God Bless the Child
Schuur Diane Lyrics
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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
Yes, the strong gets more
While the weak ones fade
Empty pockets don't
Ever make the grade
Mama may have, Papa may have
God bless the child
That's got his own
That's got his own
Money, you've got lots of friends
Crowding 'round your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come 'round 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
Money, you've got lots and lots of friends
Crowding 'round your door
But when you're gone and spending ends
They don't come 'round 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
God bless the child
That's got his own
In Schuur Diane's song God Bless the Child, she reflects on the idea that those who have wealth and success are often the ones that continue to thrive, while those who lack these things are often left behind. The lyrics suggest that this idea is not new, as it is mentioned in the Bible and still remains true today. The song’s main message is that having one’s own resources is what truly counts in life, regardless of how much support one may have from family or friends.
The first verse implies that those who have wealth will always have it, while those who do not will continue to suffer. The second verse suggests that having strong connections and a social network can be helpful, but ultimately one must have their own means in order to succeed. The third verse warns against taking from others, even if they are family or friends, and emphasizes the importance of having one’s own resources. The refrain, “God bless the child that's got his own,” stresses this message and highlights the importance of self-reliance.
Overall, Schuur Diane’s song God Bless the Child is a powerful commentary on the dynamics of society and the importance of self-sufficiency. It encourages listeners to focus on building their own resources and not to rely solely on the support of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Them that's got shall get
Those who already have wealth and possessions will continue to receive more.
Them that's not shall lose
Those who do not have wealth and possessions will continue to fall behind.
So the Bible said
This concept is not new and has been written about in religious texts for centuries.
And it still is news
This reality continues to be relevant and evident in modern times.
Mama may have, Papa may have
One's parents may possess wealth and possessions.
But God bless the child
However, it is a blessing to have the ability to obtain and possess material possessions without relying on others.
That's got his own
To have independence and self-sufficiency through possessing one's own wealth and possessions.
Yes, the strong gets more
Those who are already in a position of power and wealth continue to gain more advantages.
While the weak ones fade
Those who do not have the same level of wealth and resources tend to fall behind and struggle more.
Empty pockets don't
The lack of wealth and resources does not contribute to success or stability.
Ever make the grade
It is difficult to achieve success and societal acceptance without possessing wealth and resources.
Money, you've got lots of friends
Having wealth and resources will attract many people seeking to benefit from it.
Crowding 'round your door
These people will come to the aid of someone with wealth and resources.
But when you're gone and spending ends
Once the wealthy person is no longer able to provide material benefits, these people will no longer be around.
They don't come 'round no more
The supporters only stick around while they can gain something from the wealthy person.
Rich relations give
Those who are related to wealthy individuals may give small tokens of assistance but nothing substantial.
Crust of bread and such
This assistance may be minimal and not enough to truly help someone in need.
You can help yourself
One must rely on themself to achieve success and obtain wealth and resources.
But don't take too much
However, one should not become greedy or take more than they need.
God bless the child
Having the independence and ability to obtain wealth and resources is a blessing from a higher power.
That's got his own
It is important to have self-sufficiency and independence through obtaining one's own wealth and resources.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Herzog, Billie Holiday
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