Texas State University Chorale (with Tiffany Stone, soloist) - "Holy Night" (Koppången)

There is silence around me in the peaceful winter night.
From the church down in the valley I can see the candlelight.
And I stopped for a moment in this winter paradise,
When I heard a choir singing through the darkness and the ice.

And the rays from the lights behind the window's vaulted frames,
Have united the souls in hope that something great is waiting.
And I know that those who have left us here had the same thoughts as I.
We're like flames in the darkness and stars up in the sky.

And I can see how they sparkle, and they fade before my eyes.
And the truth is coming closer like a wonder in disguise.
We are caught here a moment like an imprint of a hand,
On an old and frosted window or a footprint in the sand.

For a while I'm eternal, that's the only thing I know,
I am here and we share our dreams about our destination.
It is cold out here, and the snow is white but I am warm deep inside,
I am warm 'cause I know that my faith will be my guide.

Now there is silence around me, I have heard those words again,
In a hymn of grace and glory, saying: nothing is in vain!
I can sing- and believe it, let the message reach the sky.
Oh silent night, let your promise never die!

And I long for the others, it is peaceful in the church.
He was born for a purpose, and that's why we're here together.
Holy night, I feel like a child inside, and believe He was sent.
So I'm lighting a candle each Sunday in Advent.

Category:

Music

[Fr0ntR0wJ0e]

Not well known at all. In fact, this is the only time I've ever heard it performed in English. But it warms my heart to hear it, every time.

[karpov89]

I think it was really nice, was a surprise to hear the great Swedish piece Koppången with English lyrics in Texas, USA! Is this song well known in America?!