The Les Humphries Singers was a musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany by… Read Full Bio ↴The Les Humphries Singers was a musical group formed in Hamburg, Germany by Englishman Les Humphries in the year 1970. The group consisted of a large number of singers of diverse ethnic origin, some of whom such as John Lawton also performed with other groups. Another member was Jürgen Drews who later had a 1976 solo hit in Germany, "Ein Bett im Kornfeld", a cover version of "Let your Love Flow" by the Bellamy Brothers. The Les Humphries Singers at the time brought something from the flair of the hippie movement into the hit world.

In 1976 they represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest with the Ralph Siegel title "Sing Sang Song." Les Humphries performed a mix of popular music and gospel covers and had some success in Europe with this approach. Two of their earliest and best known hits were "Mama Loo" (1973), and "Mexico" (1972) which was based on the 1960 Johnny Horton country hit "The Battle of New Orleans".

Additional members included Leslie Mándoki (also of Dschinghis Khan) and Inga Rumpf, who likewise work today as solo artists and producers. Liz Mitchell was later front woman with Boney M. John Lawton also sang for the German progressive/hard rock band Lucifer's Friend and would go on to be the frontman for Uriah Heep. The Les Humphries Singers dissolved at the end of the 1970's, after Humphries had left due to tax liabilities to his English homeland

Rock My Soul
Les Humphries Singers Lyrics

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Rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
Rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
Rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
Oh, rock my soul

So high I can't get over it
So low I can't get under it
So wide I can't get round it

Oh, rock my soul

Rock my soul
Rock my soul

Rock my soul
Oh, rock my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Les Humphries Singers' song Rock My Soul are gospel-inspired, and hint at Biblical references. In the first three lines, the singer is asking to have their soul rocked in the bosom of Abraham, a reference to a story from the Gospel of Luke where Abraham is said to have comforted Lazarus, a poor man who died and was sent to heaven. The idea of being comforted and held close in the bosom of someone holy is a powerful image, representing both physical and spiritual comfort.

The following lines, "So high I can't get over it / So low I can't get under it / So wide I can't get round it" suggest that the singer is facing something insurmountable or overwhelming, but by having their soul rocked, they are able to find some measure of peace and stability. The repetition of "Rock my soul" serves as a refrain, reinforcing the desire for comfort and connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Rock my soul in the bosom of Abraham
I find comfort and security in the embrace of Abraham, and I ask to be comforted in his bosom.

Oh, rock my soul
I ask for my soul to be comforted and uplifted, to receive the joy of music that will elevate me.

So high I can't get over it
I am faced with challenges that seem insurmountable, beyond my abilities or strength to overcome.

So low I can't get under it
I encounter difficulties that seem to hold me down, preventing me from moving forward or finding a way out.

So wide I can't get round it
I am presented with obstacles that are too vast or complex to navigate or bypass, blocking my path or progress.

Oh, rock my soul
In the face of adversity and hardship, I seek the comfort and uplifting power of music that can inspire and lift my spirit.

Rock my soul
I ask to be immersed in the rhythms and melodies that can soothe my soul, lift my spirit, and energize me in the face of challenges.

Oh, rock my soul
I continue to seek the comfort and joy of music that can uplift and inspire me through times of hardship and difficulty.

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