Little Girl
Nils Burri Lyrics
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She couldn't even cry
Cause her tears run dry
Who's to stay what going on in her mind
It was the only way for her to survive
Away from her mother I see
Lost her brother on the way to Italy
All she's dreaming for
Times have changed
Who is to blame?
Is it that hard to understand that we are all the same
Look at the world through different eyes
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Look at the world through different eyes
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Cause in the end you know that it's true
This little girl - that could be you
She had to leave it all behind
Little girl lost her father in a fire fight
And no one knows if she survives
All she holds is trying to stay alive
Times have changed
Who is to blame?
Is it that hard to understand that we are all the same
Look at the world through different eyes
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Look at the world through different eyes
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Cause in the end you know that it's true
This little girl - that could be you
This little girl - that could be you
This little girl - that could be you
Look at the world through different eyes
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
The song "Little Girl" by Nils Burri is a poignant and emotional exploration of the plight of a young girl who has had to leave everything behind to try and find safety in a new country. The lyrics detail the pain and suffering that the girl has experienced, losing her brother and father in violent circumstances and being forced to flee her home with her mother. The girl is portrayed as strong and resilient, holding onto the hope that she can build a better future for herself without fear.
The song also challenges the listener to think about their own position in the world, emphasizing the message that we are all the same and that we need to empathize with those who are suffering. The repeated refrain "Look at the world through different eyes" encourages the listener to see beyond their own experiences and acknowledge the pain of others, particularly those who are marginalized and vulnerable.
Overall, Nils Burri's "Little Girl" is a heartfelt and powerful song that reminds us of the importance of empathy and compassion in our world.
Line by Line Meaning
She had to leave it all behind
The little girl had no choice but to leave everything behind.
She couldn't even cry
The little girl was so scared and worried that she couldn't even cry.
Cause her tears run dry
She had already cried so much that she didn't have any tears left to cry.
Who's to stay what going on in her mind
No one can truly know what the little girl is thinking or feeling.
It was the only way for her to survive
Leaving everything behind was the only way that the little girl could survive.
Away from her mother I see
The little girl was separated from her mother.
Lost her brother on the way to Italy
The little girl's brother was lost during their journey to Italy.
All she's dreaming for
Is a future without fear
All the little girl dreams of is a future where she doesn't have to be afraid.
Times have changed
Things have changed over time.
Who is to blame?
Who is responsible for what is happening?
Is it that hard to understand that we are all the same
Isn't it easy to see that we are all equal?
Look at the world through different eyes
Try to see the world from a different perspective.
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Think about the losses that others have experienced and try to understand their pain.
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Because in the end, anyone could be in the same position as this little girl.
She had to leave it all behind
The little girl was forced to leave everything she knew behind.
Little girl lost her father in a fire fight
The little girl's father died in a fire fight.
And no one knows if she survives
No one knows if the little girl survived everything she's been through.
All she holds is trying to stay alive
The only thing the little girl cares about is trying to survive.
This little girl - that could be you
Anyone could be in the same situation as this little girl.
This little girl - that could be you
Anyone could be in the same situation as this little girl.
Look at the world through different eyes
Try to see the world from a different perspective.
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Think about the losses that others have experienced and try to understand their pain.
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Because in the end, anyone could be in the same position as this little girl.
This little girl - that could be you
Anyone could be in the same situation as this little girl.
Look at the world through different eyes
Try to see the world from a different perspective.
Look at the loss you need to empathize
Think about the losses that others have experienced and try to understand their pain.
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Because in the end, anyone could be in the same position as this little girl.
Cause in the end you know it's true
This little girl - that could be you
Because in the end, anyone could be in the same position as this little girl.
Writer(s): Nils Burri
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