When The Children Cry
Mark 'Oh Lyrics
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Dry your crying eyes
How can I explain
The fear you feel inside
Cause you were born
Into this evil world
Where man is killing man
And no one knows just why
Just look what we have done
All that we destroyed
You must build again
Chorus:
When the children cry
Let them know we tried
Cause when the children sing
Then the new world begins
Little child
You must show the way
To a better day
For all the young
Cause you were born
For all the world to see
That we all can live
With love and peace
No more Presidents
And all the wars will end
One united world
Under God
Chorus:
When the children cry
Let them know we tried
Cause when the children sing
Then the new world begins
What we have become
Just look what we have done
All that we destroyed
You must build again
No more Presidents
And all the wars will end
One united world
Under God
When the children cry
Let them know we tried
When the children fight
Let them know it ain't right
When the children pray
Let them know the way
Cause when the children sing
Then the new world begins
The song "When The Children Cry" by Mark 'Oh is a powerful message about the state of the world, and the importance of finding hope and redemption in the face of violence and destruction. The lyrics speak directly to a little child, urging them to dry their crying eyes, and offering reassurance that they were born for a purpose - to show the way towards a better, more peaceful world. The song acknowledges the fear and despair that exists in our world, where men kill each other without understanding why. However, it also suggests that there is a path forward, and that we must work together to build a new world, united under a higher power.
One of the most poignant aspects of this song is the way it appeals directly to the innocence and purity of childhood. The idea of a little child weeping in the face of a violent and senseless world is a powerful one, and its message to adults is clear: we must take responsibility for the world we have created, and strive to build a better future for the generations to come. The lyrics also emphasize the idea that this is a task that falls to us all - we must work together across nations, ethnicities, and religions, to create a world that is truly just and peaceful.
Overall, "When The Children Cry" is a moving and inspiring song, one that speaks directly to the heart of our human condition. It reminds us of the importance of hope, compassion, and the belief that we can make a positive difference in the world - and it challenges us to take up that task with courage and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Little child
Addressing a young or innocent person
Dry your crying eyes
Stop weeping and have hope
How can I explain
Expressing confusion on how to deliver a message
The fear you feel inside
Acknowledging the emotion of terror
Cause you were born
Highlighting the child's existence
Into this evil world
Describing the world as a place of wrongdoing
Where man is killing man
Pointing out the violence in society
And no one knows just why
Questioning the purpose behind the violence
What we have become
Reflecting on humanity's state
Just look what we have done
Observing the harm that has resulted
All that we destroyed
Listing the damage caused
You must build again
Encouraging the child to have a part in repairing the world
Chorus:
The repeated section of the song
When the children cry
Talking about a particular moment of grief
Let them know we tried
Communicating effort in the face of difficulty
Cause when the children sing
Believing that children have the power to usher in change
Then the new world begins
Anticipating a better future
Little child
Addressing a young or innocent person
You must show the way
Encouraging the child to lead others
To a better day
Aspiring to something better
For all the young
Extending concern to all children
Cause you were born
Highlighting the child's existence
For all the world to see
Suggesting that this child's life has meaning and potential impact
That we all can live
Affirming human potential
With love and peace
Imagining a world without violence and conflict
No more Presidents
Calling for a new mode of governance
And all the wars will end
Imagining a world without violence and conflict
One united world
Seeing the potential for global unity
Under God
Expressing faith in a higher power
When the children fight
Condemning violence among children
Let them know it ain't right
Affirming the wrongness of violence
When the children pray
Encouraging children to have faith
Let them know the way
Directing children towards faith
When the children sing
Believing that children have the power to usher in change
Then the new world begins
Anticipating a better future
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VITO BRATTA, MIKE TRAMP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Steven McFly
A year later, I still love this. 20 years later, I am still loving Mark's jams. Wait, am I the last one who commented? COME ON PEOPLE!
Sound Rider
I will always love this one
mq9_reaper
@Sound Rider true!
danceteknohaus
❤️
Krzychu
Achhhh młodość się przypomina i łezka w oku kręci. Gdzie ta muzyka i gdzie te czasy...
Radek Bugański
Wspaniały klimat od pierwszej sekundy, aż po ostatnią. Pamietam jak pierwszy raz to usłyszałem, aż mnie ciary przeszły po ciele.
szymikon1980
Piękny utwór Marka 'Oh. Najlepszy. Zakofałem się w tej nutce:) Ta melodia...
Sebastian Reich
Oooooo kurde :D po tylu latach usłyszeć piosenki które kiedyś słuchało się na discman'ach :D aż się chce słuchać :)
Tomasz Leszkowski
Po tylu latach nadal dobra nuta
maciek matuszewski
zajebiste!!!!! i zajebisty okres mojego zycia!!!