Williams grew up in Santa Cruz, CA. At 17, she signed a recording contract with PLG/SonyBMG and moved to the friendly, muggy town of Nashville, TN. She co-wrote and recorded several albums and realized after 7 years of being on the road full time that it was song-writing that kept tugging at her heart. Williams is now signed as a full-time writer with Judy Stakee at Warner/Chappell in LA and is with ASCAP. She writes for various projects daily with a team of very talented people from around the globe. She has the chance to work with American Idol finalists, rock bands, pop acts, indie artists, tv/film projects, CCM, country and more. Williams has also recently formed a new record label with her husband Nate Yetton, called Sensibility Music LLC, to facilitate recording and releasing new Joy Williams music in the future.
Since starting Sensibility Music Williams has had several of her songs featured prominently in hit TV shows. "Charmed Life", "Speaking a Dead Language" and "Sunny Day" have been in episodes of the hit ABC drama Grey's Anatomy; "If You Wanna Go" and "One of Those Days" in Lifetime's breakout drama Drop Dead Diva; "Sunny Day" in the CW's 90210, and "tightrope" was featured on The WB's "One Tree Hill".
In 2010 Oscar Mayer settled on Doesn't Get Better Than This from Joy to be their new add campaign song. According to Mayers "[Joy] wrote what ended up being the tag line for the whole campaign, “It doesn’t get better than this.”
In May of 2010, Williams recorded and released two brand new songs whose profits went towards Nashville's flood relief efforts. The first song was called "We Are" and was avalible for download via NoiseTrade's download widget. The second flood relief song was titled "Let's Jump" and was released on Ten Out of Tenn's Nashville benefit compilation, "We Are All In This Together".
In addition to her solo endeavors, Williams has recently begun a new band with fellow singer and songwriter, John Paul White, called The Civil Wars. "Poison & Wine", The Civil Wars' debut studio single, has been featured in Grey's Anatomy, episode 609, "New History".
Don't Let Me Down
Joy Williams Lyrics
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Right now I need a miracle
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
Stranded, reaching out
I call your name but you're not around
I say your name but you're not around
I need ya, I need ya, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
Running out of time
I really thought you were on my side
But now there's nobody by my side
I need ya, I need ya, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down
Don't let me down, down, down
I need ya, I need ya, I need you right now
Yeah, I need you right now
Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I think I'm losing my mind now
It's in my head, darling, I hope
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
Don't let me down
The lyrics of Joy Williams's Don't Let Me Down express the feeling of desperation and helplessness someone experiences when they feel isolated and without support. The opening lines, "Crashing, hit a wall, right now I need a miracle" in particular, communicate a sense of intense emotion and the need for help that is almost immediate. The lyrics convey the idea that the person singing is in a vulnerable position and is seeking comfort and guidance from someone they trust.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for the person's support network to be present when they are in need. The repetition of the line, "I need you right now, so don't let me down", underscores the importance of having someone reliable to rely on in times of hardship. The image of losing one's mind that is repeated throughout the lyrics also reinforces the urgency of the singer's situation and the emotional turmoil they are experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics of Don't Let Me Down are a plea for help and support, with the message that no one should have to face challenges alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing, hit a wall
I'm at my breaking point and I can't take it anymore
Right now I need a miracle
I need something to happen quickly to help me out of this situation
Hurry up now, I need a miracle
I can't wait any longer, I need help now
Stranded, reaching out
I'm stranded and can't do anything on my own, so I'm reaching out for help
I call your name but you're not around
I'm calling for help, but nobody is there to answer
I say your name but you're not around
I'm hoping that by calling out for help, someone will come to my rescue
I need ya, I need ya, I need you right now
I am desperate for help and need it immediately
Yeah, I need you right now
I can't emphasize enough how much I need help right now
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I'm counting on you for help, please don't disappoint me
I think I'm losing my mind now
The stress and pressure of the situation is driving me crazy
It's in my head, darling, I hope
I'm worried that my sense of desperation is affecting my sanity
That you'll be here, when I need you the most
I'm hoping you'll come to my rescue when I'm at my lowest point
Don't let me down
Please don't disappoint me, I'm relying on you
Running out of time
The situation is urgent and time is running out
I really thought you were on my side
I believed you were there to support me, but now I'm not so sure
But now there's nobody by my side
I feel alone and abandoned in this difficult time
Don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down
I need your help and support now more than ever
Don't let me down, down, down
Please don't let me down, the stakes are too high
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Scott Harris, Emily Schwartz
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