This song uses Spanish lyrics that tell a story of the hardships of some of the children in Mexico that helped write this song. If they could send one message to adults around the world, they would say, "Oye!" (Hey listen!) They have important things to say too. Here is the Poetic Translation:
All alone in the Darkness
They are crying out for your help.
They are hoping, they are dreaming.
They are asking for a chance to be heard.
Are you listening, can you hear their cries?
They are watching, they are listening.
They are searching to find their way.
Can you see them. Can you hear them calling.
What their voices are trying to say.
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