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Lyrics of Father And Son by Yusuf / Cat Stevens
verse
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
I was once like you are now
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
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
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
chorus
Find a girl, settle down
If you want you can marry
Look at me, I am old but I'm happy
outro
All the times that I′ve 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 they know, not me
Now there′s a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go.
Writer(s): Cat Stevens
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The song 'Father And Son' by Yusuf / Cat Stevens explores the generational gap and the struggle between a parent and a child trying to find their own path in life. The lyrics depict the tension between the desire for independence and the wisdom passed down from the older generation, emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting different perspectives.
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Themes
Coming of age
• It's not time to make a change
• You're still young, that's your fault
• There's so much you have to know
Reflection and advice
• For you will still be here tomorrow, But your dreams may not
• I was once like you are now
• But take your time, think a lot
Struggle for understanding
• It's always been the same, same old story
• It's hard but it's harder to ignore it
• How can I try to explain?
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Moods
Reflection, angst, social commentary, empowerment, nostalgia
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Tea for the Tillerman
Album • 1970 • 23 tracks
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Father And Son
Yusuf / Cat Stevens
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