God Bless The Child
Cae Gauntt Lyrics
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Them that's not shall lose
So the Bible said and it still is news
Well, youre Mama may have,
and your Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Well, youre Mama may have,
and old 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
And they are crowding round the door
When you're gone, and the spending ends
They don't come round no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Your Mama may have, and your Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
Well old money, you've got lots of friends
And they are crowding round the door
When you're gone, and the spending ends
You know - They don't come round no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Well your Mama may have, and your Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
God bless the child mmmh
The lyrics to Cae Gauntt's "God Bless the Child" delve into the concept of societal inequalities, particularly economic disparities. The first two lines of the song set the tone for this message, stating, "Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose." This sentiment is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that those who have wealth and power tend to become stronger, while those who are weaker and lack resources tend to fall by the wayside. This idea is said to be a biblical concept that still rings true in contemporary society.
The chorus of the song reiterates the notion that having one's own resources and agency is something to be celebrated and praised. The phrase "God bless the child that's got his own" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and independence. The third verse introduces the idea that having money can come with a plethora of friends and support, but warns that these relationships are often superficial and disappear when money is no longer present. The final verse echoes the chorus, reiterating the importance of having one's own resources and recognizing that taking too much can be harmful.
Line by Line Meaning
Them that's got shall get
Those who already have wealth and resources will continue to accumulate more.
Them that's not shall lose
Those who lack wealth and resources will continue to struggle and may lose what little they have.
So the Bible said and it still is news
This divide between the haves and have-nots has been recognized for centuries and continues to be a relevant issue.
Well, youre Mama may have, and your Papa may have
You may have come from a family with some resources or wealth.
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own
However, it is ultimately better to have your own independence and resources, rather than relying on the wealth of others.
Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
This divide between the wealthy and the struggling persists, with those who are already strong continuing to gain more power and resources, while the weak are left behind.
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Those without wealth or resources are at a disadvantage and often cannot succeed in the same way as those who do have these advantages.
Money, you've got lots of friends
And they are crowding round the door
When you're gone, and the spending ends
They don't come round no more
Money can attract many friends and lures people to be your companion as long as you're spending, but when the wealth is gone, most of these people will abandon you.
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Even wealthy family members or friends will give small amounts of aid or support, but it's important to be self-sufficient and not take advantage of their generosity.
God bless the child mmmh
The singer emphasizes the importance of having one's own resources and independence, rather than relying on others for help.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.