Belongs to God
Raphael Saadiq [feat. Reverend E. Baker] Lyrics
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I don't know about you but
We're here to have a good time in the Lord
We'd like to stop and sing you song
We hope that you will enjoy
My feet, my leg
(Belongs to God)
(Oh, belongs to God)
My feet, my leg
(Belongs to God)
My whole body
(My whole body belongs to God)
My knee, my thighs
(Belongs to God)
My knee and my thighs, yeah
(Oh belongs to God)
My knee and my thighs
(Belongs to God)
(My whole body belongs to God)
Listen, my thighs, my back
(Belongs to God)
My thighs and my back
(Oh belongs to God)
My thighs, my back
(Belongs to God)
My whole body
(My whole body belongs to God)
My whole body
(My whole body belongs to the Lord)
My feet belongs to the Lord
My neck ya, surely belongs to the Lord
My head!
(My whole body belongs to God)
The song "Belongs to God" by Raphael Saadiq [feat. Reverend E. Baker] is a praise song that speaks of the goodness of God and how everything in our bodies belongs to Him. The opening lyrics suggest that we are here to enjoy ourselves in the Lord, indicating that the song is meant to be joyful and celebratory. The following verses focus on different parts of the body, from the feet to the thighs to the back, all of which belong to God. The repetition of "belongs to God" in each verse emphasizes the message that everything in our bodies is a reflection of God's goodness and love for us.
Line by Line Meaning
God is good isn't he
Acknowledging and affirming the goodness of God
I don't know about you but
Expressing doubt or uncertainty about the listener's belief in God's goodness
We're here to have a good time in the Lord
Stating the purpose of their gathering, which is to celebrate and enjoy their faith in God
We'd like to stop and sing you song
Announcing their intention to perform a musical selection
We hope that you will enjoy
Expressing a desire for the audience to be pleased with their performance
My feet, my leg
Referring to a specific body part
(Belongs to God)
Declaring that the referenced body part is the rightful property of God
My feet, my leg
Again, mentioning a different body part
(Oh, belongs to God)
Adding emphasis to the previous assertion that God is the rightful owner of their body parts
My feet, my leg
Yet another reference to a different body part
(Belongs to God)
Repeating the statement that God has claim over their physical form
My whole body
Addressing the entirety of their corporeal being
(My whole body belongs to God)
Affirming that every part of their physical form is owned by God
My knee, my thighs
Naming two specific body parts
(Belongs to God)
Reiterating the belief that God has rightful claim over those parts
My knee and my thighs, yeah
Combining two separate references to make a longer phrase
(Oh belongs to God)
Again emphasizing the assertion that God owns their body parts mentioned
My knee and my thighs
Restating those particular body parts
(Belongs to God)
Affirming yet again the belief that their knees and thighs are claimed by God
(My whole body belongs to God)
Repeating the claim that all of their physical form is God's to possess
Listen, my thighs, my back
Calling attention to the named body parts
(Belongs to God)
Reminding listeners that even these body parts are not exempt from God's ownership
My thighs and my back
Repeating for emphasis which body parts are being referred to
(Oh belongs to God)
Again reminding listeners that God has claim over their physical form
My thighs, my back
A shortened phrase of the previous iteration
(Belongs to God)
Reiterating once more the belief that even those body parts are owned by God
My whole body
Repeating the phrase that describes their entire body
(My whole body belongs to the Lord)
Stating that God's ownership of their physical form goes beyond mere possession
My feet belongs to the Lord
Claiming a specific body part as being God's rightful property
My neck ya, surely belongs to the Lord
Declaring that another body part is also owned by God
My head!
Referring to the final body part to be mentioned
(My whole body belongs to God)
Repeating the overarching claim that their entire physical form is under God's ownership
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Written by: Raphael Saadiq
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Jacob Barlow
Thank you brother for the time and effort you put into this whole album
kwote unkwote
Get the trophy case ready!! This album is a definite classic!
Yahrek D. Ware
Roger thatπ―
Ginger A
Reminds me of singing in the church. VERY niceππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈππΎππΎ
Lateshia Childs
I love thos whole album especially this song, I already love old school gospel music. This is just amazing. I havent heard a gospel song on an R&B record since the early 00s I miss when singers did that. Mariah Carey was the last one I knew with "fly like a bird" to have gospel/inspirational song on her CD.
Narvia Williams
πππEVERYTHING WE ARE BLESSED WITH BELONGS TO GODββοΈππππI DIDN'T KNOW THAT RAPHAEL SAADIQ OF THE GROUP TONY, TONI, TONE SUNG GOSPELπππ
Nina Cooper
Reminds me of that old school southern Baptist gospel. Raphael, you win everytime ππβ€
Dolittle
best song on this album.
Melanie Gordon
I can't wait to teach this song to my niece
J Bijou
Loved it ππ