2.) Loma is a worship group from Mars Hill Church.
Joy
Loma Lyrics
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Like a memory stolen
Like a diamond deep in the earth
Like a razor unfolded
Like a million, million waves of joy
Night comes circling in
Like a rain in the ocean
And the lights on the lead of the air
Like a flower unfolding
Like a million, million waves of light
And a million, million faces run
Let the fire run over the hill
So serrated and broken
And my heart breaks cover again
And I'm running in the open
To a million, million waves of joy
And a million, million lights come on
Like a million, million baby boys
To their million, million lives unknown
The song "Joy" by Loma is a lush exploration of the way love and light come crashing into our lives unexpectedly, like waves on the shore. The lyrics describe how love can feel like a memory that we can't quite grasp or an elusive diamond deep in the earth. The line "love comes unstuck in the brain" suggests that even when we experience love, it can be hard to hold on to and understand. The song also touches on the idea of perception and how the world around us can shift and change - "night comes circling in like a rain in the ocean" and "the lights on the lead of the air, like a flower unfolding" - implying that our experiences of joy, love and light are dependent on how we view the world.
The chorus of the song repeats the same phrase twice, describing "a million, million waves of joy" and "a million, million waves of light." This repetition creates a sense of magnitude and wonder, as if the experience of love and light is almost too much to comprehend. The idea of millions of waves also suggests that love is not just a singular experience but something much larger, a force that can envelop us in joy and light.
Line by Line Meaning
Love comes unstuck in the brain
Love evokes indescribable feelings and emotions.
Like a memory stolen
Love disappears without any notice, just like a memory that is gone forever and impossible to retrieve.
Like a diamond deep in the earth
Love is a treasure buried deep within the heart.
Like a razor unfolded
Love can be sharp and intense, exposing one's raw emotions.
Like a million, million waves of joy
Love brings countless moments of happiness and contentment.
Night comes circling in
Darkness envelopes the world.
Like a rain in the ocean
The darkness is as overwhelming as a rain in the ocean.
And the lights on the lead of the air
The only glimmer of hope is the faint light in the sky.
Like a flower unfolding
The light gives birth to new possibilities, like a flower that slowly blooms.
Like a million, million waves of light
The light is as powerful and innumerable as the joy brought by love.
And a million, million faces run
People try to escape from the darkness and find solace in the light.
Let the fire run over the hill
Let the passion and desire burn freely and wildly.
So serrated and broken
Despite the pain and hurt, love still persists.
And my heart breaks cover again
The heart remains vulnerable and exposed, risking further pain and heartbreak.
And I'm running in the open
With nothing to lose, the heart runs free and wild.
To a million, million waves of joy
The heart seeks the same joy that love once brought.
And a million, million lights come on
The light and hope that comes with love slowly returns.
Like a million, million baby boys
Love brings new life and new opportunities.
To their million, million lives unknown
A new chapter begins with limitless possibilities, similar to the unknown lives of newborns.
Writer(s): Daniel P Duszynski, Emily Elizabeth Cross, Jonathan Meiburg
Contributed by Jayden C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.