Childhood Dreams - Penn State

This song was written and recorded by a group of Penn State students and alumni in the wake of Penn State's sexual abuse case. It is dedicated to the victims in hopes that it may bring healing and comfort to them.

This song is now available on iTunes. 100% of the proceeds go to Darkness to Light, an organization who's mission is to educate and prevent child sex abuse. Join us in the fight against sexual abuse.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/childhood-dreams-feat.-ronnie/id492247600?i=...

A big shout out goes to Blair Drake and Blair Drake Productions for recording and production.

Lyrics:
"Innocent community. So naive.
Standing firm in your beliefs, and your perfect dreams.
Then one day it fell apart and sent you flying through the darkness.
You were broken-hearted.
Heroes falling from our skies amidst the cloud of hurt and lies.
You can hear their cries

Though the world may fall apart
keep these simple truths inside your heart.

Cause when your childhood dreams seem to crumble at your feet,
fall back on your beliefs and be free.
There will be monsters in this world and they will get what they deserve.
Just remember they do not decide your worth.

When your trust is gone and you feel betrayed, and you've lost your way.
When others fail to see you through, we will grieve with you.
Mistakes are made of skin and bone just know that you are not alone.
We can overcome.
A light is coming through the dark to let you know the healing starts.
We will sing it out.

Though the fall from grace is hard on us
you better believe that we will find the strength to rise again

Cause when your childhood dreams seem to crumble at your feet,
fall back on your beliefs and be free.
There will be monsters in this world and they will get what they deserve.
Just remember they do not decide your worth.

Can you feel the hope that's rising,
voices calling through the lies and
people join together as one not to rest until our works done
In you lies the strength to rise and
we will never leave your side for
love has come to show us the way. Hope can be found in a new day.

Cause when your childhood dreams seem to crumble at your feet,
fall back on your beliefs and be free.
There will be monsters in this world and they will get what they deserve.
Just remember they do not decide your worth."

Images courtesy of the Center Daily Times, ESPN, and other various sources.

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[JoeConradSS]

We are now partnered with Darkness to Light and 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this song, now available on iTunes, will go directly to them. Help us as we seek to help victims of sexual abuse.

[QwithB16]

I find it funny how people outside of psu really know what's going on. If you lived here, you would understand. So please don't say anything unless you have enough facts to back if up.

[garrettharshman]

what an awesome video, i hope i m accepted into penn state and i can join a community this strong

[blueyedwoolf]

@JoeConradSS heard you telling Kim about this song- thought I'd check it out too:) beautiful - lyrics... music... message- love it:) well done

[AlyBelknap]

I love this!

[kellypr35]

This is beautiful

[cyinger1]

I am glad for the media attention this has been given, although some are upset by the publicity. I'm hoping ppl come away realizing that there are many sick ppl in this world who aren't exactly "monsters." There are very sick ppl who have goodness to them as well & it can be covered up. We need to be more aware of this. Child abusers can look like good ppl b/c there are no obvious "monsters." Look for the things that don't feel right & get involved!

[danby1111]

very nice and touching song

[prplestrz]

I am a Penn State Alumni and I will say this video and song touched my heart. So many misconceptions from those that do not attend PSU have tainted whta the Penn State Community is all about and you brought this back. What a way to show the victims of child abuse that the Penn State community cares, even if other individuals didn't. I am sobbing uncontrollably. BEAUTIFUL!!!

[PennStateAgdiva4190]

I am a Penn State student. I am proud to call myself a part of the Penn State community. The crimes committed this past fall do not define us. We Are Still Penn State!!!! To all the students and alumni who came together to make this video, you did a beautiful job and I thank you for showing people what Penn State really is about..

[Janipootn]

beautiful song!

[smoothpipes54]

What a touching and heart-felt song for the molested and abused children of the world. To those of you at Penn State...you were, are and will continue to be a class-act. NEVER let one spoil all. -A Bowling Green State University grad of 1977.