David Michael Hasselhoff (born 17 July 1952 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA), is… Read Full Bio ↴David Michael Hasselhoff (born 17 July 1952 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA), is an American actor, singer, producer and businessman. His singing career began in 1985 with the album "Night Rocker".

He is best known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s U.S. series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch. Hasselhoff also produced Baywatch for a number of seasons in the 1990s up until 2001, when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii. Hasselhoff also crossed over to a music career during the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. He was noted for his performance at the Berlin Wall in 1989; he enjoyed a short lived success as a singer primarily in German-speaking Europe. More recently, Hasselhoff has been involved with talent shows such as NBC's America's Got Talent from 2006-2009.

Joy To The World
David Hasselhoff 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 glory of his righteousness
And wonders of his love [His Love]
And wonders of his love [His Love]
And wonders of his love

Joy, joy, joy to the world [Joy To The World]
Joy, joy, joy to the world [Joy To The World]

Joy to the world
Joy to the world

Overall Meaning

The song "Joy to the World" is a Christmas carol that focuses on the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first few lines of the lyrics affirm the arrival of the Lord on Earth- indicating that he is the king of the world as evidenced by the words "Let earth receive her king." The following line of "Let every heart prepare him room," suggests that individuals be prepared to receive the Lord, a reference to a verse in the gospel of Luke in the Bible about finding no room at the inn. This line signifies the importance of opening one's heart to Jesus during the Christmas season. The repetition of "And heaven and nature sing" emphasizes the wider significance of the Lord's arrival, whereby the joyous occasion is celebrated by humans and nature alike.

The second part of the song talks about the qualities of the Lord, specifically his rule over the world, characterized by truth and grace. The succeeding lines of "And makes the nations prove the glory of his righteousness and wonders of his love" suggest that the Lord's rule leads to the discovery of his love, which is the driving force behind his righteousness. The chorus repeats the phrase "Joy to the world," extending the Christmas spirit to people all over the world, spreading the message of peace and happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let us rejoice for our savior has arrived

Let earth receive her king
We must embrace His presence with open arms

Let every heart prepare him room
We should make space in our hearts for His divine love

And heaven and nature sing
Celestial beings and the natural world unite in praise

And heaven and heaven and nature sing
Even the heavens resound with the joyous news

He rules the world With truth and grace
Our king governs with integrity and benevolence

And makes the nations prove
He reveals His power and glory to all people

The glory of his righteousness
His holiness shines with radiance and splendor

And wonders of his love [His Love]
His love is a marvel beyond comprehension

And wonders of his love
His love is a marvel beyond comprehension

Joy, joy, joy to the world [Joy To The World]
Let us express our delight and exultation to all the world