My Father
Joe Cocker 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've told me, one day
That somebody'd have my heart in chains
Would I believe it? No way
Made up my mind I'd never fall that way

But tell me why
Every time 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

Heart over mind
Yes I'm my father's son
And I'm inclined to do
As my father's done

Here I am with you
And I know that it's true
Despite all the feelings
You're putting me through
I try to walk away, something makes me stay

Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son
I live my life, just like
My father's done
But tell me why
Every time 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

Heart over mind
Yes I'm my father's son
And I live my life just like
My father's done
If he had told me, one day
That somebody'd have my heart in chains
Would I believe it? No way
Made up my mind, I'd never fall that way
Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son
And I'm inclined to do
As my father's done




Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joe Cocker's song "My Father's Son" explore the theme of following in one's fathers' footsteps and the struggle to break away from that legacy. Cocker touches on the conflict of wanting to be independent and make one's own choices, but ultimately feeling drawn to repeat the patterns of their upbringing out of a sense of loyalty or obligation.


Cocker sings, "Heart over mind, yes I'm my father's son," indicating that he inherited his father's personality traits and habits. The lyrics depict Cocker trying to resist the desire to be with someone who has a hold on his heart, but feeling incapable of letting go. He admits, "made up my mind I'd never fall that way," but his heart seems to have a different idea. The song's chorus reinforces the idea that Cocker is unable to escape his father's influence, as he sings, "And I'm inclined to do as my father's done."


The song's conflict ultimately shows the struggle of breaking free from the past and forging one's own path. It highlights the tension between the desire for independence and identity, while still maintaining a sense of familial loyalty and obedience.


Line by Line Meaning

Heart over mind, yes I'm
My emotions tend to override my intellect, just like my father.


My father's son
I inherited my father's traits and tendencies.


I live my life, just like
I follow my father's examples and patterns in life.


If he'd've told me, one day
If my father had warned me in the past.


That somebody'd have my heart in chains
That I would be in an emotionally dependent relationship.


Would I believe it? No way
I would have thought it was impossible.


Made up my mind I'd never fall that way
I had decided beforehand that I wouldn't allow myself to be emotionally trapped.


But tell me why
I am curious as to the reason.


Every time I try to tell you it's goodbye
Every occasion that I attempt to end our relationship.


I can't seem to let go
I find it difficult to detach myself emotionally.


In my heart I know I want to stay
I am aware of my desire to continue the relationship.


What I'm trying to say
The essence of my message.


And I'm inclined to do
I have a predisposition to behave.


Here I am with you
I am presently with you.


And I know that it's true
I am aware that the situation is real and genuine.


Despite all the feelings
Notwithstanding all the emotions.


You're putting me through
You are causing me to experience.


I try to walk away, something makes me stay
I try to leave, but an unknown force prevents me from doing so.


And I'm inclined to do
I am disposed to do.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CONNOR REEVES, GRAHAM LYLE

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@user-ve1ub6hy5e

Сердце сильнее разума,
Да, я сын своего отца,
Я живу так,
Как мой отец

Если бы он мне сказал, что однажды
Кто-то завладеет моим сердцем,
Поверил бы я? Да ни за что,
Я решил, что никогда не паду так

Но скажи мне, почему
Каждый раз, когда я пытаюсь с тобой попрощаться,
Я не могу тебя отпустить,
В глубине сердца я знаю, я хочу остаться,
Я это и пытаюсь сказать

Сердце преобладает над разумом.
Да, я сын своего отца,
Я склонен что-либо делать так,
Как сделал бы мой отец

Я здесь с тобой,
И я знаю, это правда,
Несмотря на все чувства,
Через которые ты заставляешь меня пройти,
Я пытаюсь уйти,
Но что-то заставляет меня остаться



@asanbolot

Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son
I live my life, just like
My father's done
If he'd've told me, one day
That somebody'd have my heart in chains
Would I believe it? No way
Made up my mind I'd never fall that way
But tell me why
Every time 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
Heart over mind
Yes I'm my father's son
And I'm inclined to do
As my father's done
Here I am with you
And I know that it's true
Despite all the feelings
You're putting me through
I try to walk away, something makes me stay
Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son
I live my life, just like
My father's done
But tell me why
Every time 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
Heart over mind
Yes I'm my father's son
And I live my life just like
My father's done
If he had told me, one day
That somebody'd have my heart in chains
Would I believe it? No way
Made up my mind, I'd never fall that way
Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son
And I'm inclined to do
As my father's done
Heart over mind, yes I'm
My father's son



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@zamirakamalova6171

Какое блаженство слушать его песни,его голос и манера исполнения-навсегда в сердцах!

@user-zy9lc6sg8u

Обожаю эту песню!

@user-ve1ub6hy5e

Сердце сильнее разума,
Да, я сын своего отца,
Я живу так,
Как мой отец

Если бы он мне сказал, что однажды
Кто-то завладеет моим сердцем,
Поверил бы я? Да ни за что,
Я решил, что никогда не паду так

Но скажи мне, почему
Каждый раз, когда я пытаюсь с тобой попрощаться,
Я не могу тебя отпустить,
В глубине сердца я знаю, я хочу остаться,
Я это и пытаюсь сказать

Сердце преобладает над разумом.
Да, я сын своего отца,
Я склонен что-либо делать так,
Как сделал бы мой отец

Я здесь с тобой,
И я знаю, это правда,
Несмотря на все чувства,
Через которые ты заставляешь меня пройти,
Я пытаюсь уйти,
Но что-то заставляет меня остаться

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@effiemooney8477

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