Father
Stefan Andersson Lyrics
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Every little word you said
Every little thing we did
I'm still living and standing tall
Cause you're the echoes
Running through my blood
You were crazy
I'm still writing about those times
I sure miss them summers
In the countryside
I long for them winters
When I was a child
Tonight I'm calling down the gods
To find out if they know
My old man
And if not I'll fight them all
I'll fight them all
In memory of a father
We all loved you and always cared
You were the first to find love
Though inside you were scared
That's what's so crazy about it
I mean you told me yourself
You had no enemies
No one but yourself
Maybe tomorrow
In a different kind of world
There'll be no room for sorrows
That's what I've been taught
So keep on sleeping
And keep on dreaming
I'll keep on singing
The whole night through
The world keeps on turning
The years pass by
There's a new light shining through
With a new life in its hand
Sometimes when it's quiet
I think I hear you call
Yeah, I think I hear the music
From the other side of the wall
The song "Father" by Stefan Andersson is a heartfelt tribute to a father, who is now no more. The nostalgia that surrounds the memories of the father is intense and comes through beautifully in the lyrics. The opening lines of the song capture the essence of the theme, "I remember, I recall, Every little word you said, Every little thing we did, I'm still living and standing tall." The song revives the moments of the past, and the echoes of the father running through the singer's blood bring the father alive one more time.
The singer reminisces the times when the father was crazy, always with a smile. The song captures the happy moments shared with the father, and the singer is still writing about those memories. The setting shifts from summers in the countryside to winters, signifying how the father was always present despite the changing seasons. The singer calls on the gods to find out if they know his father, and, if not, he is ready to fight all of them in memory of his father. The lyrics of the song show the deep love and respect that the singer has for his father.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember, I recall
I have clear memories of the past
Every little word you said
I remember every word you spoke
Every little thing we did
I remember every moment we spent together
I'm still living and standing tall
You gave me strength and I am still strong today
Cause you're the echoes
Your spirit lives on within me
Running through my blood
Your legacy is a part of me
You were crazy
You were full of life and energy
Always offered a smile
You were always happy and positive
I'm still writing about those times
I cannot forget the past, and it inspires me
I sure miss them summers
I long for the joyful memories of summertime
In the countryside
Where we were free and happy
I long for them winters
I miss the coziness and warmth of wintertime
When I was a child
When everything was simple and innocent
Tonight I'm calling down the gods
I am reaching out to the divine for guidance
To find out if they know
To ask if the divine knows you and your legacy
My old man
My beloved father
And if not I'll fight them all
I will not rest until the world knows of you
I'll fight them all
I will do anything to honor your memory
In memory of a father
This is all for you, father
We all loved you and always cared
You were loved and cherished by all who knew you
You were the first to find love
You showed us the beauty of love and how to find it
Though inside you were scared
You had fears like anyone else, but you were brave enough to face them
That's what's so crazy about it
It's hard to believe that someone so incredible could have fears
I mean you told me yourself
You confided in me and showed me your vulnerability
You had no enemies
You were a kind and gentle soul, loved by all
No one but yourself
You were your only obstacle in life
Maybe tomorrow
Perhaps one day in the future
In a different kind of world
In a world where things are better
There'll be no room for sorrows
There will be happiness and no need for sadness
That's what I've been taught
I have learned to believe in a better future
So keep on sleeping
Rest peacefully, father
And keep on dreaming
Dream of a better world, free of pain
I'll keep on singing
I will honor you through my music
The whole night through
As long as I am awake, I will sing for you
The world keeps on turning
Time does not stop for anyone
The years pass by
Life goes on, even without you
There's a new light shining through
There is hope for a bright future
With a new life in its hand
With new opportunities and experiences waiting
Sometimes when it's quiet
In moments of silence
I think I hear you call
I feel your presence near me
Yeah, I think I hear the music
Your music still echoes in my heart
From the other side of the wall
Your legacy lives on, even beyond death
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.