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
Walk Around Heaven
Mighty Clouds Of Joy Lyrics
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You will look for me and i'll be gone
I'm going to a place where i'll have nothing, nothing to do
But just walk around, walk around heaven all day
When i get to heaven i'm gonna sing and shout
Nobody will be able to put me out
My mother will be waiting
And we'll just walk around, walk around heaven all day
Dear lord above don't you hear me praying
Walk right by my side
Hold my hand when my way gets a little cloudy
I need you, i need you to be my guide
Every day will be sunday, my lord
Sabbath will have no end
And we'll do nothing but sing and praise him
Then he'll say well done
And my race, my race will be won
And i'll walk around, walk around heaven all day.
Walk around heaven.
I'll just walk around heaven all day
The lyrics to the Mighty Clouds Of Joy's "Walk Around Heaven" are rooted in the gospel music tradition, which often references the hope of an afterlife spent in heaven. The song speaks of the ultimate reward for living a good life, which is to be able to spend eternity in heaven. The first verse speaks of the singer's impending death and their belief that they will be happy in heaven, where they will have nothing to do but "walk around" all day. This is a metaphorical reference to the endless joy and peace that they hope to experience in heaven.
The second verse speaks of the joy of being in heaven and the singer's belief that no one will be able to take that away from them. They also mention their parents being there, and this is an emotional reference to the belief that loved ones who have passed on before will be reunited in heaven. The third verse is a prayer to the Lord to be with the singer as they journey through life towards heaven. They ask for comfort when things get tough and for guidance to help them make the right decisions in life. The final verse speaks of the eternal peace that will be found in heaven, where every day will be a Sunday and the Sabbath will never end.
Overall, "Walk Around Heaven" is a song about the desire for eternal life in heaven and the joy that this promise brings to believers. It is a song that speaks of faith and the belief in a better world beyond this one.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these mornings won't be very long
One day soon, I will leave this world and enter the afterlife
You will look for me and i'll be gone
After I pass, my loved ones will search for me but won't find me on Earth
I'm going to a place where i'll have nothing, nothing to do
In heaven, I won't have any tasks or chores – just blissful relaxation
But just walk around, walk around heaven all day
My primary activity in heaven will be strolling and basking in its beauty
When i get to heaven i'm gonna sing and shout
In heaven, my joy will be so great that I'll express it through singing and shouting
Nobody will be able to put me out
No one can quench my enthusiasm or extinguish my soul in heaven
My mother will be waiting
My deceased mother will be there to welcome me to heaven
And my father, too
My father, who has also passed away, will be there to greet me
And we'll just walk around, walk around heaven all day
Together, we'll stroll and appreciate heaven's splendor
Dear lord above don't you hear me praying
I'm asking God to listen to my prayer
Walk right by my side
I am asking God to stay with me and guide me
Hold my hand when my way gets a little cloudy
I need God to support me through tough and uncertain times
I need you, i need you to be my guide
I am totally reliant on God's guidance and direction
Every day will be sunday, my lord
In heaven, every day has a Sabbath-like quality of rest and worship
Sabbath will have no end
The peaceful, reverential atmosphere of the Sabbath will be continuous in heaven
And we'll do nothing but sing and praise him
Our eternal activity in heaven will be worshipping and glorifying God
Then he'll say well done
God will compliment and congratulate us on our lives and deeds
And my race, my race will be won
I will have completed my life's journey and fulfilled my purpose
And i'll walk around, walk around heaven all day.
My daily pursuit in heaven will be basking in its timeless beauty and perfection
Walk around heaven.
A repeated chorus emphasizing the theme of strolling through heaven
I'll just walk around heaven all day
In heaven, I'll have the privilege of wandering and marveling for endless hours
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Written by: CASSIETTA GEORGE
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