God Bless the Child
Lou Rawls With Les McCann Ltd. Lyrics


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Them thats got shall get
Them thats not shall lose
So the bible says and it still is news
Mama may have papa may have
But God bless the child
That got its own, that got its own

Yes the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets dont ever make the grade
Mama may have, papa may have
But God bless the child
Thats got its own, thats got its own

Money youve got lots of friends
Crowding around the door
When youre gone
And the spending ends
They dont come no more
Rich relations give
Crusts of bread and such
You can help your self
But dont take to much
Mama may have, papa may have




But God bless the child
Thats got its own, thats got its own

Overall Meaning

The “God Bless the Child” song by Lou Rawls With Les McCann Ltd. is a musical interpretation of a traditional proverb that emphasizes the importance of independence and self-reliance. It emphasizes the idea that people who have resources will continue to get more, while those without will continue to lose. The song emphasizes the fact that no matter how rich your parents might be, nobody can fully rely on them forever. Instead, one should strive to be self-sufficient, and that is where the real blessings come from.


The lyrics of the song also remind us that money is not the ultimate solution to every problem we face. While it’s true that having money can help make life easier, it’s also true that it can lead to many undesirable things. People who are rich often have many “friends” that flock to them when they are spending money, but these same people may disappear when the money stops flowing. Moreover, people who have rich relations may be given “crusts of bread and such,” but they should be mindful not to take too much.


Overall, “God Bless the Child” is a timeless song about the importance of being self-reliant and independent. It encourages people to look within themselves for strength and to stay true to their values, regardless of their financial situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Them thats got shall get
Those who already have will continue to receive more


Them thats not shall lose
Those who do not have will continue to lose what little they have


So the bible says and it still is news
This belief is not new; it has been written in the Bible for generations


Mama may have papa may have
Your parents may have wealth or resources


But God bless the child That got its own, that got its own
But it is a blessing to have the means to provide for oneself


Yes the strong gets more While the weak ones fade
Those who have power and resources will continue to thrive, while those without will struggle and fall behind


Empty pockets dont ever make the grade
Being poor is never enough to succeed or meet expectations


Money youve got lots of friends Crowding around the door When youre gone And the spending ends They dont come no more
Having money can attract fake friends, but they will vanish when the money is gone


Rich relations give Crusts of bread and such You can help your self But dont take to much
Wealthy family members may give some help, but it is important not to take advantage of their generosity


Mama may have, papa may have But God bless the child Thats got its own, thats got its own
Again, it is a blessing to have the means to provide for oneself, even if your parents do not have much to give




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