Midnight Love is all about healing, rejuvenation and beginning life anew; “Joy” encapsulates these themes well. Marvin Gaye dedicated this song to his father, Marvin Gay Sr., who would fatally shoot him a year and a half after its release.
“Joy” exhibits Marvin’s budding interest in new, fast-paced...
[Verse]
Hey, hey, hey
There is a joy in a sweet word that's been spoken
And the joy in a dream that's come true
There's a joy that I get when I'm watching you baby
And the joy that I get watching the skies of blue
And then there's a joy, oh my darling, of a crying baby
And the joy of a child that's born to you
Then there's a joy of a beautiful lady
And the joy of the morning dew
[Bridge]
It's something like the joy of loving you baby
Joy of dancing too
It's something like the joy of loving you baby
Joy of being with you
[Outro]
Oh my darling, I'll overcome the darkest nights
Just to see your love's alright
I've got a love to give
You know I love to live
There's something 'bout the joy of loving you baby
There's something 'bout the joy of loving you baby
There's something 'bout the joy of loving you baby
Damn, Good God
Joy was written by Marvin Gaye.
Joy was produced by Marvin Gaye.
Marvin Gaye released Joy on Fri Oct 01 1982.