James, Leela - My Joy Lyrics






This song right here's ta
That, that, that, that person
I ain't gone even mention his name
That said I couldn't do nothing without him, um

Who are you to tell me
That I can't go on without
And why you telling me
I'm never gone survive
Um, but once upon a time
Yes, I believed that lie
But sorry no way no how
You can't control my mind
Cause if I thought you were
The end all and my be all
I would've never left you alone
And I wouldn't be on my own
And I never, never, would've grown

[Chorus 2x:]
Nawl, nawl, nawl
Ain't no way
You gone take away
My joy, my peace, my strength
Thank you for the times
Of all the pain you gave me

The hate you showed to me
Taught me how to love myself
It's funny how you tried
To break down my pride
And my spirit, y'all
It doesn't it even matter now
Cause I done moved on with my life
Cause if I thought you were
The end all and my be all
I would've never left you alone
And I wouldn't be on my own
And I never would've wrote this song

[Chorus 2x]

Nawl, ain't no way!
I'm telling you
Cause if I thought you
Were the end all and my be all
I would've never left you alone
And I wouldn't be on my own
And I never would've found faith
I never would've loved again
[Ad lib]





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  1. M.... N....

    Fantástica.!!

  2. B.... J....

    She is the truth

  3. N.... S....

    THIS DOESN'T DO YOU JUSTICE LEELA, I'VE SEEN YOU PERFORM LIVE. GORGEOUS TALENTED BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEEN.



    that's it that's all👑

  4. E.... R....

    Sinceramente parece que á pessoa está em outra nastalgia outra dimensão musical você fica completamente fora de sintonia ou melhor bem sintonizado Delírio delírio total

  5. C.... ....

    My man shared this song with me and I was hooked.
    Thank you baby I love you

  6. R.... T....

    🔥🔥🔥🔥 yes definitely I did that and doing just fine best thing I could've ever done for myself!!!

  7. 3.... ....

    Leela doesn’t get the credit that she SO WELL deserves. Her voice is UNMATCHED and other Artists don’t come CLOSE!!! I absolutely LOVE this Woman’s voice. She put so much passion in her music. She GORGEOUS and extremely talented. I absolutely love this Woman. 🥰😍❤️😘

  8. A.... A....

    🎼I got into this song thru the dance version with dj Quentin Harris ...it grooves me no matter it's for my feet or my heart ...un chef d'oeuvre ✨miss Leela 💐!🙌🏾

  9. R.... P....

    LYNWOOD 211ST....this a banger

  10. D.... b....

    She got the voice of a older person from the 70" and can blow too..

  11. J.... A....

    Always been my soul singer love her much love her voice

  12. Y.... M....

    ONE🌻🙌👑🙌🌻💎⚡😊ONE🌻

  13. G.... J....

    Just booked tickets to see Leena James at the Blue Note in Napa CA. Looking for a GREAT NIGHT.

  14. c.... p....

    Leela James ur voice n songs lyrics are powerful 2 me

  15. R.... H....

    This what a real woman know what to say!! Old and new school

  16. G.... W....

    Leela James is the definition of Neo-Soul. I can listen to her music all day

  17. m.... f....

    I love it when she says "Thank you for the time I love all the pain you gave me,the hate you show me taught me to Love myself" YESSSSS sis that spoke volumes
    #NEWTHEMESONGALL 2019
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    m.... f....

    Okayyyyy! Do you hear me💚

  18. Y.... B....

    I GET LOST IN THIS SONG EVERY TIME I LISTEN TO IT?

  19. D.... C....

    Just deep from the soul just beautiful

  20. P.... ....

    Shes absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  21. M.... ....

    Leela music put me in such a great state of mind. Music suppose to make you feel a certain way and put you in a good mood.

  22. T.... ....

    *******************************

  23. M.... J....

    Fiya!!!

  24. R.... N....

    ❤️ love love this song 👌👌🔥😍👏👏

  25. S.... A....

    she's damn good!!

  26. E.... G....

    Thanks for bringing our blues into our generation. Sweet steamy sultry vocals.... id love to see her performance live here in Mobile on a summer night... wit a cold bottle of wine... would be perfection..

  27. J.... P....

    I just love her music

  28. N.... R....

    I love all her song

  29. k.... a....

    traumprinz

  30. D.... D....

    Don't let no man take away your joy your peace your strength and your spiritual I move on with my life the devil will come to destroy and kill but my God knocked the devil back you can't touch her get back devil get back devil plead the blood of Jesus , hallelujah hallelujah thank you Jesus thank you Jesus for saving me

  31. D.... M....

    Don't care for her personality, I meet her last year. But I love her music, she sticks to real soul music.

  32. V.... S....

    This song found me at the RIGHT time in my life (divorce) loving all her music!

  33. T.... M....

    Man i dont get tired of listening to this one;as well as the house version beautiful song.

  34. O.... H....

    No one can steal my joy.Be happy people God give it to you

  35. s.... e....

    OH MY WORD, I CAN'T STAND IT!!! SHE IS THE QUEEN ON SO MANY LEVELS. THIS SONG STAYS ON REPEAT

  36. R.... G....

    im here because of Traumprinz

  37. D.... M....

    Luv me some leela

  38. M.... f....

    I'm open to most music. Honestly not really into the Blues but this shit is so real! The Bomb! This interpretation will make most discerning ears listen to more "Blues", Leela, You'se on Fire, Woman!

  39. T.... D....

    She is so amazing! She's all I want to listen to every day. I'm addicted.

  40. n.... H....

    Its sad that we have two networks dedicated to blacks and we have to come to youtube to hear artists like this.

  41. I.... A....

    Real music real lyrics....when she’s done, she’ll go down as a great

  42. f.... ....

    I need her and Anthony Hamilton to get on a track!

    f.... ....

    I knew as I typed this, I just remembered they did a song together!

    f.... ....

    @Khutso Kganyago it's called say that

  43. C.... s....

    this go soooo hard.I remember my momma use to scream so loud when I played this song##RIPMOMMA

  44. A.... P....

    Traumprinz - I'll Never Let You Alone <3

  45. S.... P....

    “Who are you to tell me, that I can’t go on without you “ but sorry no way no How........

  46. T.... P....

    She preaching in this song!!! Go ahead Leela! I love Leela! She should topping charts everywhere!

  47. T.... W....

    South African house remix. Listen to a remastered version of "My Joy" mashed-up with "Count Your Blessings" --> https://youtu.be/KkM2q44wj3U

  48. T.... N....

    she's got a voice of an angel and she's hot

  49. J.... M....

    MY JOY MY PEACE MY STRENGTH - NAW AIN'T NO WAY

  50. F.... ....

    This girl can do no wrong

  51. a.... c....

    Leela is Bad!! A great Voice and style

  52. T.... S....

    Very Beautiful chocolate lady..

  53. J.... W....

    She's such a classy queen!

  54. D.... C....

    Arguably the best Soulful singer out.

  55. C.... W....

    My joy !!! 💃🏿😍😘✨✨💯‼️🌎☀️🔜

    C.... W....

    My joy & peace& my strength!! 💯‼️😉🗝

  56. t.... t....

    why the best songs so underated

  57. B.... T....

    his song right here's ta
    That, that, that, that person
    I ain't gone even mention his name
    That said I couldn't do nothing without him, um

    Who are you to tell me
    That I can't go on without
    And why you telling me
    I'm never gone survive
    Um, but once upon a time
    Yes, I believed that lie
    But sorry no way no how
    You can't control my mind
    Cause if I thought you were
    The end all and my be all
    I would've never left you alone
    And I wouldn't be on my own
    And I never, never, would've grown

    [Chorus 2x:]
    Nawl, nawl, nawl
    Ain't no way
    You gone take away
    My joy, my peace, my strength
    Thank you for the times
    Of all the pain you gave me

    The hate you showed to me
    Taught me how to love myself
    It's funny how you tried
    To break down my pride
    And my spirit, y'all
    It doesn't it even matter now
    Cause I done moved on with my life
    Cause if I thought you were
    The end all and my be all
    I would've never left you alone
    And I wouldn't be on my own
    And I never would've wrote this song

    [Chorus 2x]

    Nawl, ain't no way!
    I'm telling you
    Cause if I thought you
    Were the end all and my be all
    I would've never left you alone
    And I wouldn't be on my own
    And I never would've found faith
    I never would've loved again
    [Ad lib]

  58. T.... J....

    Dedicated to my Cancer ex who played hella mind games!

  59. i.... ....

    that girl so fine, love hit that big phat ass. saw her live DAMN SHE FINE!

  60. W.... W....

    Ms.James is good looking and she can dam sure Sang.She will put something on your mind,even if you don't want to hear it !!

  61. G.... K....

    so in love

  62. R.... F....

    blows like crazy stupid. ... Awesome

  63. C.... B....

    LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL HER TRACKS EVERY SONG to your songs EVERY WORD, Just seen her in concert in San Diego ,, please come back Leela .. your words your songs touches me.. all woman can relate to the Love , and love lost trials ups and downs.. Thank you

  64. S.... B....

    This chick is BAD!!!

  65. C.... H....

    too all my ex´s

  66. T.... S....

    Respect

  67. G.... J....

    !!!!!!!!!

  68. K.... W....

    love this song we can go on without them

  69. C.... P....

    love love love this song!!!!!! DAMN!!!!!

  70. C.... T....

    Love this lady.

  71. 7.... A....

    this was my theme song after my breakup with my ex lol and it should be a theme song for every women's strength, and creating healthy boundaries

    7.... A....

    This song gives me strength after my ex guy tore me down to where I felt like nothing.

    7.... A....

    Love Leela James she got my 👂 sounds like heaven in it 💯 Mama keep that pretty voice well 😘👌

    7.... A....

    Im with you Queen

  72. h.... s....

    aggoddes

  73. K.... D....

    l connect

  74. A.... Y....

    💓💓💓💓

  75. A.... C....

    Love U Leela!

  76. M.... W....

    Little lady wih a great big voice.

  77. D.... D....

    This lady can't go wrong!

  78. D.... M....

    Love Love Love Leela !

  79. L.... D....

    this album was fire

    L.... D....

    +Lady D my joy my peace my strength

  80. M.... W....

    To the 22 HATERS: Obviously you let someone steal your JOY! Too bad.

  81. k.... ....

    i went on a date with a hot young woman much respect she said i don't wanna bump no z-ro -ok but she dissed my anthony hamilton/leela james mix --sorry your hot but bye bye mam

    k.... ....

    @Betty Tanner what does black have to do with it?

    k.... ....

    @Betty Tanner dont mess with me fuck you

    k.... ....

    Hello I still haven't met a man that likes my choices of music. I keep hoping he's out there...thankx for the hello

    k.... ....

    @Terri Taddicken me neither haha you know what i mean

    k.... ....

    @keepondjw hahahaaaaa

  82. N.... E....

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS TRACK SINCE WE 1ST MET!!!

  83. C.... D....

    life will continue to show you!

  84. L.... B....

    Why people trying to take away my joy?

    L.... B....

    Lisa Blackson

  85. J.... M....

    Still my shit

    J.... M....

    your daily anthem

  86. i.... a....

    Come on Leela! Sing it!
    At work right now on the graveyard shift just rockin' away with a smile on my face! I love it!

  87. T.... ....

    Leela James - My Joy

  88. m.... ....

    she looks like Lauryn Hill's gorgeous cousin

  89. A.... A....

    The view and imagery this song creates in the heart is breathtaking. Speaks directly to the very depths of your soul. I can relate sista. ♡ Beautiful and will never get old.

  90. L.... K....

    lord this song spoke to my soul !

  91. C.... J....

    Hey Leela fans

    She was the last impression on my mind in DC last night. My husband and I really enjoyed! !

  92. K.... K....

    laviola James

  93. s.... j....

    Yes Ma'am!