Envisioned by DJ Ash, Heimataerde merges electronic dancefloor beats and so… Read Full Bio ↴Envisioned by DJ Ash, Heimataerde merges electronic dancefloor beats and soft, often archaically instrumented melodies. A recent addition to the music world, the band released an EP in 2004, Ich Hab Die Nacht Getraeumet, which contained five tracks, including two versions of the title track.
In 2005, Heimataerde was signed by Metropolis Records, and their album, Gotteskrieger, was released by the label in April. The album is state of the art harsh EBM/industrial with beats designed to take the underground dance floors by storm. While musically Heimataerde is much in the vein of legendary dark EBM acts like older Wumpscut and Suicide Commando, the music does have its own unique identity, and a modern, up to date sound. With tracks like "Gib Mir" and "Ich Hab Die Nacht Getraeumet" already taking over the dance floors all over the world, Heimataerde has already laid the groundwork for its club invasion.
In August 2006, the next album, Kadavergehorsam was released and ties seamlessly into Heimataerde's prior works.
In 2008, the most recent album Leben Geben Leben Nehmen was released.
As of Late September 2009, there is an upcoming album "Unwesen", and trailers for the album can be seen at http://www.myspace.com/heimataerde

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Heimataerde Lyrics

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God rest ye merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay,
Remember Christ our Saviour
Was born on Christmas Day;
To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.

O tidings of comfort and joy,

Comfort and joy,
O tidings of comfort and joy!

From God our heavenly Father
A blessed angel came;
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tiding of the same;
How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by name.

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.

Overall Meaning

Heimataerde's version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a rendition of the classic Christmas carol. The song starts with the phrase "God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay," which is a message of hope and encouragement. The song goes on to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas, which is that Christ, our savior, was born on that day. The lyrics remind us of how Jesus came to save us from the power of Satan when we had lost our way.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "O tidings of comfort and joy" three times. This phrase reminds us that Christmas is a time of joy and peace, and that the birth of Jesus brings us comfort and hope. The second verse of the song tells the story of the angels appearing to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. This is a beautiful reminder of the miraculous and humble beginnings of our Savior.

The final verse of the song encourages us to sing praises to the Lord and to love and embrace one another. This is a beautiful message of brotherhood and unity, which is so important during the Christmas season. Overall, Heimataerde's version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" is a beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

Line by Line Meaning

God rest ye merry gentlemen,
May God grant you, merry gentlemen, rest and peace

Let nothing you dismay,
Do not be discouraged or troubled by anything

Remember Christ our Saviour
Recall that Jesus Christ, our redeemer,

Was born on Christmas Day;
Was born into the world on this holy day of Christmas;

To save us all from Satan's power
To rescue us from the grasp of Satan and his evil influence

When we were gone astray.
When we had wandered off the right path

O tidings of comfort and joy,
Oh, welcome news that brings solace and delight,

Comfort and joy,
Relief from our sorrow and happiness in abundance,

O tidings of comfort and joy!
Oh, what a blessing it is to hear of this good news!

From God our heavenly Father
A heavenly messenger from our Creator God

A blessed angel came;
A divine helper and emissary arrived;