Child Of Vision by Supertramp - Lyrics and Translation

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Child Of Vision

Supertramp

Child Of Vision

Song bySupertramp

in AlbumBreakfast In America

Well, who do you think you're foolin'?

You say you're havin' fun,

But you're busy going nowhere,

Just lying in the sun.

You tried to be a hero,

commit the perfect crime

but the dollar got you dancing

and you're running out of time.

You're messin' up the water

You're rolling in the wine

You're poisoning your body

You're poisoning your mind

You gave me coca-cola

You said it tasted good

You watch the television

It tell you that you should.

How can you live in this way?

You must have something to say.

There must be more to this life.

It's time we did something right.

Child of Vision, won't you listen?

Find yourself a new ambition.I've heard it all before

You're saying nothing new

I thought I saw a rainbow

But I guess it wasn't true

You cannot make me listen

I cannot make you hear

You find your way to heaven,

I'll meet you when you're there.

How can you live in this way?

You must have something to say.

We have no reason to fight,

cos we both know that we're right.

Child of Vision, won't you listen?

Find yourself a new ambition.

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Child Of Vision by Supertramp delves into themes of disillusionment, materialism, and the search for deeper meaning in life. The song paints a picture of a society that is overly focused on superficial success and wealth, suggesting that these pursuits lead to emptiness. Poignant moments include the introspective questioning and a recurring motif of seeking truth beyond the surface. The lyrics urge listeners to look inside themselves for true fulfillment rather than adhering to societal norms.