Suffer The Children Lyrics

Lyric discussion by MisterMarcus 

Cover art for Suffer The Children lyrics by Tears for Fears

I've always wondered if this was about a disabled/special needs child.

"When it don't turn out the way it should", "and it's so unfair...when you gave him his life".

The parents are not neglectful, just confused and uncertain what to do. We didn't do anything wrong, so how did it end up like this? The song is encouraging them that it's okay to fee like this, but they still need to love their child unconditionally no matter what.