Story Behind The Song

This song was originally written in response to a request from the organisation Childwise (see www.childwise.net) who wanted a theme song to use for thei fundraising. The writer, musicians and engineer all donated their time. Writing the song involved "keeping it simple" while drawing on the writer's extesnive professional and personal experiences with survivors of chld sexual assault and child rape. The song's copyright remains with the songwriter. The copyright remains held by the writer.

Song Description

This song is sung from the point of view of a child. it reminds us that as adults it is our responsibility tyo ensure that all apsects of our lives and our world are safe for children. We mus listen to them, belive them, and act to protect them.

Lyrics

BE MY VOICE

I have no say in this
I have no say in this
can't get away from this

I have no choice in this
I have no choice in this
will you be my voice in this

will you make it safe for me
make my world a place where I can learn and grow and be
make my home safe for me

I am not wanting this
but I have no defences
I am not wanting this
I bear the consequences

please make it safe for me
make my world a place where I can safely be
make your travel safe for me

where you live and you work and you play
keep a lookout for me
where you teach and you learn and you pray
don't ignore what you see

please make it safe for me
make this world a place where I can grow and learn and be
make your worldwide web safe for me

I have no say in this
would you be my voice
would you be my voice

listen
believe
and do something

all music/lyrics copyright vicki bennett