I am a child, and I live alone,
this life I live, you can't condone.
I am a child and this is my story,
what I've seen is my eyes glory.
I am a child who lives in a cardboard box,
the other children hate me and they throw rocks.
I am a child who has lived without a father,
my mother left me so I protect my little brother.
I am a child who's father watches too much TV,
yesterday he hit mom and tried to rape me.
I am a child who cried for help,
when a friend had shot and killed himself.
I am a child who lives with AIDS,
I die a little every single day.
I am a child who cries to sleep,
hearing the gunshots from across the street.
I am a child, please don't deny
your children their angels lullaby.