Annie Lennox - Universal Child Lyrics
How many mountains must you face before you learn to climb?
I'm gonna give you what it takes, my universal child.
I'm gonna try to find a way to keep you safe from harm.
I'm gonna build a special place, a shelter from the storm.
I'm gonna wrap my arms 'round you, my universal child.
And when I look into your eyes, so innocent and pure,
I see the shadows of the things that you've had to endure.
I see the tracks of ev'ry tear that ran right down your face.
I see the hurt, I see the pain, I see the human race.
And I can feel you, you're ev'rywhere, shining like the sun.
I wish to God that kids like you could be like ev'ryone.
How many tumbles must it take before you learn to fly?
I'm gonna help you to find a way to keep you safe from harm.
We're gonna build a special place, a shelter from the storm.
I can feel you, you're ev'rywhere, shining like the sun.
I wish to God that kids like you could be like ev'ryone.
And I wish to God that kids like you could be like ev'ryone.
Other Lyrics by Artist
- Annie Lennox - Angels From The Realms Of Glory
- Annie Lennox - Memphis In June
- Annie Lennox - Georgia On My Mind
- Annie Lennox - I Put A Spell On You
- Annie Lennox - Summertime
- Annie Lennox - I Cover The Waterfront
- Annie Lennox - Strange Fruit
- Annie Lennox - God Bless The Child
- Annie Lennox - September In The Rain
- Annie Lennox - Universal Child
- Annie Lennox - Silent Night
- Annie Lennox - O Little Town Of Bethlehem
- Annie Lennox - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- Annie Lennox - See Amid The Winter's Snow
- Annie Lennox - Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant
- Annie Lennox - The First Noel
- Annie Lennox - Lullay Lullay (The Coventry Carol)
- Annie Lennox - The Holly And The Ivy
Rand Lyrics
- Hands Like Houses - Shapeshifters
- Hands Like Houses - The House You Built
- Hands Like Houses - A Tale Of Outer Suburbia
- Hands Like Houses - Oceandust
- Hands Like Houses - No Parallels
- Hands Like Houses - Fountainhead
- Hands Like Houses - Wisteria
- Hands Like Houses - A Fire On A Hill
- Hands Like Houses - Recollect (Shapeshifters)
Annie Lennox Universal Child Comments
God, how beautiful!!
I sang this in year 3 last time now in year6 and I cried my eyes out so much just our class new the song
الى صغيري في المستقبل : شهشه
Who is listing in 2019? From Brazil 🇧🇷
Where the hell was I?
2019, they don't produce stuff like this anymore!!
I am listening in 2019! Annie Lennox is a totally inspiring person for me. She sings with such soul and such honesty. Her voice is so beautiful. And she is a true humanist - an altruist! Of course, she was born on Christmas Day! I would give anything to go to England in March and hear her speak at the conference she is involved in. Thank you Annie Lennox for being you! You are a true Bodhisattva.
Ellen Greene brought me here. Both are great, but I imagine it would be hard to do a bad version of such a song.
who is listing in 2018!
2018 Into 2019
@mark anthony lloyd 2:52pm CT Texas, USA. Annie knows how to spread love around the world.
Happy early birthday, Annie. I love you. Don't ever stop what you do.
Beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time...we are all part of the human race. Hopefully one day people with hate in their hearts will realize that. Thank you Annie for this timeless song.
lovely comments
i still want a new one
To my precious darling daughter I love u so much xxxxxxxxxxx
For my sweet baby Phoenyx, stillborn on January 1, 2016.
we lost our child & she would have been 42 now , still hurts but she is with us ,they never go .and they make you strong to carry on
Deep sympathy.
Thank you & PEACE & LOVE for all
she will led you when times are hard & make you happy one day.peace & love
I just discovered this beautiful song and I saw your poignant words. I hope time is helping you heal. My prayers are with you. Jurgen
Cucumber and banana brought me here
XXX all my friends and Family
Come on people this is the BEST EVER song and performance of all;; time. Get a heart
I would like 2 download this tune so i can blootooth it 2 a friend please help?
I would like 2 download this tune so i can blootooth it 2 a friend please help?
Ein wunderschönes Lied
How have I missed this beautiful song until now?
i love this song
I remember her singing this on tv for the first time. Broke me down into tears. It's a beautiful song.
@moonlitenmagic think I 1st heard it on Letterman, it was late night any way, for me, and cried and told wife we needed the disc. love this song forever.
Beautifully Done Bravo!!
soy español y amo a anni besos desdes españa bravo
A beautiful song for all seasons.
one beautiful soul
When I hear this song, I can't help but to think of those poor little Angels (including the adults) in Newtown. This song is a perfect song for them and I get very teary eyed. God Bless them.
a true gift from god..too put others so high above one self is a true calling .. the feeling and compassion she put forth is amazing indeed.. a true angel sent from god.. thank you annie
brlliant comment for very special singer
Moving song.
was my mates funeral song this so sad when i listen 2 it just makes me sad rest in peace jordan kenny & james doran yous will never be forgotten promisse xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
we sang this for school choir
I can't stop listening to this song, over and over again, I just don't get tired of it! It touches the very core of my soul!
Oh, Annie. How your voice puts a smile on my face.
I love this song, perfect for the holiday season ... annie lennox great.......!!!!!!!!!
this song was played at my sleeping angels funeral and inspired my video, please take a look and be aware of the subject of stillbirths thankyou for such beautiful music annie xx
love this song i dedicate this song to all the wonderful children in this world.
I could listen to this song forever. I was never a great fan of Annie but this song touched a place deep down inside me that no other song has ever done and the sincerity in Annie's voice is just so out of this world.
INCREDIBLE <3 FELT SONG! THOSE WHO DO NOT LIKE THIS SONG, DON'T HAVE A CLUE!
amazing song
Bellissima
amazing job. amazing woman. god bless
@yksikaksikolmen So, Annie is racist if she doesn't have brown hair???......You're a fucking moron.
I like this song. But i wonder why Annie colours her hair white, and in the same brethe she want a big brown man and his fourteen children. Why dont try black hair or brown? And send all her many to African childhood ??
Thats respect Annie .
Dont whissle the whissle if you cant blow the blow.
R.I.P JORDAN KENNY & JAMES DORAN!!
TAKEN FROM US SO FAST !!
LOVE YEAH BOYS !! X
Hallo ik vind het een mooie liedje.
What an amazing song...........just filled my eyes with tears......the voice and the feelings that have gone into this song is so touching.............great lady and outstanding song.
beats the shite we have in the charts just now. every artist should take a leaf out of this woman's book.
Utterly BRILLIANT
@drmartyn Thank you so much! Every prayer counts!!
Annie Lennox is always in my mind.
She touches my hart.
Thanks
Huub
i like it!!!! :)
such a beautiful song. brings tears to my eyes every time i hear it :')
Please, we have to worry so much more, for all our Kids.
Thanks Annie...
this for kristians 1st birthday x x x
My 3 year old cousin is in the hospital with a rare heart defect. She has survived strokes, surgeries, and more pain than any grown adult has had to face. Yet she is the strongest and happiest little girl I've ever met. This song reminds me so much of her. Keep on dancing MJ. I love you so much!
Great lyric's, but is it a rip of Jackson Brownes, " Call It A Loan " ? Me think's, it's very similar
Such a very beautiful song with a powerful message!
so what are you gonna do, people? just keep it on your iPod or spread the message? so many of you I see every day walking around pissed off with an angry face. and I just keep smiling back at you, but for some reason you look even more angry and want to push me out of your way. so I gently step aside and let you keep walking. you better have a great destination, otherwise Annie's words are wasted on you! I don't think she cares about your praises. I think she wants to see more humans among us
only 130,621 people have listened to such an amazing song
Nice to see Annie back
so what are you gonna do, people? just keep it on your iPod or spread the message? so many of you I see every day walking around pissed off with an angry face. and I just keep smiling back at you, but for some reason you look even more angry and want to push me out of your way. so I gently step aside and let you keep walking. you better have a great destination, otherwise Annie's words are wasted on you! I don't think she cares about your praises. I think she wants to see more humans among us.
This song is unreal!.......just beautiful!
Great sounding song. But, the music and massaging of the lyrics sounds identical to Eric Clapton's "Holy Mother".
Did he allow the music to be used by her?
Great song)))
Miss Lennox always stood for great music, one hell of a voice and a lot of class...and she still does. Luckily some things never change :-)
just saw this on christmas at the whitehouse. i am a huge death metal/heavy metal and all around hardcore fan, but i just wanted to say she has the greatest voice i have ever heard, and i am not afraid to admit that.
Excellent vocals Annie - I can hear your heart speak through your music!! :-)
Hey guys...it likes: Eric Clapton feat Luciano Pavarotti - Holy Mother. Listen :)
Great song...))) Rgds from Germany
just beautyfull ♥♥♥♥♥♥
she sang this at christmas in washington 2010, and i backed her up
this is class
Wonderful!!! Love this song! And, again, a song that shows why Annie Lennox IS one of my fav female artists of all time---She is in the classy Diva category (along with Aretha, Cher, Dolly, )..
Hi love the song but where can i get the 3.20 version, all the ones I've found are 4.14? Anyone help?
love this song
Annie Lenox : pop music that's pure class
she is awesome,wonderfull voice with a tourching message.
oops... R.I.P replay button :/
Annie du bist und bleibst die Beste...niemand kann so viel Emotionen allein mit seiner Stimme zeigen, wie du es kannst.
This is actually a beautiful song when i hear this on the radio.
Beautiful song. I could listen to Annie's voice anytime.
Lovin it!!
Wonderful, amazing, brilliant, fantastic, there are no words to describe this perfect song!!!!
Es läuft mir eiskalt über den Rücken. Dieses Lied gestern von Annie gesungen
ist einmalig. Sie hat auch sehr authentisch gesprochen. Danke, daß wir Dich hören durften. Es ist unvergesslich.
Das Lied hat sie heute im deutschen Fernsehen gesungen, wunderschön... und man sollte heute den 1. Dez. nicht als Welt-Aids-Tag vergessen... Danke Annie!
I have two sons aged 20 and 22 - the thought of either of them getting caught up in a war or with Aids simply fills me with dread. This song has a powerful message that we should pay heed to - we have a responsibility to our children and to others' children too and to those children who have no-one. It's actually not complicqted at all is it?
Brilliant, Annie!!! The entire cd 'A Christmas Cornucopia' is filled with stunning vocal and musical arrangements of some very familiar songs, but done with such a new and fresh approach, I never get tired of listening to it!
Just heard this for the first time in the car on Radio 2. Back at the office, first thing to do was find it and listen again! Wonderful song.
this is beautiful. it's annie's 'imagine'. brings joyful tears to my eyes.
Always beautiful....especially when your a mummy or daddy....!!!!!! GREAT!!!!!!!
@linardp3 yes she does :)
QUALITY TUNE!!
she sings the clearest melodies ;)
DISAPPOINTED!
this song is so beautiful
@JoannofHtown Brava ;)
i love this song !!!!
Fantastic...heard her perform Universal Child this morning on TV. Wow...
unbelieveable song amazing words and music have heard this played on the London radio station Magi for days but never knew it was sung by annie,special song
@manxfaerie Is it? Has she said that?
Too beautiful. Just too beautiful...