Children of the Night

Richard Marx

About Children of the Night

"Children of the Night" is a song written and recorded by Richard Marx, issued as the fifth and final single from his second album Repeat Offender. The song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990, and was written in support of the suburban Los Angeles (Van Nuys)-based organization for runaways.


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1989
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All that I know in my life, I have learned on the street
No magic carpet, no genie, no shoes on my feet

Will I wake up from this nightmare?
A fear that chills me to the bone
Though I may be one of many
I feel so all alone

We are the children of the night
We won't go down without a fight
Our voice is strong, our future's bright
And thanks to what we learned from you
We've grown into the children of the night

Left by my father with only this scar on my face
Told by my mother that, "no, you were just a mistake"
I have tasted my own hunger
Sold my body to survive
Some have paid to scratch the surface
But they can't touch what's inside

We are the children of the night
We won't go down without a fight
Our voice is strong, our future's bright
And thanks to what we learned from you
We've grown into the children of the night

How I long for something better
Than this life I know too well
Lord, I know I'm bound for heaven
Cause I've done my time in hell

We are the children of the night
We won't go down without a fight
Our voice is strong, our future's bright
And thanks to what we learned from you
We've grown into the children of the night

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Richard Marx

Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American adult contemporary and pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. He had a stream of hit singles in the late 1980s and 1990s, including "Endless Summer Nights", "Right Here Waiting", "Now and Forever", and "Hazard". Although most of his major hit songs were slow ballads, many of his songs had a classic rock style, such as "Don't Mean Nothing", "Should've Known Better," "Satisfied," and "Too Late To Say Goodbye". Marx placed himself in the record books by being the first solo artist to have his first seven singles hit the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart (3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4). His record sales worldwide exceed 30 million. Aside from songs that he's writ… more »

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Written by: RICHARD MARX

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10 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Children of the Night" is a song by Richard Marx, an American singer-songwriter and record producer known for his powerful pop/rock ballads in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Album Release
The song is from Marx's second studio album called "Repeat Offender", which was released in April 1989.
Inspiration
"Children of the Night" was inspired by Marx's experience with the charitable organization of the same name which provides assistance to young people who are homeless or runaway.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, the song still managed to chart in the United States. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.
Music Video
The song also has a music video, which features footage from the Children of the Night organization.
Collaboration
The track showcases impressive backing vocals from popular rock musicians, such as Fee Waybill of The Tubes and Steve Lukather of Toto.
Charitable Contribution
Marx donated all the royalties from "Children of the Night" to the titular organization, showing his dedication to the cause.
Song Message
The lyrics of "Children of the Night" depicts the harsh realities of adolescent life on the streets and serve a call to society to intervene and support these vulnerable individuals.
Special Recognition
The song was acknowledged with a special citation from the VH1 Music Video Producers in 1990 for its help in increasing national awareness about youth homelessness.
Tour
"Children of the Night" was often performed during Marx's 1989 world tour and was featured on his live music video, “Richard Marx Live”.

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