Orphan Playlist

Would?

The lyrics of Would? explore themes of addiction, loss, guilt, and the internal struggle between self-destruction and redemption. Its raw honesty and haunting melody capture the pain of losing someone to addiction while wrestling with questions of forgiveness and personal responsibility. The song’s repetitive refrain and grunge-driven sound became emblematic of the era’s angst and vulnerability.

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Seven Orphans Roam

Seven Bridges Road There are stars in the southern sky Southward as you go There is moonlight and m… All of our content is free

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I’m Not Enough

I’m Not In Love I’m not in love So don’t forget it It’s just a silly phase I’m going through And jus… All of our

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Believe and Do Right

Do not neglect the orphan, And thus commit a sin. For God did not neglect you, When you were orphane… All of our content is

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The Resistance

This orphan lyric is inspired by the 1996 song “The Distance” by Cake, the second track on their alb… All of our content is free

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Nobody’s Child

This song was first recorded by Hank Williams. It has been covered by many other artists, including … All of our content is free to

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The Chief Executive Orphan

His foster family called him Robbie, his relatives knew him as Bobby, and legally, he was Robert. He endured a childhood marked by deep generational poverty, abuse, and neglect. As an adult, he dedicated his career to understanding and transforming these experiences for other children. His journey has given him a compassionate and comprehensive, 360-degree perspective on orphan work—what the system refers to as child welfare.

Lonely Lyrics

Lyrics that have been reworded to express the thoughts of a lonely heart.

Would?

The lyrics of Would? explore themes of addiction, loss, guilt, and the internal struggle between self-destruction and redemption. Its raw honesty and haunting melody capture the pain of losing someone to addiction while wrestling with questions of forgiveness and personal responsibility. The song’s repetitive refrain and grunge-driven sound became emblematic of the era’s angst and vulnerability.

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The Resistance

This orphan lyric is inspired by the 1996 song “The Distance” by Cake, the second track on their alb… All

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