As a singer, Newell released tracks with Nile Rodgers and The Knocks, reaching the Top 10 in the United Kingdom with Clean Bandit & Blonde collaborations “Stronger” and “All Cried Out”. Newell released their debut EP POWER in 2016.
Newell’s career in theater began in 2018 when they starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theater. In 2022, they appeared as Lulu in the Broadway musical Shucked, for which they won a Tony Award, becoming the first openly non-binary actor to ever win a Tony.
Joy To The World
Alex Newell Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy
No more let sins and sorrows grow
Nor thorns infest the ground
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found
Far as the curse is found
Far as, far as, the curse is found
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders, of his love
In Alex Newell's song Joy to the World, the lyrics talk about the birth of Jesus Christ and the message of hope and joy that comes with it. The first verse talks about how the Lord has come to earth and all people should prepare their hearts for him. The chorus repeats the joyous message of hailing the arrival of the Savior, whose reign is being celebrated.
The second verse expresses that the people of the world should rejoice, even the elements of the earth like the fields, floods, rocks, hills and plains. This verse symbolizes the fact that the birth of Jesus is a cause of celebration not only for the people but for the whole world. The third verse talks about how Jesus has come to bless the world and make sure that sin and sorrow do not grow. He came to break the curse of sin that had affected the world, and bless people wherever the curse is found.
The final verse is about how Jesus is the one who rules the world with truth and grace. His love and righteousness are the basis of the world's wonders and glories. In summary, "Joy to the World" is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and his message of hope and joy. It is a reminder that the world can conquer their sins and sorrows if they follow his teachings.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the World , the Lord is come!
Let us all celebrate and be joyful because the Lord has come.
Let earth receive her King
Let the earth accept and welcome its King.
Let every heart prepare Him room
Let us all make space in our hearts for the King.
And Heaven and nature sing
Heaven and nature join in the celebration by singing.
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
Heaven and nature sing over and over again to show their happiness.
Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let us all rejoice because the Savior is reigning!
Let men their songs employ
Let everyone sing and express their happiness and gratitude.
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Even the fields, floods, rocks, hills, and plains are echoing this joyous sound.
Repeat the sounding joy
Let this joyful sound be repeated.
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy
Repeat it over and over again to amplify the joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow
There will no longer be any growth of sins and sorrows.
Nor thorns infest the ground
The ground will not be infested with thorns anymore.
He comes to make His blessings flow
He has come to bless us all, and His blessings will flow.
Far as the curse is found
His blessings will be as far-reaching as the curse.
Far as, far as, the curse is found
Repeat it over and over again--His blessings will be everywhere.
He rules the world with truth and grace
He governs the world with both truth and grace.
And makes the nations prove
He makes nations demonstrate or establish His sovereignty.
The glories of His righteousness
He is righteous and deserves a lot of praise.
And wonders of His love
His love is miraculous and worthy of wonder.
And wonders of His love
Let us wonder about His love over and over again.
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Written by: Isaac Watts
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