God
The Black Crowes Lyrics


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Well, well, well
If you need it, God's got it!
God's got everythang that you need
If you need it, God's got it
God's got everythang that you need
If you need it, God's got it
He's got everythang that you need
He's got every, everything a poor boy needs

Well if it's money
God's got it
He's got everything that you need
Well if it's money
God's got it
He got everything
Well if it's money
God's got it
God got everything that you need
He got everything, everything a poor boy needs

Well alright, alright...

Well if it's a friend
God's got it
God's got everythang that you need
Well if it's a friend
God's got it
He got everything that you need
If it's a friend
God's got it
God got everything that you need
He's got every, everything a poor boy needs

I said He's got it (He's got it)
He's got it (He's got it)
He's got it
He's got it
Come back
Let me try
Put my hand, try it on me
I said he's got
He's got it
He's got it
Well, He's got it
He's got it
He's got it
He's got it


God's got everything.

I just want to get my hands on it




I just want to get my hands on it
Well I just want to get my hands on it, just a little bit of what I need

Overall Meaning

The Black Crowes' song "God's Got It" is a classic gospel-inspired tune that speaks to the idea that no matter what kind of trouble life throws at you, God has got your back. The lyrics seem to be saying that no matter what you need, God has it - whether it's money, friends, or anything else a person might require. The repetition of the title phrase "God's Got It" reinforces the idea that, even when things look bleak, faith in a higher power can help carry you through.


The song starts by affirming the idea that if you need something, God already has it. This line is repeated in various forms throughout the song, emphasizing the notion that God's abundance is limitless. The lyrics go on to mention specific needs, such as money and friends, but make it clear that God's abundance extends beyond material possessions. The repetition of the phrase "He's got everything, everything a poor boy needs" emphasizes that God's grace is available to everyone, not just the wealthy or privileged.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, well, well
The song's introduction


If you need it, God's got it!
God has everything you need


God's got everythang that you need
God has everything that you need


He's got every, everything a poor boy needs
God has everything that a poor boy needs


Well if it's money God's got it He's got everything that you need
God has money and everything that you might need


Well if it's a friend God's got it God's got everythang that you need
God can be a friend and provides everything you need


I said He's got it (He's got it) He's got it (He's got it) He's got it He's got it
Emphasizing God's capability and ability to provide your needs


Come back Let me try Put my hand, try it on me I said he's got He's got it He's got it
Inviting others to try and experience God's provision


Well, He's got it He's got it He's got it
Reassertion of God's ability to provide everything


I just want to get my hands on it I just want to get my hands on it Well I just want to get my hands on it, just a little bit of what I need
Expressing desire to experience and take part in God's provision




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