O Holy Night
Roses & Revolutions Lyrics
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It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Oh long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til he appeared and his soul felt its worth (Worth)
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh night divine
Oh night (Oh night) when Christ was born (When Christ was born)
Oh night (Oh night) divine
Oh night divine
(Ohhhh)
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night (Oh night) when Christ was born (When Christ was born)
Oh night (Oh night) divine
Oh night divine
(Ohhhh)
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night (Oh night) when Christ was born (Oh night divine)
Oh night (Oh night) when our Savior was born (Oh night divine)
Oh night
Oh night divine
The lyrics of "O Holy Night" by Roses & Revolutions depict the joy and significance of the night when Jesus Christ was born. The song begins by acknowledging the brightness of the stars and how they shine symbolically on the night of the Savior's birth. It emphasizes the long wait that the world had endured, engulfed in sin and error, until the moment when Jesus appeared and the soul of humanity finally realized its worth through his arrival.
The lyrics continue to describe the overwhelming hope and rejoicing that fills the weary world as a result of this divine birth. The breaking of a new and glorious morning is metaphorically representative of the new chapter in human history marked by the birth of Jesus. This renewal of hope brings a trembling sensation that resonates with the listener, inspiring them to fall to their knees in awe and wonder.
The repetition of the line "Fall on your knees" encourages a submissive posture, symbolizing humility and reverence in the presence of the angelic voices that are heard on this holy night. The angelic voices are a reminder of the heavenly proclamation that accompanied Jesus' birth, adding to the sense of divinity and transcendence surrounding the event. The power of this night is emphasized, as it is designated as the moment when Christ was born, signifying the start of a new era of love, redemption, and salvation.
The lyrics conclude by reiterating the notion of falling on one's knees, surrendering to the overwhelming beauty and significance of this divine night. It emphasizes that this is the night when our Savior, Jesus Christ, was born, accentuating the profound impact and spiritual transformation that his birth has on humanity. The repeated phrase "Oh night divine" serves as a reverent exclamation, capturing the awe, wonder, and gratitude that is associated with this significant event in Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
This holy night, the stars are shining brightly
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
This is the night when our beloved Savior was born
Oh long lay the world in sin and error pining
For so long, the world was consumed by sin and trapped in a cycle of mistakes
'Til he appeared and his soul felt its worth (Worth)
Until he came and realized the true value of his own soul
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
A surge of hope brings joy to the tired world
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn
Because a new and magnificent morning is dawning
Fall on your knees
Kneel down in reverence and humility
Oh hear the angel voices
Listen to the voices of angels
Oh night divine
Oh, this night is heavenly
Oh night (Oh night) when Christ was born (When Christ was born)
Oh night, the moment when Christ came into this world
Oh night (Oh night) divine
Oh night, how divine it is
(Ohhhh)
(Soothing sound)
Oh night divine
Oh, this night is heavenly
Oh night (Oh night) when Christ was born (When Christ was born)
Oh night, the moment when Christ came into this world
Oh night (Oh night) divine
Oh night, how divine it is
(Ohhhh)
(Soothing sound)
Oh night divine
Oh, this night is heavenly
Oh night (Oh night) when Christ was born (Oh night divine)
Oh night, the moment when Christ was born (Oh, this night is heavenly)
Oh night (Oh night) when our Savior was born (Oh night divine)
Oh night, when our Savior came into this world (Oh, this night is heavenly)
Oh night
Oh, what a night!
Oh night divine
Oh, this night is heavenly
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carmel Echols, Jenelle Dunkley, Melanie Tryggestad, Saeed Renaud
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