About his divorce, he sings "When Daddy went away, he said, "Try to be a man, and someday you'll understand."
Then about his own divorce, he sings, "Think it was September, the year I went away, for there were many things I didn't know. And I still see him standing, try'n' to be a man; I said, "Someday you'll understand."
Well, I'm here to tell you now each and ev'ry mother's son: you better learn it fast; you better learn it young,
'cause, "Someday" never comes."
Someday Never Comes
Creedence Clearwater Revival Lyrics
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For there were many things I didn't know
And daddy always smiled and took me by the hand
Saying, someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust
For there were many things I didn't know
When daddy went away, he said, try to be a man
And someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
And then one day in April, I wasn't even there
For there were many things I didn't know
A son was born to me Mama held his hand
Sayin' someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Ooo someday never comes
Think it was September, the year I went away,
For there were many things I didn't know
And still I see him standing, tryin' to be a man
I said, someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Ooo someday never comes
The song "Someday Never Comes" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is a reflection on a father's advice to his son, who doesn't fully understand the significance of the words until years later. The lyricist paints the picture of a young man asking his father about things he doesn't understand, and the father offering simple, if somewhat cryptic, advice that is intended to help his son grow into a man. The father's words that "someday you'll understand" become a recurring theme throughout the song, haunting the singer as he tries to navigate his own path through life.
As he grows older and is faced with challenges and heartache, the singer increasingly understands the wisdom of his father's advice. He realizes that time is precious, and that he needs to learn quickly in order to succeed. However, the refrain of "someday never comes" serves as a poignant reminder that there are some things that can't be learned until much later in life, if ever, and that we often regret taking too much time to learn what we need to know.
In many ways, "Someday Never Comes" is a song about growing up, learning life's lessons, and regret. It's a warning to young people to take their education and their responsibilities seriously, and to not wait too long before taking action. It's also a tribute to the wisdom of parents, who often have more experience and more insight than their children realize.
Line by Line Meaning
First thing I remember was asking papa, why
I recall the earliest conversation I had with my father, where I questioned the unknown
For there were many things I didn't know
I was young and unaware of various aspects and circumstances in life
And daddy always smiled and took me by the hand
My father comforted me with his optimistic attitude and held my hand to give me security and assurance
Saying, someday you'll understand
He told me to have patience, as I will gain knowledge and comprehension eventually
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
As an experienced individual, I am conveying this message to everyone
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
It's essential to educate yourself early because time will not wait for you to catch up
'Cause someday never comes
Do not procrastinate in gaining wisdom because the future is unpredictable and may not facilitate learning
Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust
As time passed and I experienced hardships, I felt like I wasn't making any progress
When daddy went away, he said, try to be a man
Before my father passed away, he advised me to mature and take on responsibilities
And someday you'll understand
He reminded me to have patience as I will gain insight eventually
And then one day in April, I wasn't even there
At one point in time, I missed an important event and wasn't present
A son was born to me Mama held his hand
My mother was there when my son was born and took care of him
Sayin' someday you'll understand
Just like my father, my mother advised me to be patient and understanding
Think it was September, the year I went away,
During the month of September, I left home
And still I see him standing, tryin' to be a man
I can still envision my father trying to mature and behave like an adult
I said, someday you'll understand
Just like my parents, I encouraged my father to have patience and wait for the future to bring understanding
Ooo someday never comes
However, there is no guarantee that the future will ever bring understanding, so it's important to take initiative and learn now
Ooo someday never comes
The phrase repeats again to emphasize the importance of not procrastinating and educating oneself early
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First thing I remember was askin' papa, "Why?",
For there were many things I didn't know.
And Daddy always smiled; took me by the hand,
Sayin', "Someday you'll understand."
[CHORUS:]
Well, I'm here to tell you now each and ev'ry mother's son
You better learn it fast; you better learn it young,
'Cause, "Someday" Never Comes."
Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust,
For there were many things I didn't know.
When Daddy went away, he said, "Try to be a man,
And, Someday you'll understand."
[CHORUS]
And then, one day in April, I wasn't even there,
For there were many things I didn't know.
A son was born to me; Mama held his hand,
Sayin' "Someday you'll understand."
[CHORUS]
Think it was September, the year I went away,
For there were many things I didn't know.
And I still see him standing, try'n' to be a man;
I said, "Someday you'll understand."
[CHORUS]
Tyler T
CCR Someday Never Comes
First thing I remember was asking papa, why
For there were many things I didn't know
And daddy always smiled and took me by the hand
Saying, someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust
For there were many things I didn't know
When daddy went away, he said, try to be a man
And someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
And then one day in April, I wasn't even there
For there were many things I didn't know
A son was born to me Mama held his hand
Sayin' someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Ooo someday never comes
Think it was September, the year I went away,
For there were many things I didn't know
And still I see him standing, tryin' to be a man
I said, someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Ooo someday never comes
Brian Steve Smith Simpson
First thing I remember was asking papa, why
For there were many things I didn't know
And daddy always smiled and took me by the hand
Saying, someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust
For there were many things I didn't know
When daddy went away, he said, try to be a man
And someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
And then one day in April, I wasn't even there
For there were many things I didn't know
A son was born to me Mama held his hand
Sayin' someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Ooo someday never comes
Think it was September, the year I went away,
For there were many things I didn't know
And still I see him standing, tryin' to be a man
I said, someday you'll understand
Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son
That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young
'Cause someday never comes
Ooo someday never comes
Five-Zero-Six
My dad's favorite band.
2 tours in Vietnam, and he did make it home.
But the war eventually got him anyway.
God I miss that man. I can still see this 8 track hanging out of the dash of his old black Torino.
Been 41 years since he passed but when i listen to this disc i swear I can feel him here.
Erwin Stada
Why you americans always talk about nam. This is ccr, a band who also made anti war songs but also a lot of other music. So why always involve this band with nam. I know that they made their music in the same time period, your country fought overseas. Is that the only reason, please tell me....(" no disrespect meant ")
greenbeagle13
That damn politicians war killed many souls - here and over there. Horrible. So sorry about your Pop.
E
Your Dad was Probably an Amazing man and I wish I Had the Honor to meet him ! And He Had Great taste in Music!!
Bern S.
My grandfather did 1 tour in veitnam and this was also his favorite i still have his records, he was a major and had the purple heart, bronze star and many more, he was my hero sadly he passed in 1988.
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@Anthony Foley thank you for your service sir
Tim Cullens
The greatest American band of the 60's and 70's, one of the greatest of all time.
Slow8888
Precisely
El Hefe
Of all time.of all music bands!
Arturo Bravo
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