Kids on Fire

Story Behind The Song

Asked to write for a children's charity

Song Description

see above

Song Length 2:49 Genre Country - Americana, Classical - Contemporary
Tempo Fast (151 - 170) Mood Worried, Cross
Subject Dysfunctional Family, Poverty Similar Artists Tom Waits, Paul Simon

Lyrics

Kids on Fire
R. Mack Harrell

His face is unwashed
Home life isn't kind
He's in the second grade
And yet he's miles behind

Who would ever guess
He's burnin' up inside
We don't inquire but
The kid's on fire

She's got bruises
Tearstains on her blouse
Dad told the teacher
She keeps trippin' around the house

She may be clumsy
But something isn't right
Please inquire 'cause
The kid's on fire

Bridge

If we don't listen
We' don't ever hear
Wanna put some fires out
You gotta lend an ear.

Guitar Solo

Ev'ry child's a treasure
Some grow up too fast
Some spend a lifetime
Runnin' from the past.

They need a listener
Someone to make a difference
There's a choir
Of kids on fire
Hear the choir ... of kids on fire.....

Like the lyrics, like the arrangement. Is it possible to make the hook clearer? Why specifically would you use the term .."the kids on Fire"

If Fire is the hook then the verses needs to have more description as to your lateral thinking.

The lyrics were good and meaningful, a good message for abuse. I liked the song.

I liked the guitar and the message.

There are a lot of quality lyrics in this song...

Great story line. Well written and very nice lyrics. I would love to hear more from this artist. Thanks for the song...

Lyrics R. Mack and Ronni Harrell Music R. Mack Harrell
Producer R. Mack Harrell Publisher Long Dog Studios
Performance R. Mack Harrell Label None

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