Children of the World

Just because we are small, don’t look down on us,
Just because we are kids, don’t ridicule us.
Why don’t you listen as we’ve got something to say:
Let’s work together – now and every day.

Our eyes are bright like the stars in the sky,
But when there is war, we feel so sad and we cry.
Yet we like to sing, dance, have fun and play,
But we must learn so many things you always say...

Refrain:

People of today – please don’t fight!
Children of the world – let’s unite!
We are the hope for the future – so it stands.
The world of tomorrow is in our hands.

We just want to be what we are, and we can be serious, too.
Don’t destroy our hopes and dreams but help them come true.
Take some time and you can also learn from us.
We are still innocent, so please help us.

Refrain/Chorus:

People of today – please don’t fight!
Children of the world – let’s unite!
We are the hope for the future – so it stands.
The world of tomorrow is in our hands.

Bridge:

We didn’t learn diplomacy,
No, we’re not into duplicity,
Cheating and lying is not our way,
But we are very direct in what we say.

Refrain/Chorus:

People of today – please don’t fight!
Children of the world – let’s unite!
We are the hope for the future – so it stands.
The world of tomorrow is in our hands.

Concept and lyrics: Guido von Arx
Music: Stephen Keeling
Recording, mixing and guitars: Stefan Mens
Lead vocals: Nadine Arnet
The Singing Kids’ Choir: Nicole Wacker, Garima Sharma, Brita Achberger, Sabrina Gröbli
Grand piano: Ana Cernavka (Steinway & Sons); Bansuri (Indian bamboo flute): Citra Lüllmann
Studios: Media Art Development (S. Mens); Hardstudios (M. Brändli); Joy Music (Salvo Ingrassia)
Lead vocal recording and mastering: Jürg Peter (Tonstudio Nord)