I have never listened to this song without tearing up; first as a rebellious 20 year old, then as a parent, and now as a grandfather. How is it possible that a single song can touch your heart and soul on so many levels over so many years? Thank you Yusef/Cat Stevens. 🤟🙏
I have the same reaction listening to Cat and other artists from our youth. Even as a grandmother, these songs transport me back to another time. So happy I grew up with such beautiful music in my life.
I pulled up Wild World. I have 3 daughters, all grown and on their own now, but it always brings a tear to my eye. Even though I have no son this song does the same to me. I was blessed to have them listen to me though as I offered advice. They didn't always follow it but were always thankful for my effort.
Whoever wrote this song had to live it.Nobody promised life would be easy. Life is a daily struggle which sometimes seems impossible. We fall in love, have kids, struggle to make a living...and grow old. Life is short and one day we wake up and wonder how it went by so fast.
Super Musik und super Sänger,ich liebe beides!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸👍👍👍 Die Zeit bleibt nicht stehen,aber die Musik bleibt! Was waren das früher schöne Zeiten und super schöne Musik! Wünsche mir die schöne heile Welt zurück! 🌏🌎🌍❤️🌏🌎🌍❤🌏🌎🌍❤️
I agree, I have more to say but I can just reflect on your words for now. What a great song. I think it touches all who hear it. Thank you for reminding me!
Beautiful! Love music from this era(fathers). Also, there is so much more substance in old mainstream music compared todays music… there are several “artists” and songs and point the finger but I won’t. 😅
I love reading comments on songs that I love. You see so many different stories from people all over who all hold these songs dear to their as, just as much as I do, some for the same reason, some for different reasons.
Iv listen to this since i was 14. Im 38 now.. it wasnt until 2 years ago i understood "your fault".. i thought it was your to blame for being immature.. now i get its misfourtune that your young and dont understand his wisdom
Iv listen to this since i was 14. Im 38 now.. it wasnt until recently i understood "your fault".. i thought it was your to blame for being immature.. now i get its misfourtune that your young and dont understand his wisdom. Totally diffrent meaning and i love that about music. You interpret it diffrently as you grow.
I lost my Son in 1985 December 22 : The saddest day of my life : His name is Jorden Ronald Konig Brown : He lived 💔 for 1 month and 22 days 💔 : He lives within me ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤.
!!Estoy atrapada entre los 70,80,estoy descubriendo tremenda riqueza musical,existieron tremendos músicos,!!!woooow!!,hoy no tenemos nada,si comparamos❤️🇦🇷
I am now 72 and my father passed in 1985 and this song fills me with so much emotion. I love him just as much now as I ever did . LOVE YOU DAD and God bless.
Super Musik! Die Zeit kann man nicht zurück drehen,aber die Musik bleibt! Erinnerung hat die Musik was früher war. Es war einfach schöne Kult Musik. Ja viele Leute nicht mehr da,ist alles traurig aber es muß weiter gehen. Die Zeit bleibt nicht stehen!⏰️
This is the only song that each one of us switch sides in the story as we grow older. Undeniably a pure classic. I’ll never grow old or tire playing and singing this with my guitar.
Beautiful. Beautiful song. Very moving. Cat Stevens has such an unique and beautiful voice. When my dad was trying to help my poor brother through very serious trauma and depression, I would hear this song and it would always break my heart. My brother did exactly what the song says. No matter how hard my dad tried to help my brother he had to go away to try to find himself. It absolutely broke my heart but I hope he has found peace in his life. He was so unhappy but my dad still believes that my brother will find a place where he is healthy and happy. I really love my dad. He has a beautiful soul.💔💔❤️❤️ 🎼🎶🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐
I loved this song as a teen. I am now 68 and although I’m a grandma I just sent it to my oldest grandson. It touches me and makes me tear up and I hope it will touch him the same.
For me growing up was hard because my father wasn't always by my side. Financially, he can provide but he's not with me during times I need him. While listening to this song, I can imagine how great would it have been if he was here, for me. I am 19 now. Almost old enough to start my own life and also have kids. I promise to myself that I will stay with my kids to guide, protect, and show them love. This song is really great! I will recommend this song to my son and maybe have a duet with him. It'll be wonderful!❤
Why do the most beautiful things tear your heart to pieces...thank you Cat for your insight, and beautiful song, with a voice that reaches deep...deep within...
My wife and I requested his version of "Morning has broken" to be played at our wedding. We did not want a religious service and it completely escaped us that Cat's big hit was an old Scottish hymn. We celebrated our 50th recently, and are now Christians who see the beauty of Christ where ever peace love and grace is to be found. In All religions!
Okay wait a second. If you think the beauty of Christ is to be found in all religions, why are you Christian? What about elements of other religions that contradict the teachings/doctrines of Christianity? Do you acknowledge that such contradictions exist? How about the difference between Christianity and Hinduism where, in the former, the human soul lives on this earth just one time. Let's leave aside where that soul goes afterward. I think that is a HUGE difference. I am not religious, or rather I do not subscribe to any religion. All might be hooey. So I'm not asking this as a Christian. You and your wife are "now" Christians. Huh. Okay. But what is "beautiful" about Christ? To a Christian, wouldn't that be that he DIED FOR OUR SINS? That He is the son of God? I think it's a bit of a batty story, BUT, if you go with that story, then that has to be the only thing about Christ that matters. Or rather, the essential thing that differentiates Christianity from other religions.
@@edwardmorris3453 Thanks Edward for the comment. Personally I abhor debating on this subject. We are all on a personal journey and it all ends one day. In our western society fewer and fewer, put off by Christian Institutionalism and it's tribalism, have given up asking the deep questions on life and its meaning and purpose. As for myself coming out of Christian religiousity and dogma, have never the less retained the spirituality of Christ our divinity, found in ALL of us. Christianity simply is acknowledging that while other religions with their dogmas touch on it but never embrace who Jesus was. Our humanity and God's divinity reconciled as one. The trouble with this world is ignorance of this possibility, not necessarily after our passing but IN this life in the way of TRUE (God's) love. May you continue to seek and find that inner peace (God in us) which the world with its myriad of distractions cannot ultimately satisfy the soul. ❤️
I have just read some comments from other people, what else can I say? I agree with all of you. Some artists seem to tap into something universal ( not in a typically religious sense!!) which speak of profoundly significant things. I would love to send a universal thankyou and all the warmth and gratefulness I can muster, to all artists who endeavour and succeed, ( or not!) often in difficult times and difficult life circumstances, to create and then share their souls with us. Long may we learn from, be comforted by or provoked by them.
Thanks to my fabulous music teacher Mrs Adams who introduced our music class of 1973 at Tauranga Intermediate School. AOTEAROA to the outstanding musician Love his music to this very day
I ever loved Cat Steven's songs. Growing up as a child in the 70's his music was a common feature in our home. I remember in particular " Wild world" was on repeat on our Sanyo radiogram.
I was a kid when I bought his first album. Love it till today. Through the decades his songs have taken on new meaning and new significance. I got married. It brought new meaning when I saw my sons and their father. Beautiful.
Amazing how Cat did unplugged way before anyone else, and, he did it so naturally. Lov'd his music then and still to this day. His music comes from his heart, and we feel it.
I'm 54 y.o. now.. Every two weeks I accompany my dad so my sister and my mother as caretakers can take a break outside. Reading some comments about missing their dad, I flashback and remember how close I was once with dad. It feels like I got some revelation: sure if my dad is gone I'm gonna miss him so much. Thank you dad for evrrything.
I was the exact opposite of Cat’s “father” in the song yet my son has still decided to amputate me from his life (I’m 78 & he’s 45), breaks my heart every second of every day. Maybe, someday. Bob
Hang in there. All is possible. I appreciate my father more now than ever. I hope he comes back into your life. There is no one like a father to a son. Even if it takes years he will love you. I hope before he knows what he is missing.
My Dad and Mom, Sister, and me left. I was very blessed to be with him in the end game. They are all waiting for me with my cancer 4 colon. I'm still young 62
I listened to this song when my English teacher Ms Davis said listen to this album. I was blown away & music became instrumental in my real education of life.
I've loved this song from the very first moment I heard it so many decades ago. Now as I near my sixties, and having lost my father two years ago, I again thank you for the lyrics that help me understand that all children must break from their parents at some stage, however traumatic that must be, and start their own lives. I love the way that you show both sides of the pain and the story, and that you do not judge. The song is a one of a kind.
The emotions in this song have always brought tears to my eyes. Out of so many wonderful Cat songs this one was my favorite. I have tears even now. It stirs up emotions i feel and to me, that's what makes a song so very special. Such a handsome man as well. Cat has a voice like no other, it's like a friend for life. I feel so blessed to have had such great music growing up, i am old now but i never forget how the music in my life was my pathway to getting here.
These words are so profound, and tell a lot about growing up, finding out who we are and trying to be that person we want to become. That inevitably means pulling away from our parents and what they want of us. With our parents it's I believe an attempt often to steer us clear of hurt and disappointment but these attributes sadly have to be learned too often the hard way. We don't know as children that if we stick our fingers into the beautiful flickering flames of a fire that they will cause burns and pain. If you one of the luck few and your vision matches that of your parents then there is no difficult transition to make. However for many of us this is not the case and for most of us thankfully our parents understand and accept in time that our way forward in life is not their vision but if it makes us happy then it's accepted in the end.
When I was younger I didn’t really understand the meaning in the song but the honesty and compassion he expressed was always very moving. It’s funny to tear up and not really know why.
Songs for ever Demis Roussos,Georges Moustaki,Vaggelis,Cat Stephens ,Aphrodites childs, George Michael,Nana Mouscouri,Vicky Leandros all greens all best
What an incredibly beautiful man. His music touches the soul. I start EVERY day with Peace Train blasting away and clearing all of my fears and troubles out of my consciousness.
Just listening to this wonderful song again as a good friend of mine Miles Cox recently passed away - he used to listen to Cat Stevens whenever I came around to his place to chillax. Take care Miles and many Blessings on your journey ahead brother !!!
My dad was murdered when I was 3.......sometimes I Listen to this song and cry.....but don't tell anybody......
😢❤
He is still by your side...
Big hug from me.
All my love. I hope you find peace.
So sorry
💔
I have never listened to this song without tearing up; first as a rebellious 20 year old, then as a parent, and now as a grandfather. How is it possible that a single song can touch your heart and soul on so many levels over so many years? Thank you Yusef/Cat Stevens. 🤟🙏
Beautiful words…
😊
I have the same reaction listening to Cat and other artists from our youth. Even as a grandmother, these songs transport me back to another time. So happy I grew up with such beautiful music in my life.
So lucky and blessed to have grown up in the seventies
Same here bro. I sang this at my sons wedding.
I pulled up Wild World. I have 3 daughters, all grown and on their own now, but it always brings a tear to my eye. Even though I have no son this song does the same to me. I was blessed to have them listen to me though as I offered advice. They didn't always follow it but were always thankful for my effort.
Whoever wrote this song had to live it.Nobody promised life would be easy. Life is a daily struggle which sometimes seems impossible.
We fall in love, have kids, struggle to make a living...and grow old.
Life is short and one day we wake up and wonder how it went by so fast.
Lovely and sadly, an overwhelming testimony to this life journey. Thank you for this lovely realization, perfectly worded.
Cat Stevens wrote it. He writes his own music.
Super Musik und super Sänger,ich liebe beides!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸🕺🎸👍👍👍 Die Zeit bleibt nicht stehen,aber die Musik bleibt! Was waren das früher schöne Zeiten und super schöne Musik! Wünsche mir die schöne heile Welt zurück! 🌏🌎🌍❤️🌏🌎🌍❤🌏🌎🌍❤️
Cat Stevens wrote this song
everytime i listened to this song i always have a teary eyes..oh god,,if i can turn back the hands of time...i miss my father so much!,,,,02/16/2024
I miss my Tony.....that is love....
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I agree, I have more to say but I can just reflect on your words for now. What a great song. I think it touches all who hear it. Thank you for reminding me!
Thanks dad, for all the things you gave me ...
You need to listen chasing monsters away by James blunt
Thats all it takes
He must be a good bloke
Good on you
😢😢😢😢
My dad was the most caring person in this world he died for this country buy Dennis good
It's now 2024, and I am still listening this faithful song! Timless forever!
Same here
Whether forty years ago or today, his voice is like an old friend, calm, soothing and takes you to a very comfortable place.
I totally agree, he has such a unique soothing tone & his words are so warm & welcoming, love his music! Simply Beautiful!
Beautiful! Love music from this era(fathers). Also, there is so much more substance in old mainstream music compared todays music… there are several “artists” and songs and point the finger but I won’t. 😅
i’m just now finding out that he was only 22 when he wrote this song and i was so shocked. i thought he was an actual old man
I've been listening to this song since the 70s, and now I'm old, and I'm happy.
I've gone from son to father.
Time passes quickly...
Enjoy
He escuchado esta canción desde los 70 y he pasado de hija a madre. Me encanta, hace recordar tb tiempos maravillosos en mi juventud.
I've been listening to this song for 25yrs,and is still real,in my life. And I am a woman, doesn't matter, still rings true in my life. Genius
I love reading comments on songs that I love. You see so many different stories from people all over who all hold these songs dear to their as, just as much as I do, some for the same reason, some for different reasons.
Been listening to this wonderful song for well over 50 years. Cry every time.
repect kindred spirirt. 40+ for me thanks to my dad.
I always loved this song! Im 70 and i remember my father dearly.
I'm 67 and miss the father I never had..
For me this song is simply a masterpiece....for all fathers ,for all sons ♥️
BINGO
True
for parents and their children. Daughters have complicated and heartbreaking relationships with there fathers too
It has been a long time since I listened to this song. I cried like a baby. A true masterpiece. I miss you Dad.
Yup,gets me every time ❤️😭👍
Me too so much
Yes. it's ok..Wild World is another one that will makes me 😢
Just sit down, take it slowly...
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it...
Me too and afterwards I wanted to say to everybody take Jesus in your heart ❤️💜
"Your still young that's your fault". Wise words right there
Iv listen to this since i was 14. Im 38 now.. it wasnt until 2 years ago i understood "your fault".. i thought it was your to blame for being immature.. now i get its misfourtune that your young and dont understand his wisdom
Iv listen to this since i was 14. Im 38 now.. it wasnt until recently i understood "your fault".. i thought it was your to blame for being immature.. now i get its misfourtune that your young and dont understand his wisdom. Totally diffrent meaning and i love that about music. You interpret it diffrently as you grow.
I'm now 73...and I wished that id've had a dad to advise, and guide me through my teenage years....and beyond..
I felt that. God Bless you~~~ I love you.
I feel that same for my son, his father wasn`t there for him through teenage and beyond bc alcoholism/selfishness-so so sad in my mother heart.
Now I realize that the old songs are really the ones called music. I once thought noise is music too, I was wrong.
AMEN!!!!!!❣❣
@@MUSICTV-kn2ql 😘❤️😘
He was the artist whose words could make me cry. As a teenager , he understood my world.
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶💕
I lost my Son in 1985 December 22 : The saddest day of my life : His name is Jorden Ronald Konig Brown : He lived 💔 for 1 month and 22 days 💔 : He lives within me ❤ ❤❤❤❤❤.
Oh no I’m so sorry that is awful and not fair of course our children our still with us x
I am so Sorry for your loss. I Pray that your Life Will bring you Joy with your son watching over you.
So very sorry. 😢
!!Estoy atrapada entre los 70,80,estoy descubriendo tremenda riqueza musical,existieron tremendos músicos,!!!woooow!!,hoy no tenemos nada,si comparamos❤️🇦🇷
Pues si, y cat Stevens es uno de los mejores.
Y de los grupos de rock ya ni hablar
Desde luego que vamos a comparar , esos años eran privilegiados ❤
Busca esta cancion.... what becomes of the broken hearted
I’ve listen to this song hundreds of times and never tire of it. This song is a masterpiece of storytelling!!
Just too sad for all of us that can’t say hi Dad anymore
A CLASSIC ! OVER 40 YEARS ...THIS SONG NEVER dates. This isn't JUST music its art. It's soul it's part of our life and our up bringing.❤.
I am now 72 and my father passed in 1985 and this song fills me with so much emotion. I love him just as much now as I ever did . LOVE YOU DAD and God bless.
He really has a quirky style of lyricism. Somehow it all works❤ He was underrated.
I think of my dad during this song who passed in 1989 at age 52, I'm now 59 l still love this song and think of him and my two adult sons he never met
Your words make me cry you touch me deeply
Super Musik! Die Zeit kann man nicht zurück drehen,aber die Musik bleibt! Erinnerung hat die Musik was früher war. Es war einfach schöne Kult Musik. Ja viele Leute nicht mehr da,ist alles traurig aber es muß weiter gehen. Die Zeit bleibt nicht stehen!⏰️
This is the only song that each one of us switch sides in the story as we grow older. Undeniably a pure classic. I’ll never grow old or tire playing and singing this with my guitar.
❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢love this song 🎵 Absolutely beautiful, I love all Cat Steven's songs!
Beautiful. Beautiful song. Very moving. Cat Stevens has such an unique and beautiful voice. When my dad was trying to help my poor brother through very serious trauma and depression, I would hear this song and it would always break my heart. My brother did exactly what the song says. No matter how hard my dad tried to help my brother he had to go away to try to find himself. It absolutely broke my heart but I hope he has found peace in his life. He was so unhappy but my dad still believes that my brother will find a place where he is healthy and happy. I really love my dad. He has a beautiful soul.💔💔❤️❤️ 🎼🎶🎵👏👏👏👏👏👏💐💐
Was für eine grandiose Stimme...absolut unverkennbar.....Einer der größten Künstler...LOVE Cat Stevens
I loved this song as a teen. I am now 68 and although I’m a grandma I just sent it to my oldest grandson. It touches me and makes me tear up and I hope it will touch him the same.
For me growing up was hard because my father wasn't always by my side. Financially, he can provide but he's not with me during times I need him. While listening to this song, I can imagine how great would it have been if he was here, for me. I am 19 now. Almost old enough to start my own life and also have kids. I promise to myself that I will stay with my kids to guide, protect, and show them love.
This song is really great! I will recommend this song to my son and maybe have a duet with him. It'll be wonderful!❤
Do not have kids at 19! You are still one yourself. Spread your wings and fly first.
Why do the most beautiful things tear your heart to pieces...thank you Cat for your insight, and beautiful song, with a voice that reaches deep...deep within...
I first listened to this beautiful song when I was 15 years old,I'm 67 years old now and it brings tears to my eyes.
Idem ❤
This song meant so much when I first heard it years ago thinking about my dad but now it means just as much thinking of my son.
I find Stevens quite a lonely character, his songs have always made me feel the same way.
I always get goosebumps when I hear him sing.
*Thank you Amy* 🙏🙏🙏!
My wife and I requested his version of "Morning has broken" to be played at our wedding. We did not want a religious service and it completely escaped us that Cat's big hit was an old Scottish hymn. We celebrated our 50th recently, and are now Christians who see the beauty of Christ where ever peace love and grace is to be found. In All religions!
Okay wait a second. If you think the beauty of Christ is to be found in all religions, why are you Christian? What about elements of other religions that contradict the teachings/doctrines of Christianity? Do you acknowledge that such contradictions exist? How about the difference between Christianity and Hinduism where, in the former, the human soul lives on this earth just one time. Let's leave aside where that soul goes afterward. I think that is a HUGE difference. I am not religious, or rather I do not subscribe to any religion. All might be hooey. So I'm not asking this as a Christian. You and your wife are "now" Christians. Huh. Okay. But what is "beautiful" about Christ? To a Christian, wouldn't that be that he DIED FOR OUR SINS? That He is the son of God? I think it's a bit of a batty story, BUT, if you go with that story, then that has to be the only thing about Christ that matters. Or rather, the essential thing that differentiates Christianity from other religions.
@@edwardmorris3453 Thanks Edward for the comment. Personally I abhor debating on this subject. We are all on a personal journey and it all ends one day. In our western society fewer and fewer, put off by Christian Institutionalism and it's tribalism, have given up asking the deep questions on life and its meaning and purpose. As for myself coming out of Christian religiousity and dogma, have never the less retained the spirituality of Christ our divinity, found in ALL of us. Christianity simply is acknowledging that while other religions with their dogmas touch on it but never embrace who Jesus was. Our humanity and God's divinity reconciled as one. The trouble with this world is ignorance of this possibility, not necessarily after our passing but IN this life in the way of TRUE (God's) love. May you continue to seek and find that inner peace (God in us) which the world with its myriad of distractions cannot ultimately satisfy the soul. ❤️
What a voice!
Cat Stevens was the quintessential troubadour. He transports me in time with his music.
My heart still swells when I hear this song. Takes me back to my youth so full of hope and romance.
Amazing voice, amazing songs, and god he was GORGEOUS!
I have just read some comments from other people, what else can I say? I agree with all of you. Some artists seem to tap into something universal ( not in a typically religious sense!!) which speak of profoundly significant things. I would love to send a universal thankyou and all the warmth and gratefulness I can muster, to all artists who endeavour and succeed, ( or not!) often in difficult times and difficult life circumstances, to create and then share their souls with us. Long may we learn from, be comforted by or provoked by them.
Wow it's about fifty years now, since I heard this song for the first time.. still have a lot of his albums.
Thanks to my fabulous music teacher Mrs Adams who introduced our music class of 1973 at Tauranga Intermediate School. AOTEAROA to the outstanding musician Love his music to this very day
I ever loved Cat Steven's songs. Growing up as a child in the 70's his music was a common feature in our home. I remember in particular
" Wild world" was on repeat on our Sanyo radiogram.
Hello Josephine
How are you doing today?
Pay the rent...and pay the bank...they get rich, and you get poor, but you stlil young, keeping work...🎶 and all we happy 🎶
Sounds a lot like today😢
😂😂😂👍
Once in a life time you will hear a beautiful song that will never get old. ❤❤❤
Use to listen to this on road trips with my dad in the white mountains 25 years ago. Makes more since now
the best songs are always the ones that tell a story transcending time and generations. thanks Yusuf Islam
A beautiful song about a father and son.
Yes when relationship between him/ you is not so good😢
I loved his music since the 70’s and still do♥️♥️
Hello Mary
How are you doing today?
Idem❤
Cant' listen to this without crying. I love my son
I've always loved Cat Stevens...some 40+ yrs later and still love him!
Hello Nancy
How are you doing today?
Takes me back to my youth. I do believe the kids have it harder than we did. Lucia
From the first I’ve heard this song, many years ago, it made me cry and it still moves me today.
SURE IT'S BEAUTIFUL.A GEM OF A SONG.
God is so very good to us...
So is the tooth fairy. God murdered millions according to the bible - and you think he loves you, because you are soooo special. Grow up.
I was a kid when I bought his first album. Love it till today. Through the decades his songs have taken on new meaning and new significance. I got married. It brought new meaning when I saw my sons and their father. Beautiful.
Lovely
I love this man's Musical ,heart be true.My song
Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶💕
This music just don't exit animaré.
Bless these years..,!
Every time I listen to him singing this song I am thrilling and crying ...father's love for his son is more and more
Dedico está linda música aos meus pais falecidos e a minha linda filha Letícia, 11 anos de vida! BH MG Brasil
Cat Stevens takes you on a musical emotional journey like a hot knife through butter. Thanks for so many great songs that have no expiration date.
Amazing how Cat did unplugged way before anyone else, and, he did it so naturally. Lov'd his music then and still to this day. His music comes from his heart, and we feel it.
BEAUTIFUL SONGS NEVER GROW OLD.🎶😀
One of my favourite songs of all time,the lyrics is too good to be be true,enjoy your retirement life and all the best,Cat Stevens
Beautiful way back then, still beautiful today. Thank you Cat 💖
Two guitars two voices and a GREAT PERFORMANCE.... ❤
This son is for ever 🙏🤲✌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Stunningly beautiful song. Timeless.
Super Künstler und Sänger! Er ist einfach wundervoll!👍👍👍❤️👍👍👍❤️👍👍👍❤️
what a great song, makes you think of times gone bye !!
i was hooked on this from the first time i heard it
Me too.
LIVE! Are you kidding me. OMG how good was that.
I'm 54 y.o. now.. Every two weeks I accompany my dad so my sister and my mother as caretakers can take a break outside. Reading some comments about missing their dad, I flashback and remember how close I was once with dad. It feels like I got some revelation: sure if my dad is gone I'm gonna miss him so much.
Thank you dad for evrrything.
I was the exact opposite of Cat’s “father” in the song yet my son has still decided to amputate me from his life (I’m 78 & he’s 45), breaks my heart every second of every day. Maybe, someday. Bob
Hang in there. All is possible. I appreciate my father more now than ever. I hope he comes back into your life. There is no one like a father to a son. Even if it takes years he will love you. I hope before he knows what he is missing.
My Dad and Mom, Sister, and me left. I was very blessed to be with him in the end game.
They are all waiting for me with my cancer 4 colon. I'm still young 62
FOREVER one of my favorites ❤
Hello Cherie
How are you doing today?
I listened to this song when my English teacher Ms Davis said listen to this album.
I was blown away & music became instrumental in my real education of life.
All time favorite. Stacked and scratched his greatest hits album many times over--- at rhe ripe old age of 8!
Great song from the great man. One of the GOAT’s.
"If they were right , I'd agree, but it's them they know, not me " ❤️❤️❤️
I'll pass this to the generation of my future sons 😍
The only man in your life that would lose so you could win...your father. I love you dad & I'm sorry for being a horrible son😢
You need to listen chasing monsters away by James blunt
After hearing this since I was born, I now totally get this song. Massive respect ❤️
I've loved this song from the very first moment I heard it so many decades ago. Now as I near my sixties, and having lost my father two years ago, I again thank you for the lyrics that help me understand that all children must break from their parents at some stage, however traumatic that must be, and start their own lives.
I love the way that you show both sides of the pain and the story, and that you do not judge. The song is a one of a kind.
You're quite right, that's a very touching song of Cat Stevens...
May i add, the acoustic guitars in this song are absolutely beautiful.
The emotions in this song have always brought tears to my eyes. Out of so many wonderful Cat songs this one was my favorite. I have tears even now. It stirs up emotions i feel and to me, that's what makes a song so very special. Such a handsome man as well. Cat has a voice like no other, it's like a friend for life. I feel so blessed to have had such great music growing up, i am old now but i never forget how the music in my life was my pathway to getting here.
Hello Kathy
How are you doing today?
From the moment I could talk, I was ordered to listen 😩
Definitely the song I had on repeat while I was stoned… 18 yrs old 1997…
These words are so profound, and tell a lot about growing up, finding out who we are and trying to be that person we want to become. That inevitably means pulling away from our parents and what they want of us. With our parents it's I believe an attempt often to steer us clear of hurt and disappointment but these attributes sadly have to be learned too often the hard way. We don't know as children that if we stick our fingers into the beautiful flickering flames of a fire that they will cause burns and pain. If you one of the luck few and your vision matches that of your parents then there is no difficult transition to make. However for many of us this is not the case and for most of us thankfully our parents understand and accept in time that our way forward in life is not their vision but if it makes us happy then it's accepted in the end.
When I realized his gentle vocals are the father, and his forceful vocals are the son, the puzzle was solved. Absolutelly beautiful and brilliant.
When I was younger I didn’t really understand the meaning in the song but the honesty and compassion he expressed was always very moving. It’s funny to tear up and not really know why.
Songs for ever
Demis Roussos,Georges Moustaki,Vaggelis,Cat Stephens ,Aphrodites childs, George Michael,Nana Mouscouri,Vicky Leandros all greens all best
All Greeks all best
Also Greeks Alexandre Desplat,Yiannis...
This song has taught me a lot, how to control my temper and maybe save a relationship with a lady I don't want tp loose.
What an incredibly beautiful man. His music touches the soul. I start EVERY day with Peace Train blasting away and clearing all of my fears and troubles out of my consciousness.
This song is a masterpiece !
right you are!!!
Just listening to this wonderful song again as a good friend of mine Miles Cox recently passed away - he used to listen to Cat Stevens whenever I came around to his place to chillax. Take care Miles and many Blessings on your journey ahead brother !!!
there is no way to forget this song