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Everette Harp started playing piano at two and began practicing saxophone at the age of four. The youngest of the eight children of a minister, gospel music was one of Harp's earliest influences. Harp started playing jazz in high school, and graduated from North Texas State University with a music major in the early 1980s. While there he joined Phi Beta Sigma. Working as an accountant for a short time, Harp played in local bands before moving to Los Angeles in 1988. He immediately toured briefly with Teena Marie, and then internationally with Anita Baker. In 1992, Harp released his self-titled solo debut.
Soon after Harp played at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and began weekly appearances on The Arsenio Hall Show. He continued to play & tour with notables, including Chaka Khan, George Duke, Chante Moore, Anita Baker, Kenny Loggins, Brenda Russell, Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, and many more. Harp is also known for his performances with Marcus Miller along with David Sanborn and Wayne Shorter. In the past few years Harp has reduced his side gigs to focus on his solo career. Harp has also performed at the Omaha Blues, Jazz, & Gospel Festival held annually in North Omaha, Nebraska in August. He also performed "Soul Train '93" (You Know You Want to Dance)" with the rap group Naughty by Nature in 1993.
God Is Love
Everette Harp Lyrics
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God is my friend
Jesus is my friend
He made this world for us to live in, and gave us everything
And all he asks of us is we give each other love.
Oh ya
Don't go and talk about my father
Cause God is my friend
He loves us whether or not we know it
Just loves us, oh ya
And He'll forgive all our sins
Forgive all our sins
And all He asks of us, is we give each other love.
Oh ya
Love your mother, she bore you
Love your father, he works for you
Love your sister, she's good to you
Love your brother, your brother
Don't go and talk about my father, He's good to us,
God is my friend
Jesus is my friend
For when we call in Him for mercy, Mercy Father
He'll be merciful, my friend
Oh, yes He will
All he asks of us, I know, is we give each other love,
Oh ya
The lyrics to Everette Harp's "God Is Love" song are a celebration of the love and forgiveness provided to humanity by God and Jesus Christ. The song encourages listeners to focus on the love that is present in their lives, rather than making negative comparisons or judgments about others. The use of repetition throughout the song reinforces the idea that God and Jesus are not just spiritual beings, but also friends who are actively engaged in supporting and caring for their followers.
The opening lines of the song are particularly noteworthy, as Harp makes it clear that he does not want listeners to talk about his father or criticize him in any way. Instead, he highlights the fact that God is his friend, and that Jesus is also a close friend and ally. These lines convey a deep sense of personal connection and loyalty to God, emphasizing the importance of cultivating strong relationships with spiritual leaders and guides.
Ultimately, the theme of the song is one of compassion and empathy, urging people to be kind to one another and to forgive each other's sins. This message is conveyed through powerful, soulful vocals and upbeat instrumentation that contribute to the overall positivity and joy of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh don't go and talk about my father
Please do not speak badly about God, my friend
God is my friend
I have a personal relationship with God
Jesus is my friend
I have a personal relationship with Jesus
He made this world for us to live in, and gave us everything
God created the world for us and provides for our needs
And all he asks of us is we give each other love.
God's main request is that we love one another
And He'll forgive all our sins
God is willing to forgive all of our wrongdoings
Love your mother, she bore you
Show respect and love to your mother, who gave birth to you
Love your father, he works for you
Show gratitude and love to your father, who provides for you
Love your sister, she's good to you
Show love and appreciation to your sister, who is kind to you
Love your brother, your brother
Show love to your brother as well
Don't go and talk about my father, He's good to us
Please do not speak badly about God, who is good to us
For when we call in Him for mercy, Mercy Father
When we ask for mercy from God, He is a merciful Father
All he asks of us, I know, is we give each other love
I am certain that God's main request of us is to love one another
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Written by: Anna Gaye, Marvin Gaye, James Nyx, Elgie Rousseau Stover
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