Something Less Would Joy Then Be

Lyrics

If joy were just a lover’s kiss The tenderness of sweet caress Of hearts entwined without egress Yet even this cannot quite be

‘Cause something less would joy then be Something less would joy then be

If joy were just a rising sun Unfolding light for everyone A golden hush the day begun Yet even this cannot quite be

‘Cause something less would joy then be Something less would joy then be

If joy were just a voice in song A chorus wide, a note held long A trembling chord that shakes the sea Yet even this cannot quite be

‘Cause something less would joy then be Something less would joy then be

If joy were just a peaceful place A quiet room, a soft embrace A hush where even dreams can flee Yet even this cannot quite be

‘Cause something less would joy then be Something less would joy then be

If joy were just the grace of God A mercy given with a nod A light untouched by blasphemy Yet even this cannot quite be

‘Cause something less would joy then be Something less would joy then be

Not lover, light, nor song nor peace Not even what we think is grace But joy the echo, not the sound The shape we chase is never found