Stille Nacht
Phil Ina & die Kita-Kinder Lyrics

The lyrics to "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night) by Phil Ina & die Kita-Kinder are a German adaptation of the famous Christmas carol "Silent Night." The song beautifully depicts the peacefulness and holiness of the night when Jesus was born.

In the first verse, it says "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!" which means "Silent night! Holy night!" It sets the tone for the calm and serene atmosphere of the scene. The next line, "Alles schläft, einsam wacht" translates to "All are sleeping, lonely watches." Here, it conveys the sense of stillness in the world while the high holy couple, Mary and Joseph, keep watch over the infant Jesus.

The third line, "Nur das traute hoch heilige Paar" refers to the familiar and high holy couple. This couple, Mary and Joseph, are watching over baby Jesus, who is described as a "Knabe im lockigen Haar," meaning a child with curly hair. The final two lines of the first verse, "Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh'," which is repeated, signifies that baby Jesus is peacefully sleeping in heavenly rest.

In the second verse, the focus shifts to the shepherds who first received the news of Jesus' birth. It begins with "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht," once again emphasizing the serene and sacred nature of the night. The phrase "Hirten erst kundgemacht!" suggests that the shepherds were the first to be informed about this joyful news.

The next line, "Durch der Engel Halleluja" refers to the angels singing "Hallelujah." The sound of their joyous proclamation can be heard loud and clear, "Tönt es laut von Ferne und Nah." The final two lines of this verse, "Christ, der Retter ist da!" express the joy and excitement that Christ, the Savior, has arrived.

In the last verse, the focus turns to the divine nature of Jesus. The phrase "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!" is repeated once again to emphasize the peacefulness and sanctity of the night. It says, "Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht," meaning "God's son, oh how he laughs." This line reflects the happiness and love that Jesus brings to the world.

The following phrase, "Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund" translates to "Love from your divine mouth." It suggests that Jesus is sharing his love and grace with humanity through his teachings and actions. The last two lines, "Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'," affirm that Jesus' birth brings hope and salvation to us all.

Overall, the lyrics of "Stille Nacht" celebrate the serene and holy night of Jesus' birth, acknowledging the presence of the high holy couple, the joy shared by the shepherds, and the divine love and salvation brought by the Son of God.