Jesus Children of America by Stevie Wonder

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Jesus Children of America

Stevie Wonder

Jesus Children of America

Song byStevie Wonder

in AlbumInnervisions

Hello Jesus

Jesus children

Jesus loves you

Jesus children

Hello children Jesus loves you of America

Are you hearing

What he's saying?

Are you feeling

What you're praying?

Are you hearing, praying, feeling what you say inside?

You'd better tell

Your story fast...

And if you lie

It will come to pass...

Tell me!

Tell me holy

Holy roller

Are you standing

Like a soldier?

Waell...

Are you standing for everything you talk about?

Holy roller...

Say

Transcen

Transcendental

Dental meditation

Meditation

Speaks of

Speaks of inner

Inner Preservation

Preservation

Waell...

Transcendental meditation gives you peace of

Peace of mind

You'd better tell

Your story fast...

And if you lie

It will come to pass...

Tell 'em

Don't lie to 'em

Don't tell lies

Tell 'em

Don't lie to 'emOoh, hu hu... uh uh uh...yeah

Tell 'em

Don't lie to 'em

Tell 'em

Don't lie to 'em

Tell 'em Jesus

Tell me

Tell me junkie

If you're able

Playing

Are you playing your cards

On the table

Yeah...

Are you happy when you stick a needle in your vein

Hey hey

Tell the children

Hey hey hey

Jesus

Jesus died on

Cross for you

Mary

Mary is just

Looking at you

Yeah...

Mother Mary feels so much pain

Looking at him

So. you better tell

Tell your story

Your story fast...

Tell your story, story!

And if you lie

Yeah, tell your story

It will come to pass

Yeah, tell your story, story!

Um... um I need you Jesus

REPEAT - MUSIC - FADE

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

In the soulful song 'Jesus Children of America,' Stevie Wonder addresses social and spiritual issues, focusing on themes of faith, hypocrisy, and societal neglect. The song challenges listeners to reflect on religious sincerity versus superficial piety, and encourages a deeper connection to true spirituality and compassion. Wonder's poignant lyrics highlight the gap between professed beliefs and real-world actions, making a powerful statement about the importance of genuine faith and social responsibility.