Discover the story of the song > God Bless the Child – Billie Holiday

The song is about how the world works. People who have things will keep getting more, while those who don't have things will keep losing out. The protagonist knows this firsthand from growing up with parents who had nothing. However, the song emphasizes that it's important to have something of your own, even if it's not a lot of money, because then you don't have to rely on others for help. The song also suggests that having money might bring friends, but only while the money lasts, so it's better to have something that can't be taken away.