Joy
Blackstreet Lyrics


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Ooh
Ooh, ooh-oh
Ooh ooh, oh-ooh
Oh

Can't forget the day
That you walked into my life
It was just the kind of thing
That was so right on time (time)
After all that love changes
My heart had locked the door
Then that girl released her magic
And made me love once more
Ooh-ooh

Like the warm rays of the sun her sweet love
Keeps shining down on me
Oh-oh
All at once, turned my life around
And with one kiss she set me free

She's given me joy, joy, joy
That girl she brings me joy
She's given me joy, joy, joy
That girl, she brings me joy (joy)

Goodbye loneliness
And so long to my heartache
Now that joy has taken over
And decided to stay (to stay)
Her love lifts me up (up)
Like no other love before (up)
With every beat of my heart (ah)
I'm holding on, hey

Just look what she's done for me
She's erased all the sadness away
Oh-oh-oh
I could never repay the deed
'Cause she keeps loving me more and more

She's given me joy, joy, joy
That girl she brings me joy
She's given me joy, joy, joy
And she brings me joy

She's given me (she's given me)
Check one, check two
Can't hold back I'm in love with you (ooh)
Check one, check two
There's nothing in the world that I wouldn't do for you
(I love you, I love you)
Check one, check two
I can't hold back I'm in love with you
Check one, check two
There's nothing in the world that I wouldn't do

That girl, she's given me joy, joy, joy
I love the way she loves me
She brings me joy
She's given me joy, joy, joy
That little bit of lovin', darlin'

Said I love it, baby (joy, joy, joy)
Oh, girl (oh, girl)
I love the joy she brings me (joy, joy, joy)
She brings me joy
She brings me joy (joy)
Said I love it when you're loving me, baby (joy, joy, joy)
Oh, girl (oh, girl)
You got me where you want me, baby (joy, joy, joy)
Yeah (yeah)
Girl, you're my joy

(Check one, check two)
(I can't hold back, I'm in love with you)
Girl, you're my joy
(Check one, check two)
(There's nothing in this world that I wouldn't do for you)
All my kisses (check one, check two)
(I can't hold back, I'm in love with you)
All my lovin'
(Check one, check two)




(I can't hold back, I'm in love with you)
Girl, you're my joy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blackstreet's song Joy express the emotions of the singer about the woman he loves. At first, the singer talks about the day this woman walked into his life, and how it was at the perfect moment to bring joy to his heart. He explains how he had locked his heart after going through heartbreak and changes in past relationships, but this woman came and released her magic that made him love once more. Her sweet love is described as warm rays of the sun that keep shining down on him. The singer also expresses how this woman's love has erased his sadness and loneliness.


The chorus of the song repeats the words "She's given me joy" as the singer expresses how this woman brings joy to his life, and how he loves the way she loves him. Towards the end of the song, the singer repeats the phrase "Girl, you're my joy" repeatedly, emphasizing how much love and joy this woman has brought into his life. The song's lyrics are simple yet soulful, expressing how love can heal past wounds and bring happiness into one's life.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't forget the day
I remember the day you walked into my life


That you walked into my life
The day you came into my life


It was just the kind of thing
It was a wonderful thing that happened


That was so right on time (time)
It happened at the perfect moment


After all that love changes
After everything love has put me through


My heart had locked the door
My heart was closed off to love


Then that girl released her magic
Then you came and worked your magic


And made me love once more
And made me fall in love again


Like the warm rays of the sun her sweet love
Your love is like the warmth of the sun


Keeps shining down on me
It keeps making me happy


All at once, turned my life around
You turned my life around in an instant


And with one kiss she set me free
With one kiss, my heart was set free


She's given me joy, joy, joy
You bring me so much joy


That girl she brings me joy
You bring me joy


Goodbye loneliness
I no longer feel lonely


And so long to my heartache
I no longer feel heartbroken


Now that joy has taken over
Because you bring me so much joy


And decided to stay (to stay)
And it's here to stay


Her love lifts me up (up)
Your love makes me feel happy and lifted


Like no other love before (up)
I've never felt this way before


With every beat of my heart (ah)
Every time my heart beats


I'm holding on, hey
I'm holding on to this feeling


Just look what she's done for me
Look at all the joy you've brought me


She's erased all the sadness away
All the sadness I felt is gone because of you


I could never repay the deed
I could never thank you enough


'Cause she keeps loving me more and more
Because you keep loving me more and more


She's given me (she's given me)
You've given me so much


Check one, check two
I want to tell you something


Can't hold back I'm in love with you (ooh)
I can't hide that I'm in love with you


There's nothing in the world that I wouldn't do for you (I love you, I love you)
I love you so much that there's nothing I wouldn't do for you


Girl, you're my joy
You are the source of my happiness


All my kisses
All the kisses I have for you


All my lovin'
All the love I have for you


You got me where you want me, baby (joy, joy, joy)
You have me exactly where you want me, filled with joy


Yeah (yeah)
Yes, I truly love you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Jackson, Maceo Parker, Keith Murray, George Clinton Jr., Teddy Riley, Bootsy Collins, Erick Sermon, Tammy Lucas

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@kelleymcfadden9675

True peace and joy can only be found in Jesus Christ. Jesus loves you more than you could ever know and He wants to give you this peace. I am sharing my best friend's story with you in hopes that you will come to know Jesus Christ and find real peace and comfort in your soul. God bless you.


Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey


Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.

That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.

Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.

His Story

Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he – like all of us – had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)

He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross – because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon – not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!

“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)

Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day – What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity – Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)

We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day – perhaps today – you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon – Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)


“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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This testimony has been made into a gospel tract. If you or your Church would be interested in passing them out or if you would like to send a word of encouragement to the family, please go to:
https://www.facebook.com/GITM-Foundation-113997824650357/



@kidzay6907

Can't forget the day,
That you walked into my life
It was just the kind of thing,
That was soo right on time
After all that love changes,
My heart had locked the door
Then that gurl released her magic
And made me love once more
Like the warm rays of the sun her sweet love
Keeps shining down on me,
Oh oh, only one turned
Why life around and wit one kiss she set me free

She's given me joy, joy, joy
That gurl she brings me joy
She's given me joy, joy, joy
She brings me joy

Goodbye to loneliness,
And so long to my heartache,
Now that joy has taken over,
And decided to stay
Her love lifts me up,
Like no other love before,
With every beat of my heart,
I'm holding on, hey

Just look what she's done for me,
Just erased all the sadness away, oh oh oh,
I could never repay her debt,
'Cause she keeps loving me more and more

She's given me joy, joy, joy
That gurl she brings me joy
She's given me joy, joy, joy
She brings me joy

She's given me (joy),
Check one check two,
Can't hold back I'm in love with you
Can't hold back I'm in love with you
Girl you're my joy



All comments from YouTube:

@michellemills1260

Teddy's daughter Deja,who is in this video playing violin, danced with Teddy to this song at her wedding for the Father daughter dance...its was beautiful!!

@JustBree716

I heard he got like 15 kids. Lol. No shade. He take care of them. Love Teddy

@michellemills1260

@just bree He has 10, 8 biological and 2 adopted. Yes he does take of all of them..

@JustBree716

@Michelle Mills oh no, i meant i know he takes care of them. Lol.

@poiisonivy8937

Awwwwwwwwe!!!! 🥰💜🌙💜🥰

@HeeeyOhaji

Sorry… there’s NO way someone as busy as him is spending the time they need. TEN kids? No. Prob why Nia allowed herself to be dragged from sea to shining sea publicly by Soulja Boy. Just saying…

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@jamesabril1961

One of the most beautiful songs ever written! Thank you MJ & Blackstreet!

@kingsolo8215

MJ?!?

@baldheadahh1560

@King Solo yeah mj co-wrote the song

@lotfimj

@King Solo MJ have demo unreleased

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