Jesus Children Of America
Stevie Wonder · Innervisions [1973]
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
Holy roller
Are you standing
Are you standing
Like a soldier?
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 'em
Ooh, 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
If you're able
Playing
Are you playing your cards
On the table
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
Cross for you
Mary
Mary is just
Looking at you
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
Jesus Children Of America
Stevie Wonder's 'Jesus Children Of America' stands as a defining track from his 1973 album *Innervisions*, blending funk, soul, and gospel to explore themes of faith and social responsibility. Recorded during a period of profound personal and artistic evolution, the song features Wonder's signature multi-instrumental prowess, weaving intricate basslines and melodic guitar work into a rhythmic tapestry that propelled the album to critical acclaim. The composition reflects the era's civil rights movement and the artist's deep engagement with spiritual inquiry, creating a sonic landscape that remains influential in soul and R&B. As a cornerstone of *Innervisions*, the recording showcases Wonder's ability to merge religious sentiment with contemporary musical innovation, cementing his legacy as a visionary force in American music.