Joy to the World
Dog Night Lyrics

Jeremiah was a bullfrog
Jeremiah was a good friend. He may have been a simple fellow, but he was lively and brought joy to those around him.

Was a good friend of mine
Jeremiah was a close companion, and though he may not have been the most intellectual, he had a good heart and made life enjoyable.

I never understood a single word he said
Jeremiah may have had a hard time communicating or expressing himself clearly, but that didn't stop the friendship or the good times.

But I helped him a-drink his wine
Part of being a friend to Jeremiah was sharing in the simple pleasures of life, like drinking wine, and being present to enjoy his company.

And he always had some mighty fine wine
Jeremiah may have been simple, but he had an appreciation for the good things in life- like good quality wine that he was happy to share with his friends.

Singin' joy to the world
There is a sense of celebration, enjoyment, and togetherness that can be had when singing joyful songs.

All the boys and girls now
The joy of music is available to everyone- regardless of age, gender, or background.

Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea
The beauty of joy can be seen in nature- even the creatures below the surface of the water are included in the celebration.

Joy to you and me
The joy of life is not just a personal experience, but something meant to be shared and spread to others who are close to us.

And if I were the king of the world
In a world that can seem otherwise stressful or hopeless, there is a feeling of freedom and power in imagining the ability to make changes for the better.

Tell you what I'd do
The singer has some positive ideas he would like to share about how he would transform the world if the opportunity were given to him.

I'd throw away the cars and the bars and the war
In imagining a better world - this speaker would make significant changes, such as ending transportation restrictions and eliminating contentious divisions among people.

Make sweet love to you
This line, with its lyrics of love and romance, reveals something about the singer's personality and desires, even as it provides contrast to the worldbuilding being described.

You know I love the ladies
The singer has a strong affinity towards women or women related topics, and makes no attempt to hide it in his lyrics.

Love to have my fun
The singer is someone who is interested in enjoying life, and doing so with a positive or romantic focus.

I'm a high life flyer and a rainbow rider
The artist is someone who enjoys the best experiences in life and may even have a somewhat adventurous or carefree spirit about him.

A straight shootin' son-of-a-gun
This speaker is someone who is honest, upfront, and unapologetic about who he is and how he conducts himself.