Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Father & Son

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2018
  • The official music video for Father & Son by Yusuf / Cat Stevens, now in HD.
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    LYRICS
    Father:
    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
    Son:
    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
    Father:
    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
    Son:
    Away, away, away, I know
    I have to make this decision alone - no
    Son:
    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 you know not me
    Now there’s a way and I know that I have to go
    Away, I know, I have to go
    Father:
    Stay, stay, stay, why must you go and
    Make this decision alone? No
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Комментарии • 12 тыс.

  • @YusufCatStevens
    @YusufCatStevens  2 года назад +1493

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    • @dougthePogingguitarist
      @dougthePogingguitarist 2 года назад +40

      love this song

    • @bryanquichocho1280
      @bryanquichocho1280 Год назад +36

      This song is one of many favorites from Cat! Thx dude🤙🏾.

    • @ozziegreen4850
      @ozziegreen4850 Год назад +26

      Stay blessed ; stay sane in this insanity❣️

    • @christianschneider4926
      @christianschneider4926 Год назад +11

      :)

    • @abdelkaderbenaricha5312
      @abdelkaderbenaricha5312 Год назад +39

      I can't write or speak English properly, but I know that passionate people like me can understand me and feel me through these little big sentences." I am a very sensitive and passionate person until I have tears in my eyes.. And when I listen to this song I think of my father, a great man who died of cancer when I was very young. Then I grew up and I think of him, when he said, my son, I am really sick buying myself a piece of cake. Life without him and his compassion is cruel. I feel very alone. .
      I live with great sadness in my heart to be praised by my relatives and friends.

  • @jaeveena
    @jaeveena 2 года назад +17210

    I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song

    • @ahmadismail6626
      @ahmadismail6626 2 года назад +80

      Reminder🙂

    • @AlisonJacobson77Ching
      @AlisonJacobson77Ching 2 года назад +36

    • @AlisonJacobson77Ching
      @AlisonJacobson77Ching 2 года назад +62

      Beautiful insight, & human being...this speaks to my Soul. 'Then' to ' Now'. From the child, to the parent, parent love for child, 'seeing' own parents,...Lifetime relevance, this Loop of Life~ moving past ' self'.. to foresight, reflection & understanding. 50 years of viewpoints for me...such an ever evolving song, in this ever evolving journey. Thank you, each & every time. 🎶❤

    • @AcKeNaR
      @AcKeNaR 2 года назад +39

      Dude, Like it, and add it to favourites. Hrhrhr ;-)

    • @MonkeChing69
      @MonkeChing69 2 года назад +12

      ok

  • @rogerhwerner6997
    @rogerhwerner6997 4 года назад +10405

    I first heard this when I was 20. I'm nearly 70 today, and my wife died 4 years ago. My parents passed away 20 years ago, and my children are grown. I have 5 grandchildren. I can't begin to explain the effect this song has had on me over the years, but especially today. Sadness always but a lot more. Can't put it into words.

    • @mark1781
      @mark1781 4 года назад +344

      I'm mid fifties and I almost can't bear to listen to this song. Stay strong.

    • @28stabwounds92
      @28stabwounds92 4 года назад +426

      That's beautiful. I'm only 14 but i still love this song with all my heart.

    • @karljones4321
      @karljones4321 4 года назад +264

      Bloody hell reading this and listening to this song, choked up now.

    • @karljones4321
      @karljones4321 4 года назад +187

      This song always reminds me of my grandad giving me life lessons when I was younger to become a man. With him passing there are still so many questions I need advice with.

    • @tonyjenkins272
      @tonyjenkins272 4 года назад +143

      Im almost 60 i hear every word you say !

  • @gianghost
    @gianghost 2 месяца назад +298

    Love you dad... If someday you get to see this message, I just wanted you to know. I love you. Thanks!

  • @rushmore100
    @rushmore100 24 дня назад +103

    I didnt have a dad growing up. His loss. I now have a son. He will never be far from me, growing up. Fathers are important.

    • @jimboonie7088
      @jimboonie7088 13 дней назад +4

      Anyone can be a dad, but it takes a real man to be a father, god bless you and your son.

    • @emanuelelonero3519
      @emanuelelonero3519 11 дней назад

      I miss you Daddy like the air. My soul Is torn...

    • @maureenzambrano3860
      @maureenzambrano3860 11 дней назад

      Mom and dad are everyone’s most important person in the world ❤

  • @chrishildebrand2507
    @chrishildebrand2507 Год назад +2512

    I am in the hospital by my dad’s side as he is reaching the end of his life. We are listening to this song together and I’m crying a river of tears. This is the most beautiful and touching song and I am so thankful it was written.

    • @priktop8440
      @priktop8440 Год назад +51

      Much love to you both brother...

    • @petercarrillo751
      @petercarrillo751 Год назад +46

      I like that comment if you read mine we would be almost like brother's except I'm the dad your story.... I'm the one that's riding on the Angels wings... I wouldn't change a thing

    • @robertjackson6588
      @robertjackson6588 Год назад +14

      I feel you ......

    • @elmyst9108
      @elmyst9108 Год назад +14

      Be strong brother ❤️‍🩹

    • @walba
      @walba Год назад +15

      Hugs love and light to you.

  • @TagumMotorCity
    @TagumMotorCity 3 года назад +1865

    My father died from prostate cancer complications on 03/16/2021. Due to the pandemic I will not be able to visit his funeral as I am miles away, 8,500+ miles away. The last time I saw him alive was in December 2019. Rest in Peace, Pa. See you on the other side. Please guide me. If your father is alive and you are reading this, promise me that you will hug him. If you can't hug him, at least call him and tell him you love him.

    • @grahamparkyn1590
      @grahamparkyn1590 3 года назад +44

      So sorry for your loss, say goodbye in your own way, remember him as you wish...

    • @cruz6168
      @cruz6168 3 года назад +15

      Remember him if you can bare the Greef talk to someone. Think of all the good things you remember about him.

    • @brianb8155
      @brianb8155 3 года назад +41

      Stay strong. “Life has to end. Love doesn’t” 👨‍👦

    • @rmikelol
      @rmikelol 3 года назад +15

      Hold your memories close and cherish times spent with loves taken before we are ready. Bless you and your father. Blessed are those fathers and sons that bond. I had no love from my Father but a have the void filled with the love of a wonderful son. Im blessed.

    • @GerryJCR
      @GerryJCR 3 года назад +20

      Mine died 6 years ago from Prostate cance as well... I still miss him everyday. Hugs bud, I don´t know you, but I feel you ....

  • @marksumma9541
    @marksumma9541 5 месяцев назад +506

    I had been homeless and a self destructive addict for two years, got sober had a son and six months later my dad died. We always clashed but this songs brings meaning and love back. Miss you Dad, I'm 33 years sober this month. Living the life
    🙏❤️🔮😊🙏

    • @mikenadal9242
      @mikenadal9242 5 месяцев назад +5

      Impressive 🙂

    • @angieneal7070
      @angieneal7070 5 месяцев назад +3

      proud of you. have 12 yrs. myself🤣🏝🏞🏟🏜

    • @olgavarela3647
      @olgavarela3647 5 месяцев назад +3

      I don't know you but I'm very proud of you, Stat strong always God bless you always

    • @marksumma9541
      @marksumma9541 5 месяцев назад

      @@mikenadal9242🙏❤️🔮😊🙏

    • @marksumma9541
      @marksumma9541 5 месяцев назад

      @@angieneal7070one day at a time, keep lovin yourself and the world will open up🙏🔮😊🙏

  • @sortamad
    @sortamad 3 месяца назад +364

    My grandma just passed away today and she was playing this song on repeat for me this past tuesday. She told me that she thinks of me when she hears it, and that back in the day, Cat Stevens was TOTALLY her type, and still is!! I will be back on this video probably every day until forever. She was my best friend forever.

    • @brandonmartin5650
      @brandonmartin5650 3 месяца назад +8

      My dad passed away at the beginning of last month. I have this song on repeat at times. We live, we lose, yet we gain so much we don't realise 🙏

    • @constantinescugina9938
      @constantinescugina9938 3 месяца назад +3

      You made me cry!😢💘 Love your grandma, rest in peace her soul!⚘

    • @simondsa1234
      @simondsa1234 3 месяца назад +2

      No lie, cat has sung my life.. top 10 songs, 5 are Cat.

    • @josesimoes1313
      @josesimoes1313 3 месяца назад +5

      Mum passes away...have a 5 yr old son...everyday we are faced with so many choices...we Just have to keep the ones that passed away in our hearts and conversations so that they never truly die... And hope that the choices we make while we still here are the correct ones for the ones we have to set an example for... Right now listening to this while looking at the sea at 4am....thinking wth should i do....

    • @trentmeier2188
      @trentmeier2188 3 месяца назад +4

      My grandpa passed away in august . Ok that was 5 months ago but it still hurts

  • @seanide9054
    @seanide9054 Год назад +1286

    I never imagined how much more powerful this song could be until I lost my dad. Hits a bit different now

    • @TobyTheMastor
      @TobyTheMastor Год назад +29

      Sorry to hear about ur loss. Stay strong, buddy.

    • @RythymBeast
      @RythymBeast Год назад +17

      I know exactly what you mean, my friend.

    • @irisrochamurcia6911
      @irisrochamurcia6911 Год назад +7

      🌹💔🌹

    • @rizky1200
      @rizky1200 Год назад +14

      Yes, before that it was only a song, it hits different after i lost my dad to cancer.

    • @jauthement
      @jauthement Год назад +10

      This year will make 10 years my dad has been gone and this song will still absolutely level me even after all this time

  • @DanHeather
    @DanHeather 4 года назад +1909

    He was 21 --- (TWENTY ONE) years old when he wrote this song. Some people are Bestowed with Wisdom at an early age.

    • @eddenoy321
      @eddenoy321 4 года назад +63

      That is an amazing factoid, Dan. I'd like to think that Cat joined the Muslims for all the good reasons.

    • @eddenoy321
      @eddenoy321 4 года назад +1

      @@janmarsh Where did you read that ? Sounds plausible.

    • @ringo688
      @ringo688 4 года назад +14

      And then lose it...

    • @teoricopractico6170
      @teoricopractico6170 4 года назад +16

      I see no particular wisdom here. It's the typical conversation btw a conservative father & a teen son.

    • @teoricopractico6170
      @teoricopractico6170 4 года назад +9

      There's sth that doesn't match here. The lyrics is a conversation btw father & son. In the video I see a grandpa & granddaughter.
      ????

  • @CoversHub471
    @CoversHub471 11 дней назад +3

    Everytime I remember my dad I go back to this song and tears just flow, he always listens to this when he was still alive, I miss you and I love you dad, till we meet again.

  • @mariag5306
    @mariag5306 3 месяца назад +170

    I can't listen to this song without tearing up. My father was my best friend and taught me so much about life and people. He was a quiet gentle man and never yelled. He would explain why you don't do certain things and their consequences unlike most parents who scream and teach you nothing. I lost him almost 11 years ago. He died in my arms peacefully and quietly like the life he lived with us. He came from a communist country and witnessed more than most people could imagine so his wisdom and understanding of human nature came early in life. Thank you papa. Love you forever ❤

    • @martinaortega6391
      @martinaortega6391 3 месяца назад +2

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @jackbrown8181
      @jackbrown8181 2 месяца назад +5

      Loved your post.....God Bless you and your father....and what a beautiful song from a supremely talented man....love to all that are moved by Jusef/Cat ❤

    • @mariag5306
      @mariag5306 2 месяца назад +3

      @@jackbrown8181 thank you

    • @jackbrown8181
      @jackbrown8181 2 месяца назад +2

      @@mariag5306 you are very welcome!!!!

    • @larbielaouni4092
      @larbielaouni4092 5 часов назад +1

      I'm impressed by the strong relationship that unify you with your father.

  • @dsimms561
    @dsimms561 10 месяцев назад +660

    This was my little brother's favorite song. We lost him to cancer a year ago. I miss him deeply, every day of my life

    • @henrycavanagh1259
      @henrycavanagh1259 10 месяцев назад +12

      I mourn with You

    • @Dennis-jp2bs
      @Dennis-jp2bs 10 месяцев назад +11

      May God comfort you.

    • @Kianmur
      @Kianmur 10 месяцев назад +7

      Here here- God love you both

    • @eroek1
      @eroek1 9 месяцев назад +8

      im not you brother, but im sure that he was proud of you and be YOUR BROTHER.
      I hate cancer, we lost everyday great people for that disease

    • @aguaaqua6343
      @aguaaqua6343 7 месяцев назад +4

      I'm so sorry

  • @richydowner7183
    @richydowner7183 Год назад +773

    The night my son was born, I left the hospital about 2am, I switched on my car ignition and the radio came on and this played. Very poignant moment as I’d just watched my son being born.

    • @stinareed270
      @stinareed270 Год назад +20

      Wow talk about serendipity

    • @thegteam4349
      @thegteam4349 Год назад +25

      Wow, that choked me up reading that! I hope you, Mom and your son are all healthy, happy and doing well!

    • @petertownend7777
      @petertownend7777 Год назад +3

      Was the father present as well??

    • @ianallen738
      @ianallen738 Год назад

      What world we live in, that the hospital makes the father go away, the night his son born.

    • @mitchherbert4528
      @mitchherbert4528 Год назад

      Beautiful 👍

  • @Outcry__
    @Outcry__ 2 месяца назад +520

    Who’s here in 2024?

  • @berndklocker407
    @berndklocker407 3 месяца назад +21

    My father died 5 weeks ago and I miss him 😢

  • @RyanHurst-wm4ry
    @RyanHurst-wm4ry 9 месяцев назад +451

    My dad played me this song when I was going through a very tough time in my life. I was so mad at him because he didnt rescue me or save me, instead he taught me how to overcome adversity and become stronger through the toughest of times. Over a decade later I am so thankful. I lost my amazing father in April, I cry everyday because I miss that man so much. He is the dad I want to be, and the husband I strive to be. Rest well dad, I miss you and love you

    • @khisyamh
      @khisyamh 5 месяцев назад +5

      So sorry for your loss. I'm sure he was a very good man..

    • @anastasiacomino4766
      @anastasiacomino4766 5 месяцев назад +4

      hello there, you were blessed to have such a wonderful man as a father. Eternal is his memory. love from Oz. Merry Christmas

    • @imprentaingenium610
      @imprentaingenium610 4 месяца назад +2

    • @ljevans100
      @ljevans100 4 месяца назад +3

      Beautiful words.

    • @davymmaurader3808
      @davymmaurader3808 4 месяца назад +2

      He was a good one

  • @loopiloop4604
    @loopiloop4604 3 года назад +1722

    I lost my grandad today and I’m going to be listening to this for a long time now to remember him cause this was his favourite song 😭

    • @traceycollier8107
      @traceycollier8107 3 года назад +46

      Rest in peace.
      He was probably a brilliant man then

    • @mossygaming7697
      @mossygaming7697 3 года назад +9

      Cool

    • @mattoconnor1507
      @mattoconnor1507 3 года назад +23

      Sorry for your loss, I hope this song brings you some solace.

    • @traceycollier8107
      @traceycollier8107 3 года назад +20

      @@mattoconnor1507 that is true . My dad left my mum still so sad 😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @marilyncallingbull9967
      @marilyncallingbull9967 3 года назад +12

      It's such a great song. I adore it and Cat was my first celebrity crush. What a pefect being. Im so sorry about your grandpa. He will always watch over you as mine does. It's true

  • @lisajacobs9087
    @lisajacobs9087 7 дней назад +9

    Please, if anyone's listening, I beg you to play this beautiful song upon my demise, LOUDLY!!!!❤❤❤

    • @larbielaouni4092
      @larbielaouni4092 5 дней назад +1

      Hi dear lisa.
      I hope you check my new share about the subject of this song .
      A lot don't understand the message of the author.

  • @SarahAN
    @SarahAN 21 день назад +27

    I'm a daughter and I've never known a love greater than my father's. Bless him.

    • @larbielaouni4092
      @larbielaouni4092 5 дней назад +1

      Take care about him .
      The presence of parents is priceless dear Sarah

    • @larbielaouni4092
      @larbielaouni4092 5 дней назад

      If you're interested to know more about the explication of this song kindly check my new video of today ..

  • @TheBuch4
    @TheBuch4 11 месяцев назад +902

    "I hope that all of us or none of us are judged by the actions of our weakest moments, but rather the strength we show where and if we are ever given a second chance." ~Ted Lasso ❤

    • @mauritaschut8466
      @mauritaschut8466 11 месяцев назад +33

      Ohhhhhh😔 my hubby and I just ended the season 3 finale😥. This was playing and I was like, "Hey, that's Cat Stevens song". I had to come to RUclips to listen to this and remind me of some of his other beautiful songs I love.

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 11 месяцев назад +15

      What a magnificent série ;)

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 11 месяцев назад +8

      @Drewdrops~N~Mana
      Hi sweet heart, So true, I can't even understand how terrible tv serie such "Fire of love" or correct tv série such "Ncis" has more than 10 seasons. And a very very perfect tv serie such Ted Lasso has only 3 seasons.

    • @marcxx131
      @marcxx131 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@mauritaschut8466 funny ... exactly same here ..

    • @marcxx131
      @marcxx131 11 месяцев назад +14

      dammit .. i can only upvote you once

  • @loqutor
    @loqutor 3 года назад +1807

    It's amazing that a 22-year-old was able to write a song like this.

    • @jcniteroi
      @jcniteroi 3 года назад +79

      Old soul!

    • @emilyroseayres84
      @emilyroseayres84 3 года назад +94

      It is so profound & moving. I had no idea it was written by one as young as 22. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @p8pillon
      @p8pillon 3 года назад +90

      @@emilyroseayres84 It was released when he was 22, so he most likely wrote it at 20-21

    • @emilyroseayres84
      @emilyroseayres84 3 года назад +32

      @@p8pillon He is incredibly talented! Thank you.

    • @Marsproject11
      @Marsproject11 3 года назад +50

      @Peter Heidel You mean before he decided NOT to become a giant sellout like most musicians?

  • @NicolaieMorovan
    @NicolaieMorovan Месяц назад +41

    I am a father of 3 sons. I'm 62 years old
    . What a Classic song

    • @larbielaouni4092
      @larbielaouni4092 День назад +1

      It's one of my favorite songs 🎵 😍.
      But its content is not clear to everyone.
      I've tried my best to explain it in my new video you tube ..
      Hope it would be helpful for many poeple 😊🌻🌺

  • @vichy7661
    @vichy7661 Месяц назад +24

    Cat/Yusuf sings 2 parts on this, 1- of the soft spoken father handing down wisdom, 2- the anxious young man searching for a meaningful direction in life. This song scopes beyond religion, politics, or countries, some still see this.

    • @libertydickinson8616
      @libertydickinson8616 14 дней назад +2

      I’ve listened this song for decades, and just now got the gist of the two voices.

  • @curtisspeplinski6900
    @curtisspeplinski6900 Год назад +674

    I cry every single time. Love your fathers, love your sons. Time is so precious.

    • @quartusbuys6831
      @quartusbuys6831 Год назад +10

      My only son passed away July now 2 years ago 30 years and 6 months old and I always reminisce when I listen to Cat Steven's

    • @curtisspeplinski6900
      @curtisspeplinski6900 Год назад +2

      @@quartusbuys6831 I am so so so sorry to hear of your son’s passing… I don’t know how in the world you’d be able to make it through to the end of the song. May all the strength you will need in this world be within your reach.

    • @helamananders9377
      @helamananders9377 Год назад +6

      Time passe so quickly, think about what you say to others, including your sons and daughters, they will record it in their minds replay it long after you have gone room temperature.

    • @pattyhaley2949
      @pattyhaley2949 Год назад +5

      Also Fathers love your daughters. My Dad passed away when my sisters and I were 17 and younger. We adored and loved him more then he will ever know. And it's been over 46 years since I saw that beautiful soul😢😢😢😢

    • @tradnedge
      @tradnedge Год назад +3

      Love you family,. X❤️

  • @gordonc8335
    @gordonc8335 3 года назад +389

    I buried my Dad yesterday. There was nothing to tell him. He knew i loved him more than anything. He knows i will never stop missing him, and look forward to spending an eternity with him.

    • @beardohickritiquetm8096
      @beardohickritiquetm8096 3 года назад +4

      I am sorry. Rest and be with anyone close to you. Bless your heart.

    • @matijabrajovic6370
      @matijabrajovic6370 3 года назад +6

      Had same situation 5 months ago. I feel same as you. You perfectly described it. Be strong man. After this bullshit of life we will have eternity with our fathers.

    • @fannytorres1781
      @fannytorres1781 3 года назад +1

      I'm sorry. Wish you the best

    • @danamacfarlane6955
      @danamacfarlane6955 2 года назад +2

      I lost my mom this year and it was SOOO HARD, So Very Sorry for your Loss Gordon😥

    • @Charlie-hv3dh
      @Charlie-hv3dh 2 года назад

  • @billlackey5158
    @billlackey5158 10 дней назад +2

    I'm glad cat Stevens is back playing all his old music again

  • @IgniteandInspire
    @IgniteandInspire 26 дней назад +9

    This song never fails to bring tears to my eyes. I have never been close to my dad. But, when I lost him, it was very difficult for me to accept that he was truly gone. By the time, I realize that he has given everything for me, it was too late for me. I love you, dad

  • @lindahinojosa299
    @lindahinojosa299 4 года назад +897

    I was pregnant with my son and listened to this constantly. He was born in1987 and was the best person I ever met or knew. He was a blessing from God to me. I miss my baby, he passed away August of 2019 from ALS, he was only 31 years old. I pray I see him again. His sister, my sweet baby girl, passed away in August of 2017 at 27 years old. Hopefully they are together again with the Lord, happy and free. I love you and miss you Adam and Suraiya, always, see you soon. I don't like to be here without you guys 😭❤. I'm thankful that you each had a child and your memory lives on through them.

  • @KapitanTambay
    @KapitanTambay 2 года назад +1256

    "...you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not..." -this is hitting me harder every passing day.

    • @indigop38
      @indigop38 2 года назад +25

      This song popped up in my head a couple of days ago. I haven’t heard it in years and thought I’d revisit it.
      I felt like crying at that very part. Also the line “I have to go”.
      This song Was very poignant before and I agree, it seems more poignant now..

    • @juliancornelius3682
      @juliancornelius3682 2 года назад +19

      Hang in there! As long as you are alive, there is hope for you.

    • @aoferrall61ify
      @aoferrall61ify 2 года назад +16

      I know that feeling,,I Miss My Dad & whenever I hear this song the tears flow 😢😢😭😭

    • @johnbraz6213
      @johnbraz6213 2 года назад +3

      Time to go to bed. Lol.

    • @nueythepyasuwan
      @nueythepyasuwan 2 года назад +9

      The journey is very much a part of the reward. Happy life adventuring.

  • @JamesHuff-gi9er
    @JamesHuff-gi9er 4 месяца назад +95

    I have not spoken to my son in almost seven years tears roll down my face everytime I hear it I miss him deeply.i love you son

    • @SirTaes
      @SirTaes 3 месяца назад +7

      Go and talk with him

    • @ellenschwartz-tn5wi
      @ellenschwartz-tn5wi 3 месяца назад

      Yea, I hear you! That sux, I do know what's that like unfortunately but, the good news is that you two will b reunited before you know it stay strong

    • @pompom11
      @pompom11 3 месяца назад +3

      I’m not as old as this old man yet. Today is a new day, SPEAK TO YOUR SON. Between today and dead comes very fast! Do it 👍🏻

    • @dansbird
      @dansbird 3 месяца назад +2

      Dude... Like others have said, just do it. He may feel the same way.

    • @kurskbhc6779
      @kurskbhc6779 3 месяца назад +1

      I'm so sorry to hear this, as a son.

  • @Mostlyharmless1985
    @Mostlyharmless1985 7 месяцев назад +82

    You either understand this song, and are bawling your eyes out, or you still have time to repair your relationship with your father.

    • @jac6568
      @jac6568 7 месяцев назад +1

      Sadly "no"

    • @AGraffitifan
      @AGraffitifan 6 месяцев назад +2

      You are dead on!!!!

    • @TheMerlin672
      @TheMerlin672 4 месяца назад +6

      That is the most hard-hitting comment about this video, at least to me. I never got the chance to repair the damage between me and pop, but I'm damn sure I will not allow the same thing to happen between me and my son. Thank you too, Cat. You put me in my place in this world.

    • @swmillbrook
      @swmillbrook 3 месяца назад +1

      Only my friend would notice that he made an illegal move with the rook while playing chess. I LOVE and have listened to this song over and over again. I am a mother with a son! It has truly touched my heart and I hope his also.❤

    • @williamparker1085
      @williamparker1085 Месяц назад +1

      left it too late

  • @Robnord1
    @Robnord1 2 года назад +1565

    My old man shut his eyes, smiled, and nodded every time I'd play it on my 8 track on road trips. To me at 21 , it was just a catchy tune only partially understood .
    Now, at 67, every line is profoundly meaningful. Thanks for leaving it up here so myself and others may savor this masterpiece. 👍☺

    • @kathryngoulden9053
      @kathryngoulden9053 2 года назад +34

      Robnord. That's a wonderful memory to have. That biggest blessing of it all is the road trip with your father. Those memories really make you smile!

    • @PiRaHelTur
      @PiRaHelTur 2 года назад +11

      Well said, memories no matter what trigger it ...its precious. May you be blesses

    • @jeannadysart5243
      @jeannadysart5243 2 года назад +15

      It meant a lot to me in then ... my dad died when I was 12, and I became an adult very quickly. Had to keep a lot inside ...

    • @jeannadysart5243
      @jeannadysart5243 2 года назад +15

      Today, it brings tears to my eyes

    • @SuperFunny65
      @SuperFunny65 2 года назад +14

      I hear ya. At 56, I miss my Dad, and hope to do good raising my 17 year old son.

  • @infinityinf1
    @infinityinf1 3 года назад +425

    "I'm sorry I didn't do none of it right, but I'm damn lucky you my boy."
    -Yondu's Last words to Quill

    • @tmh-jts7022
      @tmh-jts7022 3 года назад +11

      yo no need to make me cry😭

    • @newlook237
      @newlook237 3 года назад +14

      Damn you... the best line on all those movies.. gets me everytime..

    • @HOODERS001
      @HOODERS001 3 года назад +1

      😭😭😭😭

    • @MegaMagicGoat
      @MegaMagicGoat 3 года назад +4

      Ah here, I was not prepared for this 🥺

    • @TransRoofKorean
      @TransRoofKorean 3 года назад +6

      it's better you get it from somewhere than from nowhere
      but it's its own tragedy you ain't getting it from Tolkien

  • @joshothetruckspotter9890
    @joshothetruckspotter9890 Месяц назад +65

    Im leaving this comment here so after a month or year when someone likes it it ill remember all the times me and my grandad and nana listened too this song before they passed away ❤😢

    • @Rotorhead1651
      @Rotorhead1651 Месяц назад +1

      🥺

    • @joshothetruckspotter9890
      @joshothetruckspotter9890 Месяц назад +1

      @Rotorhead1651 yip I miss them

    • @JaneRhead
      @JaneRhead Месяц назад +1

      20th April 2024 Lost Dad 2 yrs ago. My rock, Eric, a brilliant artist, a fine man. Miss him every day. RIP, Whizzer. Xx

    • @joshothetruckspotter9890
      @joshothetruckspotter9890 Месяц назад +1

      @@JaneRhead aww so sorry 😢❤️

    • @RichyD7315
      @RichyD7315 Месяц назад +3

      My dad was the best dad & i kno i have to be the best dad, and i will.
      God is good,
      All the time,
      And all the time,
      God is good.

  • @amypilkington2608
    @amypilkington2608 Месяц назад +6

    I play this to my son in my tummy because his dad (and I) already love him so much, he kicks when he hears it. 💙

  • @rainyd4293
    @rainyd4293 2 года назад +655

    It’s hard not to tear up listening to this song. I miss my father.

    • @lailalivsdatter549
      @lailalivsdatter549 2 года назад +5

      ❤️

    • @lalot809
      @lalot809 2 года назад +5

      Me too brotha RIP to my Pa n your Pops

    • @ChrisM541
      @ChrisM541 2 года назад +12

      I feel you. I lost my dad 15 years ago and lost my mum 3 years ago. It's tough, damn tough. Remember those good times. Cherish the photos. Above all, look to the future - it's what he'd want.

    • @lailalivsdatter549
      @lailalivsdatter549 2 года назад +6

      @@ChrisM541 I send you a big warm hug💖

    • @PilotPrysten
      @PilotPrysten 2 года назад +5

      me too this was at my dads funeral

  • @ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45
    @ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45 11 месяцев назад +236

    First Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 made me cry with this song, and now Ted Lasso. Gets me every time.

    • @a.adam_smith
      @a.adam_smith 11 месяцев назад +7

      THANK YOU, I knew I heard it in gardians of the galaxy but wasn’t sure, I just heard it in ted lasso and knew I heard it before

    • @JimboPro
      @JimboPro 11 месяцев назад +1

      great moment in an otherwise mediocre movie

    • @rsgoodmm
      @rsgoodmm 11 месяцев назад +3

      I didn’t realize Guardians Vol 2 had this song. I’m gonna have to watch it tonight. I thought Ted Lasso resurrected it.

    • @bobhill3941
      @bobhill3941 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@rsgoodmmI tried to prepare when I saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 and I was still in a puddle consoling mom.

    • @abnerradu3426
      @abnerradu3426 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@JimboProalways the armchair reviewers with the dumbest takes:))))

  • @conroc01
    @conroc01 4 месяца назад +13

    I miss my father.

  • @JamesJoshuaGray
    @JamesJoshuaGray Месяц назад +7

    We all have only 1 father. May mine and yours be blessed. Thank you for your song's Yusef.

  • @storyteller619
    @storyteller619 2 года назад +969

    I'm sitting here crying like a baby. My oldest boy James passed away in 2011 two weeks before his 34th birthday and was going through some hard times and I was too far away to be there with him. This song has always been one of my favorites. God bless you James.
    Shoe box & tears
    I came across an old shoe box, on top a layer of dust Knowing memories will be awakened, I blew off the dust and removed the lid. Yes it has been some time when I saw all of you last. On a little pieces of paper, laughter frozen in time
    Yes, I remember that day,
    that moment in time I shared with you. Silently overturning photo after photo I smile at each one. I’m powerless and I slowly close my eyes as tear drops of time roll down my cheeks. I reach the last picture and slowly put the top back on the box but wouldn’t you know before I tuck it away I find one more shoebox behind it but we’ll save that for another day.
    J.W Brucks 5/5/17
    I wrote this some years ago. If you have an "Old shoe box" bring it down, share the tears of laughter and sadness.

    • @johnroesch2159
      @johnroesch2159 2 года назад +30

      I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of grief 💖

    • @deborahjames1891
      @deborahjames1891 2 года назад +13

      Bless you and your son James....I too lost family to hard times, and I still think of them often.

    • @sarahp19711
      @sarahp19711 2 года назад +21

      Same situation my oldest son too passed away two years ago 20 years old I'm really close to you .we are stronger love ya.

    • @christinewhite6993
      @christinewhite6993 2 года назад +8

      Praying for healing for you. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

    • @SamHasPlans
      @SamHasPlans 2 года назад +3

      May god bless you and your wonderful family!

  • @kkay5813
    @kkay5813 4 года назад +1637

    I cant believe i met him , brunswick Australia, i said youseff hello , he was with his wife, he said salam , then said join us for a coffee in a cafe . So i did and had the best half hour of my life , what an honor, what a good man , who else would have ever asked an unknown like me to join him .

    • @johncraggs8094
      @johncraggs8094 4 года назад +18

      Good stuff 👍

    • @elmerpacheco6414
      @elmerpacheco6414 4 года назад +20

      COOL !!!

    • @esrakaya3057
      @esrakaya3057 4 года назад +31

      a wonderful memory, you're so lucky:)

    • @ekrem4528
      @ekrem4528 4 года назад +13

      you are lucky this happens very rarely

    • @TheTherams1
      @TheTherams1 4 года назад +14

      A great story, the memory will live with you forever.

  • @michaelbond9953
    @michaelbond9953 Месяц назад +3

    This is a incredible song that no matter what generation you come from you can relate to.

  • @richpuzzo953
    @richpuzzo953 Год назад +186

    My son died 6 years ago. His birthday is coming up on February 23rd. This song reminds me of him so much.

    • @davidshepherd9944
      @davidshepherd9944 Год назад +4

      God bless you and your family 👪 🙏

    • @rukuhere
      @rukuhere Год назад +4

      Happy birthday champ

    • @arg336
      @arg336 Год назад +3

      @@yusufcatstevensyusufcatstevens thank you for sharing your music Yusuf! Salam malaikum.

    • @rachelavitea5157
      @rachelavitea5157 Год назад +4

      I’m sorry for your loss may he rest in paradise and rest assure when it’s our time our love ones will be there to greet us..my son passed away 5yrs ago and it feels just like yesterday…sending you and your son prayers from Arizona

    • @sercanelmas1951
      @sercanelmas1951 Год назад +3

      May he rest in peace for ever

  • @stoicsageart
    @stoicsageart 3 года назад +445

    If you're reading this, may you be well, happy, healthy and filled with joy.

  • @AlfredoJoseAndre
    @AlfredoJoseAndre 5 месяцев назад +10

    One of the best songs of all time.

  • @ClassicFolkRock-ov8kb
    @ClassicFolkRock-ov8kb 4 месяца назад +21

    One smile can start a friendship One word can stop a fight One look can save a relationship One hug can spark a hope One touch can bring a warmth One whisper can bring assurance One decision can stop a war One cooperation can bring abundance One kiss can bring a kindness One sleep can bring rest One wake can bring happiness One solution can stop the tests If we only learn to smile to a stranger, to stop the fight, to start a relationship, to spark a hope, to embrace with warmth, to speak assurances, to end the war, to give abundance, to pass forward kindness, to allow rest, to share happiness, then maybe we can pass God's test! Have a beautiful day to all!

  • @mothermaidencrone
    @mothermaidencrone 3 года назад +530

    My father was an asshole and not a great person, but he was my best friend and taught so much. The man wanted a son more than anything, but he got me, so he taught me everything he'd teach his son, according to him. I miss him dearly. He died a little over 10 years ago, but I think about him every day. He introduced me to Cat Stevens, as well as most of my other favorite musicians, and this song was always dear to my heart. I'm a woman but Father & Son spoke to me and has been my constant companion on nights when I miss him the most. I love you, Dad. Thank you for raising me with love and kindness, and being my best friend.

    • @kris2k
      @kris2k 3 года назад +7

      wild world same musician

    • @zarak5104
      @zarak5104 3 года назад +5

      Yes, Wild World for me too, for the same reason. Xx

    • @azertyytreza1345
      @azertyytreza1345 3 года назад +6

      God bless your father

    • @Smitty65721
      @Smitty65721 3 года назад +14

      He doesn't sound like an asshole. Life is hard.

    • @elaineharrison2491
      @elaineharrison2491 3 года назад +5

      I am a mother sent it to my son

  • @Praxxus55712
    @Praxxus55712 4 года назад +4422

    I've heard this song so many times over the decades. It's an incredibly beautiful, soulful song. :)

  • @thegreazyemperor
    @thegreazyemperor Месяц назад +2

    My Dad recently passed away, I'm gonna use this song for my video tribute of him. I love you Dad! Thank you for teaching me how to love ❤️

  • @user-gb2fy5ed5r
    @user-gb2fy5ed5r 3 месяца назад +12

    One of the most underappreciated and gifted artists of our Era.

  • @RealMikeB32
    @RealMikeB32 11 месяцев назад +148

    If you're here after Ted Lasso and don't know Cat Stevens/ Yusuf's music, you're in for a real treat. Enjoy my friends. Ted Lasso forever.

    • @LADIES_MAN_DAN
      @LADIES_MAN_DAN 8 месяцев назад +5

      I love Ted lasso but I got this song from guardians of the galaxy

    • @markokoli7460
      @markokoli7460 8 месяцев назад +4

      I actually knew the song before, just not this one. I had been listening to the one Johnny Cash sang, but I heard this and prefer this voice

    • @marymascitelli7913
      @marymascitelli7913 8 месяцев назад +5

      I love Cat Stevens. He was my favorite musician when I was a teen back in the 70's. I love his voice and his music is awesome. Always been my favorite🎶❤️

    • @jacobsamson257
      @jacobsamson257 8 месяцев назад

      Poop

    • @paulpennington-mv7rt
      @paulpennington-mv7rt 8 месяцев назад

      😢
      I learned of this song about 15 years ago, from LordSardonic, aka
      Alex Burke. He had an amazing YT channel & presence here, but he had to go.
      ✴️

  • @eggyleftcheek
    @eggyleftcheek 3 года назад +769

    The greatest line in this without doubt is “from the moment I could talk, I was ordered to listen” ....pure genius

    • @janicebirch7522
      @janicebirch7522 3 года назад +35

      And the most bitter sweet thing to that is the most sad and when the young do not listen, until they have children of their own ,or it's too late.

    • @jackgeorge6611
      @jackgeorge6611 3 года назад +6

      Also my favourite line, gets ya in the feels

    • @TallulahBelle3276
      @TallulahBelle3276 3 года назад +7

      Yes! I love all of Cat’s music. 💝✨🎼🙏🏽

    • @brendascrowe7842
      @brendascrowe7842 3 года назад +5

      And by listening you are wiser now ! 🙏 Donald Woodall

    • @lubdashlukens464
      @lubdashlukens464 3 года назад +35

      I also found unforgettable "you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not" - chilling poetry

  • @gofufu1
    @gofufu1 3 месяца назад +36

    My big brother did a thesis on Cat Stevens in the 70s whilst at university, lectured me endlessly about this song.. I didnt understand it at the time, but it stays with me from then untill today. My brother passed last year and we had this for his funeral. It made me warm as i think of those lectures. The power of Cats music to take us on new journeys..

    • @cScott-cc7qf
      @cScott-cc7qf Месяц назад

      What a lovely memory. I have studied Cat Stevens as well since the early 70s …and taught my sons about him as well.

  • @ChrisDeHarde
    @ChrisDeHarde 2 месяца назад +4

    I just met a man who saw Cat live twice in Germany. One in Düsseldorf and one in Cologne. He talked about the concert, I had goosebumps. I'm a few years too young to have seen him live, but it's the music of my life. My father loved him, I love this guy too, I'm crying!

  • @griffinmaxwell789
    @griffinmaxwell789 11 месяцев назад +74

    Absolutely perfect song to play in the Ted Lasso finale

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 11 месяцев назад +3

      @Griffin Maxwell
      Heck yeah totally agree ^^

    • @mariobajardi
      @mariobajardi 11 месяцев назад

      Hahahahhaha
      A song like a thousand. Come on

    • @nz6288
      @nz6288 11 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed

  • @jimmypark6759
    @jimmypark6759 11 месяцев назад +50

    Thank you Ted Lasso for playing this beautiful song!!

    • @JsjkdodNkslldl
      @JsjkdodNkslldl Месяц назад

      We've been missing Ted for a year since the ending came out😢

  • @alfdi-tullio482
    @alfdi-tullio482 4 месяца назад +11

    My dad left us 33 years ago. I miss him very much all ways in my heart dad love you ❤❤❤

  • @marcorei258
    @marcorei258 2 месяца назад +3

    This song represents for me a permanent link with my dad. Everytime I listen this song it's like my dad is here with me. I love you Dad! ❤

  • @satyakibose8402
    @satyakibose8402 11 месяцев назад +245

    I heard this song for the very first time today in Ted Lasso finale, and I haven't stopped crying since.

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 11 месяцев назад +6

      Ted Lasso what a serie!!!!
      I'm waiting the season 4 ;)

    • @a.adam_smith
      @a.adam_smith 11 месяцев назад +7

      @@metothemoon1227 it’s not coming, season three was the last

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 11 месяцев назад +2

      @AdamSmith1412
      Oh no!!!! Oh no!!!! Very disappointed !!!
      when i see shitty tv shows that have more than 20 seasons, why don't they do the same with the good tv shows.
      I mean they could change Ted's mind by having him staying in Richmond in the final episode 12 of season 3 and have us sip one more season.
      Honestly it was doable.

    • @satyakibose8402
      @satyakibose8402 11 месяцев назад +6

      There's possibility of spin-off though with Richmond playing UCL

    • @debzarka
      @debzarka 11 месяцев назад +7

      A perfect song for a perfect ending ..."Father and Son" 😢

  • @MikeLikesChannel
    @MikeLikesChannel 2 года назад +1063

    Blows me away that Cat Stevens could write such a deeply reflective song as a young man at all of 22 years old. It's like he had the life's wisdom of an 80 year old man and father of multiple grown children, but he was 60 years younger. Pretty incredible.

    • @solitairestarr5516
      @solitairestarr5516 2 года назад +23

      Yes. You put my thoughts into words beautifully there. I wonder if this song was a warning to us all that he was going to leave us, and go off into obscurity like he did for so long. Yusuf ? The void Cat left is still there unfilled.

    • @deweyplanck9850
      @deweyplanck9850 2 года назад +33

      Him, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan always puts that same thought in my head. Simon graduated from Juilliard at an early age. Cat Stevens went to Hammersmith college in London. His roommate, while he was there was Don McLean who was studying opera believe or not.

    • @carolinemulders135
      @carolinemulders135 2 года назад +1

      plagiarism if you ask me

    • @deweyplanck9850
      @deweyplanck9850 2 года назад +15

      @@carolinemulders135 I’ve seen what your saying and it’s certainly all over the industry, but there are types of people who are more socially involved with older people. If you combine that with a college education in writing at a time when who you were studying would have been much older people
      I can see it. Bob Dylan was known world wide before he ever released a song for what he did for folk music. Paul Simon s early music and his career were modeled after Bach. I’m sure that graduating from Juilliard played a part in that.

    • @robertbeatty1633
      @robertbeatty1633 2 года назад +8

      Well said, yes he did have this wise old soul perspective in his songs. I remember that sense when I first heard him in the 70's. I was in high school listening to lots of different artists and he was singular in the way he made me feel. I enjoyed the sounds but at the same time I knew that he was about more than just entertaining the listener.. Felt like he was always leaning towards more. All these years later that still holds true.

  • @sharoncollins3486
    @sharoncollins3486 5 дней назад +2

    I love you from the first cord i heard.
    I would scream father & sha from the top of my lungs and rattle the walls when i was banished from all.
    My first 45 was this one and our Praise Band will sing it at my funeral.
    If a man wasn’t as great as you are, i ran away
    Would adore a follow up to answer
    “ where do the Children Play???”
    I will always be a Child of God and do play therapy, art, music, movement, beat, teach others to make their own percussion instruments and find themselves playing, as everything should be done in play, fun!🥳
    I love you

  • @SDD_media
    @SDD_media 6 месяцев назад +48

    a masterpiece that doesn't fade in the rain and doesn't fade in the heat. Many people have been inspired by it. The poem is simple but very deep and touches the heart without realizing that these cheeks have been wet.

  • @darrenstarr404
    @darrenstarr404 3 года назад +539

    For my Dad. We never had the best Father/Son relationship, still miss him tho. Miss you Dad.

    • @debbieandrews6405
      @debbieandrews6405 3 года назад +18

      This Beautiful Song I Would Play For My Son He Was Just A Baby 1978 Now Today When I Hear it I Think Of Both My Beautiful Son and Dad Both Now In Heaven XOXO

    • @armaansamirizvi3354
      @armaansamirizvi3354 3 года назад +10

      He did what he could buddy...
      End the cycle of hate,
      Pass on only the love.. Thats humanity

    • @alohabia2
      @alohabia2 3 года назад +7

      I miss my dad too.

    • @johnhales3682
      @johnhales3682 3 года назад +4

      Darren Starr, he is with you all the time.

    • @matthewseitz9995
      @matthewseitz9995 3 года назад +5

      my dad and I didn’t have a good relationship either. love this song

  • @Liam-sn5gr
    @Liam-sn5gr Год назад +193

    My dad used to play this song all the time when I was little. I never understood the song I hated it. Now I'm older I understood the beauty and meaning of this song. But most importantly I finally understand what he's been trying to tell me for so many years.
    Edit - Thank you for the likes and comments and I hope everyone from Ted Lasso has now added a great song to their playlists.

  • @bnieducationalvideo1213
    @bnieducationalvideo1213 2 месяца назад +3

    When I was in college my best friend and I would play guitar and sing this song just about every night. Shortly after that he died from a tragic accident. At the funeral a friend of ours played Father & Son. It was so emotional.
    Almost ten years later I had my first son. He was named after my best friend. He is now grown up and a father himself. After over four decades, hearing Father & Son make me emotional thinking about my best friend and my son. They are so much alike.

  • @user-ud5ud4qv8h
    @user-ud5ud4qv8h 6 месяцев назад +24

    Love you. Whoever reads this, i been in pain for so long

  • @Kjartan1985
    @Kjartan1985 Год назад +581

    They just don't make this kind of music anymore. Pure emotion, pure heart, pure quality.

    • @huilang838
      @huilang838 Год назад +25

      they do, but its not popular sadly

    • @konradmeerbach5597
      @konradmeerbach5597 Год назад +2

      @@huilang838 probably you don't understand this....

    • @huilang838
      @huilang838 Год назад +14

      @@konradmeerbach5597 how do you mean, i love this song right here, but there also modern songs that are also great but nobody knows about them

    • @dumaz99
      @dumaz99 Год назад +2

      They do. Harry Styles, Taylor Swift … generational talent. Many other lesser known. Look around, you’ll find it.
      Great tune here.

    • @lilianamelone3831
      @lilianamelone3831 Год назад

      ♥️♥️♥️🌹

  • @AdriDelPino
    @AdriDelPino Год назад +362

    My dad passed away 2 weeks ago. I grew up surrounded by 70's music, including this song among many others, thanks to him and mom. Never really listened to the lyrics, until today. They sure hit hard, but they also have a beautiful message... This song brings tears to my face. Love you dad.

  • @jeromeierome4523
    @jeromeierome4523 5 месяцев назад +16

    My son, if you’re reading this, know that you were always in my heart and thoughts.

  • @renatodelacruz8042
    @renatodelacruz8042 Месяц назад +2

    My dad was a big marvel fan, he watches the films with me and my sister. whenever the latest marvel movie and he would let us know a few hours before the movie that he bought tickets and that we should get ready, watching guardians 2 with him in the cinema, this song popped up and I cried knowing that him being gone will happen and that I should get ready for it, A day before new years 2023, my dad passed and once I arrived home this song ended up playing. Ended up crying for like an hour or 2. Love you pa, see you whenever possible:)

  • @MrSmigglez83
    @MrSmigglez83 2 года назад +590

    My Dad passed away about 4 months ago, he liked this song. I am also now a father and this song gets to myself even more. I miss my Dad and I thank him for all his done for our family. We were not perfect as fathers but we try our best for our families, that I know. This is an amazing song that will never fade and will go on from one generation to another.

    • @Nasty-Uncle-Dad
      @Nasty-Uncle-Dad 2 года назад +10

      My father used to play this song throughout my childhood. He passed away march 2nd, hits me right in the feels everytime. I am a father myself twice. Tears me up everytime, but somehow i love this song.

    • @mandieseel9530
      @mandieseel9530 Год назад +1

      I sure hope so

    • @Steve-qf8he
      @Steve-qf8he Год назад +2

      nice msg

    • @muffinzlealta1865
      @muffinzlealta1865 Год назад +6

      My dad passed 5-6 months ago. I'm still broken 💔. Its hard.

    • @bobbykings9879
      @bobbykings9879 Год назад +4

      I'm a little drunk, but I would like you to know your comment made me tear up.

  • @musiclover9361
    @musiclover9361 4 года назад +630

    "From the moment I could talk, I was ordered to listen."
    That my friends, is a killer line.

    • @MrJoanna3007
      @MrJoanna3007 4 года назад +5

      Exactly!! Can't get It out of my head!!! Wow

    • @johng1394
      @johng1394 4 года назад +6

      Puts life in to prospective.

    • @alexandergutfeldt1144
      @alexandergutfeldt1144 4 года назад +14

      I first heard this line when I was 16 and I felt it spoke to me.
      Now I'm in my fifties and the line still speaks to me: My son is now sixteen, my daughter 22. Both have accused me at times of not listening to them!
      I AM trying, but it seems to them that I am not succeeding. So sad!

    • @francescaciak
      @francescaciak 4 года назад

      What is a killer line?? I'm not English so I can't understand this expression, could you explain me its meaning?

    • @alexandergutfeldt1144
      @alexandergutfeldt1144 4 года назад +8

      Francesca Ciak A 'killer line' is a line, phrase or statement, that is perceived to be profound and carry deeper meaning.

  • @user-lz5mn5zv5w
    @user-lz5mn5zv5w 4 месяца назад +34

    I lost my father 2 days ago! He truly was my Hero! Rest in piece, Dad!💔💔💔

    • @ronaldjohnson902
      @ronaldjohnson902 4 месяца назад +1

      Feel your pain. Keep listening

    • @Bobnormal4
      @Bobnormal4 4 месяца назад +1

      sorry mate

    • @dominickcally2735
      @dominickcally2735 4 месяца назад +1

      Sorry bud. Just gotta work through it

    • @genevanoene4381
      @genevanoene4381 4 месяца назад +1

      Im here for you man!

    • @matthewbarnes1259
      @matthewbarnes1259 3 месяца назад +1

      I lost mine two years ago this April, my brother 6 years ago this June. I'll be 45 in July and wasn't ready for things to go that route. Anyone who says time heals all wounds is a fool.

  • @jerrybest3404
    @jerrybest3404 3 года назад +252

    I'm fast approaching 7 decades alive, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that in life we are always learning. Usually at a fairly steady rate, but then we get these "aha!" moments where big chunks of the puzzle fit together. Cat Stevens was instrumental in bringing some of those moments to me

    • @jpw5823
      @jpw5823 2 года назад +13

      Jerry, I read your post thinking 7 decades alive was a fairly long time, then I realized I'm 58 and approaching 6 decades, lol. Time flies doesn't it? And yes we are constantly learning.

    • @jeanettedinall64
      @jeanettedinall64 2 года назад +5

      so very true , lost my dad August 1 so hard but this is his song Rest in peace Daddy Love

    • @phillipthompson1969
      @phillipthompson1969 2 года назад +5

      Lost my dad two weeks ago. This and Neil Diamond's Amazing Grace is breaking me.

    • @robrock4822
      @robrock4822 2 года назад +3

      @@phillipthompson1969 Be brave dude

    • @mcserbie5496
      @mcserbie5496 2 года назад +2

      I’m only 22 😂 but yh I just like listening to ahis music

  • @MineTurtleLover565
    @MineTurtleLover565 2 года назад +428

    Sat here with my 25 day old son and he's finally fallen asleep, Cat Stevens you legend ❤ 💙

    • @UpsideDownWorld
      @UpsideDownWorld 2 года назад +12

      Congrats, it sounds like you're already a wonderful Dad. Bless you & your newborn son. ❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @buickadelaide1283
      @buickadelaide1283 2 года назад +6

      God bless you

    • @glyn6170
      @glyn6170 Год назад +6

      Enjoy. They grow up so fast.

    • @1Nannamac
      @1Nannamac Год назад +3

      All the best to you brother 🤙

    • @barrabee7420
      @barrabee7420 Год назад +1

      👍👍

  • @rickg1020
    @rickg1020 Месяц назад +2

    A most beautiful song, a most beautiful song writer.

  • @scotthendry1976
    @scotthendry1976 Месяц назад +2

    This song was my Dad's way of telling me he was dieing & 16 years on I still break down when listening to it. R.I.P Dad I miss you

  • @handhikaramadhan
    @handhikaramadhan Год назад +483

    I lost my father two years ago. I came to realize how deep the lyrics is when he's gone and now I'm myself a father of a seven year-old son.

    • @manojoy6913
      @manojoy6913 Год назад +3

      😢

    • @nothing-dk7oc
      @nothing-dk7oc Год назад

      🙏

    • @Kitja
      @Kitja Год назад +2

      Same here brother

    • @derekjackson2339
      @derekjackson2339 Год назад +4

      Life goes on hope everything good lost my dad when I was 9 he was great memories take care nite

    • @dericmikell2574
      @dericmikell2574 Год назад +3

      My dad passed 20 years ago and this song reminds me of him and makes me think about my own son at the same time.

  • @rockandrollpaddy
    @rockandrollpaddy 10 месяцев назад +328

    A million older dads in tears watching this performed at Glastonbury. The meaning and message changes with age and responsibilities. A masterpiece, from 1970, but ageless.

    • @yvonnewilliams8919
      @yvonnewilliams8919 10 месяцев назад +11

      My husband and I were both in tears, him relating to the song from both ends of the spectrum, and me from reflecting on the relationship between my son and his dad. Beautiful.

    • @derektodd463
      @derektodd463 9 месяцев назад

      Me too ❤

    • @loritaclough4695
      @loritaclough4695 6 месяцев назад +1

      Perfect song for all ages

    • @valerieperk
      @valerieperk 6 месяцев назад +2

      Love this song. Saw him in Christchurch some years ago with his son. Amazing!

    • @Nasdaqbaby
      @Nasdaqbaby 4 месяца назад

      the generation now will never understand this song.. god bless

  • @muckster57
    @muckster57 4 месяца назад +11

    I was a teenager when this song first came out.
    It was like Cat was reading my soul.

  • @mariemurphybaker7599
    @mariemurphybaker7599 5 месяцев назад +25

    Could it be I've known this song for 55 years and today have sudden impulse to stop what I was doing and just listen and let its resounding beauty reverberate thru my body as if I can carry it with me to eternity.

  • @danielvallejo1316
    @danielvallejo1316 3 года назад +344

    Lost my Dad March 2nd 2020. I was 57 and I was happy I had him that long. Times were hard between us when I was young, we were close later in life. He was 86 and cancer took him. I was there to take care of him for the final two months of his life. I was shaving him when he passed, he hated not being clean shaven. Now my mom is is living with me and cancer is about to take her. This song hits me in my gut. Love your family, one day they will be gone.

    • @suntzo
      @suntzo 3 года назад +12

      I understand your feelings. My father and I were so very close when I was young and then...years and years of anger. A lovely woman came into my life and made me see that if I ever wanted to have a relationship with my dad then I would have to be the one to end the hostility. I did. We had 15 good years before he died in 2019 when I was 53. Now I'm sitting here, playing his guitar, crying and hoping that he knew how much I respected and cherished him, even when my foolishness kept us apart. If he had died during the 20-years when we were estranged I would be devastated now. Family is more precious than anything.

    • @adammason4554
      @adammason4554 3 года назад +3

      Prayers n love to you bruva

    • @dino4447
      @dino4447 3 года назад +9

      Cancer is disgusting. That's an incredibly cool story about your dad passing while you were shaving him I don't know you or him but there's like grief and closure and contentment all in one sentence. Im glad you had him for that long as well and id bet he wouldn't have it any other way.

    • @Unhingedjabroni
      @Unhingedjabroni 3 года назад +4

      I am sorry for your loss. At the same time though his life should be celebrated. 86 years is a hell of a run and all most of us can ask for.

    • @douglaselser2440
      @douglaselser2440 3 года назад +4

      Beautiful. Thanks for sharing that. I was 47 when my father passed 4 years ago. We hadn't spoken in almost 15 years. Our stubborn pride kept us apart - neither of us believed we needed to say "I'm sorry." The day he died, my sister urged me to come visit, saying it would help bring him peace. I said I'd come in the morning. He didn't make it and I didn't get to say goodbye. Y'all - be sure to cherish what you have, swallow your pride, be the first to say "I'm sorry." Like the song says, "It's too late when we die, to admit we don't see eye to eye...I just wish I could have told him in the living years."

  • @Atombender
    @Atombender Год назад +121

    I love how his tone changes from deep to higher when he is "switching" from father to son. Beautiful and timeless lyrics.

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  • @carolroehrich8216
    @carolroehrich8216 Месяц назад +2

    This is one of the first albums I bought when I went to college. I am 72 now, and this song still gets to me.

    • @tomkohlman8110
      @tomkohlman8110 Месяц назад +2

      Just turned 72 myself. Love old Cat ☮️✌️

  • @MerchantIvoryfilms
    @MerchantIvoryfilms 2 месяца назад +4

    "Fare thee well...old friend...I will see you in the stars"

  • @BlueAndGold31
    @BlueAndGold31 11 месяцев назад +133

    I will forever associate this song now with wanting a man to get off a plane.
    Then seeing how everyone around him in life is doing better now solely because of his relentless positivity and unwavering belief in the past 3 years. And then wanting that man to stay on the plane, go on home, be with his son, and just, finally, be happy.

    • @paulashe2516
      @paulashe2516 11 месяцев назад +11

      Ted lasso❤

    • @mauritaschut8466
      @mauritaschut8466 11 месяцев назад +8

      Yes, me too. Such a great song to now be forever married to an incredible show 😥💙❤️

    • @metothemoon1227
      @metothemoon1227 11 месяцев назад +4

      Richemond methods 💙

    • @marcxx131
      @marcxx131 11 месяцев назад +7

      an unbelieavble series that captures one's heart .. by its simplicity, its humanity .. never has a series touched me like this .

    • @kevinkraemer7173
      @kevinkraemer7173 11 месяцев назад +4

      So ted lasso

  • @LeeMaitland
    @LeeMaitland 3 года назад +130

    Just lost my Dad to Covid. He was so stubborn in life I really thought he'd be there forever. Please stay safe everyone, cherish who you have while you have them x

    • @emmennyce
      @emmennyce 3 года назад +2

      I'm so sorry for your loss.

    • @Smitty65721
      @Smitty65721 3 года назад +1

      Sorry for you man. You are going through the really hard time. The day I lost my dad was the worst pain I have ever had. Hang in there. It gets less painful as you walk tall like he would want you to.

    • @forrest.0569
      @forrest.0569 3 года назад +1

      He’s looking out for man, beyond the world of the physical living, you will see him again. Stay strong until now. You know you should listen out for signs in life that he’s trying to communicate with you, whether through when listening to music, watching certain films, or hell even a menu from an Italian restaurant. Stay strong brother. We are here for you

    • @fannytorres1781
      @fannytorres1781 3 года назад

      I'm sorry. Wish you the best

    • @eDogBomb
      @eDogBomb 2 года назад

      I'm really sorry. How are you holding up?

  • @wojciechgredka6550
    @wojciechgredka6550 Месяц назад +2

    This song allow's me to remmeber my dead father. I miss him so much ..

  • @rexross7086
    @rexross7086 6 месяцев назад +5

    This is the only thing that I love about the internet. Half of these songs I have never even heard before. But I love each and every one of them.

  • @Leafcripe
    @Leafcripe 2 года назад +350

    My grandpa used to play this song for me when he was teaching my guitar. He raised me a good chunk of my life and I was the one who found him passed away in his old house that 3 generations of my family grew up in raised by him. He adored this song and I can’t think of anyone but him when I hear cats voice. God bless

    • @tasmas1782
      @tasmas1782 2 года назад +5

      Sad and beautiful ♥️

    • @phoenix5054
      @phoenix5054 2 года назад +1

      I kinda wish I knew my grandpas but then at least I had 2 parents growing up until adulthood. Can’t really complain.

    • @lailalivsdatter549
      @lailalivsdatter549 2 года назад

      ❤️🤗

    • @Francloy1
      @Francloy1 2 года назад

      You arr lucky to have one

    • @grownjohnboy
      @grownjohnboy 2 года назад +1

      You cannot let this story go untold. put it to music.

  • @beardedsteakygo
    @beardedsteakygo 8 месяцев назад +182

    I had this song at my son's funeral. First time I have been able to listen to it in 5 years ❤️

    • @misterpgallagher
      @misterpgallagher 6 месяцев назад +4

      So sorry for your loss.

    • @khisyamh
      @khisyamh 5 месяцев назад +2

      Very sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

    • @andreasoraci3248
      @andreasoraci3248 5 месяцев назад +2

      I'm very sorry, I hope it unlocked good memories for you

    • @nomenetasaili8598
      @nomenetasaili8598 5 месяцев назад +2

      So sorry for your loss. Going to hug my son now

    • @DC42087
      @DC42087 5 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry for your lost brother. He is always with you and by your side. ❤

  • @spikespeigel8630
    @spikespeigel8630 7 месяцев назад +46

    [Verse 1: Father]
    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
    [Verse 2: Son]
    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
    [Guitar Solo]
    [Verse 3: Father & (Son)]
    It's not time to make a change (Away, away, away)
    Just sit down, take it slowly
    You're still young, that's your fault (I know)
    There's so much you have to go through (I have to make this decision)
    Find a girl, settle down (Alone)
    If you want you can marry
    Look at me (No)
    I am old, but I'm happy
    [Verse 4: Son & (Father)]
    All the times that I've cried (Stay, stay, stay)
    Keeping all the things I knew inside
    It's hard
    But it's harder to ignore it (Why must you go)
    If they were right, I'd agree (And make this decision)
    But it's them they know, not me (Alone)
    Now there's a way
    And I know that I have to go away
    I know, I have to go

  • @MarieCresswell
    @MarieCresswell 6 месяцев назад +7

    Beautiful

  • @thequeenmidas
    @thequeenmidas Год назад +301

    My Dad played this song on many occasions, practising on his own guitar. It was unusual music for us growing up in the 80s in Soweto, South Africa🇿🇦 but we came to love it. He sang us many folk and country rock lullabies. We still have this vinyl album in the cabinet, as well as many others like Bread, Simon & Garfunkel, Crosby Stills & Nash, etc. I'm here in his memory. He died 2 weeks ago on 6 August 2022 after a 4-year battle with colon cancer. I miss him dearly, and still in disbelief really, yet I know his soul is free now. I look forward to seeing him again in eternity🙏🏿❤️🕊️

    • @mickey1849
      @mickey1849 Год назад +8

      Godspeed. Keep the fire 🔥 burning strong!

    • @pamelafarrant3796
      @pamelafarrant3796 Год назад +7

      Thoughts are with you at this sad time. Remember all the precious time you shared with your Dad and you will smile again xxx

    • @niferanne53
      @niferanne53 Год назад +7

      So very sorry for your loss

    • @wolftrapman
      @wolftrapman Год назад +8

      Just remarkable, I sang his songs in infant school in the 70s, rediscovered him at Art College in the late 80s learned to play them on a guitar in the 90s. And listening to them today 2022 I'm still blown away.

    • @natalierampone9750
      @natalierampone9750 Год назад +5

      So sorry about your dad. If listening to this song hits home I totally understand.

  • @backinthesaddle61
    @backinthesaddle61 Год назад +298

    I am 61 years old, this song still brings tears to my eyes since I was nine years old.... So beautiful, yet hauntingly true. ❤️💔❤️💔❤️💔❤️

    • @evergreennugz477
      @evergreennugz477 Год назад +7

      My father just turned 60 in October got hit by a truck in front of his job Dec 6th he's in a coma still bad brain trauma this song is everything love you pop's

    • @69chacka
      @69chacka Год назад +8

      I too am in my 60's & it brings up all the emotions from decades gone by! G D Bless Bless 🙌 this song 🎵 💔,
      NaNa Janna ❤️

    • @jimbishop8667
      @jimbishop8667 Год назад +9

      I learned this song a few years ago but I can't sing it without starting to cry... This man was maybe the greatest song writer of my generation!

    • @riceburner4747
      @riceburner4747 Год назад +2

      Me too, & I'm 70. 😭😭

    • @libertad438
      @libertad438 Год назад +3

      ​@@evergreennugz477 hope ur father gets well and good soon❤😢

  • @arturcoelho4932
    @arturcoelho4932 4 месяца назад +24

    My father leave me before I was born, but I have a friend that is a father to me. I think he's the greatest father that I could have. And he don't know about this, so I love you my FATHER, for all you've done for me, even without knowing.... Thankfully. ❤

  • @wedindaman
    @wedindaman Месяц назад +3

    This song, and Leader of the Band, are the best father-son songs ever written. Nothing else comes close.

  • @TheAgentx25
    @TheAgentx25 2 года назад +52

    Lyrics pasted for anyone who wants to sing along.
    “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
    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 relax, 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'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”