So dark is the night in midwinter
But see, then Lucia draws near
She comes, the good one, bringing the light
She comes with greetings of Yuletide peace
She draws near with light in her crown
In the dark night in midwinter
Welcome, kind one, with your light
Welcome with greetings of Yuletide peace
Welcome with light in your crown
So dark is the night in midwinter
So dark is the day for the swallow
To fly toward the firmament and dwell
She flies toward brightening days