White Lion “When The Children Cry” available on itunes: tinyurl.com Album: Pride Year: 1987 Label: Atlantic Records This official music video is copyright 1988 Atlantic Records. I do not claim ownership to this video or song. All rights reserved by copyright owners. Vocals: Mike Tramp Guitar: Vito Bratta Bass: James Lomenzo Drums: Greg D’ Angelo The lyrics (Tramp, Bratta) are posted below: Little child 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 What have we become Just look what we have done All that we destroyed You must build again When the children cry Let them know we tried ´cause when the children sings The new world begins Little child You must show the way To a better day For all the young ´cause you were born For the world to see That we all can live In light and peace No more presidents And all the wars will end One united world under god When the children cry Let them know we tried ´cause when the children sings The new world begins What have we 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 ´cause when the children fight Then we know it ain´t right When the children break Let them know we´re awake ´cause when the children sings The new world begins
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I’m 16 this year . And I believe that the lyrics to this song is much better than the worthless repetitive crap we hear today . (:
@NadinHappyKId – Agree!
This is one of my favorite songs ever since my one an only child came into this world 5 years ago. The words are so true an touching. The world these days IS such an evil place. It just breaks my heart when my 5 year old ask me.. “Daddy, why are there bad people?” or “Why do other kids pick on me at school?” Come one people, that’s coming from a child that is just about to start 1st grade. God bless the beautiful children of this world.
excellent song one my favorites
Damn…..U R SO right on!!!!
I am 39 and will be 40 later this year and U express my sentiments to the Tee except that you left out the moral cesspool that we are in today,where good is bad and vice versa or at least the line has been blurred!
Overall though…..Way to say it!!!
im 16 damn good song im not a good argument for good or bad but great song and says alot. real deep brada
What happened to us? we though we could change the world, instead we are one more brick in the world. Our girls, them too GnR funs once, are looking us with mercy for a rebellion that’s broken down. Through boring music, sensless daily conversations,imperialisitic decadence, cultural garbage and social alienation, what future can we hope for our kids? We have failed, right?
im 13..
love this song! ♥
i was 11 yrs old when this vid was released. The time when bands could make really good music
I know, They really never made any good music past the 70s and 80s…. Im 19 and this is the only music i listen to.
It’s hard to believe that this song has so much meaning now then it did 23 years ago when it was orignally released i absolutely love the message behind it it stands true to this day
The Sidney Crosby song !
i can’t start to explain how much i love this song ,,grate ,wonderful, breath taken song
It’s a anthem for peace and love…
One of the greatest acoustic ballads in rock!
this song can make me cry
LMFAO!
im 14 and im just going continue this conversation:)
It’S funny how I listened to this song back in the day….and listening to it today, the lyrics are still relevant to toady’s society
@FallenPreyDystopia same here. I actually have an 80′s glam/hair metal band going!
@matzchase ;Good Day, I am a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran with NO REGRETS, even tho it has lead to my total reclusiveness. You are so correct on the power of this song as is alot of White Lions music. May I be so humble to ask if you can help me make sure all our decision makers hear it and hear it till they hopefully get it, I would be much grateful. “STONE WALLS DO NOT MAKE A PRISON”.
@FallenPreyDystopia ; Good Day to “YOU” Just one of the many of our RISING STARS. I am 54 and a Veteran and this song has got me to tear up ever since I first heard it right after its release. I have always made it a point to “not tell” people how to do their thing cause I do not care for people telling me how to run my life, but I’M Always ready and willing to listen and hear what they have to say. You might like to take a listen to “I’LL NEVER LET YOU GO” 2009. Good Luck on your Journey
@danielkimble1972 ; I usally do not responed to people like you but enough is enough. Get your close minded, self-centered, tunnel visioned f–king self out of my “This United States”. Anyone that calls the Iraq “WAR” pointless cannot call themselves an American cause the only thing important to them is their own ick selves. In my humble opinion.
White Lion is the shit!
What the hell do you mean, people like me?? Are we neighbors? No. Ae we friends?? Obviously not. And are you really that upset that I made a joke about his solo album flopping?? It’s not a big secret, and I honestly do not know what became of Vito, and Mike was an instructor at Tahoe. In the meantime, please stop thinking you know someone based on one comment they make on a website that encourages comments. It invalidates your argument to a degree as you are assuming to know me based on that.
And please show me where I called the war pointless. I commented about where White Lion is now, and said nothing about the United states. I think you have me mixed up with another post, dude.