Gloria
snowflake Lyrics


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Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night

Gloria, holy night
Gloria, holy night
Gloria, sleep in heavenly peace
In excelsis
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child
Holy infant tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly
Sleep in heavenly
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Silent night, holy night
Sleep in heavenly
Sleep in heavenly
Sleep in heavenly peace

Gloria, gloria, gloria, glory
Gloria, gloria, gloria, glory

Oh, angels we have
Heard on high
Sweetly singing ore the plains
Oh, and the moutains
In reply
Echoing their joyous strains

Oh, gloria, oh gloria
Oh, gloria, oh gloria
Gloria, oh gloria
Oh gloria, oh gloria

Silent night, holy night
Sleep in heavenly peace

Oh, angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing ore the plains
Oh, and the mountains in reply
Oh, echoing their joyous strains

Gloria, oh gloria
Gloria, oh gloria





gloria, gloria

Overall Meaning

The song "Gloria" by Snowflake is a reverent and peaceful rendition of the classic Christmas carol, "Silent Night." The lyrics start off with the repetition of "Silent night, Holy night," and then shift to "Gloria, Holy night," which adds an extra layer of reverence to the song. The next lines, "Gloria, sleep in heavenly peace, in excelsis," further emphasize the heavenly nature of the scene being described.


The song then returns to "Silent night, Holy night," and describes the scene of the virgin mother and child. The words "tender and mild" show the innocence and fragility of the infant, and the repetition of "Sleep in heavenly peace" reinforces the peacefulness of this moment. The final section shifts back to "Gloria," and the addition of "angels we have heard on high" adds a layer of transcendence to the already heavenly imagery of the song.


Overall, the lyrics of "Gloria" by Snowflake convey a sense of reverence and awe for the divine nature of Christmas. The song speaks to the figurative peace and quiet that can be found during this time of year, and the hopeful expectation of what's to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
The night is quiet and peaceful, and is considered holy and sacred.


Gloria, holy night
The singer praises the holy night using the term 'Gloria' which means glory or praise.


Gloria, sleep in heavenly peace
The singer sings for the night to sleep or rest in peace, which is considered heavenly and divine.


In excelsis
This is a Latin phrase that means 'in the highest'. It signifies the glory and praise given to God.


All is calm, all is bright
The ambiance is peaceful, tranquil, and radiant.


Round yon virgin mother and child
The singer points out the image of the Virgin Mary, holding her newborn child.


Holy infant tender and mild
The singer adores the gentle and innocent nature of the infant Jesus.


Sleep in heavenly peace
The singer continues to wish the child to sleep in perfect and divine peace.


Oh, angels we have heard on high
The singer calls out to the angels who are singing their joyful praises high up in the skies.


Sweetly singing ore the plains
The angels sing sweetly across the plains, filling the whole area with their melodic voices.


Oh, and the mountains in reply
The mountains echo the angels' song in response to their beautiful singing.


Echoing their joyous strains
The echoes from the mountains add to the joyful and pleasant atmosphere of the scene.


Gloria, oh gloria
The singer continues to praise and give glory to the holy night.


Gloria, gloria
The repetition of 'gloria' reflects the singer's deep adoration and appreciation for this sacred occasion.




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