first verse of the song explains how the angels are already rejoicing and making music for the infant who is trying to sleep. The second verse has Mary singing a lullaby to her child, expressing her love and affection towards the baby. The third verse talks about the greatness of God's love, conveying that he lowered himself from the heaven and walked on earth to fulfill his divine purpose. As a result, the love of God is enormous and incomparable.


This carol has been popular for many years and is sung by choirs and individuals around the world during the Christmas season. The melody and the lyrics have a calming effect, which can set the mood for a peaceful and reflective holiday. It is often played in the background of Christmas nativity scenes, Christmas markets, and other religious settings.


One interesting fact about "Still, Still, Still" is that it is one of the most famous Austrian lullabies ever written. Composer and organist Georg Ritter von Trapp used the melody and arrangement of the song in his family singing group's Christmas program in the 1930s. The group eventually formed the basis for the story of the popular musical "The Sound of Music".


Another interesting fact about the song is that it has been translated into several languages and versions. The English translation of the original German lyrics was penned by American composer and arranger Jane M. Joseph in 1949. In 1995, a Spanish version titled "Callados, callados, que el Niño quiere dormir" was released in Spain.


The chords for the song are as follows:


Verse:
G - D - G - D
G - D - G - D
Em - D - G - D
C - D - G - D


Chorus:
G - D - G - D
G - D - G - D
Em - D - G - D
C - D - G - D


All in all, "Still, Still, Still" is a beautiful Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus and his peaceful surroundings. It is a song that has been loved by generations of Christians and non-Christians around the world for its soothing melody and reflective lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Be quiet, be still, because the baby wants to sleep. The angels are already rejoicing and playing music for the baby.


Die Eng'lein tun schon jubilieren
The angels are already rejoicing and celebrating.


Bei dem Kindlein musizieren
They are playing music for the baby.


Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf, mein liebes Kindlein schlaf
Sleep, sleep, sleep, my dear baby, sleep. Mary is already singing to you and giving you her great love.


Maria tut dich schon besingen
Mary is already singing to you.


Ihre große Lieb' darbringen
She is expressing her great love for you.


Groß, groß, groß, die Liebe ist ja so groß
Great, great, great, the love is so huge. God has left his heavenly throne and must walk the streets because his love for us is so enormous.


Gott hat den Himmelsthron verlassen
God has left his heavenly throne.


Und muss wandern auf den Straßen
He must walk the streets.


Groß, groß, groß, die Liebe ist riesengroß
Great, great, great, the love is enormously huge.


Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Be quiet, be still, because the baby wants to sleep. The angels are already rejoicing and playing music for the baby.


Die Eng'lein tun schon jubilieren
The angels are already rejoicing and celebrating.


Und für das Kindlein musizieren
They are playing music for the baby.


Still, still, still, weil's Kindlein schlafen will
Be quiet, be still, because the baby wants to sleep. The angels are already rejoicing and playing music for the baby.




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Eric Proffitt

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Nicole Jordyn

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Nicole Jordyn

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Arkansas Mike

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