Lyrics of Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) - Enya

Oiche Chiun (Silent Night) (original)

Oiche chiuin, oiche Mhic De,
Cach 'na suan dis araon.
Dis is dilse 'faire le speis
Naion beag, leanbh ceansa 'gus caomh.
Criost, 'na chodladh go samh.
Criost, 'na chodladh go samh.
Oiche chiuin, oiche Mhic De,
Aoiri are dtus chuala 'n sceal.
Alleluia aingeal ag glaoch.
Cantain suairc i ngar is i gcein.
Criost an Slanaitheoir Fein.
Criost an Slanaitheoir Fein.
Silent night, night of God’s son,
Everyone is asleep, the pair together.
The most faithful pair, watching with hope
A little baby, a mild and gentle child.
Christ, calmly asleep.
Christ, calmly asleep.
Silent night, night of God’s son,
Shepherds were first to hear the tale.
The angels crying out Alleluia.
Lovely chanting near and far.
Christ, the saviour himself.
Christ, the saviour himself.

(translation)

Quiet night, night of the Son of God,
The others are both asleep.
Dis is dilse 'faire le spes
Little baby, docile and kind baby.
Christ, asleep peacefully.
Christ, asleep peacefully.
Quiet night, night of the Son of God,
Aoiri are dtus chuala 'n sceal.
Alleluia calling angel.
Chant chanting near and far.
Christ the Savior Himself.
Christ the Savior Himself.
Silent night, night of God’s son,
Everyone is asleep, the pair together.
The most faithful pair, watching with hope
A little baby, a mild and gentle child.
Christ, calmly asleep.
Christ, calmly asleep.
Silent night, night of God’s son,
Shepherds were first to hear the tale.
The angels crying out Alleluia.
Lovely chanting near and far.
Christ, the savior himself.
Christ, the savior himself.