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Get you through it, that'll do it”
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
All this time been reaching for the sky
Still won't compromise, no, no, no
What's the price? I'll make the sacrifice
Everyone won't always understand the why
Behind the passion that I feel inside
My mama always used to tell me, yeah
To keep moving forward
And don't ever look back, don't look back
And when your faith is growing weary
Trust and you'll see
All your dreams come true
Mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
Come what may, I am here to stay
Never run away, no, no
I can say that when I kneel to pray
This courage for each day, oh yes, there is, oh, oh
Looking to the future through the eyes of faith
We'll only try and get the best of me, oh, oh
Mama said, “You just can't let it happen
You've gone too far and you can't turn back
You can never turn back”
Even though it's just a little further, I can tell ya
It's much closer than you know
Closer than you know
Mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
Mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
Get up, gotta keep your head up
The rest are getting fed up
So pick yourself up off the ground
It's gonna come around, you know you're only coming
Get up, it's gonna get better
So keep your head up
Off the ground, it's gonna come around
You betta keep reaching
Get up, gotta keep your head up
The rest are getting fed up
So pick yourself up off the ground
It's gonna come around, you know you're only coming
Get up, it's gonna get better
So keep your head up
Off the ground, it's gonna come around
Yeah, mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
Mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it”
“That’ll Do It” by Anointed is a song about perseverance and faith, with the recurring theme of a mother’s advice to her child. The lyrics suggest that even when life gets difficult, a little bit of faith can go a long way. The song opens with the phrase “Mama always told me, ‘Child, a little dab’ll do ya, Get you through it, that’ll do it,’” which serves as the refrain throughout the song. The phrase is a reference to the old Brylcreem hair product jingle, “A little dab’ll do ya,” which suggests that a small amount of the product is enough to achieve the desired effect. In the context of the song, the advice means that a small amount of faith can help a person overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
The song encourages the listener to keep pushing forward, even when faced with challenges, and to trust in their faith to see them through. The lyrics suggest that reaching for one’s goals may require sacrifice, but the effort is worth it. The phrase “What's the price? I'll make the sacrifice, I'm reaching for the prize, yeah, yeah” suggests that putting in the work and making sacrifices is necessary to achieve success. Despite the difficulties, the song suggests that it’s important to keep a positive attitude and to keep moving forward, even if others may not understand one’s goals or motivations. The song concludes with a call to action, encouraging the listener to get up and keep pushing forward, with the knowledge that even a little bit of faith can make a difference.
Overall, “That’ll Do It” is an uplifting and inspiring song that encourages the listener to keep the faith and stay focused on their goals, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
My mother always advised me to not overdo things and just take enough to achieve my goals. A little goes a long way.
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
My mother believed that even a small amount of faith could help me achieve success in life.
All this time been reaching for the sky
Still won't compromise, no, no, no
What's the price? I'll make the sacrifice
I'm reaching for the prize, yeah, yeah
I have been striving for success and refuse to settle for less. I am willing to make any necessary sacrifices to achieve my goals.
Everyone won't always understand the why
Behind the passion that I feel inside
My mama always used to tell me, yeah
To keep moving forward
And don't ever look back, don't look back
Not everyone will understand the drive behind my passions, but my mother always advised me to keep pushing forward and not dwell on the past.
And when your faith is growing weary
Trust and you'll see
All your dreams come true
When my faith is dwindling and I am uncertain, I must trust that success is still attainable and believe in myself.
Come what may, I am here to stay
Never run away, no, no
I can say that when I kneel to pray
This courage for each day, oh yes, there is, oh, oh
No matter what obstacles come my way, I will remain steadfast and not give up. Through prayer, I gain the strength to face each day.
Looking to the future through the eyes of faith
We'll only try and get the best of me, oh, oh
Mama said, “You just can't let it happen
You've gone too far and you can't turn back
You can never turn back”
By looking towards the future with faith, I will not let obstacles or negativity consume me. My mother warned me not to give up and to continue pressing forward.
Even though it's just a little further, I can tell ya
It's much closer than you know
Closer than you know
Although success may seem far away, it is actually closer than it appears. Persistence and faith will get me there.
Get up, gotta keep your head up
The rest are getting fed up
So pick yourself up off the ground
It's gonna come around, you know you're only coming
I must keep pushing and not let setbacks bring me down. Success will come with persistence and dedication.
Get up, it's gonna get better
So keep your head up
Off the ground, it's gonna come around
You betta keep reaching
I must maintain hope and keep reaching for success. My efforts will eventually pay off and things will get better.
Mama always told me, “Child, a little dab'll do ya
Get you through it, that'll do it”
My mother's advice to not overdo things and take things in moderation still stands true.
She said, “Just a little faith is all it takes to prove it
That'll do it, that'll do it”
Having even the slightest amount of faith is enough to achieve my goals and see my dreams come to fruition.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE CRAWFORD, DA'DRA CRAWFORD-GREATHOUSE, TOMMY L. SIMS
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Pj Edwards
It is so great to have them as a part of our worship team here at Lakewood. Still, I miss seeing them together as a group recording like they used to. My greatest memory of them was when they toured with Avalon in The A Tour. It was awesome!
1WayOfHoliness
I didnt understand this song as a child back in 1996-1997 as much as i do now. Romans 7:15. The war between the spirit & our fleshly nature is real! 🙏
letthemusicplay
Thanks for uploading! I've been looking for this track for quite some time.
Theresa Moore
I have been listening to this group for 25 years. This music is praise music.
Ingra G.
YES!! This song popped in my mind from waaaay back. Thanks! ;)
Shirreia Hamilton
Still a fan