2) Street People were a funk / soul group in the 1970's.
Jennifer Tomkins
Street People Lyrics
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Her daddy got drunk, and left home on a Monday
Her mama died young when Jenny was seven
And Jennifer Tomkins went to work at eleven.
Oh, I swear, just ain't fair
Trouble, trouble everywhere
Oh, Lord come on down
Jenny she drew up to be quite a lady
And as she got older, life still was shady
She met a loved one, just like her mother
He left her one day and ran off with another.
Oh, I swear, just ain't fair
Trouble, trouble everywhere
Oh, Lord come on down
Got to spread some love around.
The song "Jennifer Tomkins" by Street People tells the story of a woman who grows up facing adversity and heartbreak. Jennifer is born into a troubled family; her father is an alcoholic who abandons the family, and her mother dies when Jennifer is just seven years old. To survive, Jennifer starts working at a young age. As she grows up, life does not get easier for her. She encounters similar struggles in love that her mother had faced before her; Jennifer's lover leaves her for another woman.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's frustration at the unfairness of Jennifer's life. He calls out for the Lord to come down and spread some love around, wishing for Jennifer and others like her to find some peace in their lives.
The song is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by many people, particularly women and girls, who grow up in difficult circumstances. Despite the hardships Jennifer endures, she is portrayed as a survivor who overcomes her difficult past and continues to forge ahead with strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Jennifer Tomkins was born on a Sunday
Jennifer Tomkins was born on a Sunday
Her daddy got drunk, and left home on a Monday
Jenny's father got drunk and abandoned the family when she was a child
Her mama died young when Jenny was seven
Jennifer's mother died when she was seven years old
And Jennifer Tomkins went to work at eleven.
Jenny started working at the age of eleven to support herself
Oh, I swear, just ain't fair
Life is unfair and full of difficulties
Trouble, trouble everywhere
Jenny's life was filled with many hardships
Oh, Lord come on down
The singer is calling on God for help
Got to spread some love around.
The artist thinks life needs more love and kindness
Jenny she drew up to be quite a lady
Jenny grew up to be a strong woman despite her tough upbringing
And as she got older, life still was shady
Even as she got older, Jenny's life remained challenging
She met a loved one, just like her mother
Jenny fell in love with someone who was similar to her mother's partner
He left her one day and ran off with another.
Jenny's partner abandoned her for someone else
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