Joy
JOY AND PAIN Lyrics
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And sunlight on our clean clothes
Stare forever for all the pinches together
Mountains fall into the sea
If I built the frame and gave you my name
Would you wander forever with me?
And drive way up over Mt. Joy
She blames Brooklyn for hand me downs
She wakes up in her parents' house
And I got the curse of quivering youth
Tell the truth
All we really need's the love in this room
And I open my lips to tell her she's the anchor, I'm a sailor
We're lost in the height of the wave
Every wave remind me why I feel this way
And drive way up over Mt. Joy
Where everyone's free now to move how they feel
Feel your feet on the festival grounds
They can't stop us, feel like Ziggy Stardust
'Cause they can't stop us, feel like Ziggy Stardust
And I dreamed you felt it too
And I dreamed it all came true
And I dreamed you felt it too
And I dreamed it all came true
And I dreamed you felt it too
And I dreamed it all came true
They can't stop us, feel like Ziggy Stardust
The lyrics to JOY AND PAIN's song Joy demonstrate the power of love and the importance of companionship in life. The first verse describes the beauty of the world around them, from the berry stains on a dirt road to the sunlight on their clean clothes. The chorus emphasizes the freedom they feel when they drive up over Mt. Joy, stating that everyone is free to move as they feel. The second verse highlights the struggles of youth, as the singer discusses hand-me-downs and the curse of quivering youth. However, the love in the room is enough to get them through these tough times. The final section expresses the hope and dreams that their love will come true, and that nothing can stop them.
The line "drive way up over Mt. Joy" references a real place in South Carolina where the band often visited. The name "Joy" also refers to the band's name, JOY AND PAIN. The song was written and recorded in just one night during a band retreat. The band originally planned to keep the song as a demo, but it gained popularity on SoundCloud and was eventually released as a single. The music video for the song features footage from the band's travels and live shows, including a festival where the crowd is shown dancing and having fun.
Another interesting fact about this song is that Ziggy Stardust is referenced in the final verse. Ziggy Stardust was a character created by David Bowie, known for his androgynous appearance and flamboyant style. The use of this reference gives the song a sense of rebellion and empowerment. The song was also remixed by a number of DJs, including Chris Clark and Diplo.
The chords to the song are as follows:
Verse: G, C, G, C
Chorus: Am, Em, G, C
Bridge: F, Am, G, C
Overall, "Joy" is a song that celebrates the power of love and the beauty of the world around us. Whether we're driving over Mt. Joy, dancing at a festival, or dreaming of our hopes and desires, holding onto the love in our lives can help us face anything that comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Berry stains on a dirt road
Memories of the past, marked by the stains of berries on a dirt road.
And sunlight on our clean clothes
The warmth of the sun shining on our spotless clothes.
Stare forever for all the pinches together
Be together forever in spite of the challenging moments that bring us closer.
Mountains fall into the sea
Witnessing the impossible, where even mountains seem to fall into the sea.
If I built the frame and gave you my name
If I build a stable foundation and cement our bond, would you stay with me forever?
Would you wander forever with me?
Will you always be by my side on this adventure called life?
And drive way up over Mt. Joy
Leave our worries behind and drive up to the mountains of happiness.
Where everyone's free now to move how they feel now
A place where people can be themselves and express themselves freely.
She blames Brooklyn for hand me downs
Feeling ashamed of her background and pointing fingers at others for her lack of resources.
She wakes up in her parents' house
Living with her parents again, feeling trapped and stuck in a cycle.
And I got the curse of quivering youth
Being young and restless, never wanting to settle down and feeling the weight of the uncertainty that comes with youth.
Tell the truth
Being honest about one's feelings and intentions.
All we really need's the love in this room
In the end, all that truly matters is the love and connection we share with those around us.
And I open my lips to tell her she's the anchor, I'm a sailor
Recognizing that she is the grounding force in his life while he is free to wander and explore.
We're lost in the height of the wave
Being consumed by the feeling of freedom and excitement in the moment.
Every wave remind me why I feel this way
Being reminded of the joy and happiness that comes with living in the moment and enjoying life's waves.
Feel your feet on the festival grounds
Being fully present and feeling the energy of the festival.
They can't stop us, feel like Ziggy Stardust
Feeling empowered and unstoppable, like the iconic musician, Ziggy Stardust.
And I dreamed you felt it too
Hoping that your partner shares the same feelings and desires as you.
And I dreamed it all came true
Believing that your dreams and desires can come true.
They can't stop us, feel like Ziggy Stardust
Feeling powerful and invincible, like the iconic icon, Ziggy Stardust.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Matthew Ryan Quinn
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THIS is what today's youth are missing ❤
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Yes,
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Yes and it shows !
@reginalively4021
I agree!
@Bobby_Duggy94
we have enough pain
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You're absolutely right. World class music indeed.
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This is not "old school" children, this is Eternal School. Come study a course in timelessness.
@TomGreenMan
Too true, my Brother
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For the Good Times! Good Music!
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When music was music 🕺🏽🕺🏽🕺🏽