Joe L. Barnes Releases New Single in Honor of His Late Father 'Grief, Joy, & Gratitude'

GRAMMY Award winning singer and songwriter, Joe L. Barnes honors the memory of his late father with his new single, “Grief, Joy, & Gratitude”. With heartfelt lyrics that navigate grief, redemption, and enduring love, the song reflects on loss while celebrating legacy and hope. From moments of sorrow to the uplifting refrain, “Bless the Lord Oh My Soul” is a powerful tribute to family, faith, and the everlasting impact of a loved one’s life.

Joe shares, “It's been several days since my father passed and I think I’m beginning to understand what David meant when he said, ‘I command my soul to bless the Lord.’”

Joel Barnes, known as Joe L, a Kentucky native, is a songwriter and worship leader based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He not only has a passion for song writing, but also burns to teach and equip others with the tools needed to create and release their sound of authenticity. In April of 2020, Joe L, alongside Maverick City released the song, “Promises,” which has now been viewed over 200M times on YouTube. Barnes has gone on the release other classics such as “Yahweh We You” alongside Elevation Worship, and His debut album “The Good Shepherd” alongside RCA Provident.

Lyrics:
Grief is such a winding road
You can try to keep it steady
It moves when it gets ready
They say it’s love without a home
Cause it hurts to feel the distance
To speak of you in past tense
I could let my heart grow bitter and cold
But I will bless the Lord oh my soul

Oh, what a miracle
Where I used to grow resentment
Is a garden of redemption
And now I’m living off the seeds you’ve sown
And this fruit will never wither
Your legacy forever etched in stone
Yeah it’s in my bones
I will bless the Lord oh my soul

Oh my soul
Bless the Lord oh my soul
I will bless the Lord oh my soul
Bless the Lord oh my soul
I will bless the Lord, bless the Lord

When I’m on my face
On my lowest day
And I start to question
When it’s time to lay
Flowers on the grave
I’m still gon’ bless Him
Because amazing grace came and made a way
For the lost and wretched
So when I’m old and gray
Past my golden days I’m still gon’ bless the

Son of Suffering
Lord of Hosts
I know You’re welcoming my father
With the sound of joy and laughter
My grieving heart is filled with hope
For the day we’re back together
With the song we’ll sing forever

This I know
It won’t get old
Singing, bless the Lord oh my soul

And we’ll take a stroll
On the streets of gold
Singing, bless the Lord oh my soul