Lyrics
Oh don't go and talk about my father
Refers to God as the speaker's father, discouraging others from speaking negatively about God
God is my friend
Emphasizes that God is a close and trusted friend
Jesus is my friend
Similarly, Jesus is acknowledged as a friend and divine figure
He made this world for us to live in, and gave us everything
Attributes the creation of the world to God, highlighting His generosity in providing everything
And all he asks of us is we give each other love
Expresses God's simple request for humanity to show love towards one another
Oh ya
An interjection expressing affirmation or agreement
Don't go and talk about my father
Reiterates the speaker's sensitivity to criticism about God
Cause God is my friend
Reaffirms that God is a close companion and friend
Jesus is my friend
Reiterates the friendship theme with Jesus
He loves us whether or not we know it
Highlights God's unconditional love, irrespective of human awareness of it
Just loves us, oh ya
Reiterates God's love and acceptance
And He'll forgive all our sins
Points out God's forgiveness of sins
Forgive all our sins
Repeats the idea of divine forgiveness for human transgressions
And all He asks of us, is we give each other love
Restates the central theme of promoting love among people
Oh ya
Reiterates the importance of love in human relationships
Love your mother, she bore you
Encourages love and respect for one's mother
Love your father, he works for you
Encourages love and appreciation for one's father's efforts
Love your sister, she's good to you
Advocates love for one's sister for her goodness
Love your brother, your brother
Encourages love for one's brother
Don't go and talk about my father, He's good to us
Asserts the goodness of the speaker's father and discourages negative talk about Him
God is my friend
Reiterates the friendship of God, reinforcing the personal connection
Jesus is my friend
Reiterates the friendship theme with Jesus
For when we call in Him for mercy, Mercy Father
Mentions calling on God for mercy and acknowledges His merciful nature
He'll be merciful, my friend
Affirms God's mercy as a quality of a true friend
Oh, yes He will
Confirms God's willingness to show mercy
All he asks of us, I know, is we give each other love
Reiterates the simple request for humans to show love towards each other
Oh ya
Reaffirms the importance of love in human interactions
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