Joy – English Lyrics

• By: Bastille

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Bastille's 'Joy' offers a great opportunity for English learners. The lyrics are conversational and emotionally direct, making it easier to grasp the meaning behind the words. The song's clear narrative of hitting a low point and being lifted by a friend's call provides a relatable context for understanding colloquial phrases and expressions of emotion. What makes 'Joy' special is its blend of a deeply personal and vulnerable story with a universally uplifting and anthemic chorus, allowing you to connect with the raw emotion of the language.

[English]

Thought I'd never be waking on the kitchen floor

But here I lie, not the first time

Now my morning has broken, and it brings the fear

My mind's falling, falling

Then I feel my pulse quickening

But regrets can't change anything

Yeah, I feel my pulse quickening

When your name lights up the screen

Oh joy, when you call me

I was giving up, oh, I was giving in

Joy, set my mind free

I was giving up, oh, I was giving in

How'd you always know when I'm down?

How'd you always know when I'm down?

Take a walk through the wreckage, clearing out my head

I hear your eyes roll right down the phone

I'm your walking disaster, keep on dragging me

From self-pity, poor me

Then I feel my pulse quickening

But I wouldn't change a thing

Oh joy, when you call me

I was giving up, oh, I was giving in

Joy, set my mind free

I was giving up, oh, I was giving in

How'd you always know when I'm down?

How'd you always know when I'm down?

As the night dissolves into this final frame

You're a sweet relief, you saved me from my brain

From my brain, from my brain, from my brain

Oh joy, when you call me

I was giving up, oh, I was giving in

Joy, set my mind free

I was giving up, oh, I was giving in

How'd you always know when I'm down?

How'd you always know when I'm down?

I feel joy when you call me

I feel joy when you call me

I feel joy when you call me

I feel joy when you call me

How'd you always know when I'm down?

How'd you always know when I'm down?