All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Harmony in Adversity: All God's Chillun Find Rhythm and Swing
Lyrics
Chillun', listen here to me
Addressing children, emphasizing the importance of listening.
This is my philosophy
Introducing personal philosophy or outlook on life.
To see me through the day
Describing a guiding principle for facing the challenges of the day.
To scare my cares away
Using a philosophy to dispel worries and anxieties.
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Affirming that everyone, without exception, possesses rhythm.
All God's Chillun got swing
Asserting that everyone has a sense of swing or musicality.
Maybe haven't got money
Acknowledging that some may lack wealth.
Maybe haven't got shoes
Recognizing that some may lack basic necessities like shoes.
All God's Chillun Got Rhythm
Reiterating that everyone has rhythm as a means to overcome sadness.
For to push away the blues
Highlighting the purpose of rhythm in dispelling the blues or sadness.
Yeah !
An enthusiastic expression, possibly signifying agreement or approval.
All God's Chillun got trouble
Acknowledging that everyone faces challenges or difficulties.
Trouble don't mean a thing
Emphasizing that troubles are inconsequential or insignificant.
When they start to go ho ho ho de ho
Describing a joyful, rhythmic sound indicating troubles will dissipate.
Troubles bound to go 'way, say!
Expressing confidence that troubles will eventually disappear.
All God's Chillun Got Swing.
Reiterating the universal presence of swing or musical rhythm.
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