Amid the electric hum of a sold-out arena in Łódź, Poland, where the winter air crackles with anticipation, RAYE unveiled something sacred last night—a gospel-tinged anthem that felt less like a song debut and more like a collective exhale. “Joy,” performed live for the opening night of her THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC, wrapped the crowd in layers of vulnerability and victory, her voice soaring over claps and harmonies that echoed personal reckonings. With her sisters Amma and Absolutely joining in, it was family fused with fervor, a moment that turned the stage into a sanctuary for anyone who’s ever wept through the dark hours. For fans already buzzing about Joy lyrics by RAYE, this track promises to be the emotional anchor of her bold new chapter.
Lyrics of Joy by RAYE
Lyrics From Live Performance
[Intro: Raye]
Clap, Clap
Clap, Clap
[Verse 1: Raye]
I Declare That I’m Free, Many Changes Happening On Me
Many Yous Talking With Whispers In Your Ear
I Said I’m Free, You Must Leave My Life, You Are Not Welcome Here
Lose Your Grip And Set Me Free
Heaven Hear Me Now, I Ought To Be
Free All Of The Pain And Every Fear
You Said This Had To Come From Me And It Was Just A Fear
[Pre-Chorus: Raye]
I’m Letting It All Shine For Me
I’m Letting It All Wash Away
All Of It, All Of It
It Was Like A Dream Today
A Dream That Don’t Fit This Flower
Shines For Me When You’re With Me
I’ve Been Crying In The Night
I’ve Be Crying Through The Night
I’ll Be Crying Through The Night
But My Joy Comes In The Morning
[Chorus: Raye]
Joy, Joy
I’ll Be Crying Through The Night But My Joy Comes In The Morning
My Joy, For My Joy
All My Life In He Morning
My Joy Comes In The Morning
My Joy Comes In The Morning
[Post-Chorus: Raye]
Oh, I May Cry Tonight But My Joy Comes In The Morning
Who Are We? She? Come Over There
I Fear I Am So But I Fear I’m Not Here
I Will, I Will
[Verse 2: Amma]
Oh, I Don’t Need Your Time Tonight
It’s Been A Long Too Time Caught Inside
Though They’re Words, I Have To Kill My Dreams
But I Know That Being Alone Is Pretty Good
Oh, I’m Someone I’ve Been Praying For Outt Here
[Verse 3: Absolutely]
I Fear It All Through All My Life
Your Sounds, I May Enjoy
Butt He Light Comes In The Morninh
It’s What You’re Waiting For
Oh, It Can’t Hide, It’s Supernatural
Let Me Cry Through The Night But My Joy Comes In The Morning
[Chorus: Raye]
Here Comes My, Here Comes My, Here Comes My
Joy
Here Comes My, All Of My
Joy
I’ll Be Crying Through The Night
But My Joy Comes In The Morning
My Joy, For My Joy
All My Life In The Morning
My Joy Comes In The Morning
My Joy Comes In The Morning
[Post-Chorus: Raye]
Now Let Me See You Clap Your Hands
Oh, I May Cry Tonight But My Joy Comes In The Morning
About “Joy by RAYE”
RAYE conjures dawn from dusk in “Joy,” a radiant plea where soulful cries meet euphoric builds—raw, redemptive, and ready to rewrite your mornings.
At its heart, “Joy” pulses with themes of liberation and renewal, drawing from gospel roots to explore the ache of holding on too tight and the grace of letting go. The mood? Intimate yet expansive, like a midnight confession blooming into sunrise celebration, blending RAYE’s signature R&B vulnerability with uplifting electronic swells and layered vocals that invite sing-alongs. Production-wise, it’s polished yet primal—subtle synths and handclaps underscoring the live energy, courtesy of her tight-knit collaborators who amplify the track’s spiritual urgency without overshadowing its soul.
This gem anchors THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE, RAYE’s anticipated second studio album, a sonic manifesto on resilience and radical self-love that’s been teased through cryptic social drops and tour vignettes. The project’s vision? A tapestry of hope woven from heartbreak, featuring interludes of spoken-word poetry and genre-defying duets that mirror her journey from My 21st Century Blues’ raw edges to something more luminous. Tracks like “Escapism” sequels and “Love Me Loud” hint at a cohesive arc of healing, where “Joy” serves as the luminous centerpiece, urging listeners to claim their light amid the shadows.
Debuted January 22, 2026, at the Atlas Arena as the tour’s explosive opener, “Joy” arrived unrecorded but unforgettable, with Amma and Absolutely—RAYE’s real-life sisters and tour openers—lending their voices to verses that pulse with sibling synergy. No studio version yet, but the pre-save on Spotify is live, teasing a full drop soon amid the tour’s 20-date European run. Early clips from the show have flooded TikTok, fans dissecting the ad-libs and harmonies like sacred text, while RAYE’s Instagram Live post-show breakdown only fueled the fire.
Now 28 and fresh off a Mercury Prize win that solidified her as pop’s unflinching poet, RAYE’s in full bloom—touring on her terms after ditching labels for independence, channeling therapy sessions and sisterhood into art that heals in real time. “Joy” marks her growth from confessional crooner to communal healer, experimenting with gospel choirs and live-looped builds that expand her palette without losing that knife-edge intimacy. In a discography defined by Escapism’s viral catharsis and My 21st Century Blues’ brooding depth, it stands as a pivotal sunrise, proving her evolution isn’t just survival—it’s sovereignty, a beacon for the broken-hearted chasing their own dawn.
What lingers from the Łódź lift-off is how “Joy” transforms pain into prophecy, those “cry through the night” refrains hitting like hymns for the hustle. As the tour rolls into Berlin and beyond, expect “Joy” to evolve nightly, pulling more collaborators into its orbit and sparking covers from rising voices. In 2026’s playlist wars, where escapism reigns, RAYE’s flipping the script: hope isn’t passive—it’s a clap-back, a chorus, a choice.
RAYE’s weaving THIS MUSIC MAY CONTAIN HOPE into a movement, one live spark at a time, and “Joy” is the flame that refuses to flicker. With the album’s horizon hazy but hopeful, this debut feels like the start of something seismic—music that doesn’t just contain hope, but unleashes it.
