Maggie Reilly (born September 15, 1956) is a Scottish vocalist best known f… Read Full Bio ↴Maggie Reilly (born September 15, 1956) is a Scottish vocalist best known for her collaborations with the composer Mike Oldfield between 1980 and 1984, especially by performing the vocals on such songs as "Moonlight Shadow", "Five Miles Out", "Family Man" and "To France".

Reilly was born in Glasgow. Her early career included singing with the Scottish Jazz Funk band Cado Belle. In 1992, she issued her debut solo album "Echoes", from which the singles "Everytime We Touch", "Tears in the Rain" and "Wait" were the most successful ones, followed by "Midnight Sun" in 1993, "Elena" in 1996, "Starcrossed" in 2000, "Save it for a Rainy Day" in 2003 and "Rowan" in 2006.

In 2006, a Eurodance-styled cover of Maggie's "Every time We Touch" by the German trio Cascada became a world-wide hit.

She has also worked with many others including Mike Batt (on his "The Hunting of the Snark" album), Jack Bruce, Dave Greenfield & Jan-Jacques Burnel, Lesiëm, Ralph McTell, Simon Nicol (of Fairport Convention), Runrig, The Sisters of Mercy and Smokie.

What About Tomorrows Children
Maggie Reilly Lyrics

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What about the world they live in
What about the way we live today
Tell me what about tomorrows children
We can do a lot to help them
And love tomorrows child today

The game is called consume
A path that leads to doom
Bridges being burned along the way
The child that's never seen
A river running clean
Cannot imagine spring so green and beautiful

What about tomorrows children
What about the world they live in
What about the way we live today
Tell me what about tomorrows children
We can do a lot to help them
And love tomorrows child today

We can turn the world around
We can show the way
And change the way we live today

What about tomorrows children
What about the world they live in
What about the way we live today
Tell me what about tomorrows children
We can do a lot to help them
And love tomorrows child today

What about tomorrows children

What about the world they live in
Tell me what about tomorrows children...

Overall Meaning

The song "What About Tomorrows Children" by Maggie Reilly is a deeply reflective piece that brings attention to our unbridled consumption and exploitation of natural resources. The first stanza paints a picturesque landscape where the grass is green, the air is sweet and the earth is complete, filled with life that is warm and wonderful. However, the subsequent stanza delves into the reality that our constant need to consume is leading us towards destruction. We have been burning bridges along the way and we continue to do so, without sparing a thought for the generations that will inherit the earth from us.

The chorus questions us on what we are doing for the future generations? What kind of world are we planning for the children of tomorrow? The lyrics are a call to action for all of us to make the necessary changes and take actions that create a better world for the future. The song speaks about turning the world around, showing the way and changing the way we live today.

Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of our responsibility towards preserving the natural world and our duty to protect it for the sake of future generations.

Line by Line Meaning

We walk in forest green
We enjoy the beauty of nature.

The grass is soft and clean
The environment is not polluted.

The sun up in the sky a perfect day
The weather is pleasant and suitable for people.

Our air is clear and sweet
The air we breathe is fresh and clean.

Our earth is so complete
The earth is rich in resources and full of vitality.

A cradle filled with life so warm and wonderful
The earth is full of vibrant and diverse creatures.

What about tomorrows children
What will happen to the future generations?

What about the world they live in
What will the world look like for them?

What about the way we live today
What role are we playing in shaping the future?

Tell me what about tomorrows children
Please consider the future generations.

We can do a lot to help them
We can take measures to ensure their well-being and the planet's.

And love tomorrows child today
We must begin to care for the future of the planet today.

The game is called consume
We are consuming the world's resources.

A path that leads to doom
Our actions are destroying the environment and the Earth itself.

Bridges being burned along the way
We are damaging our relationships with the planet and with each other.

The child that's never seen
The new generation will never know what the planet used to look like.

A river running clean
The water systems are not polluted, and nature is thriving.

Cannot imagine spring so green and beautiful
Without change, the planet's natural beauty will not be seen by future generations.

We can turn the world around
We have the power to change things for the better.

We can show the way
We can lead by example, showing future generations the importance of caring for the planet.

What about tomorrows children...
Again, we must think about the future and what we are leaving behind.

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We walk in forest green
The grass is soft and clean
The sun up in the sky a perfect day
Our air is clear and sweet
Our earth is so complete
A cradle filled with life so warm and wonderful

What about tomorrows children
What about the world they live in
What about the way we live today
Tell me what about tomorrows children
We can do a lot to help them
And love tomorrows child today

The game is called consume
A path that leads to doom
Bridges being burned along the way
The child that's never seen
A river running clean
Cannot imagine spring so green and beautiful

What about tomorrows children
What about the world they live in
What about the way we live today
Tell me what about tomorrows children
We can do a lot to help them
And love tomorrows child today

We can turn the world around
We can show the way
And change the way we live today

What about tomorrows children
What about the world they live in
What about the way we live today
Tell me what about tomorrows children
We can do a lot to help them
And love tomorrows child today

What about tomorrows children
What about the world they live in
Tell me what about tomorrows children...