Strange Things Happening
Rev. Cleophus Robinson Lyrics


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Oh, we hear church people say
They are in the holy way
There are strange things happening everyday

Oh, the last man judgment day
When they drive him all away
There are strange things happening everyday
Everyday Everyday
There are strange things happening everyday (2x)


If you want to view the climb
You must learn to quit your lyin'
There are strange things happening everyday

If you hear right through the lies
You can live right all the times
There are strange things happening everyday


Jesus is the holy light
Turning darkness into light
There are strange things happening everyday

He gave the blind man sight




And he praised Him with all his might
There are strange things happening everyday

Overall Meaning

Rev. Cleophus Robinson's song "Strange Things Happening" is a Gospel song that speaks about the mysterious and miraculous events that can happen every day. The lyrics are meant to be a reminder to those who follow the Christian faith that we should always be mindful of the supernatural happenings around us. The song encourages listeners to open their hearts and minds to the Holy Spirit and to live a righteous life.


The lyrics describe the strange occurrences that can take place in the life of a believer, such as being able to see through lies and witnessing the transformative power of Jesus. The song speaks to the belief that anything is possible through faith and encourages listeners to stay on the path of righteousness.


One interesting aspect of the song is that it was frequently sampled by hip-hop artists such as MF Doom and Sufjan Stevens. The song has also been covered by various artists throughout the years. Another interesting fact is that the song was originally recorded in 1963, and it has since become a classic in the Gospel genre.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, we hear church people say
People often speak about being in the holy way


They are in the holy way
They claim to have a close relationship with God


There are strange things happening everyday
Unusual and unbelievable events often occur


Oh, the last man judgment day
On the day of Judgment, everyone will be held accountable for their actions


When they drive him all away
God will separate the good from the bad on Judgment Day


Everyday Everyday
These things happen often and regularly


If you want to view the climb
To experience spiritual growth, you must be truthful with yourself and others


You must learn to quit your lyin'
Stop being dishonest


If you hear right through the lies
If you can differentiate between truth and falsehood


You can live right all the times
You can live a righteous life


Jesus is the holy light
Jesus is the embodiment of purity and goodness


Turning darkness into light
His teachings and actions can transform evil into good


He gave the blind man sight
One of Jesus' miracles was restoring sight to a blind man


And he praised Him with all his might
The healed blind man was filled with gratitude and admiration for Jesus


There are strange things happening everyday
Unusual and unbelievable events often occur




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Written by: Trad.

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