Vacant Eyes

Child
Oh Child, if you believe in yourself
There is nothing that you need leave behind
Take your heart, make it yours to give away
Don't pay attention to what people say
Be strong in yourself and you will reach your goal
All the beauty you desire you will find

Oh Child, if I could help you along
Oh Child, if I could give you whatyou need
Oh Chind, but you don't belong to me
You only carry my seed

Oh Child, please don't let me assume
I can take youn to heights I cannot reach
We are as innocent and ignorant as you
And as confused - we don't know what to do
What you feel is right, you know you've seen the light
Whatever happens you can find your niche

Oh Child, you are not mine to mould
Oh Child, we are just passing by
Oh Child, nothing I can expect
Only to love you completely

Oh Child, we can build houses and hospitals
We can make rockets and stereos
Butwe cannot make a bird or a tree
Or the sweet face of humanity
So to you we must return, it's a lesson we must learn
There is no truth but what a child knows

Oh Child, playing in the sand
Oh Child, sea breeze in your hair
Oh Child, your needs we can feel
Your dreams we cannot share

So many problems in this world
So much right and wrong
So many orders and commands
That we cannot hear the song
But Child, you can really listen
Through your tender ears
To the music of the ocean
As you play there

Oh Child, playing in the sand
Oh Child, sea breeze in your hair
Oh Child your needs we can feel
Your dreams we cannot share