Lichterkinder English translation
von Lichterkinder

Children of light on this earth
Shine like stars in the sky
Like Saint Martin, they bring joy
To all hearts in this world

Children of light on this earth
Shine like stars in the sky
Like Saint Martin, they bring joy
In all hearts in this world

It is cold at night, no one is out and about
Everyone is at home, cozy and warm
Saint Martin rides his horse through the snow
It is dark and cold, he can hardly see anything

At the side of the road, he sees a man
Who whimpers quietly: “I'm cold and sick”
Martin takes his coat and divides it in two
And thanks to the two halves, there is enough for both of them


Children of light on this earth
Shining like stars in the sky
Just like Saint Martin, they bring joy
To all hearts in this world

It is cold at night, no one is out and about
We are at home and comfortable
But not everyone in the world is as fortunate as we are
Many lack food, lack money

We light a light, then many see the light
Share like Saint Martin, because someone needs you too
Children of light bring smiles to faces
Sing this song and show your lights

Children of light on this earth
Shine like stars in the sky
Like Saint Martin, they bring joy
To all hearts in this world

Lanterns and lights bring warmth to the world
Shine like stars in the sky
For all whose lives are dark and cold
Full of shadows, fear, and violence


We share like Saint Martin, our cloaks and money
Charity is all that matters
Children of light bring smiles to faces
Sing this song and show your lights

We are all children of light
The candles shine, children of light
With love in our hearts, children of light
For all children of this world

We are all children of light
The candles shine, children of light
With love in our hearts, children of light
For all children of this world
Children of light

Children of light on this earth (Children of light)
Shining like stars in the sky (Children of light)
Like Saint Martin, they bring joy (Children of light)
In all hearts in this world (Children of light)

Just like Saint Martin, they bring joy
To all hearts in this world