Joy
Corpus Lyrics
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I always like to be in
Seems that being lonely
Has kept it away from me
Joy is the woman
That makes men feel like men
With golden brown hair and eyes so fair
Her beauty beyond compare
It seems to me that she could be
A Venus among all women
She would entice the gods themselves
To want to be mortal man
I do like you, there are but few
Your beauty is shining bright
You have enticed this humble man
You are my joy tonight
In the song "Joy" by Corpus, the artist sings about the importance of joy as a state of mind and how it can be elusive when one is feeling lonely. The lyrics suggest that joy is something that can be embodied in a person, specifically a woman with "golden brown hair and eyes so fair" whose "beauty beyond compare." The artist describes this woman as a Venus amongst women, capable of enticing even the gods to want to become mortal men. He then goes on to express his admiration for her and how she has become his joy for the night.
This song is an ode to joy and the power of beauty to bring it about. It speaks to the idea that joy is not something that can be found externally, but rather it is a state of mind that one must cultivate from within. The lyrics suggest that finding joy is not easy, but it is made easier by being in the presence of someone who embodies it.
Interestingly, this song was released in 2014, several years before the concept of joy became a popular topic in the self-help and wellness world. Today, there are countless books, podcasts, and courses dedicated to exploring the concept of joy and how to cultivate it in one's life. It is fascinating to see how this song was ahead of its time in its exploration of this theme.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy is a state of mind
Happiness is a mental state that one strives to achieve
I always like to be in
The feeling of joy is desirable and sought after
Seems that being lonely
Loneliness is an obstacle that can hinder the attainment of joy
Has kept it away from me
The lack of companionship has prevented the experience of joy
Joy is the woman
The metaphorical representation of the feeling of joy as a woman
That makes men feel like men
Joyful experiences can bring out the best qualities in men
With golden brown hair and eyes so fair
The attributes assigned to the personification of joy to describe her appearance
Her beauty beyond compare
The beauty of joy is unmatched and indescribable
It seems to me that she could be
The artist imagines what joy embodied would be like
A Venus among all women
The artist compares the beauty of joy to that of the goddess Venus
She would entice the gods themselves
The captivating nature of joy extends even to the divine
To want to be mortal man
Even the gods would be willing to give up their immortality to experience joy as a mortal would
I do like you, there are but few
The singer is expressing their admiration for the person they are addressing
Your beauty is shining bright
The beauty of the person is bringing the singer joy
You have enticed this humble man
The person has captured the singer's attention and brought joy to their life
You are my joy tonight
The person has brought the artist joy in the present moment
Contributed by Hunter S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.