Song Description
Bad decisions made by officials cutting food programs for kids
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Country - General |
| Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Feed the Children
Written by Yves Stilmant © 2025
(Modern Country - Emotional, Passionate, Radio Ready)
[Verse 1A]
There's a boy with holes in both his shoes
Waitin' on a meal he'll never choose
He hides the hunger in his pride
While grown men chase the dollar signs
[Verse 1B]
A little girl with empty eyes
Learns too young how to survive
While suits in ties on TV screens
Vote to cut the rice and beans
[Pre-Chorus]
They say it's numbers, not neglect
But try starvin' on a budget check
[Chorus]
Feed the children
When the truth gets bought and sold
When the ones who hold the power
Turn their hearts as cold as stone
They talk in lines and policy
While kids go hungry in the street
God help us if we ever think
That this is how it's meant to be
Feed the children--
If not you and me
[Verse 2A]
They preach about the "greater good"
While slashing school lunch where they could
Then toast their lies with vintage wine
As empty plates pass down the line
[Verse 2B]
And mama prays with all her might
Tryin' to stretch one meal to night
But dignity don't fill the shelves
And prayers alone won't feed themselves
[Pre-Chorus]
How many kids must go unheard
Before we put some weight on words?
[Chorus]
Feed the children
When the truth gets bought and sold
When the ones who hold the power
Turn their hearts as cold as stone
They cut the aid, they pass the blame
Then smile and fly off in their planes
While silence echoes through the pain--
We swear, "This can't go on again."
Feed the children--
If not you and me
[Bridge]
They're not numbers, they're not votes
They're little hands with torn-up coats
They need more than just our tears
They need change right now, right here
[Final Chorus]
Feed the children
When the cameras turn away
When compassion's just a slogan
Used to spin another day
If justice means a thing at all
We'll answer every desperate call
It's time we stand, it's time we speak
For every soul with none to eat
Feed the children--
If not you and me