All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Harmony Beyond Hardship: Discovering Life's Rhythm in Duke Ellington's MelodyLyrics
Chillun', listen here to me
Addressing the audience, urging them to pay attention.
This is my philosophy
Introducing personal philosophy or life approach.
To see me through the day
Philosophy helps navigate through daily challenges.
To scare my cares away
Using philosophy as a coping mechanism for worries.
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Assertion that everyone has a natural sense of rhythm.
All God's Chillun got swing
Emphasizing that everyone possesses a sense of swing or musicality.
Maybe haven't got money
Some individuals may lack money.
Maybe haven't got shoes
Some may lack basic necessities like shoes.
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Reiteration of the idea that everyone has inherent rhythm.
For to push away the blues
Having rhythm helps in overcoming sadness or depression.
Yeah !
An exclamation, possibly indicating enthusiasm or affirmation.
All God's Chillun got trouble
Acknowledging that everyone faces troubles or challenges.
Trouble don't mean a thing
Suggesting that troubles are insignificant or inconsequential.
When they start to go ho ho ho de ho
Describing a joyful, musical expression, indicating troubles will dissipate.
Troubles bound to go 'way, say!
Expressing the belief that troubles will inevitably fade away.
All God's Chillun Got Swing.
Reiteration that everyone possesses a natural sense of swing.
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