Father And Son
Rhonan Keating ft. Yusuf Lyrics
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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
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
Why, think of everything you've got
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
Son
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
Father
It's not time to make a change
Just sit down, 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
Son
All the times that I 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 you know not me
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
The song "Father and Son" by Rhonan Keating ft. Yusuf is a conversation between a father and his son, where they discuss the son's desire to leave home and start a new life. The father is worried and gives his advice to his son, telling him that he is young and has a lot to learn. The father urges his son to take it easy and settle down with a girl if he wants to. The father provides assurance that he has been in his son's shoes and that he knows it's not easy, but it's important to take the time to think things through. The father emphasizes the importance of being calm and considering all the things that the son has in his life. The father reminds his son that although he will be here tomorrow, his dreams may not be.
The son responds and expresses his frustration, saying that he cannot explain his feelings to his father because he always turns away. The son has felt unheard his whole life and has been ordered to listen since he could talk. He knows that he has to leave home and find his own path. The son has kept his feelings inside and has found it hard to ignore them. He knows that his decision may not be agreed upon by his father, but it is his choice and he has to go.
Line by Line Meaning
Father
Father addressing his son, telling him that it's not time to make a decision, he should relax and take it easy.
It's not time to make a change
It's not the right time to make a decision just yet.
Just relax, take it easy
Just take a deep breath, calm down and don't rush things.
You're still young, that's your fault
You have time on your side, and this could be a disadvantage because you might rush things.
There's so much you have to know
You still have a lot to learn and explore.
Find a girl, settle down
It's important to find a partner and start a family.
If you want you can marry
It's your choice if you want to get married.
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
Father is happy with his life, despite his age.
I was once like you are now
Father has gone through what his son is currently going through.
And I know that it's not easy
Father acknowledges that the situation is not easy.
To be calm when you've found something going on
It's hard to stay calm when you've found something that's causing you great concern.
But take your time, think a lot
Take as much time as you need and think things through before making a decision.
Why, think of everything you've got
Think about everything you have in your life before taking any drastic steps.
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
Don't rush your dreams, but take the necessary time to plan and execute them properly.
Son
The son is now responding to his father.
How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again
The son is having trouble trying to convey his thoughts to his father.
It's always been the same, same old story
There has always been a disconnect between the son and his father.
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen
The son has always been told to listen to his father, without any input of his own.
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
The son has decided to leave and find his own way in life.
All the times that I cried
The son has been emotional about his situation.
Keeping all the things I knew inside
The son has been keeping his own thoughts and feelings inside, for fear of not being heard.
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it
The son finds it hard to confront the issue, but it's even harder to ignore it.
If they were right, I'd agree
The son would agree with his father's advice, if he thought it was correct.
But it's them you know not me
The son knows his own mind, and what is best for him.
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
The son is reaffirming his decision to leave.
I know I have to go
The son knows that he needs to leave and explore his own path in life.
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Written by: Yusuf Islam
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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
And take your time, think a lot
Think of everthing 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 older to listen
Now there's a way and I know
That I have to go away
I know, I have to grow
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 everthing you've got
For you will still be here tomorrow
But your dreams may not
And all the times that I've cried
Keeping all the things I knew inside
And 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 grow
@kashattack
Lots of guys have difficulty telling their dads how much they mean to them. Don't leave it too late fellas.
@fallenangel530
I left it too late sadly my dad died before i got to tell him how i wish i could turn back the clock to spend time with him.
@jameshanley9102
im afraid i share that feeling with you my friend its hard sometimes it was with both parents with me though
@fallenangel530
James Hanley I'm sorry
@JJrodriJJrodri-hn9ix
You're right. I lost my dad 4 years ago. all happened in some sort of sudden and my dad never knew how much he meant for me. I feel sad I dindt get the chance to let him know
@rustynuts686
my grandfather passed away recently and I believe my farther has regrets about not being able to express his feelings to him. a nod of the head and maybe on very special occasions a handshake ....
@itsharism
As a father and a son, it’s hard not to be touched by this song.
I miss you, dad. ❤️
@DameonEganWWERockStar258
Same ❣❤❤
@lennardbarton8805
I am very sorry❤
@lennardbarton8805
@@DameonEganWWERockStar258I am very sorry❤