God Don't Like It
Moonshine, Morality, and Change: Sister Rosetta Tharpe's Musical Sermon
Lyrics
Some say they done cut whisky out, but you can have a little wine
Some individuals claim to have given up whiskey, but they still allow a moderate amount of wine.
Most everybody gets on a drunk by drinkin' this ol' moonshine
Many people become intoxicated by consuming homemade moonshine.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
Expressing disapproval of the consumption of moonshine, aligning personal sentiment with God's disapproval.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Those who engage in drinking moonshine are the ones who need to change their behavior.
Some of our members gets on a drunk, they speak their sober minds
Some members of the community speak openly when drunk, blaming moonshine for their actions.
And when they raise the devil, they put all the blame on 'shine
Attributing misbehavior and causing trouble to the influence of moonshine.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
Reiterating disapproval of moonshine and emphasizing the need for those engaging in such behavior to change.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Emphasizing that it's the individuals consuming moonshine who need to change their ways.
Some of our preachers just as bad as the members about this ol' moonshine
Some preachers are as guilty as the members when it comes to moonshine, engaging in inappropriate behavior.
They'll try to make love with every woman they meet, just fine and drinkin' 'shine
Preachers attempt to engage in romantic relationships and indulge in moonshine, contrary to their role.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
Expressing disapproval of preachers involved in moonshine and highlighting the need for change in their conduct.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Stressing that those engaged in moonshine-related misconduct are the ones who must change.
Then some of our children are naked, and the mothers never go
Some children are neglected, and fathers create disturbances due to their involvement with moonshine and other vices.
But the fathers make that mighty bitey row for the women of the 'shine and shows
Fathers cause trouble for women involved with moonshine, while mothers neglect their responsibilities.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
Disapproval of the neglectful behavior of parents and a call for change in their actions related to moonshine.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Emphasizing that it's the parents engaging in moonshine-related misconduct who need to change.
They say that yellow corn makes the best kind of 'shine
Yellow corn is considered the best for making moonshine, but the lyrics suggest converting it to bread instead.
Well, they better turn that corn to bread and stop that makin' 'shine
Suggesting an alternative use for corn, discouraging the production of moonshine.
For God don't like it and I don't either
Expressing disapproval of making moonshine from corn and advocating for a change in this practice.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Highlighting the need for those involved in making moonshine from corn to change their actions.
I know you don't like this song, just because I speak my mind
Anticipating criticism for the song due to speaking one's mind but asserting the right to sing it without being a moonshine drinker.
But I'll sing this song just as much as I please, because I don't drink 'shine
Defending the right to sing the song despite potential disapproval, emphasizing the singer's abstinence from moonshine.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
Reiterating disapproval of moonshine and emphasizing the singer's stance against it, calling for a change in those who engage in it.
Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-Now, God don't like it and I don't either
-It's them that's gonna change
Emphasizing that those involved in moonshine-related activities are the ones who need to change.
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