Socrates

Tell me when a child cries

Never when his shoe's tied

When does he kick, bite, and scream?

Never when his dog dies

Please tell me, Papa

If you really are so wise

When does a child dream of sleep?

Never during sunrise

Tell me, where do girls grow?

Never where it's dark out

Where do they hug, kiss, and dream?

Never tease a man now

Please tell me, Mama

If you're not too terribly proud

Where do I go to grow old?

Never where it's sundown

Please, oh, tell me, what is it you're feeling now?

Please, oh, tell me, what is it you're hiding now?

Am I only the child of dawn?

Am I dark, am I light? Oh

Please tell me, Papa

Am I still your child of night?

Fading out of color's sight

Please, I really need to know

Tell me, how should I dream?

Never in the future

How should I plan, build, and scheme?

Never let them catch you

Please tell me, Mama

If you're all so honestly sure

How should I learn to survive?

Never, it's our nature

Please, oh, tell me, what is it you're feeling now?

Please, oh, tell me, what is it you're hiding now?

Am I only the child of dawn?

Am I dark, am I light? Oh

Please tell me, Papa

Am I still your child of night?

Fading out of color's sight

Please, I really need to know

Oh, tell me

Oh, tell me, please tell me