Monita Tahalea (born Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea; 21 July, 1987 in Jak… Read Full Bio ↴Monita Tahalea (born Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea; 21 July, 1987 in Jakarta, Indonesia) is an Indonesian singer who rose to popularity after placing fourth in Indonesian Idol 2, the Indonesian version of Pop Idol, shown by RCTI.

In early 2010, Indra Lesmana introduced Monita Tahalea in her first debut solo album called Dream, Hope & Faith. The album contains of 8 songs arranged and directed by Indra Lesmana that present pop contemporary music with jazz feel in minimalist packaging.

The highlight of her performance can be found on single “Ingatlah“ that was written by couple Indra & Hanny Lesmana, and also from two jazz standards “Over The Rainbow“ and “God Bless the Child“ that she performed with Indonesian legendary guitarist Oele Patisellano.

God Bless The Child
Monita Tahalea 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 that's got his own
That'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 that's got his own
That's got his own

Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding round the door
When you're gone, spending ends
They don't come no more
Rich relations give
Crust of bread and such
You can help yourself
But don't take too much
Mama may have, Papa may have
But God bless the child that's got his own
That's got his own

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

He just worry 'bout nothin'
Cause he's got his own

Overall Meaning

In Monita Tahalea's song "God Bless the Child," the lyrics are about the power dynamic between those who have and those who don't. The opening lines of the song "Them that's got shall get, them that's not shall lose" is a reference to the book of Matthew in the Bible, which reads "For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath." The song highlights the fact that those who already have wealth and success tend to have an easier time obtaining more of it, while those who do not have it struggle to acquire it.

The song also touches on the concept that when money is involved, people's motives may not always be sincere. The line "Money, you've got lots of friends, crowding round the door. When you're gone, spending ends, they don't come no more" suggests that people may only be interested in a person when they have money, and when that money runs out, so does the support.

Overall, "God Bless the Child" is a song that speaks to the importance of financial independence and not relying on others for financial stability. The repeated line "But God bless the child that's got his own" emphasizes this point, showing that the artist believes that independence is a blessing.

Line by Line Meaning

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

Them that's not shall lose
Those who don't have will continue to miss out

So the Bible said and it still is news
This message has been around for a long time and is still relevant today

Mama may have, Papa may have
The child's parents may have wealth

But God bless the child that's got his own
But the child who has their own wealth is truly blessed by God

Yes, the strong gets more
The powerful continue to gain more power

While the weak ones fade
Those without power are left behind

Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Being poor will never allow you to succeed

Money, you've got lots of friends
When you have money, people will befriend you

Crowding round the door
They will be eager to be close to you

When you're gone, spending ends
When your money runs out, so do your friends