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Pray for the Children – Restless Child
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“Pray for the Children” is a gripping, emotionally charged rock ballad written by Nathan Yeary of Restless Child and published by Brayton Scott Music Entertainment. This powerful track confronts one of the darkest realities of modern life—school shootings—and pays heartfelt tribute to the victims, beginning with the tragic January 17, 1989 massacre at Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. The lyrics mourn the lives lost, not just in that event, but in the countless others that have followed.

Opening with stark imagery—“A lone hunter? Stalking his prey in the day”—the song dives headfirst into a raw exploration of senseless violence. With searing guitar riffs, somber melodies, and vocal performances that crack with emotion, “Pray for the Children” is more than just a song. It’s a haunting reflection on innocence lost, on futures stolen before they even had a chance to begin.

The chorus—“Pray for the souls of the children. No future, no life, no tomorrow”—repeats like a solemn mantra, evoking both sorrow and a call to collective memory. The music builds with urgency, underscoring the pain and confusion that follows such devastating events. The bridge, heavy with grief and rhetorical questions, confronts the listener: “How many lives did he wreck on his way? How many times will it happen again?”

This song is a soul-stirring reminder of why these tragedies must never be forgotten. It calls on us not only to remember the children but to change the world they were taken from.

Available in FLAC formats for instant download, “Pray for the Children” belongs in the collection of every listener who believes music should tell the truth.

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Lyrics to "Pray For The Children" from Restless Child CD Insert

About Pray For The Children

About Pray For The Children

Before Columbine,

and Sandy Hook school shootings,

there was a grave shooting on January 17th, 1989, at Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California.