Every child has a story.
Every life carries history.
“We All Got History” reflects on one of the most overlooked chapters of American history — the Orphan Train movement, when thousands of children were transported across the United States in search of homes and new beginnings.
Between 1854 and 1929, more than 200,000 orphaned and abandoned children were sent west by train. Some found loving families. Others faced hardship. But every one of them carried a story that shaped their lives forever.
This music video blends history, faith, and the imagery of redemption, exploring the idea that our past does not define our future.
Because no matter where we come from, our story is still being written.
The Meaning Behind the Song
“We All Got History” is part of Foster Care Anthem VOL 1, a music project created to bring awareness to the experiences of children in foster care and the history that led to today’s child welfare system.
The song reflects the emotional journey of children who have lived through uncertainty, loss, and resilience — while also acknowledging the deeper historical roots of foster care in America.
The orphan trains were an early attempt to solve the problem of abandoned and homeless children in growing cities. While many children found opportunity, others experienced exploitation and hardship.
Today, millions of children still experience instability within the modern foster care system.
This project exists to give voice to those stories.
[Verse 1]
Foundling homes filled with cries,
History stained with a thousand lies.
Orphan trains rollin’ through our past,
Cheap labor, lost babies — shadows cast.
Cattle calls, side-show shame,
Incubator babies with no last name.
But God sees every tear that hits the floor —
He was there when they shut that foster kid’s door.
Man, Shut The Front Door!
