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Child Lyrics by Peter Hammill

Fools Mate / In Camera

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[Verse 1]
I don't know quite what's happening
And my eyes don't see too clear;
All I know is I need you here
If only to shield me from the mood of the world
And hold me and say it doesn't matter;
But I'm like a child whose dreams are shattered

[Verse 2]
Crowding round me, images of broken thought
Lines of my life now overgrown
All I can feel is I'm so alone
With not even your bright eyes to reach into my mind
And say that in my life I've done right
And I'm like a moonchild in the sunlight

[Verse 3]
So cast your thoughts upon me, wherever you are
That I may feel you close beside me
And hold your hand, for you to guide me
Through all of these catacombs that freeze me with their touch;
Unknowing, but knowing so much, my mind cries out
And I'm like a child when the light's out

[Outro]
With a child's fear of the dark...

About “Child” by Peter Hammill

Read the complete lyrics to "Child" by Peter Hammill from the album "Fools Mate / In Camera". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under British Rock, Aa (Check Description), Rock.

"Child" is performed by Peter Hammill. from the album "Fools Mate / In Camera" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Child", explore more songs by Peter Hammill using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Child" is credited to Peter Hammill. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Child" appears on "Fools Mate / In Camera".

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