Stille Nacht heilige Nacht
Unheilig Lyrics

The song "Stille Nacht heilige Nacht" by Unheilig is a version of the classic Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night" originally written in German by Josef Mohr and Franz Xaver Gruber in 1818. The lyrics of the song describe the peaceful scene of the night that Christ was born, and how the angels told the shepherds about the good news of his arrival.

The first verse begins with "Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht!" which translates to "Silent Night, Holy Night!" This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it describes a peaceful and serene night. The lyrics then describe how everyone is sleeping, but the holy couple is awake, likely because they are taking care of the newborn baby Jesus. The "Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar" is a reference to the baby Jesus, who is described as having curly hair. The verse ends with "Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh!" which means "Sleep in heavenly peace!" This is a common phrase used during the Christmas season.

The second verse describes how the shepherds were told about the birth of Christ by the angels who sang "Hallelujah." The lyrics then say "Christ, der Retter ist da!" which means "Christ the Savior is here!" This verse emphasizes the importance and significance of Christ's birth. The final verse describes the joy that comes from Christ's birth, as love and salvation are represented by his divine mouth. The verse ends with "Christ, in deiner Geburt!" which means "Christ, in your birth!" The repetition of "Agnus Dei" throughout the song is a reference to the "Lamb of God," a biblical reference to Jesus Christ.