This song tells of the luminous coming of Saint Lucy during the darkest night. As shadows fall across the earth, she appears with lit candles, bringing light into homes. Her gentle, silent presence soothes the darkness and warms hearts. She is dressed in white and wears candles in her hair, a symbol of hope and purity. With her words, she announces the end of night and the return of day. The song celebrates light, peace, and the rebirth of a new morning.
Night walks with a heavy step
Round yard and hearth,
As the sun departs from earth,
Shadows are brooding.
There in our dark house,
Walking with lit candles,
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
Night walks grand, yet silent,
Now hear its gentle wings,
In every room so hushed,
Whispering like wings.
Look, at our threshold stands,
White-clad with light in her hair,
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
Darkness shall take flight soon,
From earth's valleys.
So she speaks
Wonderful words to us:
A new day will rise again
From the rosy sky…
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia!
