Joy
Ric Hassani Lyrics
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Ohhhh yeahhh
Joy
All I see
Joy Joy(Joy yeah)x8
Ohhhh
All I see x3
I remember I remember when they tell me say I no go make am
and my mummy and my mummy told me you're wasting time
and my daddy and daddy told me don't waste your life
tell me say now when I wake up in the morning making money can't tell me nothing
Oluwa keep putting blessing on me (oh Lord)
Oluwa daku gboro mi ro
that is why I sing now all I see is joy
joy joy×5
now all I see
now all I see is Joy
all I see
I remember I remember when they tell me that I am nothing
I remember I remember when all the girls they were frontin'
and my mummy and my mummy told me you're wasting time
and my daddy and daddy told me don't waste your life
tell me say now when I wake up in the morning making money can't tell me nothing
oluwa keep putting blessing on me (oh joy)
Oluwa daku gboro mi ro
that is why I sing now all I see is joy
Joy Joy×5
now all I see
Joooooyyy
all I see
Jooooooooy x2
now all I see
The lyrics to Ric Hassani's song "Joy" is a testament to his belief in perseverance and the expression of passion through music even when faced with naysayers. The song is a celebration of all the good things in life, the blessings of God, and the triumph despite initial struggles.
The song begins with a repetition of the word "Joy," which is a fitting intro for the theme of the song. Ric Hassani acknowledges that there were people who doubted his abilities, and as a result, discouraged him from pursuing his dreams. He recalls when his family advised him to give up and how his faith in himself kept him going, even when others didn't believe in him.
He sings about waking up every morning and making a living, saying no one can tell him anything, as he is grateful for the blessings that Olawu (God) has bestowed on him. He asks for God's continued blessings because he has a lot of faith in himself.
The chorus of the song is an affirmation that Ric Hassani can only see joy in his life, and any negativity is non-existent. The lyrics and sound of the song are uplifting, and they give the listener hope, which sets this song apart from other love songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohhhh yeahhh
Opening line to signify the start of the song with an expression of excitement and positivity.
Joy
The title of the song, representing inner happiness and contentment.
All I see
An indication that the author's perspective has changed to a more positive one, being able to see the good in everything.
Joy Joy(Joy yeah)x8
Repetition of the title as a chorus to emphasize the significance of Joy in the author's life.
Ohhhh
Continuation of the song after the chorus with an expression of gratitude and appreciation.
I remember I remember when they tell me say I no go hammer
Recollection of negative comments about the author's future success.
I remember I remember when they tell me say I no go make am
Remembrance of being told the possibility of not succeeding in life.
and my mummy and my mummy told me you're wasting time
Parents' discouragement about the author's choices and direction in life.
and my daddy and daddy told me don't waste your life
Another instance of parental disapproval, urging the author to make better choices in life.
tell me say now when I wake up in the morning making money can't tell me nothing
Owning one's success and disregarding negative comments as the starting point to happiness.
Oluwa keep putting blessing on me (oh Lord)
A call to the lord for continued blessings and protection.
Oluwa daku gboro mi ro
Another call for divine intervention to ward off negative energy and protect the author's success.
that is why I sing now all I see is joy
The realization that despite the negativity, joy is present in the author's life.
Joy Joy×5
Repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the presence of joy in the author's life.
now all I see
Continuation of positive outlook on life by focusing on the good.
Joooooyyy
Exclamation of joy and positivity.
Jooooooooy x2
Reiteration of joy and the happiness it brings.
now all I see
Finalization of positive shift in perspective, choosing to view the world through a lens of joy.
Contributed by Bentley B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.