Silent Night – English Lyrics

• By: Beyoncé

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a festive journey with Beyoncé's soulful rendition of "Silent Night." This track, from Destiny's Child's "8 Days of Christmas" album, showcases her powerful vocals and unique R&B style, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved carol. Listen closely to her dynamic vocal runs and the modern production, which breathe new life into the traditional lyrics, making it an engaging way to connect with the English language through its timeless themes of peace and wonder.

[English]

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

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Sleep in heavenly

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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

...

Sleep in heavenly peace

...

Christ, Christ the Savior is born!

Christ, Christ the Savior is born

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
calm /kɑːm/ A2	adjective - peaceful and quiet
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving off a lot of light
virgin /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/ B1	noun - a person who has never had sexual intercourse
infant /ˈɪnfənt/ B1	noun - a very young child or baby
savior /ˈseɪvjər/ B2	noun - a person who saves someone or something from danger
peace /piːs/ A2	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility
holy /ˈhoʊli/ B1	adjective - dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose
tender /ˈtɛndər/ B2	adjective - showing gentleness and concern or sympathy
child /tʃaɪld/ A1	noun - a young human being below the age of puberty
heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ B2	adjective - of or relating to heaven; divine
born /bɔrn/ A1	verb - to come into the world; to be delivered

Key Grammar Structures

• All is calm, all is bright

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The phrase repeats 'all is' to emphasize the calmness and brightness of the night.

• Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child

  ➔ Prepositional phrase with descriptive function

  ➔ The phrase describes the location and the figures involved in the scene, using 'Round' as a preposition to set the scene.

• Sleep in heavenly peace

  ➔ Imperative phrase with a prepositional phrase

  ➔ A poetic way to express a wish or hope, using the imperative form 'Sleep' to convey longing and peace.

• Christ, Christ the Savior is born

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis and parallel structure

  ➔ The repetition of 'Christ' highlights the importance of Jesus' birth, while the structure emphasizes the message.

• Holy infant so tender and mild

  ➔ Use of adjectives to describe nouns

  ➔ Adjectives like 'tender' and 'mild' are used to convey the gentle and pure nature of the infant.

• Sleep in heavenly peace

  ➔ Imperative mood paired with a prepositional phrase

  ➔ The use of the imperative 'Sleep' creates a gentle command, while 'in heavenly peace' specifies the manner of sleeping.