Lyrics for Childhood as interpreted by ruben

Childhood Lyrics
Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for the world that I come from
'Cause I've been looking around
In the lost and found of my heart...
No one understands me
They view it as such strange eccentricities...
'Cause I keep kidding around
Like a child, but pardon me...

People say I'm not okay
'Cause I love such elementary things...
It's been my fate to compensate,
for the Childhood
I've never known...

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like pirates in adventurous dreams,
Of conquest and kings on the throne...

Before you judge me, try hard to love me,
Look within your heart then ask,
Have you seen my Childhood?

People say I'm strange that way
'Cause I love such elementary things,
It's been my fate to compensate,
for the Childhood I've never known...

Have you seen my Childhood?
I'm searching for that wonder in my youth
Like fantastical stories to share
The dreams I would dare, watch me fly...

Before you judge me, try hard to love me.
The painful youth I've had

Have you seen my Childhood...

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munty_runt
01-25-2006

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This song, was used in the film free Willy.
But it is also very personal to him, it's basically saying that he had no childhood. Has anyone seen it. He started showbusiness at a young age and never had time to play games etc.

Maybe its a way to justify his behaviour. Why he buys so many toys, and why he has/had a theme park.

Either way, its beautiful.

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Kinnison
05-09-2006

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nice man. thats the answer... just goes to show your level.

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free.america
10-23-2006

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by disturbed_phreak on 03-17-2006 @ 03:57:26 PM
you are all a bunch of qu**rs if you like michael jackson

Cause I'm going to listen to someone who calls themselves a disturbed_phreak...

Lol.

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vin_1986
11-26-2007

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disturbed_phreak on 03-17-2006 @ 03:57:26 PM
you are all a bunch of qu**rs if you like michael jackson

Aww I bet he really does like MJ but is to embarssed to say so. Why would he even write here

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chaseyday
03-24-2008

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What a strange, strange man...

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havok_forever
04-04-2009

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Michael said this is his most 'autobiographical' song he's ever written.

If you know anything about Michael Jackson's childhood, it is that he didn't have one. In this song, he is saying "have you seen my childhood?" - he didn't have one, and is constantly trying to make up for it.

He has also said in interview he feels like he has to compensate for that, hence the line:
"it's been my fate, to compensate, for the childhood, i've never known"

Michael had a very sad and lonely childhood, and if you understand that it explains a lot of who he is. He's very complicated and people don't try to understand him before they judge him.

This song is beautiful, and truly says what Michael was feeling.

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artmaven
06-26-2009

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And now, all your demons are gone.
Rest in peace, Michael.

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spyglass25
07-06-2009

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The poignant lyrics provide insight into the tragic life of Michael Jackson. Several lines are particularly heartwrenching:

"People say I'm not okay, 'Cause I love such elementary things...It's been my fate to compensate, for childhood I've never known...Before you judge me, try hard to love me.."

In his pleas for understanding, he reveals self-awareness of how his life was peculiar and eccentric du to his attempts to regain his childhood. Thrust into performing and a public life practically since birth, his life really was devoid of a childhood. He was formed, admired, then ridiculed by the media and greater public. I find it hard to castigate an individual who lost so much innocence early on without anyone or anyplace in which to find shelter from the world.

His recent death has left me with such a lasting feeling of sadness. I hope in death he is somehow able to find the acceptance and love that eluded him in life. The profound sadness that surrounds his life should be a reminder that we should all be a little kinder and accepting of our fellow man despite how different they may be. We have no idea what burdens they bear or trauma they've suffered along the way resulting in who they are now.

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havok_forever
08-23-2009

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If there's one thing I am okay with after his death, is that he has finally found peace. No one can hurt him now.

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KingOfPopRockAndSoul
09-02-2009

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I watched an interview where he was talking about this song..He was saying how when he sings "before you judge me try hard to love me" he really means it...He was almost crying when he said it...I believe you Michael...Go be in peace...

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lazydog
09-03-2009

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Make a Michael Jackson Innocent Bracelet

What you will need:
String, wool or anything else that will hold beads.
Beads (any will do but I recommend small ones)
Friends or family members

What to do:
Ask your friends, family or people on the street if they believe Michael Jackson is innocent. If they say that they think he is innocent you can add a bead to your bracelet.

Note:
Don’t worry if people think he is guilty they obliviously listen to the media to much.
Also these can also be necklaces.


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natalieXnarcsisistic
09-07-2009

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I love this song.
It's just him explaining himself.
He didn't have a normal childhood and when you have a bad child hood it can stick with you your whole life.
Just listen to him, "before you judge me, try hard to love me" he wanted people to understand him a little better but people are still ignorant and just say "whatever he's f*cked up?

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