Joy Joy Joy
Rev. Charles Nicks Jr. & The St. James Choir Lyrics
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He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silence the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The lamb has overcome
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
We sing hallelujah
The lamb has overcome
Forever, he is glorified
Forever, he is lifted high
Forever, he is risen
He is alive
He is alive
Forever, he is glorified
Forever, he is lifted high
Forever, he is risen
He is alive
He is alive
You reign
You reign
You reign forever
You alone reign
Forever Jesus
The lyrics to Rev. Charles Nicks Jr. & The St. James Choir's song Joy Joy Joy convey a message of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The first verse paints a picture of a harsh winter landscape, where everything is frozen and the only creatures who seem to persevere are the swans. This image serves as a metaphor for the challenges and hardships we sometimes face in life. Despite the difficulties, however, there is always hope and love that surrounds us, even when it seems distant or out of reach.
The second verse takes a more optimistic turn, describing the growth and renewal that come with spring. The "formant patient roots" that were hidden beneath the frozen earth start to show themselves, and new life bursts forth. The imagery of "childish roots" and "little streams of consciousness" conveys a sense of playfulness and curiosity, reminding us not to take life too seriously and to embrace new experiences without fear.
Overall, the song's message is one of resilience and the power of love to overcome even the most challenging circumstances. It encourages us to keep moving forward, even when things seem impossible or we feel alone, and to find joy and beauty wherever we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Everywhere you turn you are surrounded by the sound
Wherever you go, there is noise all around you
Of winter's song
The sound belongs to the winter season
Everything is frozen and only the swans have chosen
Everything is icy and cold except for the birds who have decided to endure it
To be strong
The swans show their strength by enduring the harsh winter conditions
The sky is all a big commotion, somewhere the birds are all in motion
The sky is chaotic, as the birds and their movements are seen in the distance
Yearning to the back
The birds are trying to fly back to their home
And home where they belong
The birds belong in their natural habitat, which is their peaceful home
And the love you once thought, long faded out of view
The love that was thought to be lost, has actually been there all along
Was there all along, and right in front of you
The love has been present and obvious, but maybe not recognized or appreciated
An' look at you now yer flying... too
The realization of this love might make you feel like you're now flying along with the birds
Soon the formant patient roots will show themselves as childish roots
The strong, patient roots will soon become young and vulnerable again
Watered by the tears
The roots are being nourished and taken care of with tears, symbolizing nurturing and care
Of a first-time mother's joy
The tears come from a mother's happiness at becoming a parent for the first time
Lil' streams of consciousness they tumble over rocks they kiss
Small streams of thoughts flow and interact with obstacles in their path
Unafraid of who they are
The streams are not afraid to express their unique identity and characteristics
Or what will happen next
The streams are not worried about the future, instead they live in the present moment
And in ways you never knew
Love can manifest itself in ways that are not always expected or recognized
An' the birds you once saw, long gone ahead of you
The birds that were once visible in the distance, are now far ahead
They were there all along and right in front of you
The birds have been there all along, easily visible in plain sight
An' look at you now yer flying... too
The realization of this love might make you feel like you're now flying along with the birds
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brooke Ligertwood, Kari Jobe, Keith Getty
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