Child of Mine
Carole King Lyrics
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Different than me
Sometimes I can touch upon
The wonders that you see
And all the new colors
And pictures you've designed
Oh, yes, sweet darling
Child of mine
Child of mine
Oh, yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
You don't need directions
You know which way to go
And I don't want to hold you back
I just want to watch you grow
You're the one who taught me
You don't have to look behind
Oh, yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
Child of mine
Child of mine
Oh, yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
Nobody's gonna kill your dreams
Or tell you how to live your life
There'll always be people to make it hard for a while
But you'll change their heads when they see you smile
The times you were born in
May not have been the best
But you can make the times to come
Better than the rest
I know you will be honest
If you can't always be kind
Oh, yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
Child of mine
Child of mine
Oh, yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
Child of mine
Child of mine
Oh, yes, sweet darling
So glad you are a child of mine
In โChild of Mine,โ Carole King sings to her child and describes how she embraces the way that her child sees the world, even if it is different from her perspective. She acknowledges the beauty of her childโs creativity and imagination, and emphasizes how much she cherishes her child.
The lyrics also convey the motherโs sense of pride in her childโs independence and ability to find her own way in life, affirming that she will support her child in her journey of growth and development. King assures her child that she trusts her to make her own decisions and mistakes, and reminds her that there will always be people who may try to bring her down, but that she can conquer any obstacle with a positive attitude and a strong will.
Overall, "Child of Mine" is a touching and sentimental expression of a motherโs love for her child, a hopeful and encouraging message to help her child face whatever challenges may come her way, and an acknowledgement of the sheer joy and honor of having a child in oneโs life.
Line by Line Meaning
Although you see the world
Even though you see the world differently from me
Different from me
In a way that is not the same as mine
Sometimes I can touch upon
Sometimes I can understand or feel
The wonders that you see
The amazing things that you perceive
All the new colors
Every hue that's new to you
And pictures you've designed
And all the images you create in your mind
Oh, yes sweet darling
Oh, yes my dear child
So glad you are a child of mine
I'm so happy that you are my child
Child of mine
My beloved offspring
You don't need directions
You don't require guidance
You know which way to go
You know the path to take
And I don't want to hold you back
And I don't want to impede your progress
I just want to watch you grow
I just want to witness your development
You're the one who taught me
You are the one who showed me
You don't have to look behind
You don't need to dwell on the past
Nobody's gonna kill your dreams
Nobody's going to crush your aspirations
Or tell you how to live your life
Or dictate to you how you should conduct your life
There'll always be people to make it hard for a while
There will always be those who make it difficult for a period
But you'll change their heads when they see you smile
But your grin will transform their attitudes when they behold it
The times you were born in
The era when you entered this world
May not have been the best
Perhaps it was not the most favorable time
But you can make the times to come
But you can make the future better
Better than the rest
Better than what has come before
I know you will be honest
I know you will be truthful
If you can't always be kind
Even if you can't always be gentle
Oh, yes sweet darling
Oh, yes my dear child
So glad you are a child of mine
I'm so happy that you are my child
Child of mine
My beloved offspring
Oh, yes sweet darling
Oh, yes my dear child
So glad you are a child of mine
I'm so happy that you are my child
Child of mine
My beloved offspring
Oh, yes sweet darling
Oh, yes my dear child
So glad you are a child of mine
I'm so happy that you are my child
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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@lorigorham534
Oh yes, sweet darlin' so glad you are a child of mine. So glad. He is the greatest son a mom could ever have in her life.
@emilydywinski6378
9/23/22. My mom had always says this was her song to me. I played and sang this song as we removed life support and with the final note she took her last breath.
You were her absolute favorite artist and as they were attempting to save her life and the hours afterwards I played your music for her to keep her close. Thank you for all the joy you gave my mom.
@SOPHIAA713
may she rest in peace โค
@timharper4246
My mother and I danced to this at my wedding. It was tough holding it together, not gonna lieโค.
@eydie57
My son will be 34 on the 17th of January. I am so happy he is my child. He's my world.
@lorigorham534
This was the song i sang to my perfect wonderful son as we danced the mother/son dance at his wedding. The lyrics were so real for us. He is 30 now, but he will always be my baby.
@viviankyek9339
I wan to use for my sons up coming wedding too.
@catherinekilvington6482
Dedicated to my 1st born.. my daughter who will be turning 31 years old this year.. We grew up together..
@DHass64
My son and I danced to this song for the Mother Son dance at his wedding and I cried the whole thing!
@jillhughes723
I lost my 16 year old son 3 weeks ago. This is song I used to sing him.... I was so glad to have the years we had