Joy, joy
Oh, sweet joy
Joy, joy
Down in my soul
Sweet, beautiful, soul-saving joy
Oh, joy, joy in my soul
Listen to the music
The sound of the angels
Come and see the Child
Who can make you whole
Lying in a manger
Away from harm and danger
Oh, joy (joy), joy (joy) in my soul (in my soul)
Oh joy, joy (joy) in my soul (in my soul)
(Joy, joy) joy, joy, oh, sweet joy (joy) (joy, joy, joy)
Joy, joy (joy, ooh) down in my soul (in my soul)
Sweet, beautiful, soul-saving joy (joy)
Oh, joy (oh joy), joy in my soul (in my soul)
He sent from up above
This special gift of love
More precious than silver or gold
He was sent this holiday
To take our pain away
Oh joy (oh joy), joy (joy) in my soul (joy in my soul)
Oh joy (joy), joy in my soul
Go tell it on the mountain
Shout it from a valley
Tell about the Baby in swaddling clothes
Men in every nation
Join the celebration
Oh joy (joy), joy (joy) in my soul (yeah, yeah)
Oh joy (joy), joy (joy) in my soul (with joy in my soul)
Oh joy (joy), joy (joy) in my soul (joy, joy, joy, joy)
Oh joy, joy in my soul
(Oh, joy) that is way down, deep joy
Joy, joy, joy, joy, joy (oh)
I got joy (joy), way down deep joy
Unspeakable joy (oh, joy, joy in my soul)
In my soul
About This Song
"Joy" is a deeply spiritual gospel-infused R&B anthem that celebrates the transformative power of faith and the birth of Christ. The song's lyrics express profound religious ecstasy, with Houston repeatedly declaring the "soul saving joy" that comes from divine connection, specifically referencing the nativity story with imagery of angels and a child "lying in a manger." Musically, the track showcases Houston's extraordinary vocal range through soaring melissmas and powerful sustained notes, built on a foundation of traditional gospel chord progressions and call-and-response elements. The song captures the euphoric, transcendent feeling of spiritual awakening, with Houston's delivery conveying both intimate reverence and explosive celebration. This track stands as a testament to Houston's gospel roots and her ability to channel deep spiritual emotion into mainstream R&B, creating a bridge between sacred and secular music that few artists could achieve with such authenticity and vocal mastery.
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