Father and Son - Cat Stevens

Father and Son Lyrics

[Chorus: 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

[Verse 1: Father]
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

[Chorus: Son]
Now there's a way, and I know
That I have to go away
I know, I have to go

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus: Father & (Son)]
It's not time to make a change; just relax, take it slowly (Away, away, away)
You're still young, that's your fault, there's so much you have to go through (I know, I have to make this decision)
Find a girl, settle down, if you want you can marry (Alone)
Look at me; I am old, but I'm happy (No)

[Verse 3: 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, alone)
But it's them they know, not me!

[Chorus: Son]
Now there's a way, and I know
That I have to go away
I know, I have to go