Patricia Louise Holt (born May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), bet… Read Full Bio ↴Patricia Louise Holt (born May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), better known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is a highly revered, Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, author, businesswoman and actress. LaBelle has fronted two moderately successful groups, Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles and LaBelle, before rising to superstardom as a solo artist in the late 1970s. She is best known for her strong soprano vocals and her signature high-octave vocal belting. LaBelle has been largely compared to Aretha Franklin during the 1970s, but her distinguishing vocal range remains unique and recognizable, and she is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all-time by such industry publications and media outlets as Jet Magazine, BET and VH1. LaBelle has recorded 16 solo studio albums since her solo debut in 1977. LaBelle has also reportedly sold more than 50 million albums. Her biography, Don't Block the Blessings, remained at the top of the New York Times best seller list for several weeks. In addition, she is also a bestselling cookbook author - on Twitter as @LaBelleFoods.
She has received recognition of her works in music, being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Apollo Hall of Fame, the Songwriters' Hall of Fame as well as the World Music Awards presenting her with the prestigious Legend Award. In 2012 and 2013, LaBelle embarked on the 50th Anniversary Tour, celebrating her years in the music business.

Joy to Have Your Love
Patti LaBelle Lyrics

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I used to sing to an empty room,
I was so lonely and so out of tune
Then you came along and
Made my life a happy song

[Chorus: x2]
It's a joy to have your love
Such a joy to feel your love

Ever set me free
Cause darlin' I can't be without you
Without you baby

I used to go to the show all alone
I sit through it two times
I couldn't go home
Then my darling you came along
And made my life a happy song

[Chorus: x2]

Then my darling you came along
And made my life a happy song

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Patti LaBelle's "Joy to Have Your Love" have the theme of loneliness and finding happiness in love. The first verse speaks of a time when the singer used to sing alone in an empty room, describing her loneliness and lack of joy. However, that all changes when her love interest enters the picture. This person brings so much happiness into her life that she feels liberated and free from her previous loneliness. The chorus is a celebration of this newfound joy, with the singer expressing how wonderful it is to have someone to love and feel loved by. She sings about not being able to live without this person and how their love is so powerful that it sets her free.

The second verse further highlights the idea of loneliness, referring to going to the movies alone and watching the same movie twice just to avoid going home. This further emphasizes the bleakness of the singer's life before love. However, as we hear in the chorus, the love that she now has fills her with joy and makes her feel alive.

Overall, the lyrics of "Joy to Have Your Love" serve as a testament to how love can transform a person's life, bringing them out of their isolation and darkness and into the light of happiness and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

I used to sing to an empty room,
In the past, I used to sing alone without an audience.

I was so lonely and so out of tune
I felt lonely and my singing voice was not good enough.

Then you came along and
But then, you came to my life.

Made my life a happy song
And you turned my life into a joyful and pleasurable one.

It's a joy to have your love
Having your love in my life brings me great happiness.

Such a joy to feel your love
Feeling loved by you is truly an amazing experience.

Ever set me free
You have liberated me from loneliness and misery.

Cause darlin' I can't be without you
Being separated from you is not an option because you mean so much to me.

Without you baby
I cannot imagine a life without you, my beloved.

I used to go to the show all alone
Before we met, I would attend movie theaters by myself.

I sit through it two times
I would sit through the movie twice to avoid returning to an empty home.

Then my darling you came along
However, when you arrived, everything changed.

And made my life a happy song
You created a happier and more fulfilling life for me.

Then my darling you came along
Once again, I emphasize the importance of your presence in my life.

And made my life a happy song
Because of you, my life is filled with joy and happiness.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RAY PARKER JR DBA RAYDIOLA MUSIC
Written by: BUDD ELLISON, JEFFREY COHEN, RAY ERSKINE PARKER

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