"Society's Child (lyrics) by Janis Ian" is an evocative piece of lyrical poetry from the 1960s, centered on a young interracial couple navigating the harsh realities of prejudice. The song explores the couple's struggle against societal disapproval, fueled by racism that labels them as unsuitable for each other. As the narrator shares her experiences, the song reflects on the emotional burden of discrimination and the dream of a future where their love isn't confined by society's narrow views, it captures the raw emotions of being ostracized and the longing for acceptance.
Society's Child (lyrics)
By Janis Ian
In a world divided by prejudice, two young lovers dare to dream of a future where their love can overcome societal barriers.
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About the AuthorJanis Ian is an American singer-songwriter who was most commercially successful in the 1960s and 1970s. Her signature songs are the 1966/67 hit "Society's Child " and the 1975 Top Ten single "At Seventeen", from her seventh studio album Between the Lines, which in September 1975 reached no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Janis Ian is an American singer-songwriter who was most commercially successful in the 1960s and 1970s. Her signature songs are the 1966/67 hit "Society's Child " and the 1975 Top Ten single "At Seventeen", from her seventh studio album Between the Lines, which in September 1975 reached no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
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