How many mountains must you face
Before you learn to climb?
Im gonna give you what it takes
My universal child
Im gonna try to find a way
To keep you safe from harm
Im gonna build a special place
A shelter from the storm
And I can see you, youre everywhere
Your portrait fills the sky
Im gonna wrap my arms round you
My universal child
And when I look into your eyes
So innocent and pure
I see the shadows of the things
That youve had to endure
I see the tracks of every tear
That ran right down your face
I see the hurt, I see the pain
I see the human race
And I can feel you, youre everywhere
Shining like the sun
I wish to God that kids like you
Could be like everyone
How many tumbles must it take
Before you learn to fly?
Im gonna help you spread your wings
My universal child
Im gonna help you find a way
To keep you safe from harm
Were gonna build a special place
A shelter from the storm
I can feel you, youre everywhere
Shining like the sun
I wish to God that kids like you
Could be like everyone
And I wish to God that kids like you
Could be like everyone