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".
I Wonder
Joy Williams Lyrics
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And an open Bible, yeah, there we were
Asking all deep questions about life, and love, and God
And how it all came to be
And why this, and why that, and why me
And why not, and why, why do I think this way?
I wonder why?
I wonder, wonder, wonder why?
I wonder, wonder why?
All of these questions echo in my mind
I wonder, wonder why?
Throughout the rest of our conversation
I kept coming back to one thing, I don't understand
Why would God leave all of heavens glory
Just to come and live and die as a man?
And why grace, and why mercy, why'd give it all for me
And why, and why does he love this way?
I wonder why?
I wonder, wonder, wonder why?
I wonder, wonder why?
All of these questions echo in my mind
I wonder, wonder why?
Why does he love me like he loves me?
All of these questions echo in my mind
I wonder, wonder why?
Every little thing that my mind can question
Just leads me back to one thing, Gods love for me
Every little thing that my mind can question
Just leads me back to one thing, Gods love for me
I wonder, wonder, wonder why?
I wonder, wonder why?
So many questions
Yeah, I wonder why your love is so amazing
I just can't believe it, ooo
It's so rich and wide, I wonder why?
Every little thing that my mind can question
Just leads me back to one thing, Gods love for me
Every little thing that my mind can question
Just leads me back to one thing, Gods love for me
In the first verse of Joy Williams's song, "I Wonder," she reflects on a conversation with a friend where they delve deep into the mysteries of life, love, and God. With an open Bible and cups of tea, they ask questions like "why me?" and "why do I think this way?" The chorus echoes her wondering with the repetition of "I wonder, wonder, wonder why?" Throughout the song, Williams expresses her confusion and awe at the concept of God's love, grace, and mercy. She is particularly struck by the fact that God, who is in "heaven's glory," would choose to live and die as a human being. Despite her many questions, however, Williams concludes that every little thing leads her back to one thing: God's love for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Pondering mysteries with a girlfriend over tazoberry tea
Reflecting on the unknown with a friend, while drinking tea made from a particular plant
And an open Bible, yeah, there we were
The book of Christianity was also present during their conversation on mysteries
Asking all deep questions about life, and love, and God
Raising intellectual queries about crucial life elements like emotions and the supreme being
And how it all came to be
Discussing the creation of everything in existence
And why this, and why that, and why me
Questioning the reasons behind various occurrences, including their personal existence
And why not, and why, why do I think this way?
Asking about the cause of their thought process and perception
I wonder why?
Reiterating their confusion with a concise phrase
I wonder, wonder, wonder why?
Emphasizing their bafflement with the repetition of the phrase
Throughout the rest of our conversation
During the remaining period of their talk
I kept coming back to one thing, I don't understand
Reiterating that they are still clueless after much thought
Why would God leave all of heavens glory
Asking the reason for the Christian God's decision to leave his divine realm
Just to come and live and die as a man?
Questioning the motivation behind dying as a human
And why grace, and why mercy, why'd give it all for me
Questioning why God extended kindness and exhibited mercy towards humanity by sacrificing himself
And why, and why does he love this way?
Unsure about the methods of God's love for His creations
I wonder why?
Stating their curiosity once more
So many questions
Acknowledging the sheer number of doubts and curiosities on their mind
Yeah, I wonder why your love is so amazing
Puzzled by God's captivating and extraordinary love
I just can't believe it, ooo
The extent of their confusion transcends their beliefs
It's so rich and wide, I wonder why?
God's love is vast and profound, and they seek to understand the reason behind it
Every little thing that my mind can question
Any thought that arises in their mind
Just leads me back to one thing, Gods love for me
The sole answer to any inquiry is God's unconditional love for humanity
Every little thing that my mind can question
Repetition to emphasize the random and intricate nature of doubts
Just leads me back to one thing, Gods love for me
Stress on the fact that God's love is the only certain answer to any question, no matter how complex or simple
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASON MCARTHUR, ROBERT DOUGLAS GRAVES
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