Child
Rachael Sage · Public Record [2003]
fell from that high window into burning skies
Where did my body go the night that my soul gave in
fell from that high window into God's eyes
Answer me that question and you'll get the biggest kiss
you have been waiting for for your whole life
Answer me that question and you'll get the biggest smile
you have been waiting for since you were a child
Where did my spirit go the night that my soul gave in
fell from that high stairwell into stranger's arms
Where did my spirit go the night that my soul gave in
fell from that high stairwell to sounds of alarms
Answer me that question and you'll get the biggest kiss
you have been waiting for for your whole life
Answer me that question and you'll get the biggest smile
you have been waiting for since you were a child
since you were a child
since you were a child
When you were a child
did you think about things
you thought in your lifetime
you'd never see
When you were a child
did you think about monsters
When you were a child
did you think about things
you thought in your mind
would be only bad dreams
nightmares... truth-dares
What is this emptiness
so deep inside my chest
Feels like its poisonous
won't disappear
Could this be history
trying to cradle me
If so her her lessons are
ephemeral at best
Child
Rachael Sage's 'Child' stands as a poignant song within her 2003 album, Public Record. Emerging from a period of significant artistic development, the track showcases Sage's signature blend of introspective songwriting and emotive vocal delivery. As part of a discography that spans from her earlier work on Smashing the Serene to later projects like Chandelier, this recording highlights her ability to craft deeply personal narratives that resonate with universal themes. The song reflects the mature songwriting style that has defined her career, offering listeners a moment of quiet reflection amidst a dynamic musical landscape. Public Record remains a cornerstone of her catalog, capturing a specific era where her unique voice began to fully crystallize within the broader context of contemporary singer-songwriter traditions.