for KING & COUNTRY - Joy. Lyrics
Lyrics
Lately, I've been reading, watching the nightly news
Can't seem to find the rhythm, just wanna sing the blues
Feels like a song that never... stops
Feels like it's never gonna .
[Pre-Chorus: Joel Smallbone]
Gotta get that fire, fire, back in my bones
Before my heart, heart, turns into stone
So somebody please pass the megaphone
I'll shout it on the count of three
One, two, three .
[Chorus 1: Joel & Luke Smallbone]
Oh, hear my prayer tonight, I'm singing to the sky
Give me strength to raise my voice, let me testify
Oh, hear my prayer tonight, 'cause this is do or die
The time has come to make a choice
And I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move you, let it move you
Yeah, I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move, let it move you .
[Verse 2: Joel & Luke Smallbone]
Yeah-eh, back when I was young, my eyes were full of life
But now that I am older, I live at the speed of light
Feels like the cycle never... stops
Feels like it's never gonna .
[Pre-Chorus: Joel & Luke Smallbone]
Gotta get that fire, fire, back in my bones
Before my heart, heart, turns into stone
So somebody please pass the megaphone
I'll shout it on the count of three
One, two, three .
[Chorus 1: Joel & Luke Smallbone]
Oh, hear my prayer tonight, I'm singing to the sky
Give me strength to raise my voice, let me testify
Oh, hear my prayer tonight, 'cause this is do or die
The time has come to make a choice
And I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move, let it move you
Yeah, I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move, let it move you
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of night
Oh, with You by my side, I'm stepping into the light
I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move, let it move you .
[Bridge: Luke Smallbone]
I need that joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart, down in my heart to stay
I need that joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart, down in my heart to stay .
[Chorus 2: Joel & Luke Smallbone]
And I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move, let it move you
Oh, I choose joy
Let it move you, let it move, let it move you
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of night
Oh, with You by my side, I'm stepping into the light
I choose joy
Go let it move you, go let it move you, go let it move you .
[Outro: Joel & Luke Smallbone]
I need that joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart, down in my heart to stay
I need that joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart, down in my heart to stay
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Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of their powerful 2018 album *Burn The Ships*, for KING & COUNTRY’s song "Joy" is a profound declaration of unshakeable, divine happiness that transcends circumstances. The narrative woven through the track speaks to a journey of transformation, acknowledging the struggles and darkness that often precede true enlightenment, yet ultimately embracing a profound, unbidden joy that originates from a spiritual wellspring. This isn't a fleeting emotion tied to outward success or comfort; rather, it’s a deep-seated assurance, an inner fortitude that allows one to find gladness even in the midst of trials. The song’s message resonates powerfully with biblical truths about enduring joy found not in earthly possessions or achievements, but in a steadfast relationship with God. It echoes the sentiment of Psalm 16:11, which assures us that in God’s presence, there is “fullness of joy.” The brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, known for their commitment to faith-filled artistry, present "Joy" as a testament to the transformative power of God’s love, a love that can lift believers out of despair and into a state of genuine, lasting rejoicing. This is the kind of joy the Apostle Paul speaks of in Romans 15:13, where he prays that the God of hope would fill believers with “all joy and peace in believing.” The song captures the essence of finding contentment and peace not in what we have, but in who God is and what He has accomplished. It’s a spiritual anthem that calls listeners to look beyond the transient nature of worldly happiness and anchor their souls in the eternal joy that God freely offers, a joy that is not earned but received through faith, reminding us of Jesus’ own words in John 15:11, where He desires for His joy to remain in us, that our joy may be full. "Joy" serves as a powerful reminder that true happiness is a gift from above, a fruit of the Spirit that can blossom even in the most arid of deserts, transforming hardship into a testament to God’s unwavering faithfulness.