Silent Night
Sweetbox Lyrics


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Silent Night,
Holy Night
All is calm,
All is bright
Round yond virgin mother and child
Holy infant so tender and light
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,




Christ the Savior is born!
So sleep in heavenly peace

Overall Meaning

"Silent Night" is a Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. This song expresses the calm, peaceful atmosphere of the night when Jesus was born. The first verse of the song depicts the serenity of the night, with everything being calm and bright. The second verse highlights the reaction of the shepherds, who witness the glory of Jesus' birth and respond in awe and amazement. The heavenly hosts also join in the celebration by singing "Alleluia" and rejoicing in the birth of Christ the Savior.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent Night,
The night is so quiet,


Holy Night
The night is special and sacred,


All is calm,
Everything is peaceful,


All is bright
Everything is illuminated with light,


Round yond virgin mother and child
The virgin mother and her baby are nearby,


Holy infant so tender and light
The baby is fragile and sacred,


Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest comfortably in divine tranquility,


Shepherds quake at the sight.
The shepherds tremble with awe,


Glories stream from heaven afar
Awe-inspiring majesty descends from the heavens,


Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Angelic choirs resound with Hallelujah,


Christ the Savior is born!
The Redeemer of humanity is born!


So sleep in heavenly peace
Rest comfortably in divine tranquility,




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