What About the Children?
Darrell Crawford Lyrics
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Because her life is hurting, so am I
He wears a frown, his dreams are choking
And because he stands alone, his dreams will die
So, humbly I come to you and say
As I sound aloud the warfare of today
Hear me, I pray
What about the children
To ignore is so easy
So many innocent children would choose the wrong way
So what about the children
Remember when we were children
And if not for those who loved us and who cared enough to show
us
Where would we be today
Sir, where is your son
Where lies his refuge
And if he can't come to you, then where can he run
Such a foolish girl, yet still, she's your daughter
And if you will just reminisce your days of young
You see, it's not where you've been, nor what you've done
Because I know a friend who specializes in great outcomes
See His love overcomes
CHORUS (2 times)
Where would we be today
Where would we be today
Where would we be today
What about the the children
The lyrics to "What About the Children?" by Darrell Crawford, Fulfillment Choir, Gerald LeVert, Prosperity Choir, Renee Spearman, Victoria Purcell, and Yo's song carries an important message about the plight of children who are often neglected and forgotten amid the chaos of everyday life. The song's opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes a woman whose heart is broken and a man whose dreams are choking. The singer says that these people are not alone, and they should not be left to deal with their problems alone.
The chorus of the song, which is repeated several times throughout, asks the question, "What about the children?" The singer calls on adults to remember their own childhood and think about those who loved and cared for them. The song urges adults to take responsibility for the well-being of children, to provide them with a refuge and to guide them towards making the right decisions. Ultimately, the song is a call to action, encouraging people to take a more active role in the lives of children, and to work towards building a better world for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Tears streaming down, her heart is broken
This person is very sad and hurting deeply
Because her life is hurting, so am I
The sorrow of this person's life is affecting me too
He wears a frown, his dreams are choking
This man is unhappy and his goals are being stifled
And because he stands alone, his dreams will die
Without support, this man's aspirations will never come to fruition
So, humbly I come to you and say
I am here to request something from you, with humility
As I sound aloud the warfare of today
I am making known the struggles that exist currently
Hear me, I pray
I am asking for your attention and consideration
CHORUS
The main refrain of the song
What about the children
We need to think about the young people in our society
To ignore is so easy
It is simple to overlook this issue, but we should not
So many innocent children would choose the wrong way
If we do not intervene, many youths will make poor decisions
Remember when we were children
We should think back to our own youth
And if not for those who loved us and who cared enough to show us
We owe our good upbringing to the people who showed us love and attention
Where would we be today
Our lives would be worse off without the care and guidance we received
Sir, where is your son
I ask about your child, sir
Where lies his refuge
Where can your son turn to for safety and comfort?
And if he can't come to you, then where can he run
If you are not there for your son, who can he rely on?
Such a foolish girl, yet still, she's your daughter
Your daughter may be immature, but she is still your responsibility
And if you will just reminisce your days of young
Try to remember your own youth
You see, it's not where you've been, nor what you've done
Your past is not important; what matters is the present
Because I know a friend who specializes in great outcomes
I believe in a higher power that can bring about positive results
CHORUS (2 times)
Repeating the main refrain of the song
Where would we be today
Reflecting on the importance of the care and guidance we received as children
What about the the children
Reiterating the need to focus on the youth of today
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Written by: BENJAMIN WINANS
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