God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Straight No Chasers Lyrics

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Oh, tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

God rest ye merry gentlemen,
Let nothing you dismay.
Hey, remember Christ our savior
Was born on Christmas day.

To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

From God, our heavenly father,
A blessed angel came.
And unto certain shepherds,
Brought tidings of the same.
How that in Bethlehem was born,
The son of God by name.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

To save us all from Satan's power
When we were gone astray.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

Oh,
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Straight No Chaser's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" capture the essence of the Christmas story and the joy that it brings. The first stanza speaks of the good news that has been brought to mankind, the news of comfort and joy. This is followed by the second and third stanzas, which recount the story of Christ's birth and the announcement of the good news by an angel to shepherds in Bethlehem. The final stanza repeats the good news of comfort and joy, emphasizing the message that has been brought to the world.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of celebration and gratitude for the gift of salvation that has been given through Christ. The focus on the words "comfort" and "joy" serves as a reminder that, through Christ, there is hope and peace in the midst of turmoil and darkness. The song is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and the message of love and redemption that it represents.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Happy news that brings comfort and joy, comfort and joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy.

God rest ye merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay.
May God grant you peace and happiness, gentlemen, and do not let anything discourage you.

Hey, remember Christ our savior Was born on Christmas day. To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Don't forget that our savior, Christ, was born on Christmas day to rescue us from Satan's grasp when we were lost. Happy news that brings comfort and joy.

From God, our heavenly father, A blessed angel came. And unto certain shepherds, Brought tidings of the same. How that in Bethlehem was born, The son of God by name. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
A blessed angel was sent by our heavenly father to certain shepherds, announcing that the son of God was born in Bethlehem. Happy news that brings comfort and joy, joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy.

To save us all from Satan's power When we were gone astray. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
To rescue us from Satan's grasp when we were lost. Happy news that brings comfort and joy, joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy.

Oh, Oh, tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy.
Oh, happy news that brings comfort and joy, comfort and joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy, happy news that brings comfort and joy.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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