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".
Second Nature
Joy Williams Lyrics
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I'm always amazed
When it some to You
It feels so natural
To be blown away
When I stop and think of
How Your love was etched upon my heart
And how no matter
If I dream, You're a part of me
[Chorus]
Wanting You, needing You
Loving You comes to me
It comes like second nature like
Breathing in, breathing out
Something I don't think about
It comes like second nature
Second nature
Like an instinct
That I can't control
I always turn to You
It's a spiritual thing
A thirst in my soul
That makes me run
Into your arms and to the place
Our hearts collide where everything comes clear
And I see, from the start
This is how love was meant to be
[Chorus]
It's so obvious
I was born for this
Born for a love like this
And I know for sure
I've been captured
There is no escaping this
Wanting You, needing You, loving You
[Chorus]
In the song "Second Nature" by Joy Williams, the lyrics speak of the natural love and connection that the singer has with their significant other who seems to be nothing short of a part of their being. The track is an ode to the natural and effortless way that their love has grown and evolved - almost like a second skin. The lyrics are positive and joyous, with lines like "When it comes to You, it feels so natural" and "It comes like second nature like breathing in, breathing out".
The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, speaks of how loving this person comes easily and without effort, just like breathing. The lyrics express the feeling of being born to love and be loved and the powerful connection between two people. The song has an uplifting, motivational energy, encouraging listeners to embrace their natural feelings and follow their hearts.
Overall, "Second Nature" is a love song that is all about the ease and beauty of love. The lyrics convey the message that when love is real and true, it comes naturally and effortlessly. It speaks to the simplicity of loving someone and how it becomes an integral part of a person's being, something they don't even have to think about.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so typical
The situation of being impressed and amazed by the subject is common and unsurprising.
I'm always amazed
I am frequently in awe of the subject.
When it comes to You
Regarding the subject of You, specifically.
It feels so natural
The relationship with the subject feels instinctual and effortless.
To be blown away
To be struck with intense admiration and emotion for the subject.
When I stop and think of
Upon reflection, when I actively consider.
How Your love was etched upon my heart
How my deep love for You was carved into my very being and soul.
And how no matter
Regardless of the circumstances.
If I laugh, If I hope
Whether I am happy or striving for something better.
If I dream, You're a part of me
Even in my dreams, the subject is an integral part of my thoughts and desires.
Wanting You, needing You
Longing for and requiring the subject in my life.
Loving You comes to me
My deep affection for the subject feels natural and inherent.
It comes like second nature like
The love I have for the subject feels instinctual and effortless.
Breathing in, breathing out
As natural and necessary as inhaling and exhaling.
Something I don't think about
The intense love I feel for the subject does not require conscious thought or effort.
Like an instinct
Comparable to an animal's natural and automatic behavior.
That I can't control
My deep love for the subject is beyond my conscious control.
I always turn to You
In times of need or emotion, the subject is the first place I seek comfort and solace.
It's a spiritual thing
My profound emotions for the subject feel deeply connected to my spirituality and beliefs.
A thirst in my soul
A deep desire and need within me for the subject.
That makes me run
Motivates me to act and pursue the subject.
Into your arms and to the place
Towards the subject's embrace and the space between us where love flourishes.
Our hearts collide where everything comes clear
Our love for each other results in a deep understanding and clarity for both of us.
And I see, from the start
I have known and understood my love for the subject since the beginning of our relationship.
This is how love was meant to be
The natural and effortless love I possess for the subject is how love was intended to be experienced and felt.
It's so obvious
The intense love I have for the subject is clear and unmistakable.
I was born for this
From my very existence, I was destined to experience this kind of deep love.
Born for a love like this
My purpose in life, to some extent, is to experience a love as intense as this one.
And I know for sure
I am absolutely certain beyond a shadow of a doubt.
I've been captured
I have been wholly and completely captivated by the subject of my love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUY MATTHEW ZABKA, JESS CLAYTON CATES, JOY ELIZABETH WILLIAMS
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