First R.H. Harris was their musical leader, introducing for example the 'swing lead', singing in delayed time, rhythmic and emotional support from back singers. When they signed with another label, R.H. Harris left the group and was replaced by the then-unknown Sam Cooke. He was 19 years old at the time.
I'm so glad
Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers Lyrics
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I know the trouble don't last always
Oh, I'm so glad
I know trouble don't last always
Lord, I'm, I'm so glad, Lord
I know that trouble don't last always, now
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord
You better run, run oh sinner run
You better find you a hiding place
You better run, run sinner run
You better find you a hiding place
Oh run, run oh sinner run
You better find you a hiding place
Oh my Lord, yeah, Lord
What shall I do?
I'm so glad, I'm so glad, Lord
I know that trouble don't last always
Oh, I'm so glad
That hidden trouble is all soon go away
I'm so glad
I know that trouble don't last always now
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord
I wanna know
Well, I'm getting worried
What can I do? Getting tired, Lord
What can I do? I'm getting worried
What can I do?
You promised me Jesus
You'd be beside me
You promised me, Lord
You'd bring me out of trouble
You promised me, Lord
You'd be my friend now
You promised me, Lord
You'd stay right beside me
I'm so glad, so glad, Lord
I had a religion, Lord, anytime
Oh, so glad I got a religion and
I'm so glad, I'm so glad
I got a religion, Lord, anytime now
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord, I wanna know
Well, soon one morning, soon one morning
You know when death come creeping in my room
Oh, soon one morning, I'll be tried no, soon
Soon one morning
You know when death come creeping in my room, now
Oh, Lord, oh, Lord
What shall I do? What shall I do?
The lyrics of the song "I'm So Glad" by Sam Cooke & The Soul Stirrers express gratitude and hope in the face of troubles and worries. The repeated lines "I know that trouble don't last always" and "That hidden trouble is all soon go away" suggest that the singer has faith that their struggles will eventually come to an end. The call to sinners to "run, run" and "find you a hiding place" conveys a sense of urgency and encourages listeners to seek refuge from danger or temptation. The singer's plea to the Lord for help and reassurance reflects a deep sense of spiritual faith and reliance on God's promises.
Throughout the song, the singer's emotions shift from gladness to worry and back again. The verses "I'm getting worried / What can I do? Getting tired, Lord / What can I do?" convey a sense of weariness and distress, while the chorus "I'm so glad" brings a sense of relief and joy. The final line "What shall I do? What shall I do?" suggests that the struggle with troubles and worries is ongoing, but the singer's faith gives them strength to persevere.
Overall, "I'm So Glad" is a song of hope and faith in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the power of spiritual belief to provide comfort and support during difficult times, and encourages listeners to find refuge in God's promises.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you know I'm so glad
I am truly happy about something
I know the trouble don't last always
I know that difficult times will not last forever
Oh, I'm so glad
I know trouble don't last always
I am extremely happy and I believe that hardships will pass
Lord, I'm, I'm so glad, Lord
I know that trouble don't last always, now
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord
I wanna know what shall I do
I am expressing gratitude to God for helping me through tough times, but I am still seeking guidance
You better run, run oh sinner run
You better find you a hiding place
You better run, run sinner run
You better find you a hiding place
Oh run, run oh sinner run
You better find you a hiding place
Oh my Lord, yeah, Lord
What shall I do?
I am giving advice to sinners to seek refuge and hide from their sins, but I myself am still unsure about what I should do
I'm so glad, I'm so glad, Lord
I know that trouble don't last always
Oh, I'm so glad
That hidden trouble is all soon go away
I am repeating my happiness and belief that hard times will pass, and that even the hidden difficulties will soon disappear
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord
I wanna know
Well, I'm getting worried
What can I do? Getting tired, Lord
What can I do? I'm getting worried
What can I do?
I am expressing my concerns to God and asking for help and guidance because I am feeling tired and worried
You promised me Jesus
You'd be beside me
You promised me, Lord
You'd bring me out of trouble
You promised me, Lord
You'd be my friend now
You promised me, Lord
You'd stay right beside me
I am reminding God of his promises to always be by my side and help me through difficulty
I'm so glad, so glad, Lord
I had a religion, Lord, anytime
Oh, so glad I got a religion and
I'm so glad, I'm so glad
I got a religion, Lord, anytime now
Oh my Lord, oh my Lord, I wanna know
I am expressing my joy and gratitude for having religion and the opportunity to turn to God at any time for support and guidance
Well, soon one morning, soon one morning
You know when death come creeping in my room
Oh, soon one morning, I'll be tried no, soon
Soon one morning
You know when death come creeping in my room, now
Oh, Lord, oh, Lord
What shall I do? What shall I do?
I am contemplating my mortality and expressing my fear of facing judgment when I die, and I am seeking advice from God on how to prepare for that moment
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Written by: ROY CRAIN
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