Ooh Child
Daryl Hall · Other Songs - Daryl Hall
Ooh child, things are gonna get easier
Ooh child, things will be brighter
Ooh child, things are gonna get easier
Ooh child, things will be brighter
Some day
We'll put it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
When your head is much lighter
Some day
Walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When the world is much brighter
Ooh child, things are gonna be easier
Ooh child, things will be brighter and brighter
Ooh child, things are gonna be easier
Ooh child, things will be brighter
Some day
We'll put it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
When your head is much lighter
Some day
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When the world is much brighter
Some day
We'll put it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
When your head is much, much lighter
Some day
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When the world is much brighter
Oh, oh, some day
We'll walk in the rays of a beautiful sun
Some day
When your head is much lighter
Some day
We'll put it together and we'll get it all done
Some day
When your head is much lighter
Ooh child, ooh child
Ooh child, things are gonna be brighter
Oh, right now, let's get it together
Get it together and we'll get it all done
Right now, right now
One day we'll get together if we wanna get together
Ooh child, ooh child, ooh child
Get it together and we'll get it all done
Right now, right now
One day we'll get together if we wanna get together
Ooh child, ooh child
Right now, right now
One day we'll get together if we wanna get together
Right now, right now
Right now, let's get it together
Ooh Child
Released in 1981, "Ooh Child" stands as a defining track in the catalog of Daryl Hall, showcasing his signature blend of soulful vocals and smooth R&B production. As a cornerstone of the duo Hall & Oates' early work, the song exemplifies the polished, romantic sound that characterized their rise to mainstream success during the early eighties. The recording features Hall's characteristic warm delivery, layered with lush instrumentation that became a hallmark of their discography. While often associated with the broader landscape of soft rock and new wave, the track remains a quintessential example of the era's adult contemporary style, cementing Hall's reputation as a vocalist capable of delivering both emotional depth and radio-friendly appeal. Its enduring presence in their body of work highlights the song's role in shaping the musical identity of one of the most successful acts of the decade.