Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day;
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray.
Refrain
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy
Refrain
From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came;
How that in Bethlehem was born the son of God by name.
Refrain
Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place,
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace;
This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface.
Refrain
The lyrics of Boyz II Men's rendition of "God rest ye merry, gentlemen" convey the message of comfort, joy, and brotherhood that the birth of Jesus Christ brings to humanity. The song encourages the listeners not to be dismayed, but rather to remember that Christ, the savior of mankind, was born on Christmas day to save us all from Satan's power. The lyrics acknowledge the significance of the angel's announcement to the shepherds, informing them of the birth of the son of God in Bethlehem. The song's refrain repeats the message of hope and comfort, emphasizing the message of the savior's birth as good news.
The song's lyrics continue on by encouraging everyone in the place to sing praises to the Lord and to embrace each other with true love and brotherhood, as the tide of Christmas sets in to deface all other negative things in life. The song ends with the refrain, expressing the sentiment of comfort and joy brought about by the birth of Christ.
The song's message is about finding joy and comfort in the savior's birth, and it emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and love during the festive period. The lyrics represent the power of music and the role of music in spreading love, hope, and joy to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay,
May you gentlemen be at peace and not be troubled.
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day;
Remember that Christmas Day is the birthday of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray.
Jesus Christ was born to save us from Satan's power when we have gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
Good news of comfort and joy!
O tidings of comfort and joy
Good news of comfort and joy!
From God our heavenly Father a blessed angel came;
A blessed angel was sent by God our heavenly Father.
And unto certain shepherds brought tidings of the same;
The angel brought good tidings to certain shepherds.
How that in Bethlehem was born the son of God by name.
The angel told the shepherds that the son of God was born in Bethlehem.
Now to the Lord sing praises all you within this place,
Sing praises to the Lord all of you who are here.
And with true love and brotherhood each other now embrace;
Embrace each other with true love and brotherhood.
This holy tide of Christmas all others doth deface.
The holiness of Christmas surpasses that of all other occasions.
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy;
Good news of comfort and joy!
O tidings of comfort and joy
Good news of comfort and joy!
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Kenya Sims
This album is night and day from Musiq Soulchild's sorry a$$ Chrismas album. THIS is what a Christmas album from a Black RnB/ Soul artist is supposed to sound like Musiq. Take careful notes.