Kaitlyn Ashley Maher (born January 10, 2004) is an American child singer an… Read Full Bio ↴Kaitlyn Ashley Maher (born January 10, 2004) is an American child singer and actress born in Michigan, and raised in Ashburn, Virginia. In 2008, at the age of 4, she appeared on the third season of America's Got Talent and for her audition sang "Somewhere Out There". She advanced through four rounds of competition and one was of the final ten contestants, the youngest person to ever reach that level. Maher has since appeared live at The Great Kids Expo in Chantilly, Virginia, on October 25, 2008, a live broadcast of the 2008 lighting of the National Christmas Tree, on December 4, 2008, attended by President George W. Bush and over 7,000 guests, and the 2009 Cherry Blossom Festival on April 11, 2009.[4] On October 3, 2009, Maher was the opening act of The Addi and Cassi Hempel Fund benefit. Maher has appeared in a Harris Teeter[6] commercial airing during December 2008. She was also selected by Compassion International as its first ever Child Ambassador, visited children in El Salvador with Compassion, got to meet her sponsored child, and shot a music video to her title song "You Were Meant to Be."
Maher signed a recording deal late in 2009 with Indie Extreme for the release of her debut album You Were Meant To Be. The album was released December 1, 2009.
Maher appeared in the Disney direct to video movie Santa Buddies as the voice for the character, Tiny which was released on November 24, 2009. Maher played the orphan Quinn in The Search for Santa Paws released as a direct to video on November 23, 2010 which had its television premiere on the Disney Channel in December 2011. She played Sarah Reynolds in the sequel titled Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups released on November 20, 2012.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Kaitlyn Maher Lyrics

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God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior 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

Overall Meaning

In this classic Christmas carol, the singer is addressing a group of gentlemen and encouraging them to find rest and peace, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The reference to not being dismayed suggests that the men may be facing challenges or hardships, but the singer reminds them of the true joy of Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ as their Savior. The singer goes on to emphasize that Christ's birth was not just a joyful event, but also a necessary one, as it freed humanity from the power of Satan and the mistakes that often lead us astray.

This song serves as a reminder to us all that even in the midst of difficult times, we can find comfort and joy in the message of Christmas. It reminds us that the true meaning of the holiday is not just about exchanging gifts or indulging in holiday treats, but about celebrating the birth of Jesus and the hope that this brings to all of us.

Line by Line Meaning

God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay
May God grant you joy and contentment, gentlemen, do not be discouraged

Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day
Recall that Jesus, our Redeemer, was born on this special day

To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray
He came to rescue us from the clutches of Satan when we had lost our way

O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
This news brings us great comfort and happiness, joy and bliss

O tidings of comfort and joy
This news brings us great comfort and happiness, joy and bliss

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Patrick Skovran

15y↑1

Merry Christmas everyone....keep on singing Kaitlyn, your voice is beyond beautiful!

twitchster77

14y↑2

i wish this song was an hour long, then i wouldn't have to keep hitting the replay button. just so beautiful and touching.

Pearl Grace Sudaria

15y

Great job Kaitlyn!Your voice is getting better and better all day!Your a very good 4 year old singer!Merry Christmas :)

Pizzazz80

15y

Wonderful! :) Great images to go with it as well! :) I hope you all had such a blessed Christmas and you find that 2009 brings you even more blessings, love, peace, health and happiness! :)

Cambroidery Embroidery

15y

Still being on your 'list' makes me very happy. The sight of that heart shaped face and sweet child tones fill these cold, grey days with hyper-rainbows.