Silent Night Holy Night
The Piano Guys Lyrics


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Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Sleep in heavenly peace





Holy night

Overall Meaning

, indeed! The lyrics of The Piano Guys featuring Plácido Domingo's Silent Night Holy Night are incredibly profound and inspiring, capturing the essence of the miraculous birth of Jesus. The opening lines, "Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright," hardly need any explanation. They paint a vivid picture of a serene and peaceful night, free from the usual clamor and chaos of the world. This sense of tranquility is further reinforced by the next lines ("Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace."), in which we see Mary cradling her newborn son, both of them resting peacefully.


The second verse goes on to extol the radiance of Jesus, who is "love's pure light," and whose "holy face" beams with "dawn of redeeming grace." These lines make it clear that Jesus is more than just a child - he is the savior of the world, full of light and hope, and the beginning of a new era in human history. The final line of the song, "Jesus Lord, at thy birth. Sleep in heavenly peace," brings the narrative full circle, as we are reminded of the quiet stillness of that holy night.


Overall, the lyrics to Silent Night Holy Night are beautifully written and convey a deep sense of reverence and awe for the Christmas story.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
Night so peaceful and serene, holy and divine


All is calm, all is bright
Peace and brightness surrounds us


Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Mother and child, closely together


Holy infant so tender and mild
Innocent and gentle baby with divine power


Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in heavenly serenity


Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus Christ, the pure light of love


Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Shining rays come from the divine face of Jesus Christ


With dawn of redeeming grace
Bringing the hope of salvation and grace


Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Christ, the Lord was born


Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in heavenly serenity


Holy night
Divine and miraculous night




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Al Van Der Beek, Franz Gruber, Jon Schmidt, Steven Sharp Nelson

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