The skies are burning the seas are dry
We promised hope but we sold a lie
Children born with dreams so pure
Now face a world they can't endure
The trees are falling the rivers run red
Bombs exploding where kids should tread
We build our weapons while hearts decay
And steal their future day by day
La-la-li where do we go?
La-la-li we'll never know
La-la-li the children cry
For a world where they can fly
La-la-li can we be free?
La-la-li or will we see
La-la-li the end is near
If we don't change they'll disappear
We speak of peace but prepare for war
Leave nature broken scarred and sore
The fields they play in turn to ash
Their laughter fades in a world so brash
We chase the power forget the love
Ignore the signs from earth above
What will be left when we are through?
The children's cries a bitter view
La-la-li where do we go?
La-la-li we'll never know
La-la-li the children cry
For a world where they can fly
La-la-li can we be free?
La-la-li or will we see
La-la-li the end is near
If we don't change they'll disappear
We could heal the scars rewrite the plan
Give back the world to every child's hand
But time is fleeting slipping fast
If we don't act they'll live in the past
La-la-li where do we go?
La-la-li we'll never know
La-la-li the children cry
For a world where they can fly
La-la-li can we be free?
La-la-li or will we see
La-la-li the end is near
If we don't change they'll disappear
La-la-li will we rise?
Or leave their dreams to die?
La-la-li la-la-li
Children of tomorrow asking why