Lyrics
Verse 1
Though the waters are rising
You're the rock where I'm standing
I don't have to be afraid
You're the source of my gladness
You are peace in this madness
I can't help but give You thanks
Pre Chorus 1
I can't help but give You thanks
Chorus
I got joy joy joy
Cause I got Jesus
I got joy down in my bones
I got peace like a river
Rushing through my soul
I got Jesus
Refrain
So I got joy joy joy joy
Refrain
I got joy joy joy joy
Verse 2
You are hope everlasting
You're my song never ending
You're the cup that satisfies
You are joy like a fountain
You are streams in the wasteland
You're the well that won't run dry
Pre Chorus 2
You're the well that won't run dry
Chorus
I got joy joy joy
Cause I got Jesus
I got joy down in my bones
I got peace like a river
Rushing through my soul
I got Jesus
Refrain
So I got joy joy joy joy
Refrain
I got joy joy joy joy
Bridge
Your joy
Turns mourning to dancing
Sorrow to gladness
So glad I have this joy
Brings beauty from ashes
I have found
Chorus
I got joy joy joy
Cause I got Jesus
I got joy down in my bones
I got peace like a river
Rushing through my soul
I got Jesus
Refrain
So I got joy joy joy joy
Refrain
I got joy joy joy joy
Tag
I got Jesus
So I got joy
Joy
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Meaning & Inspiration
‘I Got Joy’ presents joy as a settled response to having Jesus rather than a feeling controlled by circumstances. Rising waters and surrounding madness create a setting of pressure, yet God is described as rock, peace, hope, and the source of gladness. The chorus gathers those images into a simple confession: joy and peace flow from Christ’s presence.
The second verse expands the theme through images of a fountain, streams in a wasteland, and a well that does not run dry. These lines suggest lasting provision where natural resources appear exhausted. The bridge then contrasts mourning with dancing, sorrow with gladness, and ashes with beauty. Such reversals closely echo biblical language about God restoring those who grieve. Across the song, thanksgiving grows from confidence in God’s character. The repeated refrain is therefore more than cheerful repetition; it expresses joy anchored in Jesus, even while difficult conditions remain visible around the singer.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 30:11 The psalm describes God turning mourning into dancing.
- Romans 15:13 Paul connects faith with joy and peace through God’s power.
- Isaiah 43:19 God promises a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.