Lyrics
Lord
Sometimes it seems my enemies are laughing at me
So many trials in my way that I can't see
Chorus:
I know that weeping only lasts a little while
And there's gonna be joy (joy), joy (joy) in da morning
My troubles seems to emanate from deep within
I don't know when they started or when they will end
Repeat Chorus
The Devil scores another blow and I'm depressed
But I'm reassured, I will not lose, cause I've been blessed
Repeat Chorus
Joy, joy, joy, joy
Joy, joy, joy, joy
Joy, joy, joy, joy
Joy, joy, joy, joy
(Joy, joy, joy, joy)
I've a troubled mind, a feeble soul, my heart, it won't mend (Heart won't mend)
I don't intend to give up till I reach the end (In a little while)
Repeat Chorus
There's gonna be joy (joy)
Oh I said there will be joy in da mornin
There's gonna be joy (joy)
There's gonna be joy (joy)
Yeah we'll see joy in da mornin
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy (Joy)
Sweet and wonderful joy
Joy, joy, in da morning
One of these good ole days
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, joy (Joy)
Joy in da mornin
There's gonna be joy, oh
There's gonna be joy, joy in da mornin
There's gonna be joy
There's gonna be joy, oh
No more frownin, no more tears
No more sorrow, no more fears
There's gonna be joy (in the mornin, in the mornin, in the mornin)
No more weepin', no more wailin'
All this joy that we've been savin'
There's gonna be joy, joy (in the mornin, in the mornin, in the mornin)
There's gonna be joy in da mornin!
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Meaning & Inspiration
Joy In Da Morning sets present distress beside the assurance that sorrow will not have the final word. The verses name ridicule, inward trouble, discouragement, and spiritual opposition without softening their weight. Against each difficulty, the chorus returns to the expectation of joy. That repeated movement gives the song the character of a testimony: hardship is real, but blessing and hope provide grounds for endurance rather than surrender.
The central image closely echoes Psalm 30:5, where weeping remains for a night but joy comes in the morning. The song expands that promise through images of tears, fear, sorrow, and wailing coming to an end. Its language also looks toward the lasting consolation described in Revelation 21:4, though the lyric does not specify a timetable. The closing repetitions intensify the contrast between current pain and anticipated gladness. In this way, the song treats joy not as denial of trouble, but as confidence that divine care reaches beyond it.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 30:5 The psalm says that weeping may remain for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
- Revelation 21:4 The passage describes the end of mourning, crying, and pain, themes echoed in the closing lines.