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

I Get a Blessing Everyday
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics

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I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)
I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)

One day He gives me bread to eat
Oh but the next day
He gives me shoes to put on my feet

I get, I get a blessing, everyday
(Everyday)

I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)
I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)

One day I might not have but one dime
Oh but the next day
The Lord will step in right on time
I get, I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)

On Monday
(He gives me peace of mind)
Tuesday
(He gives me [Incomprehensible] divine)

Wednesday
(Hears every word I say)
And Thursday
(You always make a way)
Friday and Saturday and Sun
I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)

On Monday
(He gives me peace of mind)
Tuesday
(He gives me [Incomprehensible] divine)

And Wednesday
(Hears every word I say)
And then Thursday
(He'll always make a way)
Friday and Saturday and Sun
I get a blessing everyday
(Everyday)

I get a blessing
(Everyday)
Everyday, yeah
(Everyday)

The Lord will give it to you, yes, He will
(Everyday)
All you gotta do is trust in Him
(Everyday)
He’ll give you a blessing

He gave it to me one Sunday
(Everyday)
I know the Lord will, yes, He did
(Everyday)

I had to go tell somebody
The Lord gave me a blessing
(Everyday)
Oh, the Lord will, yes, He did
(Everyday)

He gave me a blessing, yes, He did
(Everyday)
He'll give it to you yes, He will
(Everyday)
The Lord will

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mighty Clouds Of Joy's song "I Get a Blessing Everyday" express gratitude towards God for the blessings received every day. The song mentions how God provides for our daily needs, whether it be putting food on our table or shoes on our feet. The chorus repeats the phrase "I get a blessing everyday" to emphasize the consistent and continuous nature of God's blessings. The song further details the different ways in which God blesses us, including providing peace of mind, divine intervention, and always making a way for us.

This song is a testament to the belief in divine providence, that God provides for our needs and blesses us every day. The lyrics seek to inspire and encourage individuals to trust in God and acknowledge the blessings that they receive. The song is also a reminder to be grateful and thankful for the small blessings that often go unnoticed.

Line by Line Meaning

I get a blessing everyday
Every day, I am blessed by the Lord.

One day He gives me bread to eat
On one day, the Lord provides me with food.

Oh but the next day
However, on the very next day,

He gives me shoes to put on my feet
The Lord provides me with footwear.

One day I might not have but one dime
On some days, I may not have much money.

The Lord will step in right on time
But the Lord always comes through for me when I need Him.

On Monday
On the first day of the week,

He gives me peace of mind
The Lord gives me inner peace and calmness.

And Tuesday
Then on the second day,

He gives me [Incomprehensible] divine
The Lord blesses me with something that is divine, but the exact nature of the blessing is unclear to the singer.

Wednesday
On the third day of the week,

Hears every word I say
The Lord listens to and understands everything that I say.

And Thursday
On the fourth day,

You always make a way
The Lord always finds a way to help me out of any situation.

Friday and Saturday and Sun
On the remaining days of the week,

I get a blessing everyday
I am blessed every single day by the Lord.

The Lord will give it to you, yes, He will
The Lord will bless you too, just as He has blessed me.

All you gotta do is trust in Him
All you need to do is put your faith in the Lord.

He gave it to me one Sunday
The Lord blessed me on a Sunday.

I know the Lord will, yes, He did
I am confident that the Lord will continue to bless me.

I had to go tell somebody
I was so grateful for my blessing that I needed to share the news with others.

The Lord gave me a blessing
The Lord bestowed a blessing upon me.