Father and Son
Cat Stevens
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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 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 Find a girl, settle down, If you want you can marry Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy 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
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10 facts about this song
Genre“Father and Son” is a folk song, falling into the category of popular music genres that combine traditional folk elements with a modern touch.
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Artist informationThe song was written and performed by Cat Stevens, who is now known as Yusuf Islam after converting to Islam. He is considered one of the prominent figures in folk-pop music.
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Release date and album“Father and Son” was released in November 1970 as part of Cat Stevens's album titled "Tea for the Tillerman".
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Song meaningThe song is a narrative lyric told from the perspective of both a father and a son. It's about adulthood, coming of age, and parental expectation, discussing generational conflict and father-son misunderstandings.
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Chart performanceEven though it wasn't initially released as a single, "Father and Son" became one of Cat Stevens' most successful songs and was re-issued as a single multiple times in subsequent years.
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Inspirational sourceThe song was reportedly inspired by the 1969 Russian film, "Apelsiny Nichego", which translates to "Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit." Cat Stevens wrote this song while considering a musical adaptation of this film.
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Cover versions“Father and Son” has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Johnny Cash, Ronan Keating, and Boyzone.
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Later implicationsIn 2007, this song was used as part of the soundtrack for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, earning itself exposure to a new generation of listeners.
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Live PerformanceWhen Stevens (now Yusuf Islam) reprised the song in a live performance at the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, he chose to sing both the parts of the father and son himself, demonstrating the commingling of both perspectives in himself as an artist.
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Accolades"Father and Son" is considered a classic and has frequently been listed among the greatest songs of all time in various music publications.
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