Joy
Teddy Pendergrass Lyrics

Uh, oh man I ain't seen you in a long time
Teddy Pendergrass is welcoming someone he hasn't seen in a while into his home.

Boy come on in man (hey how's it going today?)
Teddy Pendergrass greets the guest and asks them how they're doing.

Sit on down and relax yourself
Teddy Pendergrass asks the guest to sit down and make themselves comfortable.

Shoes off
Teddy Pendergrass asks the guest to take off their shoes, indicating that they are welcome to stay for a while.

I wanna listen
Teddy Pendergrass expresses a desire to listen to music with the guest.

I got a song I want you to hear
Teddy Pendergrass wants to share a song with the guest that he thinks they will enjoy.

Boy this thing is bad
Teddy Pendergrass believes the song he is about to play for the guest is really great.

Man, man, I want you to check out this group, okay (is that right?)
Teddy Pendergrass asks the guest if they want to check out a new musical group he has discovered.

But hold on one second
Teddy Pendergrass asks the guest to wait for a moment.

Put the needle down right here
Teddy Pendergrass asks the guest to put the needle of the record player down on the correct spot for the song he wants them to hear.

It's a joy
The feeling Teddy Pendergrass gets when he is near his loved one is pure happiness.

Joy
Referring to the joy he feels in his relationship.

Joy to be
It's a blessing to be in the presence of his loved one.

To be near you
The joy comes from being close to his loved one.

I want you here with me
Teddy Pendergrass wants his loved one to be close to him.

Lady, can't you see just how much you mean to me
Teddy Pendergrass tries to tell his loved one how important she is to him.

Get a thrill each time I'm near you
Being near his loved one makes him feel excited and happy.

I get such a rush, crave to feel your tender touch
The touch of his loved one is something he longs for and craves.

Magic moment paradise, oh, baby
Being with his loved one feels magical and like paradise to Teddy Pendergrass.

Life is too damn short to let you get away
Teddy Pendergrass realizes that life is short and doesn't want to waste any time being away from his loved one.

I'm here to say I need your love, oh, baby
Teddy Pendergrass declares his love for his loved one and how much he needs it.

There's no greater pleasure than you give to me
Teddy Pendergrass enjoys the pleasure he gets from being with his loved one.

Hear me, baby, I want you to know
Teddy Pendergrass wants his loved one to hear him and know how important she is to him.

Ah
An exclamation of delight, emphasizing the joy he feels in the relationship.

Darling, don't you know, my heart longs to hold you so
Teddy Pendergrass expresses how much he wants to hold his loved one close.

Passion burns inside my mind
Teddy Pendergrass feels a strong passion for his loved one.

You're my fantasy, no other love can set me free
Teddy Pendergrass's loved one is the only person who can fulfill his desires.

I'm glad to know that you're all mine, mine
Teddy Pendergrass is happy to have his loved one all to himself.

Sailing through the night, I'll find the certain pleasures
Teddy Pendergrass looks forward to finding pleasures with his loved one throughout the night.

Use the stars feel like the moon, so full of love
Teddy Pendergrass feels like the stars and the moon are symbolic of the love he shares with his loved one.

Nothin' takes the place of romance and champagne
Teddy Pendergrass believes that nothing is better than sharing romance and champagne with his loved one.

But all we need is you and me, baby (you and me)
The only thing Teddy Pendergrass and his loved one need is each other.

We're meant to be and I know we can win
Teddy Pendergrass believes he and his loved one are meant to be together and can overcome any obstacles.

At times I feel like a kid on a Ferris wheel
Teddy Pendergrass feels like he's experiencing the excitement of being a kid again when he's with his loved one.

You make my world go 'round and around
Teddy Pendergrass's loved one is the center of his world.

So much to live for and I'm livin' it now
Teddy Pendergrass is grateful for all that he has to live for, including his loved one.

(Joy)
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the joy he feels in the relationship.

James, would say uh
Teddy Pendergrass is referencing James Brown, a musician he admires.

Yew
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.

Mm, mm, mm, mm
An appreciative sound to show his enjoyment of the music.

Tell me what you like
Teddy Pendergrass wants to know what his loved one likes.

(Ooh, ah)
Expressing pleasure and enjoyment.

Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm (ah)
An appreciative sound to show his enjoyment of the music.

Keep those things on me
Teddy Pendergrass wants his loved one to keep doing the things that make him happy.

I ain't telling
Teddy Pendergrass wants his loved one to surprise him with what makes him happy.

Tell me what you like (tell me what you like)
Repeating the request from earlier for his loved one to tell him what she likes.

Oh, come let me hold you
Teddy Pendergrass wants to hold his loved one close.

Come let me squeeze you
Teddy Pendergrass wants to wrap his arms around his loved one.

Have you with me
Teddy Pendergrass is happy to have his loved one by his side.

(It's a Joy)
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the joy he feels in the relationship.

Warm my heart, my soul (I want you here with me)
Teddy Pendergrass wants his loved one to be close to him and warm his heart and soul.

My everything, I love you, baby
Teddy Pendergrass loves his loved one with all his heart and soul.

Such a joy
Referring to the joy he feels in his relationship.

Na, na
A nonsensical vocalization expressing delight and happiness.

Here with you
Teddy Pendergrass wants to be with his loved one.