Joy to the World
David & Nicole Binion 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 heaven and nature sing

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, love, love)
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders of His love

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 heaven and nature sing

Joy to the world, the Lord is come

Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Joy to the world, the Lord is come

Overall Meaning

The song "Joy to the World" by David & Nicole Binion is a modern take on the classic Christmas hymn of the same name. The lyrics are an invitation to celebrate the arrival of Christ as the Earth's King, with the repeated refrain of "joy" serving as a call to revelry. The chorus speaks directly to the listeners, urging them to join in the festivities: "Everybody gotta get on up and celebrate / 'Cause the Lord has come, y'all / Gonna be a holiday everywhere around the world / So let's get together and sing it loud, sing it loud." The song encourages participation and emphasizes the communal nature of the joy that comes with the arrival of Christ.

The song also incorporates elements of contemporary gospel and pop music, with a steady beat and electronic sounds building to a crescendo throughout. The bridge features a call-and-response section, with the lead singer urging the audience to repeat the phrase "Joy to the world" and "Sing it loud, sing it loud" in response. The climax of the song features the repeated phrase "Everybody just sing it" and "Everybody just shout it," further encouraging audience participation and celebration.

Overall, "Joy to the World" is a modern interpretation of a beloved hymn that emphasizes the joy and communal nature of the Christmas season.

Line by Line Meaning

Joy, joy
Excitement and happiness fill the air.

Joy, joy, joy, joy
The feeling is so strong that it can be expressed multiple times.

Ooh-ooh, ooh Oh, oh, ohh, ohh-oh, yeah
This feeling is so powerful that it cannot be described in words alone.

Everybody gotta get on up and celebrate
Everyone should join in on the celebration.

'Cause the Lord has come, y'all
This celebration is in honor of the arrival of the Lord.

Gonna be a holiday everywhere around the world
The celebration will span the entire globe.

So let's get together and sing it loud, sing it loud
Let's all come together and express our joy loudly.

(Joy) woo (Joy) joy (Joy) Sing it loud, sing it loud
The word 'joy' has become the anthem of the celebration, and it should be sung loud and proud.

Gonna have a good time
This celebration is going to be a blast.

There's a party over here And the DJ's kickin' That flavor for your ear, y'all
The party is happening right here, right now, and the music is great.

So come on, enjoy yourselves As the Earth receives her King, y'all Let the Heaven shine the light And nature sing, nature sing
Let's enjoy ourselves as we welcome the King to Earth, and let the heavens and nature join in our song of joy.

Everybody just sing it Everybody just say it
Join in on the celebration and express your joy with your voice.

(Joy to the world) yeah Everybody just sing it Everybody just shout it (Joy to the world) joy, joy
The phrase 'Joy to the world' has become the rallying cry of the celebration, and it should be shouted and sung by everyone.

(Joy) woo, can you feel that joy?
The joy is so overwhelming that it can be felt physically.

Do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do do do do Do do do, do do do do
The excitement is so contagious that it can be expressed even without words.

Everybody get up Everybody get down Everybody just sing it Everybody just shout it
Everyone should be up and moving, singing and shouting with joy.

Get a little bit louder Get a little bit higher
Let's turn up the volume and the excitement even more.

Everybody have a good time
The ultimate goal of this celebration is for everyone to have a great time.

Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Isaac Watts

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