Story Behind The Song
I used to be a fourth grade teacher, and while I had to prepare for my next class, or worry about all life's problems, my students got to go play outside with no cares in the world.
Song Description
Carefree children playing in the morning sun. Adults have their power and responsibilities, yet, they will never be children again.
If we had the chance to relive our childhood, would we have learned by adulthood how not to have fun, and be too responsible to enjoy it.
| Song Length |
3:04 |
Genre |
Pop - General, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Cheerful, Joyful |
Subject |
Baby, Children, Change |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Children
The day's beginning, children playing
In the morning sun
I wish that I was one
Out there having fun
One kid smiling, pretending flying
One kid walking a line
Another running by
As though he had no time
We are no longer satisfied with little things
Forgetting the happiness pretending brings
Yes, grown ups win but they lose in the end
For they will never be children again
No, they will never be children again
Old men sitting, talking, wishing
Wishing what has been
If we could start again
How would we begin
If we were old when we were born
Then we had grown young
Would we learn by youth
How not to have fun
Would we be no longer satisfied with little things
Forgetting the happiness pretending brings
Yes, grown ups win but they lose in the end
For they will never be children again
No, they will never be children again