Lyrics
Verse 1
Ooh, in the winter's chill
Let the candles light the night up from the windowsills
Ooh, as I draw you near
And we whisper all the sweet sounds only we can hear
On the coldest evening in this December
I hold you in the heat of the glowing embers
Chorus
Let the world stand still, the church bells ring
Silent night as the angels sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let the magic warm the moonlit air
Hear the choirs join in singing everywhere
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Verse 2
Ooh, let there be peace on earth
Let the lonely join together, let them know their worth
Ooh, let the children know
There's a brighter day ahead, let's hold on to hope
And on the coldest evening in this December
Let us pray the spirit of love will linger
Chorus
Oh, let the world stand still, the church bells ring
Silent night as the angels sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let the magic warm the moonlit air
Hear the choirs join in singing everywhere
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Bridge
Glory, glory, glory I'm so glad to have you here
And may this Christmas moment last for years
Chorus
Let the world stand still, the church bells ring
Silent night as the angels sing
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Let the magic warm the moonlit air
Hear the choirs join in singing everywhere
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Outro
Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Hallelujah” places Christmas imagery beside a prayer for peace, hope, and shared human worth. Candles, church bells, angels, and choirs shape a scene of reverence, while the recurring title gives the song a simple language of praise. The verses move beyond seasonal warmth by remembering lonely people and children who need hope, so celebration is joined to compassion rather than treated as an escape from hardship.
The angelic song in the chorus closely recalls Luke’s account of heavenly hosts proclaiming glory to God and peace on earth. Its prayer that love might linger also fits the biblical call to let love govern life together. Within that setting, the intimate opening and broad communal petitions complement each other: gratitude for a loved one expands into concern for neighbors and the wider world. The result is a Christmas song centered on nearness, dignity, peace, and praise.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:13-14 Angels praise God and proclaim peace at the birth of Jesus.
- Colossians 3:14 Paul describes love as the bond that unites people together.