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You Are My Joy
The Reindeer Section Lyrics


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I won't leave you out of my will
But I will leave you out of my mind
For now
I won't be there to break your sweet heart
But not being there might break your sweet heart

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

If I could cradle you into my arms
I would cradle you tight in my arms
Always
So don't be scared of all the hurtful words
Cause in the end, they'll hurt themselves much more

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy
You are my joy

Overall Meaning

The Reindeer Section's song "You Are My Joy" starts with the lyrical line "I won't leave you out of my will, but I will leave you out of my mind. For now," which can be interpreted as the singer's declaration that they have not completely forgotten about their loved one, but they are trying to distance themselves from them. The singer acknowledges that not being present in the loved one's life could hurt them deeply, but they still choose to stay away.


The chorus of the song repeatedly proclaims "You are my joy," emphasizing the deep love that the singer feels for the person they are singing about. The second verse contains a wish to "cradle" the loved one in their arms and protect them from any hurtful words that may come their way. The final verse reminds the loved one that they are cherished, despite any negative actions or words that may be directed towards them.


Overall, the song speaks to the complex emotions that can arise when a love relationship ends or becomes strained. The singer acknowledges the conflicting desires to protect their loved one from pain and to distance themselves from the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I won't leave you out of my will
I won't forget about you when it comes to my possessions after I pass away


But I will leave you out of my mind
I won't be thinking about you during my life


For now
Currently, this is how I feel


I won't be there to break your sweet heart
I won't intentionally hurt you emotionally


But not being there might break your sweet heart
My absence may cause you emotional pain


You are my joy
You bring me happiness and delight


If I could cradle you into my arms
If possible, I would hold you close


I would cradle you tight in my arms
I would hold you closely and securely


Always
Permanently, forever


So don't be scared of all the hurtful words
Don't fear the negative things people say


Cause in the end, they'll hurt themselves much more
Their hurtful words will ultimately cause harm to themselves




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHARD COLBURN, MICHAEL COOKE, GARY LIGHTBODY, CHARLIE CLARKE, GARETH RUSSELL, JENNY REEVE, IAIN ARCHER, JONNY QUINN, BEN DUMVILLE, STACIE SEIVERWRIGHT, COLIN MCPHERSON, WILLIAM CAMPBELL, NEIL DOUGLAS PAYNE

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Princeton NJ

Sang this with my daughter as she grew up. It's still true.

FastMotionTV

One of my first songs I downloaded in my youth. Loved it and still great, memories in my mind...

ABSK2489

Soooooo many people have missed this. Its a magic that few find. Enjoy!

Sarah McRae

Saw a rare, white reindeer in my grandparents' yard (approximately the year this tune was released). I know it's unrelated, but the exuberance of the song plus the band name makes me relive the drive, the delight of my discovery and the weekend's experience with my Oma and Grandad.

lori R

man, this song is so beautiful. it reminds me of family tbh. it makes me emotional, but I love it!

Daniel Clutton

Love this song

Motivator Abbs

So in love with this song

Kenneth Mcgeough

So am I it's beautiful

Robert Degraw

I love it!

Rod McMullan

This song is how I feel for my family

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