Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.
Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.
Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.
Joy
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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Let there be light
And let there be hope
Let there be dreams you never let go
Let there be laughter
Let there be songs
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with love
Let there be shoulders for all the tears
Let there be courage stronger than fear
Let there be wonder and hearts that will mend
Let us all come together again
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with love
And harmony and all the things we need
To make the world go round
Oh how sweet the sound of
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with love
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with
Peace peace peace
And joy joy joy
And love love love
Lets fill the world with love
The lyrics of Jim Brickman's song "Joy" convey a powerful message of unity, love, and hope. The song encourages positive emotions and actions that can bring happiness and peace to the world. The opening lines, "Let there be light, and let there be hope, let there be dreams you never let go," suggest that light and hope are essential elements in creating a joyful and fulfilling life. It encourages listeners to hold onto their dreams and never let them fade away.
The following lines, "Let there be laughter, let there be songs, let there be loved ones singing along," emphasize the importance of joyful moments and the presence of loved ones in our lives. Laughter, songs, and the company of loved ones are depicted as catalysts for happiness and inspire a sense of togetherness and celebration.
As the song progresses, it calls for peace, encouraging listeners to find peace within themselves and propagate it to the world. The repetition of "peace peace peace, and joy joy joy, and love love love, let's fill the world with" portrays a collective desire to spread these positive emotions on a global scale. The lyrics express the need for compassion, healing, and unity, inviting people to come together and mend any divisions that may exist.
Line by Line Meaning
Let there be light
May there be the illuminating presence of goodness and positivity
And let there be hope
And may there be a continuous belief in the possibility of a better future
Let there be dreams you never let go
May you hold onto your aspirations and never give up on them
Let there be laughter
May there be joyous and infectious moments of merriment
Let there be songs
May there be expressions of joy and happiness through melodious tunes
Let there be loved ones singing along
May the people you care about join in and share the joy with you
Let there be shoulders for all the tears
May there be comforting support for one another during times of sadness and despair
Let there be courage stronger than fear
May there be bravery that surpasses any feelings of trepidation
Let there be wonder and hearts that will mend
May there be awe-inspiring moments and the ability to heal emotional wounds
Let us all come together again
May everyone unite once more in harmony and togetherness
And harmony and all the things we need
And may there be a state of peaceful coexistence alongside essential necessities
To make the world go round
To bring balance and ensure the functioning of the world
Oh how sweet the sound of
Oh, what a delightful sensation it is to experience
Peace peace peace
Aim for tranquility and serenity
And joy joy joy
Seek boundless happiness and contentment
And love love love
Embrace love, affection, and compassion
Lets fill the world with
Let us cultivate and spread
Peace peace peace
Tranquility and serenity throughout the world
And joy joy joy
Boundless happiness and contentment across all nations
And love love love
Love, affection, and compassion to encompass all
Lets fill the world with love
Let us permeate the world with love and kindness
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Isabella Kearney-Nurse, Jim Brickman, Mat Shaw, Ryan Michaels, Savanna Shaw, Shannon Haley
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