Like a Child
Noel
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Hey girl, you got me walking in the dark I've got a feeling that my heart is just your game 'Cause you and I, we were so happy at the start But you've been playing much to hard for me to take [Chorus] How could you lie to me Your actions don't vouch for what you say I'm just like a child at play and your love's a toy you tried to take away from me Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play It's hard to say the things I feel for you today But now I know my heart will never be the same Girl I'm no toy for you to play with everyday I'll show you just the kind of game I like to play [Chorus] Stop you can't lie to me anymore Stop you can't lie to me anymore Stop you can't lie to me anymore Stop you can't lie to me anymore No, no, no, no more lies No, no, no, no more lies No, no, no, no more lies No, no, no, no more lies Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play Like a child at play
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Written by: MARY E KESSLER, NOEL PAGAN, ROMAN W RICARDO
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Like A Child" is a song by Noel Pagan, an American freestyle music singer of Cuban descent known by the stage name "Noel."
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Song GenreThe song is a much-loved track in the Freestyle genre, a form of electronic dance music that emerged in the United States in the 1980s.
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Chart Performance"Like A Child" achieved significant success on the Billboard charts. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1988.
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Album Inclusion"Like A Child" is part of Noel's self-titled debut album launched in 1988.
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Song LengthThe running time of the original version of "Like A Child" is approximately 7 minutes and 34 seconds.
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Song Influence"Like A Child" is considered a classic in freestyle music and influenced the development of the genre.
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Song CompositionLike many freestyle tracks, "Like a Child" combines elements of electronic music, Latin rhythms, and R&B - characteristics of the unique sound Noel is known for.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for "Like a Child" which was circulated on MTV and other music video channels, gaining significant attention and popularity.
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Later VersionsIn 1992, a more club-oriented version of the song, named "Like a Child '92" was released.
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Continuous PopularityDespite being released more than 30 years ago, "Like a Child" continues to be played at freestyle shows and dance music events, testifying to its enduring popularity.
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Song LegacyThe song is often credited for helping to bring freestyle music into the mainstream, shaping the landscape of 80s dance music.
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