Mighty Clouds of Joy was formed in 1954 and started out in a tradition-based style. Eventually they added soul, R&B, and rock flourishes into their musical mix (one of their early hits was produced by Gamble and Huff) without diluting the essential religious essence of their material. The long-lived group flourished throughout the rest of the 20th century, scoring numerous Grammy Awards and nominations, as well as several hit albums along the way.
Based in Los Angeles, California, the original group members include Joe Ligon (d. 2016), Johnny Martin (d. 1987), Ermant Franklin Jr., Artis Turnbough (d. 1999), Elmo Franklin (d. 2008), Richard Wallace, Leon Polk and David Walker (who also recorded several tracks with Link Wray under the name Bunker Hill).
Also performed as: The Mighty Mighty Clouds of Joy, Joe Ligon & the Mighty Clouds of Joy
God Can
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics
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he can train your tongue to talk nice about me , he can teach your heart that its love that sets you free, and when I was down it was love that lifted me cause when no one else can god can..(chorus) cause when no one can god can/repeat,,,, he will be your friend when one else is around he will give you a smile when no peace can be found Jesus will pick you up when life knocks you down knowing that when no one else can god can (chorus)- cause when no one else can god can/repeat...
if you need peace in your life remember god can if you need joy in your life god can ,is there anybody here today who's had any god can experience you are to wave your hand you are to pat your feet you are to leap for joy tell ing The Lord what you need
The Mighty Clouds Of Joy's song "God Can" is a powerful anthem that expresses the belief in the superior power of God. The song touches on the subject of God's omnipotence and infinite nature, outlining the different ways through which he can intervene in our lives. The first verse highlights how God can move mountains that try to discourage us, calm the raging storms that obstruct our vision, and even stop time for our sake. The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the song's main message that when no one else can, God can, thus reinforcing the idea that it's only through God's divine intervention that we can overcome insurmountable obstacles.
In the second verse, the song delves deeper into the power of God's love. The lyrics suggest that God can train our tongue to speak kindly about others and teach our hearts to love, setting us free from any negative emotions. The verse goes on to describe how love lifted the singer when they were down, enabling them to overcome their struggles. In the bridge, the song continues to iterate that God will always be there for us, even when no one else is around, concluding with a call to action for the audience to express their joy and gratitude to the Lord.
Overall, "God Can" is an uplifting and inspirational song that offers a message of hope and reassurance. The lyrics remind listeners that God's power and love are limitless, and that through faith and trust in Him, we can conquer anything.
Line by Line Meaning
he can move the mountain, that tries to discourage me.
God has the power to remove the obstacles that discourage me.
he can calm the storms that rage so that I can't see,
God can bring peace to my life even when I am unable to see beyond the raging storm.
he can stop time ,to love and deliver me ,
God can intervene in my life to demonstrate love and rescue me from difficult situations.
cause when no one can god can..(chorus)-cause when no one can god can ...! repeat-
God has the power to do what no one else can do, and this truth is worth repeating.
he can train your tongue to talk nice about me ,
God can change someone's heart so they can speak kindly about me.
he can teach your heart that its love that sets you free,
God can show me that it is love that liberates.
and when I was down it was love that lifted me
When I was feeling low, it was God's love that brought me back up.
cause when no one else can god can..(chorus) cause when no one can god can/repeat,,,,
This chorus reminds us that God's power to help and heal surpasses anyone else's abilities.
he will be your friend when one else is around
God never leaves us alone and can be our closest companion even when no one else is present.
he will give you a smile when no peace can be found
God can give us comfort and a sense of inner joy when we can't find peace on our own.
Jesus will pick you up when life knocks you down
Jesus offers us support and helps us get back up when life knocks us down.
knowing that when no one else can god can
This line echoes the theme throughout the song of God's unmatched capacity to help us.
(chorus)- cause when no one else can god can/repeat...
The chorus repeats to reinforce the central message that God is incredibly powerful and can do what no one else can.
if you need peace in your life remember god can
When we seek peace in our lives, we can remember that God is capable of providing it.
if you need joy in your life god can
God is capable of bringing us joy and happiness when we need it most.
is there anybody here today who's had any god can experience you are to wave your hand you are to pat your feet you are to leap for joy tell ing The Lord what you need
The song encourages listeners to celebrate their own experiences of God's transformative power and make their requests known to the Lord.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Kelly
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