Father & Son
Ronan Keating (feat. Yusuf Islam) Lyrics
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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
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 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
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 & Son" is a moving conversation between a father and his son, where the father is trying to give advice to his son. The father tells his son that it's not time to make a change, and that he should relax and take it easy, warning him that he's still young and has a lot to learn. The father also urges his son to find a girl and settle down if he wants to marry, emphasizing that despite his own old age, he is happy.
The son, however, is struggling with the advice given to him, feeling misunderstood and not heard. He feels that his father is not truly listening to him and his struggles. He wants to explain himself, but every time he tries, his father turns away. The son acknowledges that he was always ordered to listen, but now he knows that he has to go away, to find his own path and freedom.
This song captures the emotional turmoil present within many parent-child relationships. The father wants to protect his son and impart wisdom, but the son is at an age where he is seeking independence, yet wants to be heard and understood by his father.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not time to make a change
Don't rush into decisions just yet
Just relax, take it easy
Chill out and don't stress yourself
You're still young, that's your fault
You have some room to grow and learn
There's so much you have to know
There's a lot out there for you to discover
Find a girl, settle down
Commit and start a family
If you want you can marry
It's up to you if you want to tie the knot
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
I may be old but content with life
I was once like you are now
I understand your situations and feelings
and I know that it's not easy
It's tough, I get it
To be calm when you've found something going on
To stay peaceful during chaos
But take your time, think a lot
Slow down and ponder things well
Why, think of everything you've got
Reflect on everything you already have
For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
Don't take your future for granted
How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again
I can't make him understand despite my explanations
It's always been the same, same old story
This is a recurring issue that never gets fixed
From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen
My opinions were always brushed aside
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I need to leave this situation behind
All the times that I cried
I shed tears over this often
keeping all the things I knew inside
I kept my thoughts to myself
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it
Suppressing my feelings is even tougher
If they were right, I'd agree
I'd go along if their views made sense
but it's them you know not me
Their beliefs don't align with mine
I know I have to go
I'm certain that I need to leave
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONAN KEATING, STEPHEN PAUL ROBSON
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@rushyou9116
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❤