Children
Family feat. Roger Chapman Lyrics
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when you can love the tree, all of the tree
We feel like like little raindrops
but in fact we are the sea
You’re not the door, you are the key
Why do we fight ourselves?
Why do we have to kill the Earth? It’s not fair
and together make it be
It’s our time to live in peace
Children, life is but a beautiful dream
Where nothing’s as it seems
Oh boy, don’t be fooled by the rules
Just do what you really wanna do
Cause the world is in you
and you’ve got to keep it cool
The lyrics to "Children" by Family feat. Roger Chapman explore the difficulties faced by children who have lost their mother, either due to death or abandonment. The song emphasizes the loneliness and struggles that come with such a loss, as illustrated by lines like "They are driven out in the cold, God knows where to go." The song also highlights the challenges faced by orphans, who may not have anyone to care for them properly.
One of the most poignant lines in the song is "Brother won't treat you like mother will when your mother is dead." This line emphasizes that even siblings may not be able to offer the same level of comfort and support that a mother can, and that children who have lost their mother may feel isolated and alone.
Overall, "Children" is a powerful and emotional song that captures the hardship and pain experienced by those who have lost their mother or been abandoned as children.
Line by Line Meaning
Motherless children sees a hard time when their mother is dead
Children who have lost their mother experience great difficulty in life.
They are driven out in the cold, God knows where to go
These motherless children are often left homeless and have nowhere to go.
Orphan children sees a hard time in this world
Children without parents also struggle through life.
Sister does the best she can, but she really don't understand
Siblings try to help, but they cannot fully comprehend the pain and struggle of losing parents.
Brother won't treat you like mother will when your mother is dead
Even brothers may not offer the same love and support as a mother would provide in times of grief and hardship.
You may ask for a piece of bread, you are told to go to bed
These motherless children may be turned away by family members or others when they ask for help or basic needs.
Friends won't treat you like mother will when your mother is dead
Friends may not provide the same level of comfort as a mother would in times of grief and loss.
They will tell you what to do, but they'll turn their back on you
Friends may offer advice, but they may not stick by these orphan children in difficult times.
Orphan children sees a hard time in this world
Overall, orphan children struggle through life without the love and support of parents.
Sister does the best she can, but she really don't understand
Once again, siblings may try to help but may not be able to fully empathize.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Antonio García, Manuel León, David Baldo
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@paulroberts1000
A great man from a great band singing a great song.... thank you.....
@joereney1
A unique voice that deservedly has a place in the history of music.
@WILSON42258
perhaps not the singer he once was, but his humanity and stage presence more than compensate for a few vocal issues, and haven't we all changed, anyway? RESPECT to this great man and writer
@jamesmcfarlane2382
He has kept going.
Amazing performer.
Some the videos on YouTube are a riveting watch.Utterly unique performer.
My favourites are Habits of a lifetime and The shape of things.
Great songs
@paulbrown6763
Memories come flooding back of Family in 1972 and this, their best track in my opinion. Fantastic video, many thanks for posting, superb!
@anniemac3075
Love this man, Roger Chapman singing my all out favourite song from the happier 70's before the World went to blazes. Thank you Roger xx
@paulroberts5677
Family were THE band that gave so much to me in my formative years. Can't think of another band I have enjoyed so much. Thanks.
@MarcoPolo-gb3su
Same for me
@anniemac3075
Me too, loved them then & still love the music now.
@magicofchristmas1
Yes he is the singer he was!!!!!!