God Don't Like It
Moonshine Blues: Confronting Vice with Blind Willie McTell
Lyrics
Some say they done cut whisky out, but you can have a little wine
Expressing disapproval of cutting out whiskey, suggesting acceptance of moderate wine consumption.
Most everybody gets on a drunk by drinkin' this ol' moonshine
Noting the common occurrence of drunkenness from consuming moonshine.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
Emphasizing the speaker's and God's disapproval of moonshine consumption.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
-Now God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Suggesting that those who indulge in moonshine will face consequences or change.
Some of our members gets on a drunk they speak their sober minds
Highlighting the hypocrisy of members who blame moonshine for their misbehavior when sober.
And when they raise the devil, they put all the blame on shine
Indicating that some use moonshine as an excuse for their unruly behavior.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
Reiterating the disapproval of God and the speaker towards moonshine.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
-Now God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Suggesting a need for those engaging in such behavior to change.
Some of our preachers just as bad as the members about this ol' moonshine
Criticizing preachers for engaging in immoral behavior related to moonshine.
They'll try to make love with every woman they meet, just fine and drinkin' shine
Describing preachers' misconduct, involving pursuing women while drinking moonshine.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
Expressing strong disapproval of such behavior from both God and the speaker.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
-Now God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Highlighting the need for a change in those preachers' actions.
Then some of our children are naked, and the mothers never go
Pointing out neglectful parents, especially fathers involved in moonshine-related issues.
But the fathers make that mighty bitey row for the women of the shine and shows
Describing fathers causing trouble for mothers due to involvement with moonshine and shows.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
Expressing disapproval of such family situations from both God and the speaker.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
-Now God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Calling for a change in the behavior of those responsible for such family problems.
They say that yellow corn makes the best kind of shine
Stating that yellow corn is used to make the best kind of moonshine.
Well they better turn that corn to bread and stop that makin' shine
Suggesting a solution to the moonshine problem by using corn for bread instead.
For God don't like it and I don't either
Reiterating the disapproval of moonshine, aligning with God's perspective.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
-Now God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Emphasizing the need for a change in moonshine-related practices.
I know you don't like this song just because I speak my mind
Acknowledging potential disapproval of the song for speaking out against moonshine.
But I'll sing this song just as much as I please, because I don't drink shine
Asserting the singer's right to express their views through the song, despite not drinking moonshine.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
Reiterating the disapproval of moonshine, asserting the need for change.
Now God don't like it and I don't either
-Now God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Reiterating the expectation for a transformation or change in those involved with moonshine.
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