Joy To The World
Brian Wilson (Holiday) Lyrics


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Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and nature, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,




And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and nature, and nature sing.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Joy To The World" are a celebratory proclamation of the arrival of the Lord, and a call for all beings on earth to receive Him. The opening line sets the tone of the song, declaring that the Lord has arrived and people should prepare themselves for his coming. The next line calls for the entire earth to receive Him as their King. The following line, "Let every heart prepare Him room," is a plea for individuals to make space in their hearts for the Lord, to welcome Him in and embrace Him with open arms.


The repetition of "And Heaven and nature sing" is a nod to the idea that every living being is rejoicing at the arrival of the Lord. The earth itself is alive with joy and wonder, as the Lord has arrived and shed his light upon us. The phrase "And Heaven, and nature, and nature sing" reinforces this idea, that all of creation is in harmony with the Lord's arrival. The song ends on a triumphant note, with the repetition of the refrain and the lyrics "And Heaven and nature sing" ringing out in exultation.


Line by Line Meaning

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Celebrate the arrival of the Lord with happiness and enthusiasm!


Let earth receive her King;
May the Earth welcome and acknowledge its King!


Let every heart prepare Him room,
May every heart make room for Him in their lives and acknowledge His presence!


And Heaven and nature sing,
The Heavens and nature itself are rejoicing and celebrating the arrival of the Lord!


And Heaven and nature sing,
The Heavens and nature itself are rejoicing and celebrating the arrival of the Lord!


And Heaven, and nature, and nature sing.
The Heavens and nature itself are in perfect harmony, rejoicing and celebrating the arrival of the Lord!




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN SCOTT BENNETT

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