Father And Son
Yusuf Cat Stevens Lyrics

It's not time to make a change
This is not the right moment to make big decisions or take drastic actions.

Just relax, take it easy
Don't stress or rush, try to stay calm and go with the flow.

You're still young, that's your fault
Your youth and lack of experience may be causing you to make mistakes or disregard valuable advice.

There's so much you have to know
There is a vast amount of knowledge and life lessons that you need to learn.

Find a girl, settle down
Find a partner, establish a stable and committed relationship.

If you want you can marry
If you desire, you can enter into the commitment of marriage.

Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy
Take a look at my life, even though I am older, I have found contentment and happiness.

I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy
I understand what it feels like to be in your current situation, and I realize it can be challenging.

To be calm when you've found something going on
It can be difficult to remain composed when you discover something unsettling or problematic.

But take your time, think a lot
Take as much time as you need to reflect and think deeply about your choices.

Why, think of everything you've got
Consider all the things you currently possess or have achieved in life.

For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not
While you will likely be alive and present in the future, there is no guarantee that your aspirations and dreams will remain attainable.

How can I try to explain? 'Cause when I do he turns away again
I struggle to find the right words to make him understand, as he continues to avoid listening or comprehending.

It's always been the same, same old story
This situation has repeated itself time and time again, following a familiar pattern.

From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen
Since I was able to communicate, I have been instructed to be an attentive listener.

Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
Now I have come to a decision and I understand that I must depart or move on.

It's not time to make a change (away, away, away)
Again, this is not the appropriate moment to make significant alterations or choices.

Just sit down, take it slowly
Just take a seat, relax, and approach things at a gentle pace.

You're still young, that's your fault (I know)
Your youth and lack of experience are to blame for your current situation, and I am aware of it.

There's so much you have to go through (I have to make this decision)
There are many challenges and experiences awaiting you, and I personally need to make a tough decision.

Find a girl, settle down (alone)
Discover a partner, establish a stable and committed relationship, while facing the possibility of doing it alone.

If you want you can marry
If you desire, you have the option to enter into the commitment of marriage.

Look at me (no)
Consider my own life situation (which is not ideal).

I am old, but I'm happy
Despite my age, I have found contentment and joy in my life.

All the times that I cried (stay, stay, stay)
During all the occasions when I felt sad and shed tears, I wished for him to remain with me or stay close.

Keeping all the things I knew inside
I have kept all the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding I possess within myself.

It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it (why must you go)
It is challenging to face the reality of the situation, but it is even more difficult to pretend it doesn't exist or avoid dealing with it.

(And make this decision?)
And make these decisions that are necessary for my own well-being and growth?

If they were right, I'd agree, but it's them they know not me (alone)
If other people were correct in their judgments or advice, I would concur, but they lack a true understanding of who I am and my personal circumstances (which include being alone).

Now there's a way and I know that I have to go away
Now I have found a path or solution, and I acknowledge that I must leave or move on.

I know I have to go
I am aware and certain that I need to depart or move on.