Father And Son
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 lyrics to Yusuf’s famous song ‘Father and Son’ are a conversation between a father and his son. The father is offering his son advice on life and telling him that he should take it easy and not make a rash decision. He suggests that the son find a girl and settle down, and that everything will work out in time. The son responds, explaining his frustration with his father’s lack of understanding about his desire to strike out on his own and make his own decisions in life.
The song is a poignant commentary on the universal struggle between fathers and sons, as well as the struggle between generations. The father is speaking from a place of experience and wisdom, but the son feels that his father doesn’t understand his unique circumstances or desires. The son wants to make his own choices in life and forge his own path, but he is plagued by his father’s advice and opinions.
The song is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. It speaks to the struggles of growing up, the desire to be independent, and the complexities of family dynamics. Through the power of its lyrics, ‘Father and Son’ captures the essence of the father-son relationship in a way that is both honest and emotionally resonant.
Line by Line Meaning
Father
Don't rush into a decision, take it easy and slow. You're young and have a lot to learn. If you want, you can find a partner and settle down. Look at me, I'm old but still happy. I've been in your shoes and know it can be tough to stay calm when something's happening. So take your time, think things through, and consider all of your options. After all, you'll still be here tomorrow, but your dreams might not.
Son
I don't know how to explain things to him. Whenever I try, he just ignores me. It's always been that way, nothing ever changes. Ever since I was young, I was told to listen and not speak up. But I know I have to leave now, there's no other way.
Father
Again, don't make any sudden decisions. Sit down and take it slow. You're still young and have a lot of experiences ahead of you. If you want, you can find a partner and settle down. Look at me, I'm old but content.
Son
I've cried so many times, keeping everything inside. It's difficult, even painful, but ignoring it is even harder. If everyone else is right, then I would agree, but I know I have to trust myself and not them. Leaving is the only way out.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Yusuf Islam
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love this song
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This song is one of many favorites from Cat! Thx dude🤙🏾.
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Stay blessed ; stay sane in this insanity❣️
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:)
@abdelkaderbenaricha5312
I can't write or speak English properly, but I know that passionate people like me can understand me and feel me through these little big sentences." I am a very sensitive and passionate person until I have tears in my eyes.. And when I listen to this song I think of my father, a great man who died of cancer when I was very young. Then I grew up and I think of him, when he said, my son, I am really sick buying myself a piece of cake. Life without him and his compassion is cruel. I feel very alone. .
I live with great sadness in my heart to be praised by my relatives and friends.
@jaeveena
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song <3
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Reminder🙂
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@AlisonJacobson77Ching
Beautiful insight, & human being...this speaks to my Soul. 'Then' to ' Now'. From the child, to the parent, parent love for child, 'seeing' own parents,...Lifetime relevance, this Loop of Life~ moving past ' self'.. to foresight, reflection & understanding. 50 years of viewpoints for me...such an ever evolving song, in this ever evolving journey. Thank you, each & every time. 🎶❤