I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
Embracing Life's Abundance: I Got Plenty O' Nuthin' Perspective
Lyrics
Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin'
Expressing contentment with having nothing.
And nuttin's plenty for me
Emphasizing that having nothing is sufficient.
I got no car, got no mule
List of possessions: no car, no mule.
I got no misery
Highlighting the absence of misery or worries.
De folks wid plenty o' plenty
Contrast with those who have plenty, implying stress.
Got a lock on de door
People with wealth fearing theft.
'Fraid somebody's a-goin' to rob 'em
Expressing the fear of being robbed.
While dey's out a-makin' more
Suggesting the anxiety of accumulating more possessions.
What for?
Raising a question about the purpose of accumulating wealth.
I got no lock on de door
Rejecting the idea of locking doors for security.
Dat's no way to be
Defending an open and carefree attitude.
Dey kin steal de rug from de floor
Indifference to potential theft of material possessions.
Dat's okeh wid me
Acceptance of circumstances without attachment to material things.
'Cause de things dat I prize
Valuing intangible things like stars in the sky.
Like de stars in de skies
Emphasizing the freedom associated with such values.
All are free
Highlighting the freedom of possessing non-materialistic treasures.
Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin'
Reiteration of contentment with having nothing.
And nuttin's plenty for me
Reaffirming that having nothing is sufficient for happiness.
I got a gal, got my song
Listing personal possessions: a partner and a song.
Got Hebben the whole day long
Having heavenly blessings throughout the day.
No use complaining
Discouraging complaints despite challenges.
Got my gal, got my Lawd
List of blessings: a partner, the Lord, and a song.
Got my song
Reiterating the positive aspects of life.
Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin'
Repeating the theme of contentment with nothing.
And nuttin's plenty for me
Reaffirming that having nothing is sufficient for happiness.
I got the sun, got the moon
List of natural possessions: the sun, the moon, and the sea.
Got the deep blue sea
Reiterating the beauty of the natural world.
De foks wid plenty o' plenty
Contrast with wealthy individuals who need to pray constantly.
Got to pray all de day
Emphasizing the constant need for prayer for those with abundance.
Seems wid plenty you sure got to worry
Expressing the burden of worry that comes with plenty.
How to keep the debbel away
Addressing the challenge of keeping troubles at bay.
Away
Repetition emphasizing the need to keep troubles away.
I ain't frettin 'bout hell
Indifference towards the idea of hell and damnation.
'Till de time arrive
Not worrying about the future until it arrives.
Never worry long as I'm well
Contentment as long as one is in good health.
Never one to strive
Not striving for perfection or morality.
To be good, to be bad
Rejecting the dichotomy of being either good or bad.
What the hell
Embracing the acceptance of life without moral judgments.
I is glad I's alive
Expressing gratitude for the gift of life.
Oh, I got plenty o' nuttin'
Reiteration of contentment with having nothing.
And nuttin's plenty for me
Reaffirming that having nothing is sufficient for happiness.
I got a gal, got my song
List of personal blessings: a partner and a song.
Got Hebben the whole day long
Reiterating the presence of heavenly blessings throughout the day.
No use complaining
Discouraging complaints despite challenges.
Got my gal, got my Lawd
List of blessings: a partner, the Lord, and a song.
Got my song
Reiterating the positive aspects of life.
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