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lyrics
Nighttime walks heavily, ‘round hearth and cottage
On earth that sun forgot, shadows are falling
Our dim house then grows bright,
lit by the Queen of Light
Ah, St. Lucia, ah, St. Lucia
Though night is vast and still, you'll hear her singing
In all the silent rooms, rustling and winging
Clad in her garment white, wearing a crown of light,
Ah, St. Lucia, ah, St. Lucia
Cold are the people, winter of life
We tremble in shadows this cold, endless night
Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping;
Flowers that will echo the sunrise
Fire of hope is our only warmth,
Weary its flame will be dying soon
Voice in the distance, call in the night:
On wind you enfold us you speak of the light
Gentle on the ear you whisper softly;
Rumours of a dawn so embracing,
Breathless love awaits darkened souls,
Soon will we know of the morning.
(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.
Silent night, holy night,
wondrous star, lend thy light;
with the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Saviour is born,
Christ the Saviour is born.)
(Peace, peace, peace on Earth,
and goodwill toward all
This is our time for love
This is our time for joy
Now let us all sing together
For peace, peace, peace on Earth)
Darkness will soon take flight, hope be abiding
These words she speaks to us, wonderful tidings
Daylight shall come again, rosily risen
Ah, St. Lucia, ah, St. Lucia,
Sankta Lucia, Santa Lucia!
credits
from Night of Silence EP (Merry Christmas!),
released December 16, 2015
SACHA MULLIN: vocal, keys, synth, shaker, arrangement
GABRIEL RICCIO: engineering, mixing, mastering
“St. Lucia” is based on “Santa Lucia”, a traditional Neapolitan tune.
The English lyrics used are a poetic variance of several available translations of Swedish lyrics (“Luciasången (Sankta Lucia)”; "Natten går tunga fjät”) / used in honour of Saint Lucia (also known as Lucy) during Christmastime.
“Silent Night” - music by Franz Xaver Gruber. The English lyrics were written by John Freeman Young. Verses 1 & 4 are used.
“Night of Silence” - music & lyrics by Daniel Kantor.
“Peace, Peace” - music & lyrics by Rick & Sylvia Powell.
A stellar singer-songwriter. She inspires much of my musical DNA. This album creeps up on you in the best way. Recommended for rainy day listening. Sacha Mullin
Buoyant vocals and a varied palette of synths work in perfect tandem to create gorgeous art-pop that's able to address big realities. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 2, 2019
