In a 1991 interview Karyn stated that her marriage at the time to famous producer Terry Lewis at the time was the motivation behind this song. The song never charted but was one of Karyn’s personal favorite songs off the album.
Tears of joy, it feels so good, oh, ooh
[Verse 1]
No man in this world has ever made me feel
The kind of joy that you give to me
I've waited so long then you came along
So perfect for me
[Pre-Chorus]
Tears of joy, they wash all my pain away
Oh, I'm crying out loud
Heaven knows what you've done for me
You've made a change in my life
I never knew how good it could be
[Chorus]
Happiness is what I feel whenever I have you near
Anytime I shed a tear, I'm crying tears of joy
A love like I've never known
You've let your heart be my own
Never will I be alone crying tears of joy
You're my joy
[Verse 2]
No more lonely nights, your arms are gonna hold me tight
To be loved feels so, so good
My heart overflows, with love I will show
I'll never let you go
'Cause I have found somebody who loves me
And I know that I'll give it back
Ooh, true love I've never known
Oh baby, with you I am strong
You're all that I need, oh
[Chorus]
Tears of joy, they wash all my pain away
Oh, all my pain
Heaven knows what you've done for me
You've made a change in my life
I never knew how good it could be
[Bridge]
Happiness is what I feel whenever I have you near
Anytime I shed a tear, I'm crying tears of joy
A love like I've never known
You've let your heart be my own
Never will I be alone crying tears of joy
Happiness is what I feel whenever I have you near
Anytime I shed a tear I'm crying tears of joy
A love like I've never known
You've let your heart be my own
Never will I be alone crying tears of joy
Someone who understands me, yes
Someone who will understand me
Someone who will truly love me, baby
Someone that I can lean on and share in everlasting happiness
Anytime I'm with you I can feel the love
That radiates from me to your heart
Gave into my feeling so I just start crying, crying
You came into my life and made it better
Than I ever dreamed or could imagine
My emotions overload and I start
I can't stop crying, I can't stop crying
Don't wanna stop crying (Don't wanna stop it, baby)
I can't stop crying
Crying tears of joy
I can't stop crying (oh no)
Don't wanna stop crying (I can't stop crying)
Don't wanna stop crying
Crying tears of joy
[Outro]
Happiness is what I feel whenever I have you near
Anytime I shed a tear, I'm crying tears of joy
A love like I've never known
You've let your heart be my own
Never will I be alone crying tears of joy
Tears of Joy was written by Karyn White & Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis & Michael J. Powell & Vernon Fails.
Tears of Joy was produced by Michael J. Powell.
Karyn White released Tears of Joy on Tue Sep 10 1991.