Mike & The Mechanics - The Living Years
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- Опубликовано: 24 мар 2013
- Every generation
Blames the one before
And all of their frustrations
Come beating on your door
I know that I'm a prisoner
To all my Father held so dear
I know that I'm a hostage
To all his hopes and fears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years
Crumpled bits of paper
Filled with imperfect thoughts
Stilted conversations
I'm afraid that's all we've got
You say you just don't see it
He says it's perfect sense
You just can't get agreement
In this present tense
We all talk a different language
Talkin' in defense
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
So we open up a quarrel
Between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future
It's the bitterness that lasts
So Don't yield to the fortunes
You sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective
On a different date
And if you don't give up, and don't give in
You may just be ok.
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
I wasn't there that morning
When my Father passed away
I didn't get to tell him
All the things I had to say
I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I'm sure I heard his echo
In my baby's new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It's too late when we die
To admit we don't see eye to eye
Say it loud, say it clear
Say it loud
Don't give up
Don't give in
And don't know what you can do next 
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I lost my father when I was only 11. He took my brother and me to school, then went to his office where he committed suicide. I was rocked and this song touches my heart and mind so well. I was able to see the band live a few years ago and was just moved to tears when they played this song. I watch the various music videos regularly. My father and I shared the same birthday. It will never be like it should have. I miss him so very much. Love to all.
Peace, sister.
So sorry for your loss. That’s a tragic way to remember your birthday every year. I think all sons and daughters have had times where we don’t get along. I look at this song as a kind of healing. We all have things we wish we had told our parents before it’s too late. But we never got the chance or wasted the opportunity to tell them. I’m sure they remain around us and can hear us.
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Live your life Susan. Your dad is still with you in mind and spirit.
My condolences my friend! My dad died when I was 12. Peace ro you!
I am now 80 years old,this song is still beautiful
81 keep it up
60 and this song makes me think of my years at Holyoke Community College, I will paraphrase "The Learning Years" Massachusetts!
God bless ya
o4 18 2024 Happy Birthday Linda
❤life is for the living ❤
My Father was dying of cancer and sitting in the car one day, I had the urge to throw my arms around him and tell him I loved him. But, being a man I didn't. I have regretted not doing so for 40 years. If you find yourself in a similar situation, tell them that you love them, please.
I told my dad how much I loved him in his last few days before he passed from cancer .
It was the hardest thing I did and the best thing I did for the exact reasons you explained.
If you ever get a chance tell your parents how much you love them !
❤
Just hug the ones here and tell him silently you Love him that much when you do!Love is Transendent!My dad died alone but I think he wanted to slip away in that fashion-I'm hoping that my treatment of him when he was alive truly showed how much I Loved and Cared about him!
I wish I did when I had the chance
I'm 54 and for years now I always make sure the last thing I always say to my parents and my children, is - "I love you". Just incase it's the last thing I said to them.
One of the best songs ever, if it doesn’t touch your heart you haven’t lived.
Well said
I AGREE!!!
The message of one generation impacting the next is spot on. In my personal experience, the older you get, the more the message rings true. Both my parents are gone now, and I see myself looking like them more every day. (RATS!) I guess I was gonna stay young forever. Seriously though, I am more aware of their strengths and shortcomings, and more in a situation to admire them and feel shortchanged by them. The love, though, doesn't change...🥲
Oh very much so... couldnt have said it better myself
👍
I still have my dad. He's 102 years old 🎉🎉 Thank you for the reminder of how blessed I am. ❤🎉
U are truly blessed! 🙏🏽
Tell him that you love him every time you are with him. It will make his day, and it expresses your appreciation for being his daughter.
Me too, mine is 95, a real character.
Superb ❤
Beautiful
The first time I heard this, I started crying, because it is so true. Laugh at me all you like, it remains one of my favourites to this day.
It's ok I cried to I'm 62 years old and I still miss my old dad
No one is laughing. 🍺
Agreed!
Why would anyone laugh ? My dad walked out of my life when I was 10 & started a second family. I saw him MAYBE 4 times after that last time when he was dying at 57. Still loved him but couldn't cry .
@@dickfletcher9210 my dad was 'missing' for 20 years -a 2nd 'family' id ring him - how are your sisters ? i kept in contact the most but i couldnt cry when he died but we we wrote each other awesome letters
This song is a piece of art. It will effect every soul out there. Brilliant performance. 👏👌
Wish I could get the lyrics to this song
It is so beautiful and moving
Say it loud say it clear you can listen as well as you hear....and that's all you need so profound simple and straight to the point...so miss this music era niw all we have is mumble rap crap and pop shit
Agree, my friend.
You know it. One of the best writings ever.
Paul Carrack is a phenomenal vocalist. One of the best ever though seldom mentioned.
Same here. List my father when I was 24. He died from cancer on my birthday. I can’t listen to this song without shedding tears. I’m now 64 and it’s as raw as it ever was. He wasn’t ready to go yet. Hopefully I’ll get to see him again.
I know and feel your pain. My mother passed away on my daughter's birthday. I wasn't fortunate enough to get to say goodbye to my father or mother. Keep your head up ,that's what yhey would want us to do
I have a different experience, but the same tears. This came up on my playlist on the way to hospital. I knew my father would die. I spent 4 days and 5 nights with him, and because of this song I made sure he knew I loved him. On the morning of the fifth day he silently passed. It was a precious time of parting, but it still makes me cry.
This song brings me to tears everytime I hear it. I lost my dad when I was 17, he was 44, way too early. I wasn't in the hospital when he died so the line, I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away puts me over the edge every time. Such a great song that brings back good and bad memories. Good memories of my dad, bad of when he died and how. It was cancer that took him. But I'll never stop listening to this song. Can't see why anyone would give it a thumbs down.
God awaits and reunites our spirits. 100%
Dan sorry to hear your story, God be with you my friend!
Same story exactly! Great song
Lost mine wheni was 45 he was 84
My father beat all expectations as he had a stroke at age 48 and was given 1-2 years to live. He passed at age 88 when I was 52. He was in a nursing home when he passed and I was not there for him and will take that regret with me to the end. Love you Dad...until we meet again.
Every time I listen to to this song I picture my dad. I wasn’t there the day my dad passed away. I didn’t get tell how much I loved him. Love you Dad
❤
🙏😉😉😉😉❤❤❤❤⚓⚓⚓🛩🛩🛩🚁🚁🚁
So sorry. I am very lucky to have been there to say goodbye, and to tell him how much he meant to me. This song hits hard.
@@toddsmarch5813😉
Me too. It's exactly how I feel
I got home from Vietnam to see my father 10 hours before he died thanks to the intervention of the Red Cross. Thanks to Mike & The Mechanics for this special song they have given us.
Find a karaoke bar where a lead vocalist can sing this. You sing in the chorus. Unforgettable
Christ that's some comment 😢. Was Vietnam wrong ?
My dad died in 1990 and i wasn’t there I never got to tell him I loved him, I miss him every day 😢 love you dad
At 69,it still as powerful and beautiful as the first time I ever heard it. Lost my dad in'94. Wasn't there that morning. Just like the song says. Miss you pops. Love you.
I hear you! Same here. .
my father passed over 30 years ago. He had pancreatic cancer. He was in a coma for over a month and I changed my shift at work to be with him during the day while my other siblings were at work. My dad was a real good man and to see him waste away at 64 was so difficult for me. A week before he passed, I was in the hospital room holding his hand and I was speaking to him like I did every day and all of a sudden I felt him squeeze my hand. I looked up at him and his eyes were wide open. Disoriented after being in a coma for over a month, he asked me where he was and where was Mom. To make a long story short, my dad had 5 days to express his last wishes and to tell each of us kids and his wife how much he loved us. The night before he died he said to my Mom that he was ready to move on and he passed away at 4:00 am the next morning with his 6 children and wife standing by his side. I still dream about my dad. His memory still lives on in all of us.
I only wish I knew better I had loved both my parents but never spent enough time with them so sorry for your loss and so sorry for taking my parents for granted thinking they would always be here in this life by my side what a fool was I.
Thanks for sharing that touching story, Peter P.
Beautiful story. My dad took off when I was 10. You are a lucky man to have had such a wonderful father. Cheers
Peter P I myself is on the road to death from this disgusting disease; I had been sick for some time and just thought I’d get over it , I had trouble swallowing my food for some time, finally I decided to get checked out , the first hospital I went to found nothing, two weeks later I went to a different hospital, again they found nothing, 3 days after the last check up I was eating soft cookies and chocolate milk at 2 in the am , I started feeling bloated and sick to my stomach, so I went to the bathroom and threw up blood , I found that interesting, then I threw up more blood and a bunch of clots , on the fourth time I decided I better wake the wife up , and have her mom give me a ride to the hospital, I threw up blood all the way there , then filled a hospital puke bag a couple times ! As this evil sob is trying to get more info off me ! I was alone and literally bleeding to death ! Then she puts me in the waiting room ?, ! Anyhoo I finally got in , and no thanks to them the good lord stopped the bleeding, then they did the tests they should have done! Three days ago when I was there ! So they end up telling me I have Esohophageal Cancer , and the major hint to having it is not being able to swallow! Anyhoo they throw brain liver and lung cancer on top just to make sure ! Now 3 days ago according to them I was a picture of health ? I’m so sorry for interrupting your beautiful but terriblely sad story , but I just had to put it out there , if you’re sick don’t leave the hospital until they find the problem! God Bless you , Your Pops and your family, 🙏🏻
I am very sorry to hear about your situation. May God be with you. Take care.
My father passed and while the cancer ate him up, I sang this song and his tears said it all. He passed while I sang this song. I had the chance to say goodbye in a special way. Thank You to Mike and the Mechanics
Same as my Dad I know how hard it is ,I still miss my Dad more than I can say .He's beyond pain now and that helps
Always around if you need a friend .It does get better Jenny✨
Amen, Lost my Dad in 2014 to Agent Orange Complications. Miss him much and this song is special to me as well! Prayers Brother!
My dad passed away 10 days ago. I just told a friend and he sent me this. Now I'm crying like a baby,
God bless
GREAT SONG, WHISH YOU ALL WHO POSTED YOUR FANTASTIC AND EMOTIONAL COMMENTS.
WISH YOU ALL LONG LIFE.
LOVE FISH.🚒
Who still cry's at this song???😢
Every single time. Regret is a killer.
Any breathing
Me 2:51
I do
There's a huge message in this song, and that issues and disagreements amongst families, whether they be good, bad or indifferent should be discussed openly while people are alive, and when it matters. It's important for everybody that feelings are known, and don't manifest themselves when somebody is buried. Mike and the mechanics-respect!
Every time I hear this song I think of my grandfather. He Had a argument with his only brother when he was in his 30s. Never spoke to him ever again. His brother died a few years ago and my grandfather never went to the funeral. My grandfather also passed away a few months ago at 89. My dad tells me the argument they had was over something small but my grandfather was the most stubborn man iv ever met. But just found it sad he never spoke to his brother ever again. I have two brothers of my own.
@@Samakahzi People are stubborn, old-fashioned and this pride issue going on in situations like that, and as you say, it's usually a disagreement over something small that's blown out of proportion. The keyword here is perspective, and people must put things into perspective as they enter the "autumn" of their lives, at least, before it's too late. The ignorance that have people disagreeing has the same effect on their perspectives. Sad really, but happens in loads of families. My mother is nearly 90, and her sister is 92, and she doesn't talk to her, and she lives around the block from her.
The movie ‘The Straight Story’ really captures the importance of tending to relationships when you can, based on a true story with similar dynamics to your family
Mein Song. Ich liebe es zu hören. Habe es noch auf der Isle of Man gehört. TT races.
Just such an inredible xong🎀💕🥰💯🤗🎶🎤
Every time , I hear this song . I break into tears ,my Father died 41 years ago. Sometimes it still feels very raw.
john watson You never get over it buddy - remember the good times
It's been 23yrs, Sunday. I too break down, like it was yesterday....
John Christy I know
Don't feel alone John. I go teary as well.
john watson my dads still here i treasure every moment
The song that speaks for millions of us. God Bless Dad.
@ Patrick O'Shea Yes! We are only given one! And, we ALL are imperfect! And, once we reconcile to our own imperfection, we become able to extend grace and understanding to those who raised us, provided for us in the best way they could, however imperfect, and forgive!
that true 👍
THANK YOU AND BLESSINGS TO ALL THAT LOST A LOVED PERSON INCLUDING MYSELF🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
So true👍
Enjoy your time with your father, he will only be on earth a short period time of your life. Make the best of it before it ends!
Paul Carrack, one of the most underrated singer of all times . From the first band he played with ACE, then Squeeze and his solo career , and of course with Mike and the mechanics he is not given the credit he deserves
I hadn't heard his name until I looked up who was singing, recognizing it wasn't Mike Rutherford. You're so right, what an incredible voice and arrangement. Will be looking for more of his music!
Totally agree. With squeeze too
Who in their right mind would underate Paul ? That's just stupid.
Who in their right mind would underate Paul?😢
I agree!!!
My dad's gone 39 years. He was only 50; I was only 21. Each year, on January 17th, I play this song and cry my eyes out. Until we meet again ...
😢😢I lost A father Mother, 3 brothers and a sister! I know how you feel!
Sorry for your loss Paul, I’m sure your dad is proud of you! Best Regards!
My Father been gone 16 years. I miss him so much more than I thought possiable
@@davidturner9800 I certainly do hope that when the time comes, he'll say I didn't disappoint.
I'm so sorry! I understand. My Daddy died just over 4 months ago. I heard this song in a restaurant today and almost broke.
Impossible to hear this song without tears welling up, the true power and gift of music
absolutely
Amen, this song always brings me down to Earth...
@@refuge33 always think of my dear old dad. Died on Father's Day 20 years ago. God sure has a weird sense of humour. :-(
I tried not to. But didn't succeed .
Amen
Paul Carrick, the best voice most people have never heard of.
He IS a fantastic vocalist !!!!
A just think of Dad never got to tell him oh Dad greatest man ever but YOU WERE am sure you know it
his voice is offensively good
More people know his voice than know his name. Massive talent. He made Tempted (Squeeze) a classic.
Paul Young as well...but Carrick spread his talents around...
July 2021 and my dad is 93 years old. Every single day with him is a God given precious gift!
EDIT: Now April 2022 and my 91 year old mother has just passed away.
God bless you and your dad
Hey Doug ... wish my dad was still here. Love every moment. You're so lucky.
I'm so sorry for your loss, my dad died around March of 2021 around 72 of cancer, he showed me and my brother this song. It's a tearjerker and cuts deep.
yep
My dad was 910nemonthn 3days .
I’m 73 years old. I’ve learned one very special thing in life! Any man can be a father! But it takes a very special man to be a “Daddy”! Aloha!!
hey bob. I'm a real good dad. I know i am. My real dad was never present. I saw him 20 days per year growing up. My abusive stepfather well he was just a weasel. Never showed any interest in me. My mum and him never attended not even one event, sporting game in my entire life until i was 16. What a pair of weasels . I'm 45 now and my stepdad is passed, and my mum i havent spoken to for 3 years. This is a special song because i remember playing basketball when i was a kid and the song was on radio in the drive to the grand final which we won. I'll never forget it. No bastard came for me to watch me play, but all the other kids their parents were there for them. I felt like an asshole, unwanted, and red headed stepchild
I still do.
Hear....if you have kids.., be a parent
Ok e dokey
That just sounds so wrong...
24 hours is no longer 24 hours as I used to know it...I'm 65 this year and believe this song still speaks to all of us who will listen. Don't waste one moment, one second..go see your parents, call them, surprise them ...my dad loved me doing this when he was 92! I'd drive to see him and call on my cell when I got to his driveway...you will never regret the time!! I promise! I miss him calling me every Sunday...he has been gone 12 years and I'm so glad I visited him often and just sat and listened to his stories...he had many at 92. Love all your stories...thanks for letting me share mine...❤🙏⏳
In my dads last few years of his life I saw him every day (well nearly every day). He even came on a date night once with my new girlfriend because we couldn’t leave him on his own. Some times it felt like a strain after a stressful day at work but looking back I am so so glad I spent the time with him. After a meal we would come to the pub and he would have a few small glasses of his beloved rose wine. He told tales and the people in the pub were so tolerant because he sadly would repeat himself, he was never the same man once he lost the love of his life, my mum.
Dad, we had loads of fun even if it was not the fullest without mum. Thank you for everything, I miss and love you 💙
Understand this - I think the song has an inverse context as well. It's not always the 'child' making the calls - does the parent make the call? Did they 'make the call' when you were a child - bottom line it cuts both ways....You can make the calls later in life and still not receive them...Your position is so great as their is mutual respect - his calls to you say it all...Go well :)
@@andrewajbootle2897 you are so right!
I had a similar experience. I saw my dad nearly every day of his life after we lost my mum. It still wasn’t enough when I lost him!
@@johnbrain2093 I'm so sorry! I pray the memories of those good times will comfort you.
Beautiful song dedicating to everybody who lost someone they loved and who is still listening in February 26th 2020
My son DJ Davis. April 1970-May 1989.
Still crying.
I am so very sorry for u and your family's loss sending hugs and u are in my thoughts and prayers
Hayden brissette my husband 1953/02/07-2008/03/10
Yes a beautiful and deeply significant song
for all of us when we lose loved ones
@@roxieevans8019 To lose your child no matter the age must be heartbreaking devastating.
My heart goes out to you.
I lost my Dad three years ago and we played this at the funeral as from the day he passed until final arrangements, it was on the radio whenever we had a moment of silence.. this song will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Memories are awesome and sad at the same time.....
God Bless you blondie...
God bless you n your family, I feel the loss. My dad 46 ,years now,
I Love this song thank you i don't care how old you are i cry every time I hear this song i was driving truck when my Dad passed never got to say goodbye.
How can anyone listen to this song without crying
TJ Just lm balling
💗💗
My father died in November 1991. The last time I saw him on his death bed, he raised up his hand and I held it. For 45 minutes. Not one word passed between us. We had said all the things this song implies a hundred times and we knew exactly where we stood with each other. To this day, I can have a conversation with him and know for certain how he would respond. We were that close. I feel sorry for the sons that can't say that. It is a priceless feeling.
mikemerrill175 Mike, I too, did not understand my father as a boy. We certainly did have our difficulties. Yet, the last five years of his life, he lived with me, so much healing, so much learning of each other, so much love gained, so much forgiven. What a man he was! A kind man which I did not know as a boy. But, as men, we learned of each other. My father, who once exclaimed to me that “your rock and roll will never equal the power of the orchestra!” would become excited when I played Metallica, with the San Fran Orchestra, “The Call of Ktulu”.
My eyes are wet. It's been 54 years.
The vocalist, Paul Carrack, is doing some incredible work here, elevating a good song into the realms of greatness on pure vocal talent. What a singer!
He's got a beautiful voice!
Paul Carrack is outtasite!!!
Amen
yep
I was going to post something, but you said it perfectly. Ten guys and they are all supporting the guy that would normally be in a secondary role. Excellent rendition playing this song live. When listening to it, you would not think it would be easily done.
I’m pretty sure the world needs this song right now. This is a long time favorite of mine.
I lost my Dad in 2010.I loved him all my life. I will always love him despite the mistakes he made towards the end. Dad , you will always be the best ❤
If this doesn't touch your heart.......you ain't got one.
That is so true. My dad is still alive but has stage 4 cancer and suffers from COPD. He's doing really goodbut I'm scared if something happens to him, I won't be able to see him since I live hundreds of miles away from him.
@@johndevito2384 ....... stay strong!
@@chrisl9620 I will. Thank you, my friend.
correct
Truth
I lost my dad in 1983. He died of ALS. He was 53.
I miss him ever day. Hold on to every day. Love one another . 😪❤🙏
My Father Drank and/or Ran away from his responsibilities as a Husband and a Father, I hadn't seen or heard from him in 8 years then he got in touch with me to let me know he had Cancer that claimed his life 6 months later and only managed to meet my Son & Daughter once before passing away, This Song has always had connection for me, I chose to break my Families Bad karmic cycle, I've past my Father's passing age & have 4 Loving Kids & 5 Beautiful Grandkids with another 2 on the way, Life is too short to miss out on the things that truly matter in life, LIVE A GOOD LIFE WITH YOUR LOVED ONES ❤
Lost my dad on May 4th. Miss him so much. Happy Father's Day 2023!
This has turned into an anthem for today's times. Today is December 23, 2020.
So true Merry Christmas
I concur.
Touché
Today is January 17,2021 & in America so true
I agree with you. Today is January the 20th, 2021. The world is fighting a tremendous battle
Good vibes for you all and let s keep positives and with hope. 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams..
I am 61 years old ,grew up with Beatles,Mick,led & also great sing-along songs.@ 30 years on my 30 year old birthday...I heard "yesterday" beatles.now @ my age they mean so much different.❤️
Beautiful
it is fleeting.
I am 73. Last week I was 23.
My Dad passed away on my first day in rehab for alcoholism. I came home for his funeral and have not drank since. So much to tell him.
Sorry Dad please forgive me.
Hope to see you again. ✝️❤️
He understood.Be good to yourself
😢
Kudos given unreservedly to co-composers Mike Rutherford and B.A. Robertson and to Paul Carrack for a wonderful vocal. God bless ALL fathers !
Well said Lynda
i held my dad in my arms as he died of cancer ,the pain is awful even after these years he knew i loved him,God Bless little Pa ! xx
Jenny Perrio bless you I lost my brother to cancer and I was diagnosed with cancer in January I love this song x
God Bless you John ,I hope everything works well for you I will hold you in my prayers and my heart xx
Jenny Perrio Ditto, it hurts every minute of every day 😰
John Bradbury Hi ,been thinking about you and wondered how you were doing xx
Jenny Perrio Hi Jenny iam doing ok waiting for a CT scan thank you for your concern
To Mike and the Mecs this is one of the most haunting as well as the most beautiful song's ever,it never fails to bring tears to my eyes .
Thomas Fankhauser Me too, Thomas. “Say it loud!”
So true. At 75 makes feel those years never passed. In the moment then and now, song, timeless
Going on seventy born july 46 and mick the mechincs a v always bin ther best years
One of the most beautiful song I've heard love it
Soooo true....my relationship with my Dad could have been WAY BETTER....now, I'm crying...beautiful song !
My dad died in 97,I still sob like a fool every time I hear this song.
Every time I listen, gets me , 30 Years, jan 1st. Stay strong, just means you care.
Makes us better dads. Xx
Mine also, 97
Me too this song is a lesson in life.❤
Not a fool! Memories last forever 😢bless you ❤️
This is truly a serious song writing with lots of truth and emotions. This song is simply one of the best in the world. A real masterpiece and it comes from Mike and the mechanics. God bless🙏
Love this song
I totally agree! I miss my dad and now I make videos' here because I get the love of music from him...
this song was so fitting for my dad when he died 20 years ago there were things I never told him I lost my mum 18yrs ago as well treasure your parents while you can before they are gone for good
David Lane same mate makes me cry
i think we all feel this way when ones we love leave us ,and this is no closure just memories , we keep within ourselves
David Lane the ones we loose will always be in our hearts mate
I've lost both my parents and there still so many things I wish I had told them.
David Lane so sorry for your loss.
i've lost both of mine as well, We all will see them again when we take that walk......
I worked with my dad for 25 years. And the first time I ever heard this song I was riding home from work, he was driving. I was laying next to him in the front seat, asleep. It was such a beautiful song it woke me up. But it's not been a year yet and he's at rest. I've needed to take better care of myself, I've lost 20 lb. He ended up with dementia and he lived with me. We lived together for my whole life. I wouldn't have had it any other way.
Blessings to you .......
💗
God Bless!
Amen brother
Ed Mck nice one.
Im 44 years old and still this is one of my all time favorite songs. It’s as impactful now as it was way back when. Such a gift.
Yes this song hits home for anyone
I never had the Father like many have, we were strangers in the living years, now I look at him in the mirror, my children do have the father I think he would have been if life had let him, this song is our story and my story, miss you DAD
My father had a mini stroke 2 years ago ..i was able to spend the week with him before the surgery. The surgery was not successful and he passed 24 hrs later. I held his hand near the end and told him mom would be ok as he took his last breaths. Mom has been with me ever since and she loves music likes this at 81. My parents were there for me 9 years ago when i lost my wife suddenly and i was shattered. Love life and live it to the fullest
one of the greatest of all time. a masterpiece. Paul Carrack has the voice of an angel
Pretty sure the original was Carrack
@@robertmeijer1750 he is the original singer of this song - Paul Young is still alive and Paul Carrick is still alive and perforning
@@geneg5712 yes it was with Mike and the Mechanics
Definitely in the top ten.
Paul Young from this band sadly passed away some years ago.
As i read the comments i felt tears running down my eyes too. Thank you Mike and the mechanics. What a song.
We feel you Sergio, God Bless You?
I don’t know how he sings this without breaking down into a puddle of tears ❤️🙏
Because the song was written by Mike Rutherford of Mike and the Mechanics whose dad the song was written about. Mike is playing the guitar in the video.
I actually think you can't fully appreciate this song unless you have suffered a loss. So many people around me don't understand what this is like because they haven't and they can't appreciate how much ongoing pain and renewed perception of the world comes with it.
So true
Amen Catherine! This song stops me in my tracks every time I hear it. 58 now but the pain is always present when ever I play this song.
A sad truth, but so true, something we will all experience in our lives.
Listen to the lyrics, heed the message.
You are so rite I lost my mom my dad and my brother and my baby brother this has help me though a lot of painful memories thanks guys for a great song loving it in 2021
A very true and perceptive comment. I never appreciated it until my Dad died. The lyrics tell us but I didn't understand until after.
The Living Years. Lost my dad 2 years ago and regret not rebuilding bridges. Don't forget how precious life is.
John S you should
John S . me to you never will get that moment back. we all regret things. it's life story. wish I could have my dad back just for 5 minutes. x
Lynn Murray Thanks for your message and sorry that you lost your dad. I think we all wish we could have some time again.
John S. life's hard. as we grow we realise not to take things for granted. it's a learning curve. always try to help each other and be the best you can. take care.x
I never spoke to my dad for 15 years. before he passed. I go to his grave now he lays next to my younger brother. it breaks my heart. but we carry on and make them proud. God bless x
I wasn't there, I often regret. And everytime I hear this masterpiece, I cry.
Lost my dad 3 days after I got married ,I didn't get on with him as well as I should,he had lung cancer.This song was released about the same time,so appropriate,makes me cry still and I'm nearly 70.❤😢
I was 10 when my father passed at 58 of a heart attack - I’m now 52 and I still think of him everyday ❤️
i still think of mine as well wished i had listened
i loved my dad too. danny
There's not a day that passes that I dont think of my Dad who passed suddenly forty years ago.I was the eldest child and it was difficult to hold it all together especially for my mum.
I was 11 and my dad passed aged 45. I'm now 50 & I still miss him every single day 😢
Because of your actions, your father will never be forgotten. God bless you.
one of the best things about 50 years old,is the fact that i lived my teenage years in the 80's that is priceless and Iam grateful !!!
Nothing like the 70s lol
1.4k people have no soul.
One of the most beautiful works of music. A song that almost everyone can relate to. Take tons of courage to write and perform a song like this. Thank you Mike & the Mechanics!!
One of those songs that comes along, where every line means something to someone. Truly a gift
I was 18 when my dad died we didn't get on.for his last two years what I wouldn't give for 5 minutes with him it still hurts I'm 62 rip dad
Peter King...your dad understands. It wiuldn t be normal for a teen to get on with his dad. Forget it he lives you.
He is hearing you say that and it is healed. Let go.
Peter King God bless you peter 👍
Peter King my Dad died after a month of my 18th birthday and didn’t get to see me graduate high school in 1977 and I still miss him.
Peter King Pete, may the Blessed hope of seeing him again, to spend eternity with him, to express to him your love, be with you. Know this, for this brief moment my thoughts are with you. God bless.
I never had a dad but every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes. Thank you 🙏
I’m sorry Marla… you must know innately what it must be to have had a dad. I’m sorry you never knew yours. ❤️
Can't stop listening to this song. Love the two opening lines. But most of all, It's the best produced live performance I've heard. KUDOS to the engineers and producers. Great Job. Fantastic
My father passed away, nearly 2 years ago at 91, and I miss him like hell, we all say I wish, Well I wish 😔
Please tell me Why anyone would dislike this? This classic sum's up life for virtually everyone bar ones who have not yet Lived or Loved.
I really wasn't there when my father passed away and this song makes me weep.
Ii was there in there in the hospital
I was in the hospital ward with my 2ñd son and my Mother who was holding dad's head &stroking him as he was very restless, he sighed and slumprd on mum''s arms and died. It seemed very quick. At the time but r wasn,'t really I called nmy sister when I got home and broke down in years talking to her
.it broke. My heart. I didn't expect it to affect me so much.
@@johnhoward6494 I'm sorry. ☹️ This is different but when my mom died a long time ago, it really hurt and it wasn't the same. But I was fast asleep, and I saw a very clear image of her, knowing God has allowed her to visit me in my dreams knowing she made it to heaven. God is so good. 😊🙏
Me too, one of the sadness moments of my life, I, am sure he knew, I would have been there if I could, at the time, I was burning the candle at both ends, and my mum, God bless her, she told me to go home, but a couple of hours later I got a phone call from the hospital to tell me, my father has passed away 😭
Same darl still breaks me now 8 ys later. X
Must be one of the most meaningful songs ever written. Brings me undone every time.
Sons and daughters. Love your fathers. They are special. They love you. They always did.
Shed so many tears listening to this beautiful song. My dad passed away 9 years ago while getting dialysis. His heart gave out. I truly miss him dearly. 😭
Mate 27 years ago my dad died and still brings a tear to my eye.
Be strong and stay safe
Jesse, a similar story to mine. Dad's heart couldn't take any more diabetes and dialysis, and it's so sad to see somebody you looked up to your whole life just struggle to breathe and the inevitable followed shortly. My dad died just a day and a half ago. This song just tells so much and is heartbreaking, but powerful. I did my best, and got issues out in the open over the years, and then upset again just before he left us.
@@mikemcknight1295 I'm so sorry for your loss. It's tragic to loose a father. I lost mine October 23 2012.
@@jesseforrest416 thx jesse, there's always an element of our parents in our lives i suppose, no matter what age we are, and it's sad when the book finally closes on their lives. All the best to ye, as my dad used to say.
Paul Carrack..... One of the best voices ever.... big respect!
I missed my Dad by 20 minutes
But he is always here god bless Dad 👍
My Father Passed away at 69 and all he wanted was to spend time with me and talk to me about his Rose Garden
I was always too busy raising children and running a business
What I would give to have him and my mom here today, time is all we have
Unfortunately we learn these lessons too late 🙏😔
It took me a week to get back to see my Dad, When I was with him, he looked in my eyes and I said Dad I love you, he put his hands on my face and said I love you too son, that night he passed away. He had the heart and the love to wait for me to get there. That week I heard "The Living Years", everyday I miss him, my best friend, my Mentor my Dad. I am in tears listening to it as i write this
There are no coincidences my friend. Your dad was strong enough for just another day for you to say goodbye one last time. I to am in tears as I write this. “Three things we should do every day 1. Laugh 2. Cry (be it joy or sadness) 3 spend time in deep thought. “ Jimmy Valvano. Peace my friend
I’m so sorry John for your loss, lost mine too, god bless you
Same here John :-(
wise words
Wow sir, amazing that your dad did that it should give you a certain amount if peace. I know you can’t be totally as ease coz when I lost my dad 18 months ago I didn’t get that opportunity but also I didn’t realise I could lose him. That man was my hero. I am now head of the family and I don’t feel worthy. My dad was superman to me and I know I am not alone in that sentiment.
This song gives out a lot of my sentiment, I tried to spend as much as time as I could with him.
It also doesn’t dull my pain. When you have looked up to a hero man all your life, once he goes the void is unexplainable.
Dad, I miss you so much, I hope you are happy now you are reunited with the love of,your life, my mum! Xxx
Sometimes it takes a lifetime to understand the message you heard 30 years ago.
My dad died in an accident in 1976 and this song does bring tears, not because we weren't close but I wish I had more time with him.
Still listening in 2021 our music like this will never die!!
How could so many people not love this song? Do they not have a heart 💔
If you are fortunate enough to have a father still living, give him a call. And if you haven't seen eye to eye for years, straighten that crap out, suck it up, and call him.
Very well said, I could not agree more
@@stevewoan6 right on, brother.
Just did it, thank you
Totally and utterly buy that statement
I did, told him to fuck off
My Dad died Jun 8th of this year 4 days before he would've turned 84. He lived a long life, he came to believe in Christ several years before he died. And now that's all that matters.
AHMEN BROTHER!
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61 years old. heard this song many times when I was younger but didn't LISTEN to the lyrics. Just paid attention to the lyrics 2 days ago. Amazing how music has such a deep meaning. This song is a gem. I'm going to play and sing it to my 3 son's. Being a good parent is hard. All 3 of my boy's are excellent parents today mainly because of my wife. My boy's and I spoke a different language , many things that I wish that I could do over again. I love all 3 of them so deeply. Sadly , it took THIS SONG to make me realize just how much I love them , but also , so sorry that I wasn't the most understanding Dad when they were truly in their LEARNING YEARS.
When I hear this song I think of my Dad RIP. We wasnt that close and I didnt talk to Dad for 9 years. One day we talked when I walked out the door I turned and said I Love you Dad. He died two days later. So glad we talked! Thank you Mike and the Mechanics. Its never to LATE....
You are BLESSED!!
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He was waiting for u. He is waiting for u still.
My Dad died when I was only 4 years old. The words of this song blows me to pieces, they're so powerful
gd song i miss my dad
Likewise x
Everything I read hear just tears at my heart and soul. My Dad passed away from cancer at 52. One of my twin boys from cancer at 15. This song brings back so many memories for me. It also makes me want to be a better person for my family and friends, as I always have been. But It reminds me to reach out to them and just be there threw whatever life throws our way. That's honestly what this song reminds me to do!! Be a better person and be their for my loved ones. Montana Rick
God bless all fathers
🙏🙏🙏
My Dad passed away in 2000- after fighting so hard- 2 heart transplants , kidney failure and other complications.
An amazing man- at the Memorial gardens , they had a service on Fathers Day every year, and all who had lost their fathers during the year were invited- they played this and the entire chapel lost it - not a dry eye in the house 😔😔😔RIP to all our Dads - ❤️
I'm sure i heard his echo in my baby's new born tears - beautiful lyrics
I love this song, and they weren't given the respect and recognition the deserved, ❤
Hello Janet, how are you doing?
I heard a great saying recently. They're not underated just not over used.
I tear up every time I hear this song thinking about my dad. He had a massive stroke at 62 years old. That was in 1992, still hurts.
One of the bravest songs I have ever heard. I can't imagine what it took to write, produce, and perform this.
Samuel Gioia agree absolutely amazing song with heartfelt music and words.
It probably helped him get through it.
This song and Tears In Heaven.
Joe Kinchicken. The fact that you think it’s a shitty song doesn’t make it a shitty song.
@@waynechurch2981 no Wayne. God will have justice for that little boy (your father) who was violated. I understand d you completely; you are not alone.
my father made me listen to this when I was younger and very disrespectful. this song changed my whole perspective on life. now it's still one of my favorite songs of all time.
exactly the same story
John capetown r.s.a
This masterpiece teach us how to respect, honour, and adore our fathers b4 it is 2late.
Dad died on my lap 1983 at age 13 it feels so alive in my heart. Have never been able to cure myself of the hurt, the pain hidden in my heart 😭
hugs for you i held my mums hand nearly 8 years ago as she passed away after being smashed up so badly the hospital couldnt save her the pain is still real and unresolved i feel te whole event was swept under the table by police after the accident .
I listen to this song from time to time! I go thru all my living years and thank god for giving me a good healthy loving life with all those in my life! Enjoy everyday like is your last. I went to both Iraqi wars and god brought home safe and healthy. To all those who are in pain hold on to life love your self your alive!
A year ago I thank god for keeping me healthy and loving my life all those in my life. Wished things were better in the world.
My dad called me a day before he passed. He said, I love you son. I got to say I love you one last time.
This song tears my heart out but helps me cope with my dad's passing. I can't help but cry every time I hear it.
me too
Many are with you on this Ken....
bless him
dads are so precious ... love my boys
My father has left me and my mom at last Christmas night. Dear fellows, we're Hindu. Completely different religion's, but my mother has dreamed him at his funeral night, he just wearing a snowy white dress and crown of white flowers. Dad was speechless, just shaking me and my mother's hand and vanished for ever. We missed you Pa. You're really an angel. Mike and the Machine band is awesome and have brought back his memories.
Yes Great
My dad died when my wife, at the time, was 5 months pregnant with what turned our to be my second son. Which was named after my father. I saw my dad for the last time on my birthday, March 7th. He was very sick for many years. On my birthday I went to see mom and dad before I went to Tucson to visit family. I asked dad "How you doing today dad?" He replies, "I just hope I make it through today." I thought nothing of it because he was the same as he had been for 3 years before that day. I understood he did not want to die on my birthday, like his brother did 30 years before. Dad died March 8th at 10am. So I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away. I did not get to tell him all things I had to say. But later that same year I heard his echo in my babies new born tears, when Lee A. Varner II was born. Please tell the people you love how much you love them.
This song reminds me of the things i wish i said to my dad before he passed away this year at 67 years old
My Dad treats me more like a stranger than his daughter. How I wish this powerful song could bring us together before it's too late. I just want it to be O.K.
It will be OK. So sweet. I hope my sister makes peace with our dad before it's too late
Play the song for him. Send it to him. Put it into his hands and into his mind in one manner or another and tell him you love him and need to talk. It is a very powerful song.....
I don't know if you can, but you can say that to him. When you say to him that you feel like a stranger he will listen...
So, what's stopping you?? Go now. Be4 its too late. You go to him....
Talk to him baby. Explain how you feel. He's probably in pain too....
Never ignore a chance to tell someone you love them. I was blessed to share my life with my best friend and the best husband a woman could have. We began and ended every day of our life together with "I love you".
Been three years since God called him home and still I begin and end my days by whispering "I love you" on the wind hoping it carries my love to him.
lovely.thank you
2 weeks ago I reunited with my High school Prom ( Queen )date. In my teen years I did not know how to communicate well... even though she is married to someone else, she is more than Happy to allow me a second Chance to communicate my / our thoughts and feelings. (we did and Still Love each other)
Oh man I feel your pain... What can I say? You were one of the lucky people.. GOD BLESS YOU... HE IS WAITING FOR YOU.. ♥️
I have absolutely no doubt that he feels a breeze on his brow every day and knows it’s you. We should all have and share this kind of love.
I lost my dad to acute myeloid leukemia in 2007. He was a model of love, sacrifice, and devotion to his family. This song always reminds me of him…I will forever love you, Pop.
Lost mine to Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia…l so sadly can relate we’re never ready for them to go
This song never gets old.