The song is a fusion of funk, soul, and gospel music. It features a prominent synthesizer riff and a horn section. The lyrics encourage people to talk to God as a solution to their problems. The song was nominated for “Best Inspirational Performance” at the 1976 Grammy Awards.
The song has been covered by several artists, including Jon Gibson, who featured Stevie Wonder on harmonica in his 1989 remake of the song. The song has also been sampled by several hip-hop artists, including Common, who used a sample of the song in his 2005 single “The Corner”.
Credits:
Stevie Wonder: lead vocals, synthesizer, harmonica, drums
Michael Sembello: guitar
Nathan Watts: bass guitar
Raymond Pounds: drums
Hank Redd: alto saxophone
Trevor Lawrence: tenor saxophone
Raymond Maldonado: trumpet
Steve Madaio: trumpet
Josie James, Shirley Brewer, Carolyn Dennis, Renee Hardaway, and Alexandra Brown: backing vocals
Have A Talk With God
Stevie Wonder Lyrics
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Lead them to conclude that for them life is not the way
But every problem has an answer and if your's you cannot find
You should talk it over to Him
He'll give you peace of mind
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
Never communicating with the One who lives within
Forgetting all about the One who never ever lets you down
And you can talk to him anytime He's always around
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
Well He's the only free psychiatrist that's known throughout the world
For solving the problems of all men, women, little boys and girls
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
When your load's too much to bear
Just go talk to God He cares
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
Thank you
Thank you very much
The lyrics to Stevie Wonder's "Have A Talk With God" encourage listeners to turn to God when faced with problems or challenges in life. The song begins by acknowledging that there are people who feel overwhelmed by the problems they face, and may feel like life is not worth living. However, every problem has an answer, and if we can't find it on our own, we should turn to God for guidance and peace of mind. The song then goes on to remind us that, even when we feel alone and unsupported, God is always with us and ready to listen whenever we need to talk.
The phrase "have a talk with God" suggests a personal, intimate relationship with a higher power, rather than simply a reliance on religious doctrine or tradition. The song emphasizes that God is always available and willing to help, regardless of age, gender or social status. The lyrics also suggest that talking to God is a way of improving our mental health and well-being, as God is likened to a free psychiatrist who can help us solve our problems. Overall, the song offers a message of hope and encouragement to anyone who feels lost or overwhelmed, urging them to turn to their faith for guidance and support.
Line by Line Meaning
There are people who have let the problems of today
Some people have let the problems of the present day consume them
Lead them to conclude that for them life is not the way
These problems make them believe that life is not worth living for them
But every problem has an answer and if your's you cannot find
However, every problem has a solution, even if you cannot figure it out on your own
You should talk it over to Him
You should talk to God about it
He'll give you peace of mind
God will provide you with peace and a clear mind
Many of us feel we walk alone without a friend
Many of us feel like we are all alone without anyone to talk to
Never communicating with the One who lives within
We forget to communicate with God, who lives within us
Forgetting all about the One who never ever lets you down
We forget that God is always there for us and will never disappoint us
And you can talk to him anytime He's always around
God is always present and available to talk to whenever you need Him
Well He's the only free psychiatrist that's known throughout the world
God is the only free psychiatrist that is available to everyone in the world
For solving the problems of all men, women, little boys and girls
He can solve the problems of anyone, regardless of gender or age
When your load's too much to bear
When you feel overwhelmed with a burden
Just go talk to God He cares
You can talk to God because He cares about you and your problems
Thank you
End of the song
Thank you very much
End of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stevie Wonder, Calvin Haraway
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@poppop-24
HEY MY FAMILY,
I MET STEVIE AROUND 1993, HE WAS IN DC FOR A PERFORMANCE.
AFTER HIS LAST PERFORMANCE DATE HE CAME TO HOGATES ON THE WATER FRONT A POPULAR RESTAURANT / NIGHTCLUB WHERE I WAS THE HOUSE DJ.
AFTER EATING HIS DINNER STEVIE, STAYED BEYOND HIS TIME AND SIGNED AUTOGRAPHS TOOK PICTURES WITH THE STAFF, GUEST, AND EVERYBODY ELSE.
STEVIE, AND I HAD ABOUT A 5 MINUTE CONVERSATION, HE TALKED TO ME LIKE HE KNEW ME FROM CHILDHOOD, THAT DEFINITELY LEFT ME WITH A LASTING PERSONAL IMPRESSION OF WHO HE WAS AS AN INDIVIDUAL.
DAM GOOD PEOPLE, AND A DOWN TO EARTH HUMAN BEING.
HE PERSONALLY SINGED THIS PARTICULAR LP FOR ME.
MUSICALLY, HE IS ONE THE MOST NICEST ENTERTAINERS I'VE EVER MET.
PEACE ALWAYS MR. WONDER
1 ❤
WASHINGTON
D.C
@Wolfhoundersful
There are people who have let the problems of today
Lead them to conclude that for them life is not the way
But every problem has an answer and if yours you cannot find
You should talk it over to Him
He'll give you peace of mind
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
Many of us feel we walk alone without a friend
Never communicating with the One who lives within
Forgetting all about the One who never ever lets you down
And you can talk to Him anytime He's always around
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
Well He's the only free psychiatrist that's known throughout the world
For solving the problems of all men, women, little boys and girls
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
When your load's too much to bear
Just go talk to God He cares
I know he does
When you feel your life's too hard
Just go have a talk with God
Thank you
Thank you very much
@CaptainCompton
You know what's amazing to know? The first thing that Stevie will truly get to see, is Heaven.
@fintan8145
That is really beautiful 🙏🙏🙏
@pammiller942
True very true !!!!
@jaiden1121
not actually true since he lost his sight when he was 7
@keithmccaslyn2527
Word! Word! Word!! Nailed it !! Share and Be the Light!!
@sixty7ford
I think he’s already seen it.
@laurabyers5172
Best album of all time. I won this very album at 16 from a radio station, being the 7th caller. It's still my favorite, even today, and I'm now 62!
@brainrussell6811
I'm with you. I come from a very long line of musicians, and this album is truly revered in our circle on many levels. Our generation was blessed to be raised - "forced-fed" - on this level of craft and soul.
@jennacornwall5243
It is on my only 3 albums dating myself, lol I could have being stranded on a island. The other two.....off the wall by Michel jackson.
@thegdoat1
I can't believe I'm 41 years old, and I'm still discovering amazing music from Stevie that I haven't heard before!!