God Bless the Child
God Bless the Independent: Unveiling Life's Riches in Richie Havens' Anthem
Lyrics
Them that's got shall get
Those who already possess wealth or resources will likely continue to acquire more.
Them that's not shall lose
Those without resources or wealth are likely to experience further loss.
So the Bible said and it still is news
Referencing a biblical idea about the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer, highlighting its enduring relevance.
Mama may have, papa may have
Parents might have material possessions.
But God bless the child that's got his own
God blesses the child who can rely on themselves, independent of their parents' resources.
That's got his own
Reinforces the idea of self-reliance and having one's own resources.
Yes, the strong gets more
The powerful or capable tend to gain more advantages.
While the weak ones fade
The less capable or disadvantaged tend to diminish in significance.
Empty pockets don't ever make the grade
Lack of money or resources is a hindrance to success.
Mama may have, papa may have
Reference to parents having material possessions.
But God bless the child that's got his own
Emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency even when parents have wealth.
That's got his own
Reiterates the value of having one's own resources.
Money, you've got lots of friends
Having money attracts companionship and friends.
Crowding round the door
People gather around those with money.
When you're gone, spending ends
When the money is gone, so are the friends and their support.
They don't come no more
Friends disappear once the money is spent.
Rich relations give
Wealthy relatives might offer minimal support, perhaps out of obligation.
Crust of bread and such
Relatives may give very basic assistance.
You can help yourself
Encouragement to take what's needed but not be greedy.
But don't take too much
A warning against excessive greed.
Mama may have, papa may have
Reiteration of parents potentially having possessions.
But God bless the child that's got his own
Reaffirmation of the blessing on those who are self-reliant.
That's got his own
Stresses the value of self-sufficiency once again.
Mama may have, papa may have
Repeat of parents potentially having possessions.
But God bless the child that's got his own
Restates the blessing upon those who are self-sufficient.
That's got his own
Emphasizes self-reliance once more.
He just worry 'bout nothin'
Someone who has their own resources doesn’t worry about external dependencies.
Cause he's got his own
Self-sufficient individuals have little concern because they are self-reliant.
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