Give Me That Old Time Religion
Charlie Haden Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Give me that old time religion
Give me that old time religion
Give me that old time religion
And it's good enough for me.

It was good for our mothers.
It was good for our mothers.
It was good for our mothers.
And it's good enough for me.

[Chorus]

Makes me love everybody.
Makes me love everybody.
Makes me love everybody.
And it's good enough for me.

[Chorus]

It will take us all to heaven.
It will take us all to heaven.
It will take us all to heaven.
And it's good enough for me.





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Charlie Haden's song "Give Me That Old Time Religion," the lyricist emphasizes the importance of holding on to the traditional values, beliefs, and faith passed on to previous generations. The repetitive chorus emphasizes that the old-time religion was good enough for our mothers, and therefore it should be good enough for us. This song stresses the point that our ancestors, who lived a more simple life than what we do in the present day, found comfort and solace in their religious beliefs.


The verses of the song focus on the transformative power of religion in people's lives. The chorus is repeated after every verse with increasing intensity, conveying the message that religion is a unifying force that can bring people together, and if everyone embraces it, it can create a positive impact on society. The phrase "Makes me love everybody" in the verses exemplifies this point.


Overall, this song is an evergreen reminder that despite the changing times, we must not lose sight of the profound impact religion can have on our lives and the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Give me that old time religion
I desire to have the traditional religious beliefs and practices of the past.


Give me that old time religion
I desire to have the traditional religious beliefs and practices of the past.


Give me that old time religion
I desire to have the traditional religious beliefs and practices of the past.


And it's good enough for me.
I am content with and do not require anything more than these traditional religious beliefs and practices.


It was good for our mothers.
Our mothers found comfort in these traditional religious beliefs and practices.


It was good for our mothers.
Our mothers found comfort in these traditional religious beliefs and practices.


It was good for our mothers.
Our mothers found comfort in these traditional religious beliefs and practices.


And it's good enough for me.
I am content with and do not require anything more than what provided comfort to our mothers.


Makes me love everybody.
These traditional religious beliefs and practices inspire me to love all individuals.


Makes me love everybody.
These traditional religious beliefs and practices inspire me to love all individuals.


Makes me love everybody.
These traditional religious beliefs and practices inspire me to love all individuals.


And it's good enough for me.
My love for all individuals inspired by these traditional religious beliefs and practices is sufficient for me.


It will take us all to heaven.
Adopting these traditional religious beliefs and practices will lead us all to heaven.


It will take us all to heaven.
Adopting these traditional religious beliefs and practices will lead us all to heaven.


It will take us all to heaven.
Adopting these traditional religious beliefs and practices will lead us all to heaven.


And it's good enough for me.
The promise of reaching heaven by following these traditional religious beliefs and practices is sufficient for me.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOERGE GRANQVIST, PD TRADITIONAL

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