Originally hailing from the Mid-Eighties, the "Banging Round The X-Mas Tree… Read Full Bio ↴Originally hailing from the Mid-Eighties, the "Banging Round The X-Mas Tree" album quickly became some sort of legend in the Metal scene, with the partly pretty, ehm, original versions of the old classics, which were packed into a partly pretty hefty Metal corset. Nine years later it saw a re-release with nine bonus-tracks, which did not have the ultra-cult format of the originals, but still are something that is damn funny.
Christmas songs that everybody (partly at least in German speaking countries) knows in an at time quite obscure Metal sound, doesn't that sound like fun? Then just listen to "Jingle Bells" with LIVING DEATH's Toto on the vocals, that's the stuff that makes the reindeers fall off the roof within a minute. But also an "Alle Jahre wieder" with Gerre from TANKARD or "Leise rieselt der Schnee" with RICHTHOFEN's Andreas and HOLY MOSES' Sabina Classen are something you need to have heard yourself to believe.

It's fun, it can shock some conservative folks around, expecting some nice music and "bang" a full Metal assault jumps at them. It's almost worth the money for that purpose alone, isn't it? ;)

Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht
X-Mas Project Lyrics

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Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
Alles schläft; einsam wacht
Nur das traute und heilige Paar
Holder Knab′ im lockigten Haar
Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh!
Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh!

Stille Nacht! Heil'ge Nacht!

Hirten erst kundgemacht
Durch der Engel Alleluja
Tönt es laut bei Ferne und Nah:
"Christ der Retter ist da!"
"Christ der Retter ist da!"

Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!

Gottes Sohn, o wie lacht
Lieb′ aus deinem göttlichen Mund

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song describe a peaceful and holy night where everything is still, and everyone is sleeping, except for the tender and holy couple who care for a child with curly hair. The lyrics ask the child to sleep in heavenly peace while the night remains calm and tranquil. The second verse of the song refers to the announcement of the birth of Christ by the angels to the shepherds who first witnessed the miracle. The angels' choir declares loudly that the savior, Christ, is born, bringing hope and redemption to humanity. The final verse describes the joyous laughter of the divine son of God, emanating from his mouth and bringing love to the world.

This song is a traditional Christmas carol that has been rewritten and translated into many different languages worldwide. On a closer look, the words of this song convey more significance than just the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics tell a story of hope, joy, and peace. The emphasis is on the importance and value of family and the tranquility that they experience during the holidays. The song's simple arrangement and repetition of the refrain 'Stille Nacht' create a lulling effect on the listener, making them feel more relaxed and appreciative of the season.

Line by Line Meaning

Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
Quiet night! Holy night!

Alles schläft; einsam wacht
All sleep; Only one watches alone

Nur das traute und heilige Paar
Only the intimate and holy couple

Holder Knab′ im lockigten Haar
Sweet boy with curly hair

Schlafe in himmlischer Ruh!
Sleep in heavenly peace!

Stille Nacht! Heil'ge Nacht!
Quiet night! Holy night!

Hirten erst kundgemacht
Announced to the shepherds first

Durch der Engel Alleluja
Through the angels' hallelujah

Tönt es laut bei Ferne und Nah:
It resounds loudly far and near

"Christ der Retter ist da!"
"Christ the Savior is here!"

Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!
Quiet night! Holy night!