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A Little Compassion is a heartfelt and powerful children’s song that tells the story of a wise and compassionate king who strives to spread kindness and empathy throughout his kingdom.
The song is set in a fairy-tale world where the king, a symbol of love and truth, tirelessly works to overcome the pain and suffering that fills the world. His message is simple but profound: treat others with kindness because they, too, have loved ones and lives of their own.
The king, despite facing rejection and even violence from those he aims to help, never gives up on his mission to inspire compassion. The lyrics emphasize his unwavering belief in the importance of empathy and understanding, reminding listeners that everyone, no matter their background, is deserving of kindness. Through the repeated chorus, the song encourages children to reflect on their actions and to show compassion in their own lives, whether toward a brother, a stranger, or a friend.
The imagery of the king walking with a dove, symbolizing peace, as he sings his message, enhances the song’s theme of hope and goodness in the face of adversity. “A Little Compassion” not only tells a timeless story but also carries an important lesson for children about the power of empathy and the impact it can have on making the world a better place.
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A Little Compassion lyrics
I’ll come and tuck you in
But you go straight to sleep
Alright, one tale of kings
But don’t you make a peep
There was a king so wise
He ruled with truth and love
The world was full of lies
And pain and hurt and blood
But he was always good
And never gave up hope
And did all he could
And he would always quote
These words that he wrote
“You shouldn’t hurt others
They could be your brother
Or someone’s father or mother
Or another’s son or lover
Just show them compassion
A little compassion
A little compassion”
One day he walked the land
With a dove on his hand
To make them change their ways
To bring light to their days
They turned away from him
That was easy for them
To live their lives in sin
Not to feel what’s within
They stoned him hard with rocks
Bloodied his flowing locks
But he just carried on
Towards the setting sun
Singing his simple song
“You shouldn’t hurt others
They could be your brother
Or someone’s father or mother
Or another’s son or lover
Just show them compassion
A little compassion
A little compassion”
Paul Robert Thomas
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