Lyrics
For age, she is wise
Expressing wisdom beyond her years due to age.
She´s got her mother's eyes
Describing physical resemblance to her mother.
There's gladness in her heart
Noting joy and happiness in her heart.
She is young and she is wild
Acknowledging her youth and free-spirited nature.
My only prayer is, if I can't be there,
Praying for protection if unable to be present.
Lord, protect my child
Seeking divine safeguard for the child.
As her youth now unfolds
Highlighting the unfolding of her youth.
She is centuries old
Suggesting an old soul within a young person.
Just to see her play makes me smile
Finding joy in watching her play.
No matter what happens to me
Regardless of personal fate, expressing care for the child.
No matter what my destiny
Irrespective of destiny, the plea for protection remains.
Lord, protect my child
Reiterating the request for divine protection.
The whole world is asleep
Commenting on the world's obliviousness and sorrow.
You can look at it and weep
Suggesting that few things in the world are meaningful.
Few things you find are worthwhile
Emphasizing the rarity of worthwhile pursuits.
And though I don't ask for much
Expressing a lack of materialistic desires.
No material things to touch
Not seeking tangible possessions but spiritual protection.
Lord, protect my child
Reiterating the plea for divine protection.
She is young and on fire
Portraying her as passionate and hopeful.
Full of hope and desire
Describing her enthusiasm and aspirations.
In a world that's been raped, and defiled
Acknowledging the challenges of the world.
If I fall along the way
Concern for the possibility of personal failure.
And can't see another day
Expressing hope for continued existence.
Lord, protect my child
Reiterating the plea for divine protection in adversity.
There'll be a time I hear tell
Anticipating a future time of peace and well-being.
When all will be well
Envisioning a harmonious reconciliation between God and humanity.
When God and man will be reconciled
Hope for a future where justice prevails.
But until men lose their chains
Until societal chains are broken, seeking protection for the child.
And righteousness reigns
Expressing the need for righteousness to prevail.
Lord, protect my child
Reiterating the plea for divine protection for the child.
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