Overjoyed
Jars of Clay
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You named me Who am I That I should company with Something so divine Mercy waits Overjoyed Prospects of finding freeing Freeing me [Chorus] Love is the thing this time I'm sure And I couldn't need you more now The way that you saw things were so pure Overjoyed You name me Entertain Thoughts of peace Can overcome anything Mirror spin Wicked tales Here lies reflections of Deceptions of [Chorus] Missing the me from you, You gave to me (Gave to me) Don't like the one I have created today Crossing nameless From the one I've earned To be the one, the one you gave to me You name me, Name me Finding freeing me [Chorus: x2] Overjoyed Overjoyed
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Written by: GREG WELLS, MARK HUDSON, DAN HASELTINE, STEPHEN MASON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs
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13 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Overjoyed" is classified under the contemporary Christian and alt-rock music genres.
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Album InformationThe song "Overjoyed" is part of Jars of Clay's second studio album, "Much Afraid," which was released in 1997.
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Chart Performance"Much Afraid," including the song "Overjoyed," debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart, making it one of the highest-charting Christian albums on the mainstream charts.
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Grammy AwardThe album "Much Afraid," which includes the song "Overjoyed," won the Grammy Award for the Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 1998.
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SongwritersJars of Clay members Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, and Matt Odmark were listed as songwriters for "Overjoyed."
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Inspirational ThemeThe song speaks about finding joy in the midst of darkness and difficulties, which is a common theme amongst contemporary Christian musicians.
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PopularityThe song "Overjoyed" remains a fan favorite and is frequently performed at the band's live concerts.
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Credits"Overjoyed" and the other songs in the album "Much Afraid" were all produced by Stephen Lipson.
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Musical FormationThe band Jars of Clay were all students at Greenville College in Illinois when they formed in 1994. Their musical chemistry can be clearly heard in "Overjoyed."
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Recommended for"Overjoyed" is often recommended for those seeking positive, uplifting music with introspective lyrics and powerful melodies. It's also recommended for fans of both traditional Christian music and alt-rock influences.
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CharityJars of Clay is well known for their charity work, using their musical platform to raise awareness and support for multiple international causes. This spirit of giving can be sensed in the hopeful lyrics of "Overjoyed."
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Streaming Platforms"Overjoyed" is available for streaming on major platforms, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
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Music VideosThere's no official music video for "Overjoyed," but there are many live versions available online capturing the band's remarkable performances.
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