Unheard Cry - Anthony Phillips

Pretty baby, in your cradle

Smiling sickly, hushed and still

Mama loves you, oh how she loves you

But when you cry now, she cannot hear

And the lights go out on the carousel

Infant innocent, so long, farewell

Little sad eyes, looking for playthings

But there’s no brother to play with you

Stern faces gather, distant voices murmur

But no-one touches, no-one comes near

And the lights go out on the carousel

Infant innocent, so long, farewell

Hours pass slowly, restless turning

For there’s no mother to heal your pain

Fading surely, you are returning

But will it first be from a broken heart?

And the lights go out on the carousel

Infant innocent, so long, farewell

And the lights go out on the carousel

Infant innocent, so life, farewell