Love Child Luoremix
Zenzile Lyrics


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You think that I don't feel love
But what I feel for you is real love
In other's eyes I see reflected
A hurt, scorned, rejected

Love child, never meant to be
Love child, born in poverty
Love child, never meant to be
Love child, take a look at me

I started my life in an old, cold run down tenement slum
My father left, he never even married mom
I shared the guilt my momma knew
So afraid that others knew I had no name

This love we're contemplating
Is worth the pain of waiting
We'll only end up hating
The child we may be creating

Love child, never meant to be
Love child, (scorned by) society
Love child, always second best
Love child (different from), different from the rest

Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)
Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)
I started school, in a worn, torn, dress that somebody threwout
I knew the way it felt, to always live in doubt
To be without the simple things
So afraid my friends would see the guilt in me

Don't think that I don't need you
Don't think I don't want to please you
But no child of mine will be bearing
The name of shame I've been wearing

Love child, love child, never quite as good
Afraid, ashamed, misunderstood

But I'll always love you
I'll always love you
I'll always love you
I'll always love you




I'll always love you
I'll always love you

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Child" by Zenzile & Jamika tells the story of a person who was born out of wedlock and grew up in poverty. Despite being judged by society and feeling ashamed and misunderstood, the person still believes in love and longs for a meaningful relationship. The lyrics reflect the struggles of someone who has been rejected and scorned by others, but still desires to be loved and accepted. The chorus emphasizes the theme of being a "love child", which signifies a child who was born out of wedlock and was not meant to be, but still deserves love and respect like any other child.


The verses describe the hardships that the person faced growing up, including living in a rundown tenement slum and wearing old, torn clothes to school. The lyrics also express the fear of being judged by others and feeling guilty for being different. The refrain "hold on, hold on, just a little bit" suggests that despite the challenges that the person has faced, they still believe in the power of love and are willing to wait for the right person.


The overall message of the song is that everyone deserves love, regardless of their circumstances or background. The lyrics reflect the experiences of many people who have grown up in poverty or have faced discrimination based on their race, gender, or sexuality. The song encourages listeners to have empathy for those who have been rejected by society and to strive to create a world where everyone is accepted for who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

You think that I don't feel love
I know you doubt my love for you


But what I feel for you is real love
My feelings for you are genuine


In other's eyes I see reflected
I see the judgment of others in their eyes


A hurt, scorned, rejected
They scorn and reject me because of our love


Love child, never meant to be
Our love was never meant to produce a child


Love child, born in poverty
If we had a child, it would be born into poverty


Love child, take a look at me
Look at me, I am the result of a forbidden love


I started my life in an old, cold run down tenement slum
I was born in a dilapidated slum


My father left, he never even married mom
My father abandoned my mother before I was born


I shared the guilt my momma knew
My mother and I both bear the shame of my illegitimacy


So afraid that others knew I had no name
I fear that others know I am a love child without a proper name


This love we're contemplating
This love we are considering having a child from


Is worth the pain of waiting
The wait and struggle will be worth it in the end


We'll only end up hating
If we have a child, we may come to resent them


The child we may be creating
The hypothetical child we might conceive


Love child, (scorned by) society
Society will judge and reject our love child


Love child, always second best
Our child will always be considered inferior to others


Love child (different from), different from the rest
Our child will be different than others and not accepted


Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)
Hang in there with me, my love


I started school, in a worn, torn, dress that somebody threwout
I attended school in discarded, ragged clothing


I knew the way it felt, to always live in doubt
I was always uncertain of my identity and worth


To be without the simple things
I lacked the basic necessities of life


So afraid my friends would see the guilt in me
I was ashamed my friends would discover my secret


Don't think that I don't need you
I rely on you and our love


Don't think I don't want to please you
I want to fulfill your needs and desires


But no child of mine will be bearing
Our love will not produce a child


The name of shame I've been wearing
Our child should not bear the stigma I have suffered


Love child, love child, never quite as good
Our child will never be fully accepted


Afraid, ashamed, misunderstood
Our child will be shamed and misunderstood


But I'll always love you
I will always love you, despite the challenges


I'll always love you
I will always cherish you


I'll always love you
I will always be devoted to you


I'll always love you
I will love you forever


I'll always love you
My love for you is unwavering


I'll always love you
Until the end of time, I will love you




Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN

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Ben - Moderator


on Love Child

Hi Jamika, Would it be possible to provide the correct lyrics and meaning so we can correct this right away?

Ben - Moderator


on Histoire de papiers

Hi Jamika, Would it be possible to provide the correct lyrics and meanings so we can correct this right away?

jamika ajalon


on Histoire de papiers

the lyrics on love Child are completely wrong and so is the meaning. It sucks that most of the stuff relating myself and ZZ is obviously not checked with me as they often erroneous ...

jamika ajalon


on Love Child

You think that I don't feel love
But what I feel for you is real love
In other's eyes I see reflected
A hurt, scorned, rejected

Love child, never meant to be
Love child, born in poverty
Love child, never meant to be

Love child, take a look at me

I started my life in an old, cold run down tenement slum
My father left, he never even married mom
I shared the guilt my momma knew
So afraid that others knew I had no name

This love we're contemplating
Is worth the pain of waiting
We'll only end up hating
The child we may be creating

Love child, never meant to be
Love child, (scorned by) society
Love child, always second best
Love child (different from), different from the rest

Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)
Mm, baby (hold on, hold on, just a little bit)
I started school, in a worn, torn, dress that somebody threwout
I knew the way it felt, to always live in doubt
To be without the simple things
So afraid my friends would see the guilt in me

Don't think that I don't need you
Don't think I don't want to please you
But no child of mine will be bearing
The name of shame I've been wearing

Love child, love child, never quite as good
Afraid, ashamed, misunderstood

But I'll always love you
I'll always love you
I'll always love you
I'll always love you
I'll always love you
I'll always love you

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