JOYFUL – English Lyrics

• By: X Ambassadors

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey of resilience and emotional depth with X Ambassadors' "JOYFUL." This song offers a powerful narrative about finding light in the darkest of times, inspired by profound personal experiences. Its rich blend of rock, soul, and gospel elements creates a moving and uplifting soundscape. By delving into its heartfelt lyrics and the band's authentic delivery, you can not only appreciate the universal message of perseverance and gratitude but also immerse yourself in the emotional nuances of the English language through a truly compelling musical piece. What makes it special is its raw honesty and its ability to transform personal adversity into a universal anthem of hope and appreciation for life.

[English]

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♪ DOCTORS NOTES SWINGING VOTES ♪

♪ I CAN'T DECIDE ♪

♪ IF I STAY HERE MUCH LONGER I SURELY WILL DIE ♪

♪ LIVED A LIFE FULL OF VICE ♪

♪ OF PASSION AND CRIME ♪

♪ CAN'T SAY I'M PERFECT BUT I CERTAINLY TRIED ♪

♪ TO BE JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL AND HAPPY ♪

♪ SUNNY AND BRIGHT ♪

♪ TO BE JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL AND HAPPY ♪

♪ JUST BEING ALIVE ♪

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♪ THERE'S NO ONE LEFT NO ONE EXCEPT ♪

♪ MY DEMONS AND I ♪

♪ NO ONE TO FORGIVE ME AND I'M RUNNING OUTTA TIME ♪

♪ AND IT'S UP TO ME TO TRY AND MEET ♪

♪ MY FATE WITH A SMILE ♪

♪ AND IT MIGHT SOUND SILLY BUT I STILL WILL TRY ♪

♪ TO BE JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL AND HAPPY ♪

♪ SUNNY AND BRIGHT ♪

♪ TO BE JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL ♪

♪ JOYFUL AND HAPPY ♪

♪ JUST BEING ALIVE ♪

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♪ JOYFUL JOYFUL ♪

♪ OOO ♪

♪♪♪

♪ JOYFUL JOYFUL ♪

♪ OOO ♪

♪ JOY JOY JOY JOY ♪

♪ JOY ♪

♪ I WILL FIND MY JOY ♪

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♪ JOY JOY JOY ♪

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(STREET NOISE)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ B1	verb - to make a choice or come to a conclusion
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - a very strong feeling of enthusiasm or love
crime /kraɪm/ B1	noun - an illegal act
joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ A2	adjective - feeling, expressing, or causing great happiness
happy /ˈhæpi/ A1	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
bright /braɪt/ B2	adjective - giving off a lot of light, vivid
alive /əˈlaɪv/ A2	adjective - living; not dead
demons /ˈdiːmənz/ B2	noun - supernatural beings often representing evil or temptation
fate /feɪt/ B2	noun - the development of events beyond a person's control; destiny
smile /smaɪl/ A1	noun / verb - a facial expression showing happiness / to make a happy facial expression
find /faɪnd/ A2	verb - to discover or come upon by searching or effort
silly /ˈsɪli/ B2	adjective - lacking in good sense or judgment; foolish

Key Grammar Structures

• IF I STAY HERE MUCH LONGER I SURELY WILL DIE

  ➔ First Conditional

  ➔ Uses "if" + simple present, then "will" + base form. Expresses a likely future outcome if the condition is met. Here, "If I stay here" (condition) "I surely will die" (likely outcome).

• LIVED A LIFE FULL OF VICE

  ➔ Past Simple (Ellipsis)

  ➔ Subject "I" is omitted. The full sentence would be "I lived a life..." The use of past simple implies the action is finished.

• CAN'T SAY I'M PERFECT BUT I CERTAINLY TRIED

  ➔ Contrast with "but" and Simple Past

  ➔ Uses "but" to contrast two ideas. "Can't say I'm perfect" contrasts with "I certainly tried". "Tried" is in simple past tense.

• THERE'S NO ONE LEFT NO ONE EXCEPT MY DEMONS AND I

  ➔ Existential "There is/are" with exception

  ➔ "There's no one left" indicates nothing remains. "Except" introduces an exception to this, specifying what does remain.

• NO ONE TO FORGIVE ME AND I'M RUNNING OUTTA TIME

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose & Present Continuous for Near Future

  ➔ "To forgive me" is an infinitive phrase explaining the purpose of needing someone. "I'm running outta time" uses present continuous to express a near future event (impending death) that is certain.

• AND IT'S UP TO ME TO TRY AND MEET MY FATE WITH A SMILE

  ➔ "It's up to someone to do something" and Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ "It's up to me" means it is my responsibility. "To try and meet" expresses the purpose of that responsibility – what I need to do.

• AND IT MIGHT SOUND SILLY BUT I STILL WILL TRY

  ➔ Modal Verb "might" and future "will"

  ➔ "Might" expresses possibility or uncertainty. "Will try" indicates a future intention.