Silent Night
SWV Lyrics


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[Coko]
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
[Coko's Mom]
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and mild
(Sleep in heavenly peace)
(Sleep in heavenly peace)
[Coko's Mom]
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
[Coko]
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavely hosts sing alleluia
(Christ the Saviour, is born)
(Christ the Saviour, is born)
[Coko & Her Mom]
Its a silent night, its a holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Yeah, alright alright yeah yeah
Silent night, silent night
Holy night, holy
The son of GOD
And he sheds pure light, oooh ooh
What a silent night, a holy night yeah
Holy, holy, holy night yeah oh yeah
Silent night, silent night
Silent night, silent night
Holy night, holy night




Holy night, ohhh yeah, Jesus
The son of GOD, and he sheds pure light

Overall Meaning

The song “Silent Night” has been covered by many artists, but SWV’s version of it brings a unique take on the classic Christmas hymn. The song itself is a celebration of the birth of Jesus, with the lyrics beginning with “Silent Night, Holy Night” to set the tone. The first verse describes the peaceful and bright night, with a gentle reminder of Jesus sleeping in heavenly peace. The mother-child imagery is also used to depict the holy infant and make the listener imagine what the scene might have looked like that night. The second verse brings in the shepherds watching over their flocks, afraid at the sight of the heavenly glory. The chorus then reassures us that it is a silent and holy night, as the Son of God and love’s pure light is born. The third verse highlights the radiance coming from Jesus’ face and the dawn of redeeming grace that comes with his birth. Finally, the song ends by praising Jesus, Lord, at his birth.


SWV puts their own spin on the classic song, with harmonies and ad-libs that bring a new flavor to the familiar tune. The addition of Coko’s mother’s voice adds an extra layer, making the song feel like a family affair. Their R&B style may have seemed unusual for a Christmas hymn but it worked in their favor, adding a soulful touch that sets it apart from other versions. The repeated “yeahs” and “oohs” towards the end of the song demonstrate their excitement and love for the holiday season, and the mention of shedding pure light for Jesus is a declaration of their faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
This is a night of peace, quietness, and holiness.


All is calm, all is bright
Every situation is peaceful and filled with hope.


Round yon virgin mother and child
The virgin mother is holding her infant son.


Holy infant so tender and mild
The baby Jesus is gentle and meek.


(Sleep in heavenly peace)
May they sleep peacefully in heaven.


Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are scared because of what they have seen.


Glories stream from heaven afar
The heavens are overflowing with glorious light.


Heavely hosts sing alleluia
The angels sing praises to God.


(Christ the Saviour, is born)
This is the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ.


Its a silent night, its a holy night
This night is quiet and holy.


Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is the son of God and represents pure love.


Radiant beams from thy holy face
Jesus has a holy face that radiates light.


With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus brings the opportunity for redemption and salvation.


Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
God's son, Jesus, is born as the Lord.


Yeah, alright alright yeah yeah
These are sounds of agreement, excitement, and happiness.


Silent night, silent night
This is a night of peace and quietness.


Holy night, holy
This is a holy night.


The son of GOD
This is the son of God, Jesus.


And he sheds pure light, oooh ooh
Jesus represents pure goodness and light.


What a silent night, a holy night yeah
This is a night of peace, holiness, and great significance.


Holy, holy, holy night yeah oh yeah
This is a very holy and significant night.


Holy night, holy night
This is a holy night.


Holy night, ohhh yeah, Jesus
This is a very holy night, and it is celebrated because of the birth of Jesus.


The son of GOD, and he sheds pure light
Jesus is the son of God and represents pure goodness and light.




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