JOYFUL
X Ambassadors
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JOYFUL by X Ambassadors
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Adam Levin & Russell Tully Flynn & Casey Harris & Sam NelsonJOYFUL Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Doctors' notes, swingin' votes, but I can't decide
If I stay here much longer, surely will die
Lived a life full of vice, passion and crime
Can't say I'm perfect, but I certainly tried
[Chorus]
To be joyful, joyful
Joyful and happy, sunny and bright
To be joyful, joyful
Joyful and happy, just being alive
[Verse 2]
No one left, no one except my demons and I
No one to forgive me, I'm running out of 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
[Chorus]
To be joyful, joyful
Joyful and happy, sunny and bright
To be joyful, joyful
Joyful and happy, just being alive
[Bridge]
Joyful, joyful
Ooooh, ooooh
[Chorus]
To be joyful, joyful, joyful, joyful
Ooooh, ooooh, oh yeah
Joyful, joyful, joyful, joyful, joyful
I have found my joy
Ooooh
[Outro]
Joyful and happy, sunny and bright
JOYFUL Q&A
Who wrote JOYFUL's ?
JOYFUL was written by Adam Levin & Russell Tully Flynn & Casey Harris & Sam Nelson.
Who produced JOYFUL's ?
JOYFUL was produced by X Ambassadors.
When did X Ambassadors release JOYFUL?
X Ambassadors released JOYFUL on Fri Jan 26 2018.
What inspired this song?
We had just come off tour around “Joyful.” We were starting to work on the next record, and we came into the studio with no expectations of what we were gonna make, just wanting to go with our guts and just do whatever. And, this is one of the first things we came up with. My brother, Casey, sent me...
How did the track come together?
It started with these piano chords, and I wrote both verses, and I wrote the chorus. It was very stripped down. And, then our drummer, who programs all the drums for us, he threw these really thunderous stomp-claps over it that just came out. They almost come out of nowhere. That’s been our signatur...
What does Sam Harris want people to take away from this song?
I want people to take away from this song that no one’s perfect, and no one’s life is easy, but to just remind yourself to be appreciative of what you have or try and just keep that in the back of your head. Even though it’s an impossible thing, to always try and remember that.
How does Sam Harris explain the gospel influence in this song?
I grew up listening to gospel music. I love Mahalia Jackson, and the Staple Singers, and even someone like Odetta, who’s not necessarily gospel. She’s more blues, but I’ve always had a connection to that music. Maybe it’s the spiritual side of me. I’ve always gravitated towards soul music, in genera...