Children of the Night
Richard Marx
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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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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from Marx's second studio album called "Repeat Offender", which was released in April 1989.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Music VideoThe song also has a music video, which features footage from the Children of the Night organization.
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CollaborationThe track showcases impressive backing vocals from popular rock musicians, such as Fee Waybill of The Tubes and Steve Lukather of Toto.
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Charitable ContributionMarx donated all the royalties from "Children of the Night" to the titular organization, showing his dedication to the cause.
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Song MessageThe 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.
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Special RecognitionThe 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.
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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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