Father And Son
Ronan Keating Yusuf Islam & Yusuf 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
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? 'Cause 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 (away, away, away)
Just sit down, take it slowly
You're still young, that's your fault (I know)
There's so much you have to go through (I have to make this decision)
Find a girl, settle down (alone)
If you want you can marry
Look at me (no)
I am old, but I'm happy
All the times that I cried (stay, stay, stay)
Keeping all the things I knew inside
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it (why must you go)
(And make this decision?)
If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them they know not me (alone)
Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
The lyrics of "Father and Son" by Ronan Keating, Yusuf Islam, and Yusuf convey a poignant and timeless message about the complexities of the father-son relationship, the passage of time, and the inevitability of change and growth. The song opens with the father advising his son that it's not yet time for him to make major life decisions, encouraging him to relax and enjoy his youth. The father acknowledges his own aging and states that despite his advanced years, he has found happiness. This sets the initial tone of guidance and wisdom being imparted from a place of experience.
The lyrics then delve into the son's perspective, expressing his frustration with feeling misunderstood and constrained by his father's expectations. He grapples with the conflict between his desire to assert his independence and the pressures of conforming to societal norms and family traditions. The son acknowledges the difficulty of the situation and recognizes the need to take time to reflect on his own desires and ambitions, even if it means challenging the status quo. The internal struggle between honoring the past and forging his own path becomes a central theme in this part of the song.
The back-and-forth dialogue between the father and son in the song highlights the generational differences and the timeless struggle for autonomy and self-discovery. The father's insistence on traditional values clashes with the son's yearning for freedom and individuality, leading to a poignant moment of realization for both characters. As the son contemplates his next steps and the father grapples with letting go, there is a sense of bittersweet acceptance that change is inevitable and necessary for growth.
In the final verses, there is a decisive moment where the son asserts his need to break away and embark on his own journey, despite the pain of separation and the uncertainty of the future. The father, in turn, comes to terms with his son's departure, acknowledging the inevitability of change and the importance of letting go. The song concludes with a poignant reflection on the complexities of the father-son dynamic, emphasizing the enduring bond between them even in moments of transition and transformation. Overall, "Father and Son" is a deeply emotional and introspective exploration of family dynamics, personal growth, and the universal quest for understanding and connection.
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Written by: Yusuf Islam
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