This track is about AURORA's childlike philosophy. She said, "That song is about how I'd rather see the world through the eyes of a child because everything is a bit better."
She explained to The Independent. "I care a lot about people's inner child and I am very determined to never lose my inner child. I get why we need all these layers to survive. It is a very tough world [and] I think sometimes we forget that child, sometimes we lose it and I think that's a bad thing."
Also, in an interview, she said: "Through the Eyes of a Child is one of the most important songs for me. It's about, the older you get, the more you see, and it's kind of like you miss the times when you thought everyone was nice, and that everything was nice, because it's hard to know all the darkness. Also we have lots of light, and I know that as well. But it's kind of like wanting to go back to the innocence, and see the world through the eyes of a child. It's a very important song for me."
Through the Eyes of a Child
Aurora Lyrics
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Scars we cover up with paint
Watch them preach in sour lies
I would rather see this world through the eyes of a child
Through the eyes of a child
Darker times will come and go
Times you need to see her smile
I would rather feel this world through the skin of a child
Through the skin of a child
When a human strokes your skin
That is when you let them in
Let them in before they go
I would rather feel alive with a childlike soul
With a childlike soul
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Please don't leave me here
to die
As the colors fill the sky
They say one day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember
Aurora's song "Through the Eyes of a Child" is a beautiful piece that captures the essence of the childlike innocence that we sometimes lose as we grow older. She begins the song by highlighting the way we have covered the world with our trails, which is symbolic of the marks we leave behind that speak a lot about our journey in life, but we often try to hide them with paint. This is poetically suggestive of the way we tend to filter our experiences and put up a façade for the world. She goes on to mention how people often preach sour lies, which is a reference to the negative forces that we encounter in life. Through it all, Aurora asserts that she would rather see the world through the eyes of a child, which is a metaphor for seeing the world with a wide-eyed innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is covered by our trails
Human activities have left a mark on the world.
Scars we cover up with paint
We try to hide the damage we have caused by covering it with fake beauty.
Watch them preach in sour lies
People often share negative and false messages.
I would rather see this world through the eyes of a child
I wish to see the world as innocent and pure, free from human biases.
Through the eyes of a child
As a child, we view things with wonder and amazement without preconceived notions.
Darker times will come and go
Ups and downs are a part of life.
Times you need to see her smile
In tough times, it helps to watch a child's innocence and purity to lift spirits.
And mothers hands are warm and mild
A mother's love and nurturing can help calm and care for a child.
I would rather feel this world through the skin of a child
I wish to experience the world in its authentic and raw form like a child does.
Through the skin of a child
Like the smooth and sensitive skin of a child, I want to take in the world with all my senses.
When a human strokes your skin
Any sort of physical touch by someone creates a deep impact on us.
That is when you let them in
Touch can bring people closer, creating bonds as we are vulnerable during such moments.
Let them in before they go
Value and cherish the moments and memories when someone you love is with you.
I would rather feel alive with a childlike soul
I want to live my life with innocence, compassion, and wonder like a child.
With a childlike soul
I aspire to keep the child within me alive and follow my heart towards happiness.
Hey oh, oh hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Oh hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Ah-ah hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Oh hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Hey oh, oh hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Oh hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Ah-ah hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Oh hey
A lyrical and melodic repetition of the song.
Please don't leave me here
A plea to not be abandoned in a dark place or time.
Contributed by Tyler I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@joaquinaluengo6099
"Through The Eyes Of A Child"
The world is covered by our trails
Scars we cover up with paint
Watch them preach in sour lies
I would rather see this world through the eyes of a child
Through the eyes of a child...
Darker times will come and go
Times you need to see her smile
And mothers hearts are warm and mild
I would rather feel this world through the skin of a child
Through the skin of a child...
When a human strokes your skin
That is when you let them in
Let them in before they go
I would rather feel alive with a childlike soul
With a childlike soul...
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Please don't leave me here
♥
@k.k.g6180
Lyrics :
[Verse 1]
The world is covered by our trails
Scars we cover up with paint
Watch them preach in sour lies
I would rather see this world through the eyes of a child
Through the eyes of a child
[Verse 2]
Darker times will come and go
Times you need to see her smile
And mothers' hands are warm and mild
I would rather feel this world through the skin of a child
Through the skin of a child
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
When a human strokes your skin
That is when you let them in
Let them in before they go
I would rather feel alive with a childlike soul
With a childlike soul
[Outro]
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Please don't leave me here
@anillamichhane2180
The world is covered by our trails
Scars we cover up with paint
Watch them preach in sour lies
I would rather see this world through the eyes of a child
Through the eyes of a child...
Darker times will come and go
Times you need to see her smile
And mothers hearts are warm and mild
I would rather feel this world through the skin of a child
Through the skin of a child...
When a human strokes your skin
That is when you let them in
Let them in before they go
I would rather feel alive with a childlike soul
With a childlike soul...
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Hey oh, oh hey
Oh hey
Ah-ah hey
Oh hey
Please don't leave me here
@radioessence475
Well, just got back from the Sky concert.. the entire time I was holding back all my emotions. Because of my upbringing, I've always felt that I need to act tough and strong to make others stay away. But after this song started, I couldn't do it anymore. I wept all my built up feelings
@CodeSiren88
I feel you
@sanamhussain3382
Same bruh 🥲
@Sasha_ZakBun
Me too and hearing this song again made me cry again
@putri3042
Let them in before they go~
@jejune.
The sky concert resonated with a lot of people! It was a truly magical experience
@lemonsaltcandy
This isn't music
This is heaven.
@ilamiriam7848
That's what I was saying! Her music is otherworldly. She's a real angel!
@alaaelrefaay2893
exactly right 😌😌👼
@vikifazekasova1747
+Ilanit Dorani she is our Angel 👼