At a time when most of us have experienced change in nearly every area of our lives, some things remain constant. In his latest single, “Joyful”, Dante Bowe reminds us that joy can certainly be one of them. Sweeping listeners into its Gospel R&B groove from the get-go, “Joyful” is a breath of fresh air at a time when we all need it.

“Joy is so different than happiness. While happiness is that temporary feeling created by circumstance, joy isn’t based on anything other than truth,” Bowe observes. “You can be in a bad place or sad situation and still have joy: the knowing that greater things are coming and the moment you are in is not the end.”

With lyrics that can’t help but put a smile on your face, Bowe declares the fact that all we have is today, the now, to make joy our contagious cry to the Lord.

VIDEO CREDITS
Director // Creedlife
1st AC // Gabriel Njogu
2nd AC // Danika
Gaffer // Geronimo Perez
PA // Tony Nava
BTS // Mitchell Graham

SONG CREDITS
Written // Dante Bowe and Ben Schofield
Produced // Ben Schofield
Executive Producer // Bethel Music
A&R // Tywan Mack and Sydne Scott for Identify Creative Group
Mixed // Jeshua "TedyP" Williams at Noise Atlanta Studios
Mastered // Nathan Dantzler
Master Assisted // Hallie Melton
BGVs // Vocal Director - Antonio “AJ” Cunningham, Muna Hiluf, Ariel West, Gabby Lolley, Dante Bowe, Ben Schofield


LYRICS

Today, Today
I woke up to the summer shining through
Callin' up my friends asking what's the move
Feelin' a little different, I'm on something new
Today, Today

I ain't gonna let no clouds get in my way
The only road I'm walkin' is the one I pave
Catch me sittin' in the sun, no time for shade
Today, today

Oh-Oh
This is the day that the Lord has made
And I ain't gonna let it slip away
I'm gonna be joyful
Yes I am, yes I am
I'm gonna be joyful Today
I'm gonna be joyful
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be joyful

I got that feelin' that you get
When you get new kicks
Bell ringing on the last day of senior year
High-fivin' everybody but we outta here
Today, today

So fast, life comes and goes
Make it last, best slow your role
They don't take it, that's a choice
But you gotta know that
Today, today

Oh-Oh
This is the day that the Lord has made
And I ain't gonna let it slip away
I'm gonna be joyful
Yes I am, yes I am
I'm gonna be joyful Today
I'm gonna be joyful
I'm gonna be, I'm gonna be joyful

I've got the joy
Joy down in my heart
Down in my heart