You never asked to be born
And you couldn't choose your father
Came to this world all alone
God's gift through your mother
For I know your young heart
Has many secrets
I know how strong you have been
How strong, how strong
How strong, how strong you have been
But you're not all of these feelings
This is a pain a child holds in
And it shouldn't hurt being a child
When someone ought to be afraid
And it shouldn't hurt being a child
This is where your life begins
Nighttime's the worst time
For being in bed
There's someone in your room
And you wish that you were dead
You keep blaming yourself
You think you're all alone
There's no one you can tell
For I know your young heart
Has many secrets
I know how strong you have been
Stronger, stronger you've been
You're not alone
With these feelings
This is a pain
People think you're strong
Oh, hold it
It shouldn't hurt being a child
When someone ought to be afraid
It shouldn't hurt being a child
This is where your life begins
As I look back on yesterday
I see the place around you
Those tears in your eyes
You've smiled through tears
To hide all your fears
From your hurt
How they can fade
Whoa, whoa
Ooh
As you go through your life
I know the sun will rise

The sun will shine
The darkest hour
Just before dawn
With each sun arise
A new day is born
Oh
It shouldn't hurt being a child
When someone ought to be your friend
It shouldn't hurt being a child
This night is mine

This is where your life begins
Begins