01916cam a22002893u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000023001112450029001342640051001633000047002143360026002613370026002873380036003135000031003495201087003805340045014676530041015126530031015538560042015843001UtSlPG20260610133106.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aM1 aIan, Janis,d1951-10aSociety's Child (lyrics) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2002-01-01  a"Society's Child (lyrics) by Janis Ian" is a poignant song lyric written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1960s. This work falls into the category of lyrical poetry, as it captures a deep emotional narrative surrounding societal themes. The likely topic of the song revolves around racial tensions, social inequality, and the challenges faced by a young couple in a prejudiced society.  The lyrics of "Society's Child" tell the story of a young interracial couple facing discrimination from their families and community. The narrator describes the pain of being unable to openly love due to societal expectations and racism, highlighting the shame and prejudice reflected in their surroundings. The song captures the heartache of being labeled as "not our kind" and the emotional toll it takes on both individuals. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, there is an underlying sense of hope as the narrator dreams of a future free from societal constraints, where love can transcend the limitations imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolk songs, English -- United States  aPopular music -- 1961-197040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3001