Stupid
Womack Bobby Lyrics
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How you should live
Instead of teaching
With the love they give
They ask for money
In the name of the Lord
And they line their pockets; keep coming back for more
Dragging you down
Misleading you all with the things they say
What they feed you
Strive to believe
Giving you just enough to make you needy
By the time you wake up they're already gone
Looking for the next fool to come along
Dragging you down.
Chipping away
Misleading you all with the things they say
Shatters your world
Spoiling your mind
Keeping your heart
Prayer divine
Dragging you down
Chipping away
Misleading you all with the things they say
Shatters your heart
Foiling your mind
Prayer divine
The lyrics of Bobby Womack's song "Stupid" are a commentary on the hypocrisy of certain religious leaders who exploit their congregants for financial gain. The song paints a picture of preachers who preach about how people should live their lives, but fail to teach with love and compassion. These preachers ask for money in the name of the Lord, and use it to line their own pockets, garnering more wealth as their followers become more needy. The song portrays these leaders as dragging their congregants down and chipping away at their faith through misleading messages and teachings.
The lyrics warn about the dangers of blindly following religious leaders without questioning their motives or messages. Womack sings about how these leaders shatter the hearts and minds of their congregants, leaving them feeling empty and lost. The song emphasizes the importance of being aware of false teachings and being vigilant in questioning what is being taught.
Overall, “Stupid” serves as a sobering reminder to be cautious and aware of the messages we receive from religious leaders, and to always approach them with a sense of skepticism.
Line by Line Meaning
Preacher is preaching
The religious leader is speaking to the congregation
How you should live
Their message is advice on how to live
Instead of teaching
But they are not educating their followers
With the love they give
They are not expressing love or kindness
They ask for money
The preacher is requesting donations
In the name of the Lord
The reasoning given for the request is religion-based
And they line their pockets; keep coming back for more
However, the funds are potentially being used for personal gain
Dragging you down
Their actions are causing negativity in your life
Chipping away
They are gradually causing harm
Misleading you all with the things they say
Their words are not truthful
What they feed you
Their message and teachings
Strive to believe
They aim to influence your beliefs
Giving you just enough to make you needy
Their teachings create dependence
By the time you wake up they're already gone
When you realize the truth, they are no longer around
Looking for the next fool to come along
They are on the lookout for the next vulnerable target
Shatters your world
Their actions cause destruction in your life
Spoiling your mind
They corrupt your thoughts and beliefs
Keeping your heart
They exert control over you emotionally
Prayer divine
However, authentic prayer and faith can bring positive change
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: DAMON ALBARN, HAROLD TIMOTHY PAYNE, RICHARD RUSSELL, BOBBY WOMACK
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@riadinio13
c'est une terrible nouvelle, la dernière légende de la soul, j'ai eu la chance de le voir en concert l'année dernière et que je devais le revoir a l'olympia. Adieu Bobby Womack . mes condoléance a sa famille , sa fille GinaR et son ange gardien Alttrina Grayson.
@joseborges1888
Je l'ai ecouté et l'ecoute partout ,sa music et sa voix ,son style unique.RIP
@clairefranco5506
J adore, sa voix, le tempo fantastique. Ça balance, ça groove grave. Quel talent. Quelle voix. Peu importe sa vie.
@iJEDiMiNDTRiCK
GOD Is With US No Matter Who What Where YOU Are.
@Comptonsmittyg
This is Slept On…I’m glad I found it
@OneRockLover
So so so so good. This is life.
@tutubebitube5120
ty bobby since 1978
ty whit tears... from a french canadian who love you from the begining
@alexelevase4322
A great moment in my life after the consert in Stockholm 2013. ”Hi Bobby....I love you man...”. Bobby- ”That’s sweet”........ Got a pic with him as well. True Soul Legend and one of the greatest days in my life. See you in the next one Bobby! 💚🖤
@riadinio13
thank you Bobby for all , you make me happy every time when i listen your songs
@stellaercolani3810
Adore Bobby Womack, rip brother.