“Father and Son” by Cat Stevens is a classic song from his 1970 album “Tea for the Tillerman.” It tells the story of a father trying to impart wisdom to his son, who is eager to break free and live his own life.
Lyrics
It’s not time to make a changeJust relax, take it easyYou’re still young, that’s your faultThere’s so much you have to knowFind a girl, settle downIf you want you can marryLook at me, I am old, but I’m happy
I was once like you are nowAnd I know that it’s not easyTo be calm when you’ve foundSomething going onBut take your time, think a lotThink of everything you’ve gotFor you will still be here tomorrowBut your dreams may not
How can I try to explain?When I do he turns away againIt’s always been the same, same old storyFrom the moment I could talkI was ordered to listenNow there’s a wayAnd I know that I have to go awayI know I have to go
I was once like you are nowAnd I know that it’s not easyTo be calm when you’ve foundSomething going onBut take your time, think a lotThink of everything you’ve gotFor you will still be here tomorrowBut your dreams may not
All the times that I’ve criedKeeping all the things I knew insideIt’s hard, but it’s harder to ignore itIf they were right I’d agreeBut it’s them they know, not meNow there’s a wayAnd I know that I have to go awayI know I have to go