In this poignant narrative, Jason Mraz explores the complexities of childhood experiences shaped by familial discord and personal trauma. The lyrics juxtapose innocent imagery with deeper, more troubling themes, suggesting a loss of innocence and the yearning for simpler times. Mraz reflects on the impact of his parents' separation and his premature exposure to adult behaviors, implying these events led to a distorted understanding of love and stability. The recurring motif of filling an "empty cup" with innocence underscores a desire to reclaim lost purity and simplicity. Ultimately, the song delves into how early life disruptions can linger into adulthood, shaping one’s perception of love and self-worth.
Love for a Child
Lyrics
There's a picture on my kitchen wall
Looks like Jesus and his friends involved
There's a party getting started in the yard
There's a couple getting steamy in the car parked in the drive
Was I too young to see this with my eyes?
By the pool last night, apparently
The chemicals weren't mixed properly
You hit your head and then forgot your name
And then you woke up at the bottom by the drain
And now your altitude and memory's a shame
What about taking this empty cup and filling it up
With a little bit more of innocence
I haven't had enough, it's probably because when you're young
It's okay to be easily ignored
I like to believe it was all about love for a child
And when the house was left in shambles
Who was there to handle all the broken bits of glass
Was it mom who put my dad out on his ass or the other way around
Well I'm far too old to care about that now
What about taking this empty cup and filling it up
With a little bit more of innocence
I haven't had enough, it's probably because when you're young
It's okay to be easily ignored
I like to believe it was all about love for a child
It's kinda nice to work the floor since the divorce
I've been enjoying both my Christmases and my birthday cakes
And taking drugs and making love at far too young an age
And they never check to see my grades
What a fool I'd be to start complaining now
What about taking this empty cup and filling it up
With a little bit more of innocence
I haven't had enough, it's probably because when you're young
It's okay to be easily ignored
I like to believe it was all about love for a child
It was all about love
Writer(s): Sacha Skarbek, Jason Thomas Mraz, Martin Terefe
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Word Collections Publishing, Goo-Eyed Music, Hipgnosis Songs Group
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What is the Meaning of Love for a Child
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