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
Mighty High
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics
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Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Take a load off your feet
Hear what I'm saying
Hear what I'm saying
It will set your mind at ease
I was just a man
A lonely man indeed
God took all my troubles
Yes He did, He set me free
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
He led me to discover
The man that I could be
Let Him be your leader
He's so good He'll set you free
Listen to my story
Listen to my plea
Let Him be your leader
He will end your misery
Come on and ride the mighty high
Come on and ride the mighty high
Come on and ride the mighty high
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
Come on and ride the mighty high
Come on and ride the mighty high, yeah
If you're in trouble
Come on and ride the mighty high
You may be down and out baby
Come on and ride the mighty high
I don't care what your problem is
Come on and ride the mighty high
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
Take a load off your mind
Ride the mighty glory
Listen to my story
Ride the mighty high
Come on and ride the mighty high
Whatever your problem is
You got to ride the mighty high
Oh you may be down and out baby
You got to ride the mighty high
Maybe I'm the morning
You got to ride the mighty high
The song "Mighty High" by the Mighty Clouds of Joy is a gospel song that sings about the healing power of God. The song encourages its listeners to let go of their worries and troubles, to ride the "mighty glory" of God, and to listen to the story of how God can ease their burdens. The lyrics express the idea that God can transform even the most hopeless situations, and can lead someone to discover the person they were meant to be.
The chorus of the song, "Come on and ride the mighty high", is a call to action for those who are feeling overwhelmed by their problems. The metaphor of riding the "mighty high" suggests that one can overcome their struggles by placing their faith in God. This is reinforced in the verse that states, "Let Him be your leader, He's so good He'll set you free". The singer of the song shares his own experience of finding relief from his troubles through God, and urges others to do the same.
Overall, "Mighty High" is a message of hope and faith in the face of adversity. The song encourages listeners to trust in God to help them through their struggles, and to find peace in the midst of hardship.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a load off your mind
Relax and free yourself from the weight of your troubles
Ride the mighty glory
Let the power of God lift and elevate you
Listen to my story
Hear my personal account of how God brought me freedom and hope
Take a load off your feet
Stop and pay attention to what I have to say
Hear what I'm saying
Listen carefully to the message I'm sharing with you
It will set your mind at ease
My message will bring comfort and peace to your troubled mind
I was just a man
I was once just an ordinary, struggling human being
A lonely man indeed
I experienced feelings of isolation and despair
God took all my troubles
Through faith in God, I was able to overcome my problems
Yes He did, He set me free
God granted me freedom and delivered me from my troubles
He led me to discover
God guided me in finding my true purpose and potential
The man that I could be
I realized my full potential with God's help
Let Him be your leader
Allow God to guide and direct your life
He's so good He'll set you free
God is powerful enough to bring freedom and deliverance from any problem
Listen to my plea
Hear my sincere and urgent request for you to turn to God for help
Come on and ride the mighty high
Join me in experiencing God's power and freedom
If you're in trouble
If you're facing any type of problem or hardship
You may be down and out baby
You may feel defeated and discouraged
I don't care what your problem is
Your specific problem doesn't matter, God is able to help you overcome it
Whatever your problem is
No matter what type of issue you're facing
Oh you may be down and out baby
You may feel hopeless and helpless
Maybe I'm the morning
Perhaps tomorrow will bring new hope and opportunities
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID CRAWFORD, RICHARD JAMES DOWNING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@davidphillips2177
The one and only Mighty Clouds of Joy kicked butt❤
@ramonarucker6865
Brings me back to my tween years. Love this
@SteelHorseRiders
Brings me back to my days at Brooklyn Academy ... 1976
@chandlerdukes1790
Gospel meets the Sound of Philadelphia!
@GammaNu955
Released in the disco 70s. Still an awesome tune
@christopheredmonds6650
Love this song! Reminds me of my mom! She taught me to dance and to believe in myself! She accepted me for me! She was a God fearing woman, and now she is riding that mighty high! See you one day again.
@chrispleasantable
It was this song that got me hooked on to The Mighty Clouds Of Joy
@videophotography2794
One of my favorite songs!!! Thanks so much Gospel Explosion!! 🙏🏼
@phyllisatkinson8961
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@pearlieburton9060
This is a old song but it is so beautiful especially in a time like now !!!!!