Joyful
Born in Manchester, Jamaica, reggae singer Jah Mason made his debut in 1991… Read Full Bio ↴Born in Manchester, Jamaica, reggae singer Jah Mason made his debut in 1991 with the single "Selassie I Call We." Recorded for Junior Reid's record label, the single appeared under the name Perry Mason, a nickname Mason had picked up during his childhood due to his ability to settle arguments. He always preferred the country to the city since it was easier to meditate there and as Mason claims, "I can communicate with the birds and the trees." After hooking up with David House, who had successfully guided singer Capleton to international fame, this spiritual side of Mason began to flourish. In 1995 he became a member of the Rastafarian branch Bobo Ashanti, changed his performing name from Perry Mason to Jah Mason, and began recording conscious reggae where the message was as important as the music. Jamaican hits like "My Princess Gone" and "Lion Look" and guest shots on a few Jah Cure singles appeared before the full-lengths Keep Your Joy (Ghetto Technology) and Unlimited (Reggae Vibes) both landed in 2002. Never Give Up (On The Corner) from 2004 found him working with international producers including Dan "Piloni" Kark from Israel. The 2006 album Princess Gone: The Saga Bed appeared on the VP label, which was distributed by the worldwide giant Universal.

Joyful
Jah Mason Lyrics


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Joyful, joyful we adore thee
God of glory, Lord of love
Hearts unfold like flowers before thee
Opening to the sun above
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
Drive the doubt away
Giver of immortal gladness
Fill us with the light of day
All thy works with joy surround thee
Earth adn heaven reflect thy rays
Stars and angels sing around thee
Center of unbroken praise
Field and and forest, vale and mountain
Flowery meadow, flashing sea
Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in thee
Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triuph song




Joyful music leads us sunward
In the triumph song of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jah Mason's song "Joyful" are a tribute to God, praising Him for His glory and for the happiness He brings into our lives. The song begins by stating how we adore God and appreciate Him as the God of glory and Lord of love. The following lines convey how our hearts open up and unfold like flowers before God, allowing His light to shine in and melt away the darkness that surrounds us.


The lyrics then speak of the joy that God brings into our lives, how He removes the sins and sadness that weigh us down and fills us with an abundance of joy and gladness. The wonders of nature are also seen as reflections of God's glory and are upheld as testaments to His greatness. The last two verses of the song declare how joyful music leads us closer to God and how this music celebrates the triumph of life.


Overall, the lyrics of "Joyful" convey a deeply felt appreciation for God and the joy and happiness He brings into our lives. We are encouraged to see the beauty in nature as a reflection of God's glory and to rejoice in the wonder of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Joyful, joyful we adore thee
We are filled with joy and reverence as we praise and worship you


God of glory, Lord of love
You are the powerful and loving God we worship and adore


Hearts unfold like flowers before thee
Our hearts open up to you like flowers welcoming the sunlight


Opening to the sun above
Just like flowers, our hearts open up to you, the source of light and warmth


Melt the clouds of sin and sadness
We pray that you'll make all the misery and sin in our lives vanish


Drive the doubt away
Help us to banish our doubts and put our trust in you


Giver of immortal gladness
We recognize you as the source of everlasting happiness


Fill us with the light of day
Fill us with your radiant light so that we can live each day with purpose and meaning


All thy works with joy surround thee
Everyone and everything around you exudes joy and happiness


Earth and heaven reflect thy rays
The glory of your goodness shines throughout the earth and the heavens


Stars and angels sing around thee
The stars in the sky and the angels in heaven sing your praises


Center of unbroken praise
Your praises are sung non-stop, for you are worthy of all glory and honor


Field and forest, vale and mountain
All the natural world, from forests to valleys and mountains, declare your creatorship


Flowery meadow, flashing sea
The beauty of nature, from meadows to seas, reflect your glory and greatness


Chanting bird and flowing fountain
Even the birds and fountains declare your awesomeness


Call us to rejoice in thee
We are compelled to celebrate and be joyful in you


Joyful music leads us sunward
Our joyful music leads us to you, to a place of warmth and light


In the triumph song
Our music is triumphant, because you have already won the victory


Joyful music leads us sunward
Our joyful music leads us to you, to a place of warmth and light


In the triumph song of life
Our lives are full of triumph because of what you have accomplished for us




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@IsraeliteJacob

This is my tune..I can remember it like yesterday 2005 when reggae was at it's PEAK!!!

@seonguadeloupe4187

Yes i

@dagreatking9819

Lighter
1 of my fav tunes
Wheel , pull up ,run it again

@ysrael_naphtalirowe6978

I am hooked to this sound is like a chant innu

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