Papa Can You Here Me?
Michael Crawford Lyrics


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Papa, can you hear me?
Papa, can you see me?
Papa can you find me in the night?
Papa are you near me?
Papa, can you hear me?
Papa, can you help me not be frightened?
Looking at the skies I seem to see
A million eyes which ones are yours?
Where are you now that yesterday
Has waved goodbye
And closed its doors?
The night is so much darker;
The wind is so much colder;
The world I see is so much bigger
Now that I'm alone.
Papa, please forgive me.
Try to understand me;
Papa, don't you know I had no choice?
Can you hear me praying,
Anything I'm saying
Even though the night is filled with voices?
I remember everything you taught me
Every book 1've ever read...
Can all the words in all the books
Help me to face what lies ahead?
The trees are so much taller
And I feel so much smaller;
The moon is twice as lonely
And the stars are half as bright...
Papa, how I love you...
Papa, how I need you.




Papa, how I miss you
Kissing me good night...

Overall Meaning

The song "Papa Can You Hear Me?" by Michael Crawford is a powerful and emotional plea from a daughter to her father who has passed away. Through the lyrics, the daughter asks her father if he can hear her and see her, and help her not be frightened as she faces the world on her own. The daughter is struggling with the absence of her father, feeling smaller and more isolated in the world without him.


She remembers everything he taught her, every book she's ever read, and wonders if all the words in all the books can help her face what lies ahead. The night seems darker and the world seems bigger now that she's alone, and the daughter is hoping to feel her father's love and guidance during her journey.


Overall, the song is a touching tribute to a loved one who has passed on, and a reminder that even though our loved ones may no longer be with us, we never forget the impact they had on our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Papa, can you hear me?
I am calling out to you, dear father, hoping that my voice reaches you.


Papa, can you see me?
I wonder if you are watching over me and seeing me in all that I do.


Papa can you find me in the night?
In this lonely and dark night, I seek your guidance to lead me to safety and comfort.


Papa are you near me?
I feel lost and alone, and I am hoping that you are still close to me, even if I can't see you.


Papa, can you help me not be frightened?
I am scared and anxious, and I need your reassurance and protection so that I can face the challenges ahead.


Looking at the skies I seem to see A million eyes which ones are yours?
As I gaze up at the vast sky, I feel overwhelmed by the multitude of stars and wonder which one represents you and your love for me.


Where are you now that yesterday Has waved goodbye And closed its doors?
As I say goodbye to the comforts and familiarity of the past, I am left wondering where you are and how you can help me in this new phase of life.


The night is so much darker; The wind is so much colder; The world I see is so much bigger Now that I'm alone.
Without you by my side, the darkness, the coldness, and the vastness of the world have amplified, making me feel even more vulnerable and lost.


Papa, please forgive me. Try to understand me; Papa, don't you know I had no choice?
I ask for your forgiveness and understanding, as I navigate through life and make choices that may not always align with your expectations and desires for me.


Can you hear me praying, Anything I'm saying Even though the night is filled with voices?
In this tumultuous night, amidst all the noise and chaos, I pray and speak to you, and I hope that you can still hear me and my pleas for help and guidance.


I remember everything you taught me Every book 1've ever read... Can all the words in all the books Help me to face what lies ahead?
I hold onto the wisdom and knowledge that you have passed down to me, and the knowledge from all the books I have read. I question whether this will be enough to help me navigate through the unknown territory ahead.


The trees are so much taller And I feel so much smaller; The moon is twice as lonely And the stars are half as bright...
As I face the vastness of the world without you, I feel my own smallness in the face of the enormity of it all. Even the moon and stars seem to share my feelings of loneliness and despair.


Papa, how I love you... Papa, how I need you. Papa, how I miss you Kissing me good night...
In this moment of vulnerability and longing, I express my deep love, need, and yearning for your presence and affection, especially your goodnight kisses which bring me comfort and warmth.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALAN BERGMAN, MARILYN BERGMAN, MICHEL LEGRAND

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Comments from YouTube:

@jeannahicks7251

What a beautiful song and a beautiful voice singing it.

@yayin43

He truly sings from his soul, that’s what makes him different from the other Phantoms.

@user-eu1cm8wz9g

Michael Crawford has a beautiful voice and l love ❤️ hearing it 2:51

@marygraczykowski1723

Heartbreaking. I was in tears before Michael Crawford finished singing. Don't know how he sang this without crying.

@bethhaines6340

Hes got such an intimate voice and he always sings so tenderley and so sensitively and so gently and he always sings from his heart and he is so genuine i wouldve loved to been at his 80th birthday celebration thatd wouldve been awesome id have given him such a big hug and said happy birthday michael i love you

@TheaterRaven

Oh, Michael, you never fail to deliver a masterpiece. Beautifully poignant song.

@lumberjack6c

Master vocalist, Master storyteller.............

@Mira_Dunia

Michael Crawford is beautiful.

@marthamathes5146

""""BEAUTIFUL""""

@elizabethb.1266

Michael, I would love.to sing.with.you one day. I'm no Sarah, more Stevie Nicks.
If.you could see me now
Love you, EN

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