Looking at the face of God

Song Description

Song about poverty and living on the streets.

Song Length 4:15 Genre Pop - Alternative, R & B - General
Mood Moving Subject Poverty, Sadness
Similar Artists Savage Garden, Sade

Lyrics

When you're next down town
and ya gotta get the latest must have jimmy choos
Don't forget where you came from little girl (you're so lucky)
There's a crowd, of folks who, are in need of a little comfort and some food
Don't forget where you came from little girl (you're so lucky)

There but for the grace of God
There but for the grace of God go I
Looking for a place to sleep as we just drive on by
Looking at the face of God
Looking at the face of God and I
Will not turn the other cheek and keep on walking by

If the streets were your home
and you stop to ask why this life has failed you
Don't forget to help them little girl (you're so lucky)
'Cos fate could deal a bad hand
and you find yourself wishing you just had a friend
Don't forget to help them little girl (you're so lucky)

There but for the grace of God
There but for the grace of God go I
Looking for a place to sleep as we just drive on by
Looking at the face of God
Looking at the face of God and I
Will not turn the other cheek and keep on walking by

If you took all that you have
and you gave it all away would you still be the same
Don't forget to think of them little girl (you're so lucky)
What you need money can't buy
and the most important lesson to learn is that love
and kindness make the difference little girl (you're so lucky)

Looking at the face of God
Looking at the face of God and I
Will not turn the other cheek and keep on walking by

There but for the grace of God
There but for the grace of God go I
Looking for a place to sleep as we just drive on by
Looking at the face of God
Looking at the face of God and I
Will not turn the other cheek and keep on walking by

Nicely written song with clean production.

This is a gripping song about someone driving downtown and seeing the down and outers/homeless struggling to survive on the streets. The word pictures are excellent and evoke empathy from the listener. "You're so lucky," so have some compassion on those you are seeing who have been "dealt a bad hand" and need kindness. Excellent message. Interesting use of the phrase "turn the other cheek" which usually means a reaction to anger, but here it seems to follow more in the line of a Levite in the Good Samaritan story. He turned away and didn't help the victim of beating and robbery. Smooth vocal, excellent instrumentation and production. This is a polished piece that deserves (and needs to) be heard by many. I could see it used in a movie or a documentary or music video.

The strength in the song is the lyric. Very deep and insightful.
Very current problem of society.

good intro, i really liked it and set the song up well, had a 1980/1990 feel from the old disco, dance genre. the music and production is well put together with some well chosen sounds and a decent groove. Moving onto the lyrics this has a religious message with a relaxed laid back delivery from the singer

This is very interesting in a rhythmic sense - the off-beat snare drum in the verse is super cool. The vocal has a very cool, almost jazz vibe super imposed over a slick R/B keyboard pattern. The keyboardist is a monster - kind of like Steely Dan meets Richard Marx (I mean that as a super compliment). There is a lot to listen to here, and it is very captivating.

This is a solid track with instrumentation that compliments the songwriting well. I like how the lead vocal is straight up and very present to the listener.

Nice intro. Vocals are clear and nicely layered, and the production is nicely balanced. Perhaps the chorus/refrain 'looking at the face of god' could have more of a lift to contrast it with rest of song - for example, the drop around 2:30 works well. In any case, I enjoyed listening - keep up the good work!

nice intro......

Great upfront vocal, great doubles. I like the drum track and percussion. Great sound. Really great tune you have!!!

Lyrics Nigel Barrett Music Nigel Barrett
Producer Nigel Barrett Performance Nigel Barrett

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