Song For My Father
Sound Direction Lyrics
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Who was generous, gracious and good
That was my dad
The man
A human being so true
He could live like a king
'Cause he knew
The real pleasure in life
To be devoted to
And always stand by me
So I’d be unafraid and free
If there was ever a man
Who was generous, gracious and good
That was my dad
The man
A human being so true
He could live like a king
'Cause he knew
The real pleasure in life
To be devoted to
And always stand by me
So I’d be unafraid and free
If there was ever a man
Who was generous, gracious and good
That was my dad
The man, The man
The lyrics to Sound Directions' "Song For My Father" are a heartfelt tribute to the singer's father. The song describes the singer's father as a generous, gracious, and kind man who was devoted to his family. He could "live like a king" not because of material possessions, but because he knew the true pleasures in life. The singer expresses gratitude for his father's unwavering support, saying that because of him, the singer is "unafraid and free."
Through these lyrics, the singer conveys the message that the most valuable things in life are not material possessions or wealth, but the relationships we have with the people we love. The song serves as a reminder to cherish and appreciate our loved ones while they are still with us. The melody and instrumentation of the song in combination with the lyrics creates a soothing and calming effect that makes the listener appreciate the song and its message even more.
Line by Line Meaning
If there was ever a man
Acknowledging the rarity of men like his father
Who was generous, gracious and good
Describing his father's best qualities
That was my dad
Affirming that his father possessed all of the aforementioned positive attributes
The man
Reiterating the point that his father was an exceptional human being
A human being so true
Referencing his father's honesty and authenticity
He could live like a king
Implying that his father had a rich and fulfilling life
'Cause he knew
Suggesting that his father had a deeper understanding of what truly mattered
The real pleasure in life
Elaborating on his father's philosophy about what truly brings happiness
To be devoted to
Highlighting one of his father's key values: commitment
And always stand by me
Demonstrating how his father embodied his values in action
So I’d be unafraid and free
Explaining the effect that his father's love and support had on him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HORACE SILVER
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