He is best known for h… Read Full Bio ↴Conner Reeves is a British singer-songwriter.
He is best known for his 1997 Wildstar album "Earthbound". He scored five top 30 singles in the UK singles chart, was nominated for a BRIT Award and performed as support act for many singers such as Whitney Houston. After his recording contract was terminated, Conner wrote songs for UK garage act Artful Dodger and singer Joss Stone.
In November 2005 he released a new EP called "Welcome To The Future" through Still Waters Recordings. He is expected to release a new album in 2007.
On March 17, 2007 a song he wrote called "I Can", performed by East 17 singer Brian Harvey participated in the UK's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest.
Discography
1997 "My Father's Son" (single) UK #12
1997 "Earthbound" (single) UK #14
1997 "Earthbound" (album) UK #25
1998 "Read My Mind" (single) UK #19
1998 "Searching For A Soul" (single) UK #28
1999 "Best Friend" (single with Mark Morrison) UK #23
2005 "Welcome To The Future" (EP)
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My Father's Son
Conner Reeves Lyrics
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Heart over mind
Yes i'm
My father's son
I live my life just like
My father's done
If he'd have told me
One day
Would i believe it?
No way
Made up my mind i'd never fall that way
But tell me why
Everytime i try
To tell you it's goodbye
I can't seem to let go in my heart
I know i want to stay
What i'm trying to say
(chorus)
Here i am with you
And you know that it's true
Despite all the feelings
Your putting me through
Try to walk away
But something makes me stay
(chorus)
But tell me why
Every time i try
To tell you it's goodbye
I can't seem to let go in my heart
Though i want to stay
Never run away
My father's son
And i live my life
Inclined to do
As my father's done
If he'd have told me
One day
That someone would have my heart in chains
Would i believe it
No way
Made up my mind i'd never fall that way
But it's heart over mind
Yes i'm
My father's son
And i live my life
Inclined to do
As my father's done
Heart over mind
Yes i'm
My father's son
In Conner Reeves's song "My Father's Son," the chorus talks about how the singer, despite his best efforts, cannot seem to move on from someone who has his heart in chains. He reflects on the fact that he lives his life just like his father, who may have warned him about falling in love and giving someone the power to hurt him. However, even though he wanted to avoid falling in love, he finds himself unable to let go of this particular person and is inclined to do as his father has done.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the struggle between heart and mind, a recurring theme in matters of love. Conner Reeves's smooth and soulful delivery adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics and makes it easy for the listener to relate to the singer's predicament.
The second verse of the song reflects the internal tug of war that the singer is experiencing. He acknowledges that the person he is with is causing him pain, yet he cannot bring himself to walk away. The line "try to walk away, but something makes me stay" highlights the internal conflict that the singer is experiencing. Despite wanting to leave, his heart is telling him to stay.
Overall, "My Father's Son" is a powerful song with relatable lyrics and a haunting melody. Its message about the struggles of letting go of someone who has your heart in chains is timeless and will continue to resonate with listeners for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart over mind
Emotions dominate over logic and reason
Yes i'm
Affirmation of being his father's son
My father's son
Identifying himself with his father and following in his footsteps
I live my life just like
Emulating his father's lifestyle
My father's done
Reflecting his father's actions and behaviors
If he'd have told me
Hypothetically speaking about a warning from his father
One day
At some point in time
That somebody'd have my heart in chains
Being in love and feeling trapped emotionally
Would i believe it?
Questioning the likelihood of that happening
No way
Asserting strong disbelief
Made up my mind i'd never fall that way
Decision to avoid feeling trapped by love
But tell me why
Questioning the reason for his conflicting emotions
Everytime i try
Attempting to break away from the emotional attachment
To tell you it's goodbye
Ending the relationship and moving on
I can't seem to let go in my heart
Finding it difficult to detach from loving feelings
I know i want to stay
Desiring to remain in the relationship despite the difficulties
Here i am with you
Present with the person he loves
And you know that it's true
Confirmation of love between them
Despite all the feelings
Acknowledging conflicting emotions
Your putting me through
The impact of the emotional turmoil caused by the other person
Try to walk away
Attempting to leave the relationship for his own good
But something makes me stay
Feeling emotionally compelled to remain in the relationship
Though i want to stay
Admitting the desire to stay, despite the difficulties
Never run away
Avoiding running from difficult situations
Inclined to do
Tendency or preference to act a certain way, especially like his father
But it's heart over mind
Struggle between emotions and logic
And i live my life
Defining his actions and lifestyle
Contributed by Alyssa N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ionasanaa3844
Loved it as a teen. Love it now as a grown 40 year old woman . Classic feel good tune.
@waynehill5923
I truly believe that Conner never received the credit he deserved for his amazing talent.
@louisebernadette9358
💯💯💯
@debashisde1184
Absolutely
@millsdoris1397
Choice fm hyped him up then pulled the rug from under him love him ❤❤❤
@susanaramos3762
Agreed!
@NathanVeenstra
I totally agree. Got me the album back in the day, but it just didn’t make any ripples here in the Netherlands.
@thepersonwhoisunknown3787
I played this at my dad's funeral, held myself right up until this came on. I play this every year with a little glass of wine in my hand. We bothed loved this song and it meant a lot to us. Thank you. X
@allroundalpha1434
Much love , my dad played this song and sang it years ago too
Awesome Song and Voice.
@aidenoleary7406
What a beautiful story. Much love from me❤️