Carey's self-titled debut album was released under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, who married her three years later. She gained further worldwide success with the albums Music Box (1993) and Daydream (1995). Their singles include "Hero", "Without You", "Fantasy", "Always Be My Baby", and "One Sweet Day", which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (1990s) and was the longest running number one song of the decade. After separating from Mottola, Carey adopted a new urban image and incorporated more elements of hip hop with the album Butterfly (1997). She left Columbia in 2001 after eleven consecutive years of U.S. number-one singles and signed a $100 million record deal with Virgin Records.
Following Carey's highly publicized physical and emotional breakdown and the failure of the film Glitter (2001) and its soundtrack, Virgin bought out her contract and she signed with Island Records the following year. After a comparatively unsuccessful period, Carey returned to the top of the charts with The Emancipation of Mimi (2005), which became the best-selling album in the US and the world's second best-selling album of 2005. Its second single, "We Belong Together", topped the US Billboard Hot 100 decade-end chart (2000s). She won the Breakthrough Actress Performance award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival for her role in the 2009 film Precious. Carey's subsequent ventures included being an American Idol judge, starring in the docu-series Mariah's World, appearing in the films The Butler (2013), A Christmas Melody (2015), and The Lego Batman Movie (2017), performing at two Las Vegas concert residencies, and publishing her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey in 2020.
Carey is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 220 million records sold worldwide. She holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles by a solo artist (19), a female songwriter (18), and a female producer (15). Carey is the highest-certified female artist in the United States and 10th overall, with 72 million certified album units. In 2008, she was named one of Time's annual 100 most influential artists and entertainers in the world. Billboard named her the "top-charting female solo artist", based on both album and song chart success in 2019. Carey has won 5 Grammy Awards, 19 World Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, 15 Billboard Music Awards and eight Guinness World Records. An inductee into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, she is credited for inspiring multiple generations of pop and R&B artists, and for merging hip hop with pop music through her crossover collaborations.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariah_Carey
Studio albums
Mariah Carey (1990)
Emotions (1991)
Music Box (1993)
Merry Christmas (1994)
Daydream (1995)
Butterfly (1997)
Rainbow (1999)
Glitter (2001)
Charmbracelet (2002)
The Emancipation of Mimi (2005)
E=MC² (2008)
Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel (2009)
Merry Christmas II You (2010)
Me. I Am Mariah... The Elusive Chanteuse (2014)
Caution (2018)
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Mariah Carey Lyrics
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Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our Savior
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan's power
When we had gone astray
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
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 had gone astray
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy
Comfort and joy
The song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen by Mariah Carey is an upbeat and festive Christmas song that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The lyrics convey a message of hope and redemption, reminding listeners that despite the trials and tribulations of life, there is always a reason to be joyful and hopeful. The repetition of the phrase "God rest ye merry gentlemen" throughout the song is both an expression of goodwill and a call to action, urging listeners to embrace the spirit of Christmas and spread happiness and love to all those around them.
The next line "let nothing you dismay" serves as a reminder that no matter what challenges we face, there is always a way to overcome them, particularly when we put our faith in Christ. The reference to Christ's birth on Christmas day serves as a symbol of hope and renewal, reminding us that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of light and new beginnings. The mention of Satan's power and our being led astray further underscores the need for redemption and salvation, and how Christmas represents an opportunity to recommit ourselves to Christ and his teachings.
Overall, the song God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen is a testament to the joy and hope that comes with the Christmas season, and a reminder of the importance of faith, love, and redemption in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen
May God give you rest and peace, my dear men
Let nothing you dismay
Do not lose heart or be discouraged, stay strong
Remember Christ our Savior
Keep in mind the birth of Christ, who is our Savior
Was born on Christmas day
The Son of God came into the world on the day we celebrate as Christmas
To save us all from Satan's power
To rescue us from the dominion of the devil
When we had gone astray
When we had wandered away from the path of righteousness
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, the news that brings consolation and delight
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
Oh, the news that brings consolation and delight
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy
Oh, the news that brings double delight and consolation
Comfort and joy
The blessings of comfort and joy that come with the birth of Christ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter N. Afanasieff
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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 pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
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 pow'r
When we were gone astray
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
In Bethlehem, in Israel
This blessed Babe was born
And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary
Did nothing take in scorn
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Comfort and joy
Oh tidings of comfort and joy
Fear not then, said the Angel
Let nothing you affright
This day…
@charmedgleek
I can't explain how much I love this cover. It's hauntingly beautiful, it touches you down to the core, the fact that it's acapella and every single sound is her voice, layered BEAUTIFULLY. You can feel the raw passion and emotion in these vocals. I'm lost for words
@brandonwhite6988
I totally agree with you on this, well said and spoken
@mcpalustre1088
same i feel
@zusman84
Omg..You cannot help but to get lost in her voice. The harmony is just everything. This woman is so talented there are just no words. The goosebumps were serious.
@davids5980
Please don’t blaspheme God’s name. God bless you.
@evaloveshow942
Absolutely sung by a woman who absolutely loves God. Heavenly beautiful
@Antlemuse88
One eoman it'd mariah carey stacking her vocals
@pchris1600
It takes you only 1:21 min to go to heaven !!! Her voice is just a God's gift to human race
@simplemanplan409
P Chris the best part is it’s acapella I love ❤️ stuff that is acapella
@donitadesse4285
Who knew a choir of Mariah Careys could sound sooo good lmao this must be what heaven sounds like