Mike and the Mechanics - The Living Years lyrics

[@imranmann3260]

Most of the comments here are about dads, a responsible and nurturing dad is a gift from God, may God bless our parents. I wish I had the taken the time to tell my dad how special he was, I wish I could have kissed his hands and forehead and told how lucky I was that he never showed his frustrations when he was putting all he got to support his family. I was not there when he passed away. I will ways hold this against me. Dads are special, and under appreciated, if you have a living dad and if it's possible take the time to spend it with him.

[@paulgildan4388]

As the 80-year-old father of a grown and married daughter, I find this to be one of the most emotionally meaningful and moving songs that I have ever heard. I have listened to it for several years now, and still hold that opinion of it. Kudos to those who created it.

[@allroundthefields1096]

I have loved and dreaded this song in equal measure, ever since I first heard it when it was released. I have always found it beautiful and loved how it has already made me instantly think of my wonderful dad. However at the same time I have always found it, even as a child, incredibly upsetting and tragic and a forewarning of a glimpse of the grief I would feel one day. It looks like today could well be that day. I take comfort that I have always told him how much I love him. Loud and clear.

[@patrickjtracy]

As the father of three I play it daily. ❤️👫

[@paulgildan4388]

@@patrickjtracy Harking back to a common expression in the 1960s, "Right on, Dad!"

[@neddyconstant5816]

Watching this lyrics video. Time 2:11PM Mon 9/14/20

[@aup4086]

I understand and feel the same. God bless❤️

[@berniemacdonald4159]

After my parents got divorced when I was 11 years old, my father played me this song and told me that it reminded him of his relationship with his father and that he would forever hold regret because he never told his father what he wanted to say before he passed. My father passed away on June 30th 2020 and because I always held that memory, I played my father this song in his last days of stage 4 cancer and i had the opportunity to tell him everything I had to say and how I respected him before he passed. This song is a blessing to many people and in my case, taught me a lesson before I had to live it! I miss you and love you dad! RIP Frank MacDonald 1954-2020. You will NEVER be forgotten!

[@Gwabavu95]

May he continue resting perfectly well even though its very new. Mine passed wen i was 21 yrs and am 38 now but we had pending talks where he was gonna grew me to be a man enough. Rest easy good man.

[@sheyennealicia1976]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@Rh70-o7e]

You mades me tears

[@sweipamelat.9535]

may your dad rest peacefully. At the end of our parents days, all resentments and bitterness evaporates, all that's there is the love that we have for them.

[@safarivideo]

I never got to say what i needed to.... its heavy.....thanks bro

[@kirkthacker3031]

In my 20's I resented my dad. In my 30's I changed. I changed our relationship into a loving one. He was a damaged vietnam vet. As his son, I was able to listen to him and love him. A great man. He died in 2017. I'm so thankful that I was closer to him when he died. I held his hand as he died. Thank god I woke up.

[@stevencharnock4028]

Your Words Moved Me..Eventhough I Barely New My Father,The Things I Wanted To Ask Will Go Unanswered..This Song Actually Helped Me A Lot🇬🇧

[@marcusknoll9500]

Rip to your pop

[@ianm124]

Just read your post and, wow good lad

[@fredoguzman4480]

Man, this comment has me in tears. Lost my pops in 2016 the day before my birthday. I think about him every day. He left me with the gift playing music and these videos have awaken memories that have been ignored for so long. This is why I share music with my kiddos. It makes a connection that will last a lifetime.🧡🤍🎶

[@willieshand1]

But your Dad was a victim of governments pursuance of greed and power and ultimately promoting death and destruction. Your Dad sadly was sacrificed by politicians who never send their own sons to war. Your Dad was an honourable man sacrificed at the altar of fools. Love and cherish him for he gave his life for his beliefs,however culpable they were presented to him.

[@JenniferJefcoat]

My beautiful daddy died Friday. Ever since, I've been trying to remember this song that so deeply touched me when I heard it as a child. Dad loved it too, because he wasn't there the morning his father passed away. He didn't get to tell him the things he wanted to say. And never heard his father tell him that he loved him. He made sure to tell us everyday. While my heart aches for my dad. I take comfort in knowing that my brother, sister and I; along with his partner were at the hospital with him everyday surrounding him with love and holding his hand until he took his last breath. Even though he was not conscious, at that moment, we saw a tear in his half-open eye, lovingly gazing at us. I could feel his love and gratitude and the pride he had in his heart for the children before him that he helped create. He was so loved and always will be. He was my hero. He was everything. That is true love. Being there for your loved ones when they need it the most. My wish is that all those reading this who have lost someone dear, even if they couldn't be there, can take comfort in knowing that you get to honor your loved one in your actions and deeds moving forward in life. Blessings to all.

[@smartwoman5848]

😥😥😥

[@58unclesam]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@galaxy7176]

Very nice posting.❤️

[@gizmo98632]

I do hope you've found peace. This song can always help carry a loved ones memory. The louder the better! :) peace and health to you and yours

[@joycehierons3160]

It's been over 5 years now since I lost my beloved husband on a Wednesday 13th May I never got to say what this song says I never said how much I really loved him or goodbye so my darling you are always in my memories love and miss you

[@johnshaw857]

After 30 years of drug addiction and being shut off from being able to tell my Dad I love and respect him, I got clean 7 years ago and now spend quaility time with him, he is in the final stages of his life and am so grateful for being there for him, unfortunately my Mum never got to hear or see the TRUE me, so this song is for her, love ya Mum.

[@mdunene2756]

They say rather late than never

[@bruceford4803]

That's a lovely man that you are coming out from the storm and your father was able to you know see you loved am responsible you know

[@claudiamorales4799]

🙏

[@glennbarnett6020]

Well done old man ,I know addiction, my father God rest him and my youngest brother. God bless you and well done.

[@sanches2]

So glad for you, mate! Keep on sharing moments with him and keep on with being clean i wish you all the best!

[@vduncan54]

This is a very powerful song..many people need to really hear this song and take the words to heart.

[@dchristos1972]

Sadly they take it too late. I lost my mother in September 2019. I felt i never got to tell her how much I loved her. Instead the last day I saw her I apologised for speaking to her the previous days. I was a hard on her for refusing to seek medical attention.

[@douglasmurphy6214]

Well said

[@2510katjo]

This is such a powerful song, beautiful music, perfect vocals, and lyrics that touch the soul like no other. It brings me to tears every time i hear it. I believe it is one of the best songs ever written.

[@berylwilliams2883]

For sure, it don't get better than this. Lyrics with a lesson, music that touches your soul. It tears me up every time.

[@dustinwilliams7542]

That last verse is the very definition of the magic of words and music. I’m sure I heard his echo in my baby’s newborn tears is such a powerful line.

[@janicelathon3531]

Yes Indeed

[@justingurley836]

A fantastic line.

[@carollaing2059]

So true

[@jesszorn5631]

I pray for every soul touched by this song. God, grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.

[@misslin1717]

Thank you 🥲🥲

[@Avocadosbomb]

👏👏👏

[@e.saraiquintanilla2390]

Amen! It took me 20 yrs & a lot of courage to forgive! ❤❤❤

[@bluejean007]

I'm crying

[@uggglytuna]

Today I buried my father and this song came on the radio. He talked to me. ❤️

[@teresa9419]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I just lost my father 2 weeks ago. We haven't been able to have his service yet it still seems too surreal. 😓 this song just says it all you know? 🙏

[@stevekormendy1679]

I am sorry for your loss. This song lives with me for over 25 years . Still hurts just the same.

[@itz_ryan2359]

Same with my grandad

[@utvolume]

My Dad just passed. And I remembered this song. Take care y’all. We are just here for a little while.

[@teresa9419]

@@utvolume 😓🙏❤

[@MJ-oi3vy]

Who gets goosebumps listening to this? There's a lesson in this song for all of us. ⭐

[@jamessiyabonga3259]

This song is everything in life.

[@phillipbegay2837]

Your so right.

[@6969CONSTANTINE]

I still do .tears

[@6969CONSTANTINE]

Last verse ( I wasn't there that morning ) just brings me to tears

[@MJ-oi3vy]

My dad passed away 3 weeks ago...😢 This song hits me more than ever..😔. I was just 10 minutes too late

[@bekind8243]

My dad went heaven nine days ago and thanks to this song I told him EVERYTHING I ever wanted to say to him. I was in college when this song was released and it made me realize the regret I would feel if I’d never tell him how much I loved and appreciated him. We had nearly thirty three years of heart to heart conversations because of this one song. ❤️❤️

[@wendygibson7888]

I'm so so sorry xx

[@geoffreysnyder5144]

I honestly cannot listen to this song without tears flowing down my face and clouding my eyes. That's what GOOD music is SUPPOSED to do. R.I.P. my Big Poppa 12/2010

[@Judah2019]

Same omg it’s speaks so much truth

[@emmed56]

when my daddy died, this song (words) came alive, and yes i couldn't listen to it for a long time. wise stuff in there. i remember being in a store back then and this song came on, my daughter knowing that i couldn't hear it without breaking down, came hunting for me. i so clearly remember the look of concern in her eyes when we locked eyes. ❤

[@feliciabarbour]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢

[@Deacon_T]

I write this with tears in my eyes. My dad passes in 87 when I was 29. I miss my dad so damn much. I didn't have him around for advice when i needed it. If your a young man reading this, make amends with your father now. Don't wait, it may be too late. Allen Virgil was my dad. Holidays have never been the same. He was my hero and I never told him. I miss him. I spent to many years living my life without regard to his life, and have regretted it ever since. I pray to God uppon my passing in a few weeks that I see dad again.

[@zk6754]

Greg kaiser was my father. I loved both of my parents but I was very close with grandpa. It hurt dads wife(not my mom) gave me no input in his funeral

[@davidseals352]

Hope you’re still with us. We carry way too much baggage and believe me I’ve carried a bunch. My dad is 94 and there’s still that conversation and it will never happen sadly. I love my dad very much but he was a control freak and all I wanted to do is get away. So I left the house less than two months out of high school and well I still go back home for family reunions I never moved back in I left the state.

[@schmeegil2240]

Richard Clark was my father. This is my song . It made me cry when he was alive as we were chalk and cheese . But we had a man's conversation b4 he went. Love you Dad .

[@groovynelson1575]

After all the years and drank and made trouble for my Dad and Mom and a lot of other people, I made peace with my Dad and Mom. 9th step amends with that AA program. I am glad for what I've learned from both. My Daddy...He is 100 now.+

[@dadthoughts3362]

I WASN'T there that morning, that my father passed away. I meant to go, but I was late for work. On my way out of work that late morning, this song came on. I almost wrecked! I had to hold his cold hand, and tell him "all the things I had to say". It took me months to get passed it before I could listen to this song and not cry like a baby. It still chokes me up after these many years. I LOVE this song for its message!

[@jacklow9611]

I don't know why I listen to this song, because it reminds me a lot of my relationship with my father for most of my life, and it always makes me cry. We did, however have a better relationship with him in his last few years, because we WERE able to get many of our differences cleared up while he was still with us. That was a blessing for both of us, I feel. RIP, Dad.

[@58unclesam]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jacklow9611]

@@58unclesam: Thank you.

[@lennysunardi394]

My Dad always be my Hero Thank God Thank Mike n Mechanics To write and give great song all for Us

[@misseightdallas]

Boy, this song 🎵 broke me into a million pieces today 💔. Thank you for such a heartfelt song. Much love to each and every soul listening. Don't take your loved ones for granted. PLEASE

[@americanpatriot2033]

Now that I lost my son of 25 years, this song has such a DEEP meaning. I'm so sad for our differences and wish for the time we've lost. I just miss him so much 😭

[@margaretkrings4807]

So sorry

[@ayannaawaberi4655]

I' m sorry.

[@ritaveronicaelvakerhaande7623]

So sorry for your loss

[@chrispalmer821]

To all those regretting the times lost with their loved ones. They are there and share every tear with you. Even those shed during private moments like now, listening to this wonderful song :)

[@JaneDoe-qy5jz]

So true!! We only see about 15% of what'sN around us in only 3D. They are here. Loving us in spite of ourselves. Humans the only animal that punish ourselves despite forgiveness. Martyrs we are. Love is not sweet and romantic and butterflies. Love is raw and bloody and filled with brutal emotions that forever change who we are.. and yet we keep pursuing it as if it will someday not betray us.. to love someone 30 and 40 years after their gone.. to still bring you to your knees and cry inconsolably for their presence will always be missed.. is there anything on this planet more powerful than that? Not for me.. Not even close.

[@tyroneglover5713]

Wisdom, whoever you are ....

[@carolegoodwin7287]

@@JaneDoe-qy5jz I feel your pain so deeply, on such a raw level because to love someone for 30 or 40 years, (after they have passed) and still cry almost daily for them is definitely brutal. It doesn't get any easier, and those who say "Time changes everything, and it will get better," are clearly inexperienced with a loss like this. It doesn't - time makes no difference to a love so deep. Not a day goes by, where I don't talk to my beautiful loved one, and he lets me know that he is with me, in so many different ways, unmistakable ways. You are spot on, we only SEE such a small amount here, but our 6th sense, and what we sense, see, hear etc, is quite strong in some of us, and that for me, eases a little of this jagged daily pain. Each day, is a little closer to a reunion with those we so cherish. Your post is brutally, but so beautifully - honest. Thank you so much...

[@arthurharris9428]

This is so powerful and so fitting for so many of us! Can't listen without my eyes filling up!! Thanks to Mike and the Mechanics for this wonderful song!🙏🏽

[@spedgirl08]

My husband lost his father last week. As we were driving to the hotel after his dad's memorial service this song came on the radio. It was then it really hit my husband.

[@shanemullen8359]

Don't forget to tell your kids you love them. 😢

[@AndresAraya395]

Shane. Saludos desde Chile. En lo que Respecta de esta Canción, la vengo Escuchando desde Marzo del 2001. Ya tengo 42 Años.

[@caroldozier1956]

I took care of my dad after 26. Years after a heart transplant! We were oil and water but I took care of join hospice his last 4 years and we talked about all the crap we went through I ended up being my sweet daddy’s best friend! I truly loved my daddy! Love your family before it’s too late! Thank God I made my piece with my daddy! Rest in Gods arms my sweet daddy!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jimboBFC1]

This song is phenomenal. The lyrics are so powerful. Beautifully written and sung

[@tmilani8253]

I have always loved this song and today unfortunately, i get to pick it to be used at my fathers funeral who died at 7:00 am this morning! A Vietnam vet who in 1974 met my mother and our lives began as a dysfunctional family! I would just like to say that for man who was unable to have children of his own, took on a single mother of two boys and took care of us both financially and morally! Thank you for becoming my father, a man i am proud to call dad! You did a great job and i am honored to have been so lucky to have you as my father! Thank you for your services and thank you for everything you did for us! You will truly be missed and never forgotten! I Love you dad! R.I.P. Dec. 19 1947 to Aug. 23 2019 i already miss you.... im sorry for not being able to have you for longer...till next we meet...

[@craigd8922]

This song resonates with with me. I lost my Dad when I was a young man and I can't count how many times I wished he could see my wedding, first house, and birth of my two children. For me the dynamics of a father sons relationship is different than with Mothers. I know I was doing everything I could to make my father proud of me and I still do. Though I did not say everything to him I wanted I still think he knows how much I admired him and look up to him. If I could have a day with anybody in history I would spend it with my Dad.

[@kevinquinn3763]

I hear you all the way Craig. Thank you for your post. I am now weeping.

[@kevinquinn3763]

I hear you all the way Craig. Thank you very much for you heart felt post. Kevin

[@davidkleppe]

@@huskyfaninmass1042 hack

[@huskyfaninmass1042]

You were right. That was stupid.

[@Batman-wv5ng]

Craig D Yes l would too but it’s too late .

[@kneza3411]

This is a very emotional song, and there are some very sad comments here, god bless those who have lost someone. I am 16 and am very fortunate to have a loving family. The recent passing of my great-grandmother woke me up in a sense, because I realised that we are not invincible as we might think, and it takes a second for everything to turn for the worse, so now I appreciate life so much more. Hearing this song also makes me realise that everyday my family does the best they can for me and my brother, and we just never notice it, taking it all for granted. Take a chance to tell them you love them, enjoy your years with them, life is too short to not love.

[@michaelallen7925]

Eulogize while alive...that's the motto and it's a good one to live by. I've heard this long for many years but never paid attention to the profound lyrics until this week.

[@johng539]

We all lost fathers here , yes we all had chances that we all retreat in life with our dads, as fathers ourselves today, let’s not make the same mistake with our sons & daughters so they won’t have regrets to this song in the future , let’s hug our sons and daughters..let’s tell them, I love u , simple, it won’t hurt them more then it will hurt us just to say that u or I love u , I promise they will say it back no matter what, we all don’t have time for later , there is no time for last regrets in life. Let’s swallow our pride and say it now ..... God bless

[@marianzimondi5811]

Thanks for the song. It's time to let my Dad know that I love him more than ever.

[@TheDeathman41]

+marian zimondi I hope it helps

[@mariusf9874]

+marian zimondi , do so while you've still got the chance!! For some of us it is too late and we so wish we could turn back the clock and do so now!

[@marianzimondi5811]

I did. He knows now

[@TheDeathman41]

That's great

[@marianzimondi5811]

Indeed

[@ratinio]

This song always makes me cry. Without fail!! Lyrics are just too damn deep!!

[@sweetmarie72ply]

I dedicate this song to my Father who passed away 47 years ago today. 💔 There are so many things we still have to say, especially that I love him. He was my Hero. Taken so soon at the age of 39. ❤️🌹

[@akeshsingh7726]

My dad passed on in Nov last year - on Diwali morning , 16 years after my mum.Even, years before dads passing, this song hit home so hard already.The consolation I had was that my dad was still around and this was my refresh button whenever I felt down or depressed or anxious.Now thats all gone . I never been this low and defeated in my entire life. The struggle is heartbreaking I tell you. Legend if you listening and feeling/living this masterpiece in 2021 . Much comfort ,love and solace to all who have been struck by this song.May the dearly departed obtain liberation and eternal peace 🙏😥❤🙏

[@redpyramid1914]

I'm sorry for your loss. You have my condolences. What is Diwali? Please tell me. It's a humble request.

[@akeshsingh7726]

Greetings.Thanks for the message of condolence. Diwali is the festival of lights, celebrated annually by Hindus around the world in hailing the trump of good over evil....in a nutshell.🙏

[@murep]

Your post is beautiful, ty

[@hankaipestcontrol3551]

I feel the same bru .. miss my old man

[@teariet.tekken-wolffenn5881]

Stay strong bro

[@eddiecolon3941]

23 yrs ago my father passed away. I was visiting him. We started arguing, then we both calmed down. As I left I hugged him and gave him a kiss. The very last thing I said to him was " I love you , pop". He said " I know.". 3 days later he passed away. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. I'm sobbing right now. Everybody who reads this : Please tell your mom and dad you love them , push away the stupid anger and arguments.

[@doneagon7245]

Eddie, great post you get it brother, love is everything.

[@andrewjoyce9038]

Hear hear

[@joebailey7361]

Same! 💯❤

[@timcarrier7499]

The last time I heard this song I was a kid, and I could only remember the chorus barely, just how it sounded, and for almost 20 years, I've finally found this song again, the tears on my face man

[@mickyd135]

I'm exactly the same ,childhood was good this song had no meaning to me at all and 20+ years it randomly played on the the radio while I was alone driving at night time and was was at a dark place and when I heard it and the listening to the lyrics it cut so deep ..I honestly regardless it as one of my favorite songs. My Dad was never Rich but he gave me what ever he could but raised me so well i had the best childhood and as i grew up into an adult my life just did A 360 and ive lost so many years and I've lost so much connection with my dad that it kills me , we are still close and he is alive ...why cant i just grow up and put on the time for my parents its going to kill me of the pass away and i didnt make real massive effort I've got serious addiction problems which has effecty mental state i need to stop.

[@__Tacobell]

@@mickyd135 Good luck. Keep the faith and I Linley you’ll get over whatever addiction problem you have 👍🏼

[@RandyR]

This is one of the most moving, emotional, an touching songs ever. Like the writer, I didn't have the best relationship with my dad growing up. He died suddenly last April 11th an it has been unlike anything I have gone thru sober. Had no way of knowing Palm Sunday would be the last time .Now i grieve over a relationship that I wish I had an now can never have. Dont wait to late. Dont take anything or anyone for granted

[@spoda81]

Sure hurts don't it

[@frypan8556]

Nah 💗Xxxtentaction💗music is better

[@lindacaramico6683]

I also never had a great relationship with my Dad. This song is so important to listen to the words....."you can listen as well as you hear".......it is to late when we die to say the things to each other that need to be said. I am haunted daily in my life for not talking to him before he passed away. Talk while you can to try and make things better. It is indeed difficult to live knowing that bitterness still lives. PEACE

[@TonyEnglandUK]

@@lindacaramico6683 You are so right, Linda. My Father and I hated each other, I was the only one there when he was passing away. His last words to me were "I'm sorry" and I never said it back to him. I've spent years thinking "Why didn't I just say it to him and make peace?"

[@nishasteel6130]

Randy R he knows your heart thru and thru now... I’m so sorry for your loss! My dad passed a few month later and that why I’m here too😪

[@williamcox3999]

Dedicated to memory of my father, James Edward Cox. So many things left unsaid. I miss you.

[@ivelearnedalot8354]

The words to this song always brings tears to my eyes. I’ve lost so many family members tragically to early deaths. There are so many things I wish I could have told each one. As far as my Father goes I was able to climb into bed with him as he lay dying , I felt his frail body and held him close. I was able to tell him how much I loved him and what a good Dad he was .....

[@SavannahRoseDI]

Written almost 30 years ago and still as relevant today, i cry every time I listen to it, it's not just about a personal relationship with parents, its about our relationships with every human on the planet

[@Judah2019]

Yes❤

[@Care960]

My dad died in 82. Mom in 89. A day doesn't go by that I don't think of them. Growing up yea, disagreement but never stopped loving them. I wish I could live those years over again. Thanks for sharing

[@Lspacehopper]

Every time I hear this I end up sobbing. Lost my dad 61/2 years ago and miss him more and more with each day that passes.

[@SallieGeee]

I know exactly how you feel. I lost my dad over 10 1/2 years ago and it doesn't get any easier.

[@robbyroman4119]

i never know my father he died wen i was a couple of months and my mother when i was 12 so i know wat you feel

[@TheDoolallytat]

Lost my Daddy in 1980 when I was 33, I am now 69 and still miss him terriibly, think of him every day.

[@sophiespivey7651]

same but it was with my grandad and cat one and 5 moths ago on the same day

[@claireryan2588]

please tell the people you love them today you might never get another chance xxx

[@Ellieempress]

beautiful song , the words are so deeply written.

[@dash8brj]

It is so difficult to sing this song along in time with the lyrics without your voice breaking up as you try to fight back the tears. Such a powerful, emotional piece of music, I'm going to play it again, but not try to sing along. I was reminded of this tune while I was at the pub this evening and the band did a cover. I broke down, but thankfully in the company of friends.

[@traceybaker5764]

My father died suddenly of a heart attack while my mother and I were home 24 years ago when I was 23, but it feels like yesterday. I attempted CPR and MTMR on my own dad without success. The trauma still haunts me today and this song has so much healing in it for me. I used to have the cassette single for this song when I was in high school. I was recently searching for a father's day song to sing at church and I wish I could sing this. I sing it for my dad in Heaven.

[@Joanna7428]

I'm sorry that must have been dreadful for you to experience, you did all you could, whether it is sudden or expected you are never ready to lose your father. Hope you are blessed with lots of lovely memories 😘

[@rammphillips3002]

In 1987, I had just buried my father. He lived in Honolulu, I was on active duty with the Navy on the east coast. I got the call from the doctor at 4:30am. A short time later, I went home and interred him, then, took care of his estate. My boss at the time, shared with me that, one day, he was driving his car with his wife next to him. This song played for the first time he heard it on the car radio. He broke down crying, had to pull the car over to the side of the road and sobbed on his wife's shoulder. I then listened to it for the first time, and had the same reaction. To this day, I listen to it and tears pour out every time. My 20 yr old son, born in 2001, has discovered it. He came home the other day, looked me in the eye and said he had listened to it again on the way home from work. He hugged me, in tears. He looked me in the eye and said, "I love you, Dad". I can go to the next adventure with closure now. What a powerful lyric, and a great song! Wow!

[@kathyhouston9428]

Ramm, I'm so glad for you and your son's relationship and a shared memory thru this song. Always keep the lines of communication open. Sorry for you loss. Blessings to you and your family. 😇🙏⛪🔯🙅

[@aldeep8500]

Words and music to share with my sons and hopes that they share with their sons and daughters. I was fortunate to have my time just before my dad passed away. The personal strength from those moments Were overwhelming in my role as a parent and educator.....”say it now”.....peace! Thank you.

[@BillKnoch]

I love this song I listen to it often... You can listen as well as you hear... Runs through my mind all the time... my dad and I had years where we were not talking... Magic happened and we were able to put the past. I think I said 99% of everything I wanted to say said before he died... I feel blessed.

[@cobrasuites1205]

Make every minute count at least you felt it as comments are like fortune cookies

[@brucethompson6010]

This is one of those songs that cut so DEEP!! MISS U POP

[@amycole5309]

B

[@rio-impetuoso4271]

And then comes the healing ...

[@jenfrazer7393]

I sure hope hope my family will understand. My father was an amazingly beautiful ❤️ I missed him

[@bonasperry8747]

I miss my dad.he was a good man,an American and went to Brazil when he was 19 and stayed and got married and wanted to return home,my mom was polish and hardheaded and did not want to come,my sister got married and my dad finally had support from my brother in law( may he Rest In Peace) finally my dad realized his dream with the help of my uncle here( an angel) and brought us to this great country,me,my brother,my mom,sister and brother in law and two very young nephews and his brother that went with him to Brazil ,he was 7 and after realizing his dream of bringing us here he passed away at 52 after 5 years here.I’m 78 and I will see him again soon on the other side.i hope he’s seeing that I married a good girl ( an American) 54 years ago and gave him 2 great grandkids,Daughter and son and 3 grandkids( boys) thank you dad❤ I’m proud to be an American citizen since I was a 16🇺🇸 my kid brother served in Vietnam.USS KITTY HAWK angel crew helicopter rescue crew

[@richardhussey7641]

My father passed away yesterday morning. Missing you already dad. Love you always. This song sums up how I feel right now.

[@rhannay39]

My father died recently and being familiar with this song I made sure that everything that I wanted him to hear had been said. Thanks Mike. R.I.P. Dad, thanks for everything you did.

[@yvonneholmes9991]

You reminded me it because of this song that I said things that needed to said to my Daddy. He passed April 15, 2007.

[@Allinwithfour9s]

There is no other song that I know of that's anywhere similar to this song. It's an old song now, but it is filled with feelings. My father died when he was 56 and I was 29. We didn't see eye to eye on many things and there were a lot of things that went through my mind after I heard the news. I love this song, and yet I hate it b/c it reminds me of the things I should have said and done during his life time and didn't, because I was self-centered and selfish. I have this song on a CD and play it occasionally, over and over, when I'm driving by myself. Don't even know why............ it's been 43 years.

[@gamingbytetv665]

Dance with my father is similar, at least in terms of what it's about.

[@mustanggt1989vert]

back in 1984 i had a step brother pass away he was 15 it destroyed me i had never been this close to anyone and i played this song to my father and just niw he gets it but all those long yrs killed me so slowly inside but im lucky to have had my father in my life he had a heart re=ans plant 15 yrs ago and things are get now time doesnt heal all wounds but it makes them bearable

[@carolbertelson990]

Larry Hauser

[@BillKnoch]

Larry Hauser I do the same thing and I had my dad for more than 70 years.

[@Thejaka2009]

I know how you feel Larry. ....

[@PeaceOnPurpose7]

This song is so special to me! My father introduced me to this song when I were a little girl. We've always had a great relationship and still do, thank God! I wonder if he knows how much this song still touches my heart

[@rex216785]

You should tell him "in the living years'

[@mrs.berniemadoff3324]

@@rex216785 -amen rex, even tho I told my father in his living years, I wish I had seen him one last time, before he had died, or been there with him, when he died in the hospital, knowing "this is it". (tearing up now) ….xoxo

[@terryherewane7967]

Gimme A Break, why wonder, why not tell him?

[@damienheaton7571]

Tell him

[@hopeparker5288]

I told my mom often and I loved and cared for her the best that I could. It just still never seemed like enough. I always wanted to do and say more. Now that I've lost her I know that I'll never get the change again to say that I love her and how much she was a good mom. She was a good mom for me. RIP CAG

[@funkateer831]

I lost my dear Daddy this Saturday 1st May 2021....I feel so blessed I had 50 years of my beautiful father....I haven't stopped crying...but I know he will live on in my beautiful little daughter who is 8 on Tuesday...I hope I can carry on making my Dad proud,we all love you John so so much 🙏💔💔💔

[@teamnicole2010]

Aww prayers to you and your family❤

[@funkateer831]

@@teamnicole2010 thankyou 🙏♥️

[@sheyennealicia1976]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@tonyevans1499]

The sad thing about the words in this song is that it effects so many of us the world over. I was abroad when my Father died. I never got to see him or attend the funeral. The exact same thing happened all over again 22 years later when my Mother died......thank God for memories.

[@gman7949]

I listened to this song a lot when my father passed away in June 2015, the words are beautiful and still bring me to tears 8 months after he passed.

[@glynhumphries5798]

Sorry for your loss

[@Lijaskurzeme]

+gman794 Honey, my mother passed from Leukaemia in July of 2013, and I miss her every day and and I cry on more day that not. It is never over, you just learn to live with it a bit better, and sometimes I rememberer something happy and laugh and giggle and then maybe even then yes,the happy tears will be replaced by tears of longing. Hugs.

[@Miklos82]

+gman794 - I lost my father on july 4 2008. As sad as I am for his loss, I am mad that I can't celebrate the independence of our country, for it's not important to me anymore. The fourth of July is not a day of celebration. It's the day my father died. About a week before his death, I gathered my brother and sisters in the courtyard of his nursing home so that each one of us could have their picture taken with dad, for I knew this was going to be the last opportunity. I cherish those pictures more than any other I own.

[@Stanley.77]

My father died of liver cancer in August 2014, days before his 75th birthbay, (he celebrated his birthday in a casket) and this song brings me to tears just as much now as it did then. I also wasn't there when he passed way...I missed him by 45 minutes...the one day that week I had to work overtime. I'm usualy am not the emotional type, but I really had a one-of-a-kind dad. I was very blessed to have him in my life.

[@eirwenthomas8728]

Frank Sinatra, a very good year

[@davidlobue8304]

First heard this years ago during a turbulent time. Couldn't address the issue but deeply influenced how I saw my relationship with my kids. Always taps a deep, deep reservoir of grief and regret. Love the song.

[@valeriechapman1612]

Mike & The Mechanic’s - In the Living Year’s. We need to talk to keep in touch with each other. It’s so easy to say I’ll talk to you tomorrow because tomorrow might never come. It’s a very sentimental song 🎧 beautifully sung and every word he sings is true to life. Sadly, sometimes. I really enjoyed listening even though it was meaningfully emotional. Lovely 🥰

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

My Dad Passed Away 2saturdays ago.. I am so Glad I got to tell Him I love You constantly,ever since I heard this song Back in the late 80’s I am so Glad I heeded this Beautiful Message,other wise my pain of losing My Parents would be an eternal Torture..tell the people you love ..You love them... say it clear❣️

[@abm2321]

Who else chokes wen they hear this😣😢😭

[@davidparker1937]

It All ways makes me remember the things I didn't say.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Words that came true in 2013, when my dad died. Up until that moment it had just been a catchy tune.

[@workinghard2985]

I do ...

[@terrymurphy66]

I do I never understood what my Father went through WW2

[@ShakilHashmi]

Certainly, me. The words really started making meaning to me, three years back, when my father passed away.

[@kathleenj01]

My Father was a good man...I was lucky....He worked his finger's to the bone, just to make sure we ate, and had warm clothes.......It was hard for him...we never had wealth.........he deserved so much more.....But sadly ..that is life...and he has moved on...But he done so well.....xxxxx

[@miaclapson544]

I bet that's upsetting for u I'm crying when I see there's

[@supersmallville1980]

It’s so sad that he is gone from your life, but you can think back on him and know that he always put you first and truly loved you. He sounds like he was a good man.

[@mboreliz]

Same here mine was part of "The Greatest Generation" when sacrifice for the good of all was of the utmost importance.Lessons he taught me of doing right and thinking before doing, loving unconditionally, working and responsibility even when it is hard or tough and others want us to act differently and many times ridicule us for such acts. Almost three years since he passed and I will continue to live the "Good Life" he envisioned for me due to his sacrifices. I will continue to live as he showed me by example.

[@ppfclark]

I’m a father. I work my fingers to the bone. We don’t have wealth. I work 9 to 9 five days a week. But... my son has food in his belly, and clothes on his back. Knowing that... makes it all worthwhile. Parents don’t make sacrifices for there kids, providing is pride unmatched. Your father would be proud. No amount of wealth or any accomplishment would be worth more then your love, appreciation, respect, and admiration.

[@mboreliz]

One thing to add though , He also taught me that there are times to walk from certain people or situations for the betterment of the family unit when those same people would cause undue hardship on our own family unit due to their selfishness and lack of caring for others. Family /Stranger/ Friend/Neighbor if they are a detriment have caution.

[@rachelbutterworth8530]

I lost my dad 2 weeks ago and this song resonates so much. People told me my dad didn't deserve me and I should wash my hands. I cared for him til the day he died and I pray he knew how much he means to me. I love you dad rip xxxxxx

[@edwardhayes6111]

❤️🙏

[@gabelopez657]

My father played this song but this the first time I paid attention. He died Feb 26 of this year. I must admit I have happy he was my father. I love him. I got to live with him in his later years. I know there is a heaven. He is waiting for me and my mom and brother. I have many regrets, but more blessings. I know he knew I loved him in his living years. I love you PA....Hector Rene Lopez Romero

[@Shaun1993ful]

My dad is still living. After I listen to this song and its lyrics. My love towards father grown so huge. Nice song. Thank u for uploading it. Im 29 My dad 63

[@willmorris6837]

My dad died when i was 21, i found out when i was 23 hadnt seen him since i was about 4 years old theres lots of shit on my chest i can never vent at him, im now 36 and a dad myself, have never missed a day of my kids lives and never will, some of us strive to be the dad we never had!

[@terrysigmon3119]

Brother I hope one day you can find peace. I'm happy to hear you're a great Father but if you can let go and forgive I promise you will feel better. God Bless You.

[@romy4858]

@@terrysigmon3119Beautiful words there mate

[@rokker101]

An absolutely beautiful, poignant and sad song performed to perfection with lyrics worthy of a celebrated poet

[@potatos_4_free]

I miss my father so much. I took him for granted while he was alive, until my mom came and woke me up in my apartment and told me he was gone. Anyone who still has their's, just tell him you love him and appreciate everything he tought you. That's what i would tell mine if i still could.

[@roberthargreaves732]

What a great post my friend. My daughter has not spoken to me for 4 years now I have 2 grandsons who I have never seen. I incidentally need heart surgery. Through experience I realise what a caring man he was and I miss him. I don't want to go through these feelings I'm having. This song hits the point every time I hear it.. I hope you are OK sir.

[@shirleyfortablet7958]

I listened to this song and words and after been with my husband since 1967.i will always Agree with him life is so short and we had a good life up till now but don't so eye to eye.but I will try my very best to be a good wife ,thank you for sharing,you have changed my life kind regards Shirley h Darlington England 👌🌹🎵✋😘⭐🎀🎊

[@AmandaKasmira]

In my teens, 20s and 30s, my Dad and I didn't get that along that well. He did some things that really upset me. He said some things that hurt me to my core. But he came from such a traumatic upbringing, it's no surprise he took on some of those negative behaviors (from his own parents). We're now close. He's 71 years old and has heart disease. I don't know how much longer he has. I have two brain tumors and don't know how much longer I have either. I guess none of us really know how much time we have left. I'm not close with my mom anymore. I wish, hope, and pray for that relationship to get better. I want to have my mom back... before it's too late. I love you so much, Mom. I love you so much, Dad. Always and forever. You did the best you could (especially considering where you both came from) and I am grateful for all you did for my siblings and I. I love you ❤️ ~ Amanda Kasmira Cryer

[@christopherjohnson2436]

My father passed away in 2021. He was to me the embodiment of this song

[@shareenlamb9615]

Mine did also x

[@dragotarrasch]

I can still remember my fathers face. I miss you daddy. We had humongous fights but we were friends. I didn't get to see him when he died. Which makes me miss him more..i love you Dad.

[@NeilMacDonald-f7r]

My dad and I had a strained relationship due to my stepmother who my father married after my mother took her life with post natal depression. She ensured that he kicked me out of home at 14 so it wasn't until he divorced her many years later that I started to rebuild our relationship. He finally got to know a spend time with my 2 daughters and was looking forward my third child on the way but he passed suddenly at 56 so this song was ringing in my head when I nursed my new baby girl. She's now 27 but this song grabs my heart everytime ❤

[@jaym528]

Excellent Jam!!! Yes!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@renatonunes2550]

This beautiful song always floods my mind with memories of my beloved father (R.I.P.). I get a mixed feeling of happiness and sadness listening to it. A Great performance by a Great Band.!

[@MikeSmith-yd7cr]

This song describes the relationship I had with my Father perfectly, and ever since I became a Father, I began to understand why I was raised the way I was. My Father was a very good man, his only fault was alcohol. He started teaching me how to fly when I was 13, and I had a Multiple Engine Pilots License when I was 16. I got my Commercial License 6 months later. My Dad was a B-29 Commander during WWII, and had more medals than I can remember. He flew a 747 for Pan Am when he discharged from the USAF. I think my Dad had something to do with me being an Air Force C-130 Pilot. I never gave my Dad the credit or respect that he deserved, and he passed away in 2008, and now I will never get the chance to straighten things out with him.

[@susanreilly5885]

This song never gets old! Each time I hear it I feel like it's the first time! Never gets old 1984 the year my son was born 3/26, the song 11/84 different months I know but like I promised myself I would not leave things unsaid my husband, children family and God! A few years later my father passed away broke my heart! But I'm so grateful, my father was very sick on dialysis I never saw anything but strong with my dad, and love everything good in me came from my Dad! I brought the kids over one day we lived blocks away but he had just came back from dialysis and I knew he wasn't feeling good at all needed to rest badly but as usual my 2 children always cheered him up and we started talking and we were open and honest with each other we had a talk that when he passed I always had our words! The things I thought he felt or didn't feel about me alot of it was the opposite of what I thought! I'm so glad we had that talk nothing went unsaid! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH!

[@Roggs939]

This is definitely one of greatest songs I have ever heard both lyrically and musically. It was played at my friend's grandad's funeral and I was there and I don't remember crying so much over a song from being so emotionally touched. If a song has the ability to do that to a human then it must be amazing. Paul Carrack's vocals are just immense too. One of the all time best songs

[@mario3mmelero571]

There is no place and time to hold any grudges or resentments towards your dad no matter what, life is too short and nobody's perfect, don't wait until is too late to realize it and wish you should've, could've, would've, believe me, is not worth it...have a bless day!

[@limkientiong]

My father passed away last week. I had not seen him for almost two decades until the funeral. May Lord have mercy on him, and me.

[@nathanbyberg]

Such a beautiful song, and such a powerful message that goes with it! Glad to see the lyrics up for this song!

[@Hereismytwocents2011]

This song first came out, when I was in high school, and always made me teary-eyed. It made me think of that one day, when I may not have my Dad anymore. Thirty years later, I lost my Dad to cancer. Probably one of the worst ways to watch a loved one, leave this world. He was a good man, with a stubborn streak, but always there for his family. I heard this yesterday, and all those memories of him came back, along with the tears!

[@dboggs175]

:" sure I heard his echo in my baby's new born tears", what a great line. My father died 5 years before my son was born, but they are twins. I see so many of my father's personality in him and they look the same at the same age in photos. My son even stands the same when you talk to him. I understand my son so well because he raised me. Wonderful song, just difficult for me to listen to.

[@TJMJR1963]

I have made sure my dad knows I love him: I've told him in person, on the phone and in writing. I also made sure to tell him all the wonderful things he did, from coaching me, to working so hard, to allowing my mom's mom to live with us, etc., to surprising us with day old baked goods (we weren't rich.)

[@pravingovender939]

Sounds like a great dad. Awesome.

[@RickCornell]

Best popular song of the 1980’s. It knocks me out on every listen!

[@johnj6365]

The Living Years. Lost my dad 2 years ago and regret not rebuilding bridges. Don't forget how precious life is.

[@claireryan2588]

John S tell him know he will here you xx

[@johnj6365]

thank you Claire. All the best.

[@claireryan2588]

John S love you

[@johnj6365]

Claire Ryan hope you have a great 2017 and thank you

[@claireryan2588]

John S never had a good year since I was born but thankyou

[@annmariecoyle6409]

Played it at my dad's funeral in June was the song that got me and him talking again before he died

[@lisaxiong800]

What a beautiful song. Going to dedicate it to my husband and son. I am glad that I was able to tell my late father everything in my heart. I used to be afraid of death but not anymore after losing him. Death is just another door. It's what is left behind that is sad. Cherish what we have and enjoy life.

[@johnthorn923]

I still tear up, and I’m well over 70, I was 26 when he died, the things I should have told him.

[@simonford259]

Lost my father last Saturday,never got to say goodbye because of bad blood between us and family,all a bit sad really, The lyrics in this song are so true and we fight over the most stupid things. I am sorry I never got to see and tell you you I love you and always have, Although we have not spoken in 11 years I said a pray for you every week and always wondered when we would see each other again. Please check in onmyself and family when you can Dad Love you xxxxxxx

[@enriqueboggio8951]

wow....that is a tough one Brother.!!!! He knew the day that he left ...that you Love him.....keep your head up.!!!! And as a Man....is okay to cry....I do it often as well.....

[@lannyfannygrannysbbgrandth3615]

How you doing now after 3 years

[@melwilliams3693]

No matter how many times I listen to this it gets to me very emotional especially for someone who lost their father when only 11 years old!!

[@cliffcunningham8432]

My father died today and this was one of his favorite songs🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@liciabrady7112]

My husband's father passed when he was very young. I so wish I would of been able to meet him, and thank him for giving the world my husband!! May he continue to rest in peace!!! 🕊️

[@asifkhan4822]

This song always chokes me up, everytime I listen to it. 32 years on and still reasonates as strong as it did in 1989.

[@reneewalden8945]

Love Boss baby.

[@adrianrickards27]

Such a classic song! We used it for my Dad's funeral when he passed away in 2013.

[@Cromwell648]

Some sad comments on here. I never told my Dad I loved him. Will regret it for the rest of my life. I love you Dad.

[@peridotbardot6571]

Ken Rutherford 😔 I'm sure he knew you loved him, may he rest in love.

[@Cromwell648]

Thank you.

[@tonyhodgin1158]

Ken Rutherford he

[@carolineterry2191]

I'm sure your Dad knew you loved him in his own way May he rest in Peace💙

[@buckurich2491]

For history,an for the younger generation, please get me right with your parents I don't want to hear about this, I've heard it all My Dad blew his brains out with a 12guage shotgun,, I was 10 I'm 55, 1972-3 New year's It was hard on me,an mainly Mom more,,as she had to take over for both,,I thank God above,for my Brother Bob,but he won't even know cause he doesn't get into KZbin videos So what I am trying to say is,, Please,no matter how hard it is try to be a family an try to share your self with each family member,,, At least once a month,,show some love You never know what will happen,,each persons reacaction, causes a different reaction, Choose Love an family values NOT Hating on each other,, God bless

[@johnbishop7330]

I wasn't there that morning when my father passed away. I was a foolish lad who got in trouble a lot and was in jail when he passed away. I dreamed of walking around with him and hunting the night before I heard the news of him. I guess it was his way of saying bye.

[@kennedyknew8701]

Sorry.....to hear that but it does amaze me how those connected by blood,DNA sometimes can feel when their relative is seriously hurt or has died.......and behind someone of a scientific background i should dismiss it but I have heard it and felt it myself to discount it would be foolish........we ain't alone!

[@chloehelton9138]

The morning before I found out about my dad, I also had a dream. I was at his house cleaning out my room. I woke up with him on my mind.

[@michelleolson8131]

My dad just got diagnosed with cancer; he's already very ill. I haven't cried yet, I miss him already! I love your Daddy!😢

[@karenoconnell5658]

Just listening to this in April of 2020! Truly gives you a new perspective about life during our trying time! I’m old enough to handle it like an adult... but truly miss my Dad! Wish he was here but thank God he didn’t have to live thru this! He made me strong! Love and miss you Dad... My Hero❤️❤️

[@darkknightk]

I can't hear this song and not be in tears, because my father is no longer living, but when he was alive, we didn't see eye to eye on a lot of things, and now he's gone, I will never have the chance to say anything to him!

[@danieldavid8631]

Kelrick Joseph in sure he knows ur heart now sir

[@danaoliver3546]

Kelrick Joseph you can still talk to your dad. I’m sure he’s just so proud of you.😢🌈❤️🙏🏾