Freelon had a part in the Mel Gibson movie What Women Want.
Ooh Child
Nnenna Freelon Lyrics
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Things are gonna get easier
Ooh child
Things'll get brighter
Some day, yeah
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
Some day, yeah
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When the world is much brighter
Ooh child
Things are gonna be easier
Ooh child
Things'll be brighter
Some day, yeah
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
When your head is much lighter
Some day, yeah
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When the world is much brighter
The lyrics to Nnenna Freelon's song "Ooh Child" speak to a hopeful future where things will be much easier and brighter. The repetition of "Ooh child" serves as a reminder that the struggles the listener may be facing are temporary and that good things are on the horizon. The lyrics suggest that this future will only be attainable once the "head is much lighter" and the world becomes "much brighter". This could potentially mean that the struggles faced by the individual are causing them to see the world in a negative light, and that once they overcome those struggles, they will be able to see the good in everything.
The lyrics also suggest that this future is one that will be achieved through collective effort. The line "We'll get it together and we'll get it all done" implies that there needs to be a sense of togetherness in order to achieve the brighter future that is envisioned. The use of the phrase "rays of a beautiful sun" further emphasizes the idea of being enveloped in warmth and positivity. Overall, the lyrics to "Ooh Child" serve as a source of comfort and encouragement to those who may be struggling with difficult times and offer a glimmer of hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh child
Things will improve, have hope
Things are gonna get easier
Life will become simpler and less stressful
Ooh child
Things will improve, have hope
Things'll get brighter
The future will be more optimistic
Some day, yeah
At some point in the future, it will happen
We'll get it together and we'll get it all done
We will organize and complete the tasks at hand
Some day
At some point in the future, it will happen
When your head is much lighter
After you release your burdens and stress
Some day, yeah
At some point in the future, it will happen
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
We will enjoy a bright and beautiful future
Some day
At some point in the future, it will happen
When the world is much brighter
When the world around us is happier and more positive
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Written by: STAN VINCENT
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