Your child, my child
Your child, my child
When I got the call from you
It was a shot to my heart
Feeling lost and confused
Am I doin’ my part
They say the reasons are complex
Then they change the subject
As you live with thee effects
We move on and we forget
We move on and we forget
What can I say
How can I make it better for you
I wish I could lay the answers at your feet
Your child, my child
Your pain, my pain
I wanna say I’m sure that it will never happen again
My child is your child
My pain is your pain
I know that things will change
When enough of us will say
Enough
Enough
All this fear that it brings up
We bolt our doors and windows shut
And it paralyzes us
And we make it about us
It is and isn’t about us
What will it take?
For us to be safe and still be free
I wish I could lay the answers at your feet
Your child, my child
Your pain, my pain
I wanna say I’m sure that it will never happen again
My child is your child
My pain is your pain
I know that things will change
When enough of us will say
Enough, enough, enough
Enough, enough, enough
When enough of us show up
When enough of us cry out
When enough of us say no
When enough of us say enough
When more of us get mad
WHen each of us break down
When all of us scream loud
When enough of us say
Enough, enough, enough
Enough, enough, enough
When I got the call from you
It’s was a shot to my heart
Feeling lost and confused
Am I doin’ my part
Exploring Unity and Empathy in “Your Child My Child”
Natasha Bedingfield’s “Your Child My Child” is a powerful anthem that delves into the shared pain and collective responsibility we experience in the face of tragedy. The song opens with the emotional impact of receiving devastating news—”a shot to my heart”—and quickly transitions into questions about personal responsibility and the complexity of societal issues. Through the repeated refrain, “Your child, my child / Your pain, my pain,” Bedingfield dissolves boundaries, urging listeners to see every child’s suffering as their own and to act from a place of unity and compassion.
The Call to Collective Action
The lyrics emphasize the difficulty in finding solutions and the tendency to forget and move on. However, Bedingfield’s message is clear: meaningful change happens only “when enough of us say enough.” The song becomes a plea for collective action, challenging listeners to move beyond fear and apathy, and to stand together against injustice. It’s an evocative reminder that healing and progress require shared empathy and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths.
Song Credits
Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
Songwriters: Natasha Bedingfield
Release Year: 2024