They’re just a kid who fears the door,
They freeze when boots hit the front floor.
They whisper, “What did I do wrong?”
No child should hurt like this so long.
You see them walking, head hung low,
Long sleeves in summer, hiding show.
They laugh too loud when friends come near,
You feel the truth behind their fear!
(Chorus)
If you see something, don’t look away,
Your voice could be the light that saves their day.
If you hear crying, don’t just move on,
You might be the reason that this child holds on.
If you see bruises they can’t explain,
Don’t call it “family stuff” and turn your back away!
If you feel something is not quite right,
Stand up, speak out, be their shield tonight.
You hear the shouting through the wall,
You tell yourself, “Not mine to call”
But if that cry’s a frightened son,
You just might be the only one.
They’re not a “problem,” not “too wild”
They are a scared and hurting child.
If love spoke louder than a fist,
Would you be brave and not resist?
(Chorus)
So look again at every face,
At “perfect” homes with covered space.
If something feels off, don’t walk by,
You could be why this child won’t die.
If you see something, don’t look away,
Your voice could be the light that ends their day of pain.
If you hear crying, don’t just move on,
You might be the reason that this child holds on.
If you see bruises they can’t explain,
Don’t call it “family stuff” and turn back to your lane.
If you feel something is not quite right,
Stand up, speak out, be their shield tonight.
If you’d like, I can now:
(Outro spoken)
If you see something, look again,
Your voice could be the one that saves them!
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