Lyrics
You’re the joy that I cannot deny
The holy fire that makes me come alive
It’s a love that I can’t hide
It’s burning deep inside
Wherever I go
Wherever I go
I’ve got that good feeling
Kicking me out of my chair
Dancing like I don’t care
I’ve got that good feeling
The joy of the Lord and I can’t contain it
I got to tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell, gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
I’ve got to tell somebody
You're the sun that's lighting up the sky
You're the thunder waking up the night
The sound of living truth
Is the beat that makes me move
Wherever I go
Wherever I go
I’ve got that good feeling
Kicking me out of my chair
Dancing like I don’t care
I’ve got that good feeling
The joy of the Lord and I can’t contain it
I got to tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell, gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
I’ve got to tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell, gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
I’ve got to tell somebody
Screaming from the rooftops
He’s a good God
Such a good God
Been so good to me
Singing with my whole heart
He’s a good God
Such a good God
I’ve got that good feeling
Kicking me out of my chair
Dancing like I don’t care
I’ve got that good feeling
The joy of the Lord and I can’t contain it
I got to tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell, gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
I’ve got to tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell, gotta tell somebody
Gotta tell somebody
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Good Feeling” celebrates the joy that comes from knowing God’s goodness. Its images of holy fire, sunlight, thunder, dancing, and singing give that joy an energetic physical expression. Rather than treating faith as private, the repeated call to tell somebody turns praise into testimony. The central phrase, “the joy of the Lord,” closely echoes Nehemiah’s declaration that divine joy is a source of strength.
The song also links delight with proclamation. God’s goodness is described as something that cannot be hidden or contained, so gratitude moves naturally toward public praise. The rooftop image intensifies that openness, while the repeated descriptions of God as good keep the attention on his character rather than on emotion alone. Psalm 107 offers a close biblical parallel in its invitation to give thanks for the Lord’s goodness, and Mark’s account of a restored man being told to report what the Lord had done similarly supports the song’s urge to speak. The result is an exuberant praise song about joy becoming visible witness.
Related Scripture
- Nehemiah 8:10 The verse identifies the joy of the Lord as a source of strength.
- Psalm 107:1-2 The psalm joins thanksgiving for God’s goodness with an invitation for the redeemed to speak.
- Mark 5:19 Jesus tells the restored man to report what the Lord has done for him.