Just For You
Father Son and Friends Lyrics
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You're feeling down don't wanna be found that's you
You're in your space but it's light somewhere
You look outside and you still realize it's true
You're like me you get a little bit colder
Right on track to be the one who can't be found
If you're like me you can't tell when it's all over
You're just like me you're not around
You fake a smile but you can't decide who's who
Well I got a feeling it's not just me
I know it when I see it and you think I don't believe it but I do
You're like me you get a little bit colder
Right on track to be the one who can't be found
If you're like me you can't tell when it's all over
You're just like me you're not around
Well I loved you then
And I know some good will come back again
Come back again
Don't wanna be lonely it's been enough time
I'm feeling down I wanna be found that's you
But if you can hold on and try to be strong
You'll found out how that your time is now it's true
You're like me you get a little bit colder
Right on track to be the one who can't be found
If you're like me you can't tell when it's all over
You're just like me you're not around
You're just like me you're not around
You're just like me you're not around
The song "Just For You" by Father Son and Friends is an ode to being the guy that a girl can bring home to her mother. The lyrics exude confidence and reassurance, assuring the girl that he is the kind of man who will treat her with respect and dignity. The repetition of the phrase "I am the guy you can bring home to mom" at the end of each stanza is a bold proclamation of his intentions.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer emphasizing his good behavior and manners. He promises to use a fork and napkin and not eat like a slob, except when it comes to popcorn. He also clarifies his religious affiliation, assuring the girl's mother that they believe in the same Jesus who rose from the grave. In the second verse, he speaks to his own past, explaining that he has been divorced but that doesn't mean he has given up on love or himself. He implores that he shouldn't have to bear the weight of other people's sins, and the scars on his cheeks are evidence of his fight.
The chorus repeats the opening phrase, "I am the guy you can bring home to mom," emphasizing the idea that the singer is reliable, trustworthy, and respectful. The final lines speak to the simplicity of the song and the importance of honesty in relationships. The three chords, song, melody, and honesty, are all that are needed to communicate the singer's intentions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh. In case you weren't sure
I want to make sure you know
I am the guy you can bring home to mom
You can introduce me to your family
I'll use a fork and my napkin
I have good table manners
And I won't eat like a sloth
I won't eat messily
Unless there's popcorn
I love popcorn
Then I just, I just can't have enough
I really enjoy eating popcorn
So If she asks if I'm catholic
If your mom asks about my religion
Tell her I'm Protestant and that I'm not here to take you away
Explain that I don't want to separate you from your family because we have different religions
Cause we believe in the same Jesus
Even though we have different religions, we believe in the same higher power
Who rose from the grave
We believe in Jesus' resurrection
I'll treat you like a lady
I'll treat you with respect
Always open the door
I'll be polite and open doors for you
I've got that 'X' on my heart
I've been through some difficult times
And yes I've been divorced
I've gone through a divorce
It doesn't mean that I gave up
My divorce doesn't define me
Someone gave up on me
My ex-partner gave up on our relationship
I shouldn't have to pay for the sins of others
I shouldn't be judged for someone else's mistakes
Cause the sins they've committed shouldn't be my defeat
I won't let someone else's mistakes hold me back
I'm not going to act like I'm perfect
I'm not pretending to be flawless
See these scars on my cheeks, I've earned them
My scars are a result of my experiences
I'm not the pretty boy you'd thought you meet
I don't fit the stereotype of a perfect partner
I'm not here to cloak or deceive
I'm not hiding anything
Guess I wouldn't have it any other way
I'm happy with who I am
Guess, I've got so much to explain
There are things in my past that I need to talk to you about
These three chords, a song, a melody, and our friend named honesty
Through our music and honesty, we can express ourselves
I am the guy you can bring home to mom
I'm ready to meet your family
I am the guy you can bring home to mom
I want to be a part of your life and your family's life
I am the guy you can bring home to mom
You can trust that I won't disappoint you or your family
I am the guy you can bring home to mom
I hope to be a positive addition to your family
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Robert Turner
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Marie Blue
“Father and Son” (1970), one of Cat Stevens’ best compositions, was initially intended as a duet for a stage musical that never materialized. A conversation, a dialogue, an argument* masterfully performed by Cat Stevens portraying distinctively both characters : the father in a deeper register, the son in a higher one.
The producers of “Moulin Rouge!” (2001) wished to borrow “Father and Son” for the film, but the author denied them the opportunity. As a matter of fact, much of the plot of the movie was based on the song, so the whole script had to be rewritten. David Bowie’s “Nature Boy” was used instead.
Though it seems to be autobiographical, the piece is not, for the most part, claimed Cat Stevens.
In 2007, the singer-songwriter re-recorded the hit under his new name (since 1978), Yusuf Islam.
No wonder “Father and Son” became so popular : the topic is fundamentally relatable, universal and timeless, isn’t it? ❤️ 🌎 ❤️
* If each concerned father could recall his own past as a son himself, MANKIND would be better off.
John Mark Frejoles
It's not time to make a change
Just relax, take it easy
You're still young, that's your fault
There's so much you have to know
Find a girl, settle down
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
I was once like you are now
And I know that it's not easy
To be calm when you've found
Something going on
But take your time, think a lot
Think of everything you've got
For you will still be here tomorrow
But your dreams may not
How can I try to explain?
When I do he turns away again
It's always been the same, same old story
From the moment I could talk
I was ordered to listen
Now there's a way
And I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
It's not time to make a change
Just relax, take it slowly
You're still young, that's your fault
There's so much you have to go through
Find a girl, settle down
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
All the times that I've cried
Keeping all the things I knew inside
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it
If they were right I'd agree
But it's them they know, not me
Now there's a way
And I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
Bob o'Brien
My 14 year old grandson just texted me that he wanted to learn it on guitar.
I am 70 and love him so much. I’m in tears.
Aji Boy
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SWIDZTEE.
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ambi ramesh
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Fre drick
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Marc Peplow
“It’s funny to think about the things in your life that can make you cry just knowing that they existed, can then become the same thing that make you cry knowing that they’re now gone. I think those things come into our lives to help us get from one place to a better one.” ~ Coach Ted Lasso, from America.
We’re going to miss you, Ted.
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Stewart Pearson
I watched this tonight because of the final episode of Ted Lasso. So many lessons for us all.
zktai
Loved this show man!! What a great actor !
P. Sherman
That show was such an inspiration in these dark times. I loved it