Unborn Child
RKL Lyrics


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Who's to say whether or not,
It's a crime to kill some unborn child,
Before it's born.
You don't even know what it's like,
To raise a kid
With income just enough to,
Live in a ditch.
Don't tell me about your story,
I've heard it all before.
Money I rarely see.
I'm fucking poor.
My kid will grow up in the streets,
And fucking rob you.
You say to let him live,
Just wait to see what he'll do.
Reagan cuts welfare for birth control.
He say's it's justified with correct morals.
If you say it's wrong, man
Well, you go get fucked!
Go out an get some broad knocked up.
Then what?
Who's to say whether or not,
It's a crime to kill some unborn child,
Before it's born.
You don't even know what it's like,
To raise a kid,
With income just enough to
Live in a ditch.
Can't you see I don't want to know about your story?
'Cause I've heard it all before.
Money I rarely see.
'Cause, 'cause I'm... I'm fucking poor.
My kid will grow up in the streets,
And fucking rob you.
You say to let him live,




You'll see just what he'll do.
Bullshit!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to RKL's Unborn Child delve into the controversy surrounding the decision to abort a child. The lyrics propose that it might not necessarily be a crime to abort an unborn child, given the circumstances of the parents. The lyrics reveal the viewpoint of a poor individual who is struggling to make ends meet, and the idea of adding a child to this mix seems daunting. The singer shares his discontent with individuals who don't understand the realities of raising a child in poverty, exclaiming "You don't even know what it's like, to raise a kid, with income just enough to live in a ditch."


Throughout the song, the singer highlights the potential harsh circumstances that his child would face, being raised in poverty and eventually joining the ranks of the street criminals. As such, the singer suggests that those who disagree with his opinion should go out and impregnate someone to see if they would still hold the same view. The song also points finger at Ronald Reagan, who cut welfare programs for birth control.


The song provokes conversation around the sensitive topic of abortion, especially with regards to the potential impact on children in impoverished environments. It highlights the importance of not just moral beliefs, but also practical and economic considerations when making decisions about whether or not to bring children into the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's to say whether or not,
Nobody has the right to decide whether it's a crime to abort a fetus.


It's a crime to kill some unborn child,
Abortions should be considered criminal even if it's not yet born.


Before it's born.
Abortion is performed before the birth of the fetus.


You don't even know what it's like,
You don't have an idea of how difficult it is


To raise a kid
To be a parent


With income just enough to,
Having just enough resources to survive


Live in a ditch.
Living in poverty or extreme deprivation


Don't tell me about your story,
I don't want to hear your story


I've heard it all before.
Your story isn't unique


Money I rarely see.
I don't have enough money


I'm fucking poor.
I'm extremely poor


My kid will grow up in the streets,
My child will live in poverty


And fucking rob you.
My child may resort to criminal activities for survival


You say to let him live,
You're telling me to keep the child alive


Just wait to see what he'll do.
Hope for the best in the future of the child


Reagan cuts welfare for birth control.
The government cut support for family planning.


He say's it's justified with correct morals.
Government claims it's a moral decision to cut welfare.


If you say it's wrong, man
If you disagree with the government's decision


Well, you go get fucked!
You can go and have sex (get pregnant) yourself


Go out an get some broad knocked up.
Go and impregnate a woman


Then what?
What will you do next?


Can't you see I don't want to know about your story?
I'm telling you that I'm not interested in your opinion.


'Cause I've heard it all before.
I've already heard and considered that opinion.


Bullshit!
This is all nonsense!




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