Roland Kaiser (born on May 10, 1952 in Berlin) is a well known German songw… Read Full Bio ↴Roland Kaiser (born on May 10, 1952 in Berlin) is a well known German songwriter and singer. He is also known as a great entertainer and his performances are very popular, not only in Germany, but also in Netherlands and Belgium. His most popular songs are "Santa Maria" (in 1980) and "Dich zu lieben" (1981).

Stille Nacht
Roland Kaiser Lyrics

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Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Alles schläft, einsam wacht
Nur das traute hochheilige Paar
Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh
Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht

Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund
Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'
Christ, in deiner Geburt
Christ, in deiner Geburt

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Hirten erst kundgemacht
Durch der Engel Halleluja
Tönt es laut von fern und nah

Christ, der Retter ist da
Christ, der Retter ist da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Roland Kaiser's version of "Stille Nacht heilige Nacht" describe the peaceful and holy night when Jesus was born. The song embraces the quietness and stillness of the night, while emphasizing the awe-inspiring presence of the holy couple and the newborn child with curly hair. It illustrates the imagery of everyone sleeping while the couple remains awake, possibly watching over the infant. The refrain repeats the message of finding peace and rest in heavenly tranquility.

The second verse introduces the joyful laughter of God's son and the love emanating from his divine mouth. It speaks of the precious moment when the hour of salvation strikes. The lyrics acknowledge Jesus as the savior who was born on this holy night.

The third verse brings in the shepherds who were the first to be informed of Jesus' birth by the angels singing "Hallelujah." The joyful news resounds from far and wide, proclaiming that the Messiah, the savior, has arrived.

Overall, the song captures the beauty and serenity of the night of Jesus' birth, emphasizing the peace, joy, and salvation that his arrival brought to the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Silent night, holy night

Alles schläft, einsam wacht
Everyone is asleep, lonely watches

Nur das traute hochheilige Paar
Only the beloved holy couple

Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar
Beautiful boy with curly hair

Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh
Sleep in heavenly peace

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Silent night, holy night

Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
God's son, oh how he laughs

Lieb' aus deinem göttlichen Mund
Love from your divine mouth

Da uns schlägt die rettende Stund'
When the saving hour strikes for us

Christ, in deiner Geburt
Christ, in your birth

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht
Silent night, holy night

Hirten erst kundgemacht
First announced to the shepherds

Durch der Engel Halleluja
Through the angels' hallelujah

Tönt es laut von fern und nah
It resounds loudly from far and near

Christ, der Retter ist da
Christ, the Savior is here

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SCHUBERT MUSIC PUBLISHING INC.
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr

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