God Bless The Child
Dave Koz & Friends/Dave Koz Lyrics


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Them that's got shall get
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 who's got his own
Who'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 who's got his own
Who's got his own

Money, you've got lots of friends
Hanging round your door
Then it's gone, and the money ends
They don't come around no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself baby
Oh don't you take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child who's got his own
Who's got his own

Money, you've got lots of friends
Hanging round your door
Then it's gone, and the money ends
They don't come around no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself baby
Oh don't you take too much




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

Overall Meaning

In the song "God Bless The Child" by Dave Koz & Friends, the lyrics speak to the idea that those who have wealth and prosperity are more likely to become even wealthier, while those who are struggling financially are likely to continue to struggle. The opening lines "Them that's got shall get, Them that's not shall lose" are based on a verse from the Bible, specifically Luke 19:26, which reads, "I tell you that to everyone who has, more shall be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away."


The song then goes on to express the sentiment that having wealth and status can attract false friends who only stick around because of the benefits it brings, and when the money is gone, so are they. The line "Money, you've got lots of friends, Hanging round your door, Then it's gone, and the money ends, They don't come around no more" particularly stands out in this regard. The song wraps up with the message that it's important to be thankful for what you have and to be careful not to take advantage of the generosity of others.


Overall, "God Bless The Child" is a song that reflects on themes of wealth, social class, and the importance of independence and self-sufficiency. By drawing from both biblical teachings and observations of human behavior, the song ultimately advocates for a humble and grateful attitude toward life.


Line by Line Meaning

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


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


So the Bible said and it still is news
This age-old principle still rings true today.


Mama may have, Papa may have
One's parents may possess wealth or power.


But God bless the child who's got his own
A person who has worked hard and has earned their own success is truly blessed.


Who's got his own
This person has been able to achieve success and stand on their own two feet.


Yes, the strong gets more
Those who are already strong and successful will continue to become more so.


While the weak ones fade
Those who are already struggling or weak will continue to fall behind.


Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Having no money or resources will not allow someone to succeed or be recognized.


Money, you've got lots of friends
When someone has money, they often have many acquaintances.


Hanging round your door
These friends constantly seek favors or handouts from the wealthy person.


Then it's gone, and the money ends
Once the money is gone, those same friends will disappear.


They don't come around no more
These people do not have genuine relationships or loyalty.


Rich relations give
Family members who are wealthy may give handouts or small gifts.


Crust of bread and such
These gifts are often small and insignificant or insufficient.


You can help yourself baby
One must be self-sufficient and not rely on others for success.


Oh don't you take too much
One must be mindful not to become greedy or entitled.


Mama may have, Papa may have
A person's success or failure is not solely determined by their parents' wealth or power.


But God bless the child who's got his own
Those who have worked hard and succeeded on their own merit are truly blessed.




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Billie Holiday

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