“What Have They Done to My Song, Ma” is a song written and performed by Melanie Safka. It was co-written by HM Saffer II, a notable American painter and musician who worked for Warner Brothers Productions. It was released in 1970.
Look what they done to my song ma
Look what they done to my song
Well it’s the only thing
That I could do half right
And it’s turning out all wrong ma
Look what they done to my song
Look what they done to my brain ma
Look what they done to my brain
Well they picked it like a chicken bone
And I think I’m half insane ma
Look what they done to my song
The key word here is “they.” Life would have been happier and more productive if it hadn’t been for “they.” Israel had the Edomites, the Ishmaelites, Moab, the Hagarites, Gebal, Ammon, Amalek, Philistia, and Tyre and Assyria, not to mention the Philistines and Babylonians. It sure was enough to keep them busy.
I could say, “Look what they done to their song.” However, the truth of the matter is that Israel itself was the enemy that brought the nation down.
Sometimes we have to look in the mirror to see who the enemy really is.
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.I
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
Give it some thought and face it.
Gary