God Bless the Child
Arthur Herzog Jr. Lyrics


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Them that's got shall have
Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible said and it still is news
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round the door
When you're gone, spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own





He just don't worry 'bout nothin'
'Cause he's got his own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Arthur Herzog Jr.'s song, God Bless the Child, express a powerful message about the importance of financial independence and self-reliance. The opening lines of the song, "Them that's got shall have, Them that's not shall lose" suggest that society is predisposed to favor those who already have wealth and resources, while those without are likely to struggle and face significant challenges.


The song suggests that money is the key to power and influence in society, as those who are financially secure are more likely to experience success and greater opportunities. The lyrics also point out that people with money tend to have more friends and support in life, while those who are broke often find themselves alone and isolated.


However, the song concludes on a positive note, emphasizing the value of having one's own wealth and resources. The lines "God bless the child that's got his own, That's got his own" highlight the importance of cultivating a sense of self-sufficiency and self-reliance, rather than relying on others for help and support.


Overall, God Bless the Child is a powerful anthem to financial independence and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of having the resources and means to succeed in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Them that's got shall have
Those who already have will continue to acquire more.


Them that's not shall lose
Those who do not have will continue to lose what little they do have.


So the Bible said and it still is news
This principle has been present for a long time, and still holds true today.


Mama may have, Papa may have
Some people may have support from their parents, but...


But God bless the child that's got his own
...it's better to be independent and have your own resources in life.


Yes, the strong gets more
People who are already successful will often become more successful.


While the weak ones fade
Those who are struggling will often continue to struggle and may even lose ground.


Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Having no money often means you are unable to achieve certain things in life.


Money, you've got lots of friends
People are often only interested in you if you have money.


Crowding round the door
People will try to get close to you if they think they can benefit from your wealth.


When you're gone, spending ends
If you lose your money, people will lose interest in you.


They don't come no more
People who were once your friends will disappear when your money is gone.


Rich relations give
Wealthy family members may help you out, but only to a point...


Crust of bread and such
...they will only give you the bare minimum.


You can help yourself
It's important to be self-sufficient and not rely on others for everything.


But don't take too much
However, it's also important to be humble and not take advantage of others.


He just don't worry 'bout nothin'
Someone who has their own resources and is self-sufficient doesn't have to worry about depending on anyone else.


'Cause he's got his own
They have their own wealth and resources to rely on.




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Billie Holiday

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