I pushed the open black mask window shut up into the sky I threw down my things and opened up the door The sun came streaming in and it shone out through your eyes As you laughed and threw Van Gogh's fear on the floor Crying, hey, spirits of joy Oh, you make us fools and feel we're wise Hey, spirits of joy I feel so glad you came into my life But you might just wear your mouth and then I'll tell the truth today I'd say you're the one that I've been waiting for You've not been around this way already so now my time has come And I'll see just what I'm looking for Hey, spirits of joy I feel so glad you came into my life Hey, spirits of joy And all I ever want you to do I know Hey, spirits of joy I feel the daylight breaking through again Hey, spirits of joy Hey, spirits of joy Hey, spirits of joy