Joy
Staxx Lyrics

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It's Joy (German)
"Es ist Freude"

Ich bin erfüllt mit Freude,
unfaßbare Freude,
wenn ich zu Gott dem Vater bete –

unfaßbare Freude.
Er gibt mir genug zu Essen und zu Trinken –
unfaßbare Freude.
Ihm gehört mein Herz, mein Körper und meine Seele –
unfaßbare Freude.
Chorus
Ich singe vor Freude, von dem was ich gewonnen habe.
Mit Dir beginnt ein völlig neues Leben.
Ich danke Ihm für alles, was Er getan hat,
und preise Ihn, für das, was er tun wird.

Ich rede über Freude, Freude,
unfaßbare Freude.
Ich erhebe die Hände im Geist –
unfaßbare Freude.
Oh, Ehre sei dem Vater.
Unfaßbare Freude;
...und seinem einzigen Sohn;
unfaßbare Freude.

Chorus

Willst du Freude, wirkliche Freude,
unfaßbare Freude?
Dann übergib dein Leben an Jesus –
unfaßbare Freude.
tanze... –
unfaßbare Freude.
Alle singen –
unfaßbare Freude.

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Staxx’s song Joy, also known as “Es ist Freude” are centered around the overwhelming joy one experiences as a result of their faith in God. The artist describes their immense gratitude for the provision of basic human needs such as food and drink which brings them uncontainable joy. Staxx goes on to express that their heart, body and soul belong to God and this realization brings them even more joy. The first half of the stanza is repeated in the chorus which declares the singer's newfound life and gratitude for everything that God has done and will do.

The second stanza emphasizes the uplifting nature of joy, calling it “unfassbare Freude” or “uncontainable joy” in English. The artist mentions the act of raising their hands in a spiritual context, attributing this physical movement to the attainment of joy. They also give glory to the Father and the Son for the joy they experience. The second refraining of the chorus repeats the first, emphasizing again the singer’s gratitude to God.

The last stanza calls on the listener to seek and submit their life to Jesus if they want to experience true joy, and the song ends with an exhortation to dance and sing with uncontainable joy.

Overall, the song carries a message of gratitude and spirituality which showcases the artist's faith in God and the importance of joy as a reflection of that faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Ich bin erfüllt mit Freude, unfaßbare Freude, wenn ich zu Gott dem Vater bete – unfaßbare Freude.
I am filled with joy, incomprehensible joy, when I pray to God the Father - incomprehensible joy.

Er gibt mir genug zu Essen und zu Trinken – unfaßbare Freude.
He gives me enough to eat and drink - incomprehensible joy.

Ihm gehört mein Herz, mein Körper und meine Seele – unfaßbare Freude.
My heart, my body, and my soul belong to Him - incomprehensible joy.

Ich singe vor Freude, von dem was ich gewonnen habe. Mit Dir beginnt ein völlig neues Leben. Ich danke Ihm für alles, was Er getan hat, und preise Ihn, für das, was er tun wird.
I sing with joy of what I have gained. With You, a completely new life begins. I thank Him for everything He has done, and praise Him for what He will do.

Ich rede über Freude, Freude, unfaßbare Freude. Ich erhebe die Hände im Geist – unfaßbare Freude.
I speak of joy, joy, incomprehensible joy. I lift up my hands in spirit - incomprehensible joy.

Oh, Ehre sei dem Vater. Unfaßbare Freude; ...und seinem einzigen Sohn; unfaßbare Freude.
Oh, glory to the Father. Incomprehensible joy; ...and to His only Son; incomprehensible joy.

Willst du Freude, wirkliche Freude, unfaßbare Freude? Dann übergib dein Leben an Jesus – unfaßbare Freude. tanze... – unfaßbare Freude. Alle singen – unfaßbare Freude.
Do you want joy, real joy, incomprehensible joy? Then give your life to Jesus - incomprehensible joy. Dance... - incomprehensible joy. All sing - incomprehensible joy.

Writer(s): Thomas Edet Asido Jones, Simon Philip Thorne Copyright: Polygram Music Publishing Ltd. Gb

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