Story Behind The Song
The song is a commentary on the root cause of violence against our fellow man.
Song Description
The singer contemplates what causes the violence against her fellow man.
| Song Length |
3:39 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving |
Subject |
Darkness, Light |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Younger Days
(c) Vicki Lee
(Intro)
I. When I was a child, I didn't know nothin'.
Learned by listenin'. Eyes wide open.
So innocent, in that world of mine.
II. Heard what people said. Saw what they did and,
tried to imitate. Fell down, got up then,
just baby steps. Time was on my side.
(Chorus)
Back in younger days, I copied all your ways.
You smiled and bragged on me. Like you, I thought I'd be.
Did you show me love, or fill me up with hate?
'cause I learned your ways in my younger days.
III. Now, I see this world, with so much killin'.
It ain't all these guns. It's us behind 'em.
What's in our hearts? Help me understand.
IV. Will we see th' light, or see th' darkness?
Will we all unite and come together?
Which will we choose for our fellow man?
(Chorus)
(Tag) I learned your ways in my younger days.