Story Behind The Song
Highly inspired & written during live 8 live for Make poverty history
Song Description
Make poverty history
Song Length |
3:47 |
Genre |
Rock - Modern |
Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant |
Subject |
Poverty, Equality |
Language |
English |
| |
Lyrics
Before Another Child Dies
Written by: Des Gambin
Another Child Dies
Another Child Lies
In the arms of her Mom
And in seconds she's gone
3 seconds that's all
and another one falls
3 seconds no lies
and another child dies
we must comprehend
this has to end
hunger and pain
it's so inhumane
we all gotta give
to help people live
there's plenty to share
let's wipe out despair
there's no need for poverty
no need for hunger
sickness, starvation
and death of the younger
no need for selfishness
no need for greed
and turning our backs
on the people in need
this is humanity
these are God's children
it's time we look hard at
this world we are building
open up your eyes
before another child dies
another rich man
in another rich land
all he cares for
is wanting much more
he could do so much good
if he only would
yeah, we all can do good
you know we should
there's a need for awareness
a need for compassion
a need for our leaders
to finally take action
a need for committment
to give and to share
a need for the third world
to know that we care
this is humanity
these are God's children
it's time we look hard at
this world we are building
open up your eyes
before another child dies