Career
Carly Pearce was born in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. She dropped out of school when she was 16 and moved to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in order to perform at Dollywood five times a week, in addition to contributing to bluegrass music compilation albums. She moved to Nashville, Tennessee when she was 19. She signed a developmental deal with Sony Music Nashville in 2012, which was ultimately unsuccessful.
In 2016, she was a featured vocalist on Josh Abbott Band's "Wasn't That Drunk", which charted in the top 40 of Country Airplay. Pearce also toured with the band to perform the song, including a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The song's success led to her working with songwriter and producer busbee on her solo debut single "Every Little Thing". After this song received airplay on Sirius XM's "The Highway" channel, Pearce gained a contract with Big Machine Records, which released the single to country radio on February 22. The song also received a music video, which features Pearce performing the song live at Brown Owl Studio. On October 13th, 2017 her first studio album named after the title track "Every Little Thing" was released.
What Child Is This?
Carly Pearce Lyrics
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Who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
The Babe,
The Son of Mary.
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh,
Come Peasant, King to own him
The King of Kings salvation brings,
Let loving hearts enthrone him
This, this is Christ the King,
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring him laud,
The Babe,
The Son of Mary
In this traditional Christmas carol, Carly Pearce brings a haunting and melancholic quality to the lyrics. The song speaks of the child who lays in Mary's lap, sleeping. This child is greeted by angels with sweet anthems, while the shepherds watch over him. The lyrics create an image of a peaceful and serene scene, with Mary and the baby at the center of it all.
The chorus of the song declares that this baby is Christ the King, guarded by shepherds and sung about by angels. The lyrics encourage the listener to hurry and bring him praise, as he is the Babe, the Son of Mary. The final verse of the song speaks of bringing incense, gold, and myrrh to the baby, and encourages both peasant and king to own him. It reminds us that this is the King of Kings who brings salvation, and should be enthroned in the hearts of all who hear of him.
Overall, Carly Pearce's rendition of "What Child is This?" is a beautiful reminder of the peace and humility of the Christmas season, as well as the majesty and importance of the birth of Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
What Child is this
Which holy Child is lying here
Who laid to rest
Who is sleeping peacefully
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
On the lap of his dear mother, Mary
Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet,
Whom the Angels welcome with sweet songs of praise
While shepherds watch are keeping?
While the shepherds are guarding Him
This, this is Christ the King,
This Child is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing
The shepherds watch over Him while the Angels sing
Haste, haste, to bring him laud,
Quickly, come and praise Him
The Babe,
The newborn Child
The Son of Mary.
Mary's Son.
So bring him incense, gold and myrrh,
Bring Him gifts of incense, gold and myrrh
Come Peasant, King to own him
Come, both kings and peasants, to accept Him
The King of Kings salvation brings,
The King of all kings brings salvation
Let loving hearts enthrone him
May our loving hearts enthrone Him
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.