Candles, burning in the night Just like a child We've got to save them Candles, burning in the night Just like a child We've got to save them
Jah in all my days I'm so ashamed To see what's really happening They're running all about So out of order; And have no behaviour
Candles, burning in the night Just like a child's life We've got to save them Candles burning at both ends How can they last the night?
Jah give I the knowledge now To accept that which I cannot change Give I the wisdom to know the difference And give I the courage, to change what I can...
Candles, burning in the night Just like a child's life We've got to save them Candles burning at both ends
How can they ever expect to learn If they don't listen? How can they ever expect to learn If they don't look and see? Experiences of life Has taught them nothing They know not that it is they And them alone can set us free...
Candles, burning in the night Just like a child's life We've got to save them Candles burning at both ends How can they last the night?