A baby is born, a new life is here
Families rejoice with bottles of cheer
It’s the same day; it’s just a different place
Could be the same child; just a different face
Nothings as strong as the love of a mother
And the bond she and her child have for each other
One child wears Prada, bling covered in jewels
She lives in a mansion, attends the best schools
One plays in the street in clothes handed down
This concrete ghetto will be his hometown
One visits museums, when not learning ballet
They’ve a house on the beach and a winter chalet
One struggles to learn in a school overflowing
To beaches and skiing, he’ll never be going
It’s the same day; it’s just a different place
Could be the same child; just a different face
Nothings as strong as the love of a mother
And the bond she and her child have for each other
A young woman walks for her college degree
Great fanfare is held for the people to see
A young man is murdered, cut down in his prime
He lived in a big city well known for its crime
Her family had money, connections and fame
The papers adored them, and all knew her name
His mom had no husband, no fortune to claim
The papers ignored her, none knew his name
It’s the same day; it’s just a different place
Could be the same child; just a different face
Nothings as strong as the love of a mother
And the bond she and her child have for each other
When all has been said and all has been done
We’ll finally be equal, we’ll finally be one