Mighty Clouds of Joy is an American traditional gospel music quartet.
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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

He's My Rooftop
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics

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Verse 1
For he's my rooftop in the rage of the storm.
He's my protector, there'll never be no harm.
He is the bread that sits on my table,
My god can do it, he's truly able.

Chorus
I'm gonna serve him,

I'm gonna serve him,
I'm gonna serve him,
I'm gonna serve him,

Try my jesus, try him out,
He's worthy to be served.

Verse 2
(he's my mountaintop)
When i was down in the valley,
(he's my road to damascus),
When i lived in an alley.
(he's the good, good, shepherd),
That watches over me,
(he's my hope, he's my joy, he's my victory).

Chorus

Try him,
Try my jesus, he will protect.

Why don't you try him,
Try my jesus.

He'll be your rooftop in the raging storm.

Verse 1

Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mighty Clouds Of Joy's song "He's My Rooftop" speak about the singer's strong faith in God as their protector and provider. In the midst of a storm, God is their "rooftop," shielding them and ensuring their safety. The lyrics declare that there's never a need to fear as God is always watching over them, and they trust that their God can do anything as he's truly able. God is like the bread sitting on their table; indispensable and without him they'll lack, and without him, there'll be no harm.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's commitment to serve God with all their heart for he's worthy to be served. They invite others to try Jesus, giving testimonies of his faithfulness, protection, and ability to provide for all. The second verse mentions that regardless of the singer's situation, whether they are in the valley, alley or on the mountaintop, they rely on God's protection as their "road to Damascus" during trying times. He is also the good, good shepherd who watches over them, bringing them hope, joy, and victory.

In conclusion, the song glorifies and exalts God as the sole provider, protector, and savior of the singer. The lyrics encourage listeners to try Jesus, putting their faith in him, and trusting him to be their rooftops in the stormy times.

Line by Line Meaning

For he's my rooftop in the rage of the storm.
He is my fortress during difficult times.

He's my protector, there'll never be no harm.
He safeguards me from harm and danger.

He is the bread that sits on my table,
He provides sustenance and nourishment.

My god can do it, he's truly able.
He has the power and ability to accomplish all things.

I'm gonna serve him,
I will devote myself to him.

Try my jesus, try him out,
Testify and experience his greatness.

He's worthy to be served.
He is deserving of our worship and service.

(he's my mountaintop)
He brings me to a higher level.

(he's my road to damascus),
He transforms me from a life of darkness to light.

(he's the good, good, shepherd),
He guides and protects me like a shepherd does to his sheep.

That watches over me,
He continuously keeps an eye on me.