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Artist/Band:
Joan Baez
Lyrics for Song: Children Of Darkness
Lyrics for Album: Other Songs - Joan Baez
(words by Richard Farina)
Oh, now is the time for your loving, dear,
And the time for your company
Now when the light of reason fails
And fires burn on the sea
Oh, now in this age of confusion
I have need for your company.
For I am a wild and a lonely child
And the son of an angry land
Now with the high wars raging
I would offer you my hand
For we are the children of darkness
And the prey of a foul command.
It's once I was free to go roaming in
The wind of the springtime mind
And once the clouds I sailed upon
Were sweet as lilac wine
Oh, why are the breezes of summer, dear
Enlaced with a grim design?
So, now is the time for your loving, dear,
And the time for your company
Now when the light of reason fails
And fires burn on the sea
Oh, now in this age of confusion
I have need for your company.
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the original song of RICHARD FARINA
(copyright Whitmark and Sons) is the following
Now is the time for your loving, dear,
And the time for your company
Now when the light of reason fails
And fires burn on the sea
Now in this age of confusion
I have need for your company.
It's once I was free to go roaming in
The wind of the springtime mind
It's once the clouds I sailed upon
Were sweet as lilac wine
So why are the breezes of summer, dear
Enlaced with a grim design?
And where was the will of my father when
We raised our swords on high?
And where was my mother's wailing when
Our flags were justified?
And where will we take our pleasures when
Our bodies have been denied?
For I am a wild and a lonely child
And the son of an angry land
Now with the high wars raging
I would offer you my hand
For we are the children of darkness
And the prey of a foul command.
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Children Of Darkness
Joan Baez's 'Children Of Darkness' stands as a poignant testament to her enduring commitment to folk music's social conscience. Recorded during a period when Baez was actively amplifying voices of the marginalized, the track exemplifies her signature style: acoustic clarity layered with urgent, narrative-driven lyrics. The song reflects her deep engagement with civil rights and anti-war movements, characteristic of her work from the 1960s and 70s. By weaving together personal reflection with broader political commentary, Baez crafted a recording that remains relevant for its ability to connect intimate emotion with collective struggle. The piece showcases her skill as a storyteller, using simple instrumentation to underscore themes of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. |
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Joan Baez
"Other Songs - Joan Baez"
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