Joy
Natural Black Lyrics


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I don't want you anymore
Cause you took my joy
I don't want you anymore
You took my joy

[Chorus]
You took my joy
I want it back
You took my joy
I want it back

I'm gonna go to west Memphis and look for my joy
Go to west Memphis and look for my joy
Maybe in west Memphis I'll find my joy
Maybe in west Memphis I'll find my joy

I'm gonna go to slidell and look for my joy
Go to slidell and look for my joy
Maybe in slidell I'll find my joy
Maybe in slidell I'll find my joy

You got no right to take my joy
I want it back
You got no right to take my joy
I want it back

[Chorus]

I'm gonna go to west Memphis and look for my joy
Go to west Memphis and look for my joy
Maybe in west Memphis I'll find my joy
Maybe in west Memphis I'll find my joy

I'm gonna go to slidell and look for my joy
Go to slidell and look for my joy
Maybe in slidell I'll find my joy
Maybe in slidell I'll find my joy

I don't want you anymore
Cause you took my joy
I don't want you anymore
You took my joy

[Chorus]

You took my joy
I want it back
You took my
I want it back





I'm gonna go to west Memphis
I'm gonna go to slidell

Overall Meaning

Natural Black's song "Joy" is a passionate R&B track that explores the feeling of loss and the desire to reclaim a sense of happiness despite the actions of others. The lyrics, "I don't want you anymore, cause you took my joy," reflect the idea that another person can have a drastic impact on our emotional wellbeing, and that it's important to take control and actively seek out what makes us happy. The repeated chorus of "You took my joy, I want it back," further emphasizes this idea, with the lack of joy serving as a call to action to find it once again.


The reference to West Memphis and Slidell are interesting locations in the song. West Memphis is a city in Arkansas that is often associated with music and the blues, while Slidell is a city located in Louisiana near New Orleans. Perhaps the song is suggesting that the singer is going on a journey to find happiness through music, culture and self-discovery. The metaphorical idea of travelling to another place to find something that is missing is also generating excitement and giving the song a deeper meaning.


Overall, the song is a relatable representation of the struggles that many people face in relationships, but also serves as a reminder that our happiness is ultimately our own responsibility. Even after losing your sense of joy, there is always an opportunity to find it again, whether that's through music, travel, or any other activity that sparks joy.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want you anymore
I'm not interested in having you in my life anymore


Cause you took my joy
Because you've stolen my happiness and contentment


I'm gonna go to west Memphis and look for my joy
I'm going on a journey to find happiness and satisfaction


Maybe in west Memphis I'll find my joy
Perhaps I'll discover what brings me happiness in this location


I'm gonna go to slidell and look for my joy
I'm searching for joy and fulfillment in Slidell


You got no right to take my joy
You don't have the authority to take away my happiness


I want it back
I desire to regain my lost sense of contentment


Maybe in slidell I'll find my joy
I may discover what makes me feel happy in this geographic area


I don't want you anymore
I'm fed up with having you in my life


You took my joy
You have stolen my source of happiness and satisfaction


You took my
You robbed me of the thing that brought me joy and fulfillment


I'm gonna go to west Memphis
I'm embarking on a journey to West Memphis


I'm gonna go to slidell
My search for happiness and fulfillment is taking me to Slidell




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lucinda Williams

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@countrobbie3712

Nice cut over the ''WATER PUMPING''  Riddim!    TUNE!

@normalee3655

this is Thurrus Anthony singing. BIG TUUUUUUNE!

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