Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Father & Son

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[@dougthePogingguitarist]

love this song

[@bryanquichocho1280]

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

[@ozziegreen4850]

Stay blessed ; stay sane in this insanity❣️

[@christianschneider4926]

:)

[@abdelkaderbenaricha5312]

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.

[@tbarron442]

Played this song often for my 20YO Son who laid comatose in a hospital from a horrific car accident (drunk driver hit him head-on as he was coming home from work) I Kept telling him it wasn’t his time yet. Today, 2 and a half years later he’s on his way to making a full recovery! Never give up! Hope to make a video on his amazing journey soon. Thanks for your prayers and well wishes.

[@fatimaazevedoartes2557]

Heartwarming to hear what you say. May God bless you, your son and all your family

[@tbarron442]

@@fatimaazevedoartes2557 Thank You,

[@josephinemcclory5073]

God bless 🙏

[@josephinemcclory5073]

God is Great xx

[@tbarron442]

@@josephinemcclory5073 indeed HE is!

[@chrishildebrand2507]

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]

Much love to you both brother...

[@petercarrillo751]

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]

I feel you ......

[@elmyst9108]

Be strong brother ❤️‍🩹

[@walba]

Hugs love and light to you.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

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]

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

[@28stabwounds92]

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

[@karljones4321]

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

[@karljones4321]

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]

Im almost 60 i hear every word you say !

[@davetyler6042]

Lost my dad three weeks ago. He was 100 years old. I cry not for him, but for me and everyone else for whom he was a role model. He served his country in the South Pacific in WWII, volunteered for the American Red Cross for 26 years and paid his four children's way through college. This song is about generational conflict... and about love. If your dad's still alive, call him and tell him you love him.

[@dorothyfrank3611]

Mine passed about the same time as yours. And yours sounds like mine, and I'm crying for us both.

[@travispaul5390]

Your father would be insanely proud of you, what a gentlemen he raised I salute you

[@NancyFairbank-k7p]

This applies to daughters, too

[@asianartist1]

waiting with my two dogs and a fishing pole at his favorite, new spots. perhaps they are fishing together.

[@2909anubis]

*Meus sentimentos. Também perdi meu pai, ele tinha 99 anos, participou também da segunda guerra mundial pela Marinha do Brasil. Saudades eternas dele. Força ai meu amigo. Abraços do Brasil.*

[@gianghost]

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

[@ChrisDeHarde]

Yeah! Me too...

[@grandagp7257]

I see it

[@evielou8192]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Asdfghj-y3q]

Tell him, when you have the chance.

[@getbusyliving144]

This song is about evil fathers/narcissists.

[@amypilkington2608]

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. 💙

[@alfonsecoppola5938]

beautiful,good luck

[@ThankYouVetsorg-vm5dd]

By now you are probably holding him as you're listening to it!!! ❤

[@gibbyg2001]

You're gonna be great parents. Congratulations

[@amypilkington2608]

@@ThankYouVetsorg-vm5dd I have a fantastic 7 month old now, he’s called Fraser! we still play this song daily!! 💙

[@seanide9054]

I never imagined how much more powerful this song could be until I lost my dad. Hits a bit different now. I will ALWAYS love you and like you, dad.

[@TobyTheMastor]

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

[@RythymBeast]

I know exactly what you mean, my friend.

[@irisrochamurcia6911]

🌹💔🌹

[@rizky1200]

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

[@jauthement]

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

[@jlodram]

This song was popular when I was in my 20's. I will be 70 soon, and it's at this late age that I've come to realize that this song not only represents a father-son relationship, but a relationship between myself and my current stage in life. "You're still young" is a relative term. Little boy compared to Dad is young, older person (me) compared to not yet incapacitated is young. Age slows you down physically, and I told myself that happiness and contentment will come back to me one way or another -- and to stop thinking that I'm old. (The body hurts, that's how I know!) Just go with the flow, stop worrying, it will come. And that's when this song came into my head! The lyrics are so true -- I cried tears of relief!

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Oh yes. The song touches much deeper than just a sitcom situation.

[@curtisspeplinski6900]

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

[@quartusbuys6831]

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]

@@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]

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]

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]

Love you family,. X❤️

[@vichy7661]

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]

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

[@conniem2394]

100% stop on.

[@Wakuppeopletheywanttocontrolus]

Made me rewind it to pick up on that

[@Wakuppeopletheywanttocontrolus]

@@conniem2394100% stop on 🥹❤️

[@machanrahan9591]

Been listening to the entire disc since it came out (1970/1?) This was/is my favourite Track off it. Never heard politics or religion not even countries in it As a teenager I just felt rage at being dismissed and told to listen. Now an old man myself I've just found out I've 3 granddaughters, 5yrs 2yrs and 3 months. No rage now, just pain over the Lost time. Thank God for vidéo. I can see and hear them laugh and hear my beloved son and daughter speak to me again. The mistakes are water under the bridge.

[@storyteller619]

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]

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

[@deborahjames1891]

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

[@sarahp19711]

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]

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

[@SamHasPlans]

May god bless you and your wonderful family!

[@charlesspitzig1493]

Cat Stevens wrote this when he was 22. I am still feeling this more and more when I am 48. Very impressive.

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Guy deserves the Nobel Prize. This, Peace Train, Wild World, Oh Very Young.. what does it take to rotate the selfishness and power madness?

[@MikeLikesChannel]

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]

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]

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]

plagiarism if you ask me

[@deweyplanck9850]

@@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]

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.

[@RyanHurst-wm4ry]

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]

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

[@anastasiacomino4766]

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

[@imprentaingenium610]

❤

[@ljevans100]

Beautiful words.

[@davymmaurader3808]

He was a good one

[@gordonc8335]

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]

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

[@matijabrajovic6370]

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]

I'm sorry. Wish you the best

[@danamacfarlane6955]

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

[@Charlie-hv3dh]

[@SamuelRui05]

I didn't have a father for most of my life; mine drifted away after my early teens, where I needed him the most. I am 19 now and I am currently sitting on the edge of my bed one last time before I head to the Naval Academy. I am grateful for the great father figures I have had throughout my life so far, despite my circumstances with my dad. Thanks Cat Stevens for this masterpiece.

[@fatimaazevedoartes2557]

Good luck to you! Wish you all the best since Brazil where I live. May God bless you in all your journey in Navy and in all your life. Your family must be very proud of you. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽♥️

[@sunflower9387]

Congratulations, and may God protect you always. I am so sorry that you couldn't have that bond with your dad when you needed him the most. I didn't either. Since 2 years ago, he has started to reach out, and we speak sometimes. I'm 52. Be careful while you're serving. Be proud. Don't allow anyone to bring you down.

[@PaleRider54]

Thank you, Rui, for answering the nation's call to honor. It is a shame your dad chose not to have you in his life, but you were fortunate in spite of his absence. Your substitute fathers did well to give you the right values. Someday you may be the father yours was not. Be proud of your achievements. Remember your oath. Stand tall.

[@sortamad]

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]

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]

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

[@simondsa1234]

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

[@josesimoes1313]

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]

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

[@eggyleftcheek]

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

[@janicebirch7522]

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]

Also my favourite line, gets ya in the feels

[@TallulahBelle3276]

Yes! I love all of Cat’s music. 💝✨🎼🙏🏽

[@brendascrowe7842]

And by listening you are wiser now ! 🙏 Donald Woodall

[@lubdashlukens464]

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

[@TheBuch4]

"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]

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 KZbin to listen to this and remind me of some of his other beautiful songs I love.

[@metothemoon1227]

What a magnificent série ;)

[@metothemoon1227]

@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]

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

[@marcxx131]

dammit .. i can only upvote you once

[@alwaysblessed2629]

Today is October 13, 2024. I first heard this song when I was a teenager and I could’ve sworn that Cat wrote it for me. As teenagers we think we know everything and parents know nothing. If only I could travel back in time and give my Dad a huge hug and let him know how much I love, admire and appreciate him. He accomplished so much against so many obstacles, and I realize now that all he did was because he was looking out for me, wanting only good for me. I am now in the Autumn of my life. I know that life is getting shorter for me and the day when I see my Dad on the other side is closer. It’s then that I will tell him what a great Father he was and apologize for being so ungrateful. ❤️

[@rainyd4293]

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

[@lailalivsdatter549]

❤️

[@lalot809]

Me too brotha RIP to my Pa n your Pops

[@ChrisM541]

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]

@@ChrisM541 I send you a big warm hug💖

[@PilotPrysten]

me too this was at my dads funeral

[@NicolaieMorovan]

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

[@larbielaouni4092]

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 😊🌻🌺

[@AdriDelPino]

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.

[@muhammadjonzaitov3604]

I’m sorry for your lost . Stay strong buddy. Love from Uzbekistan❤

[@AdriDelPino]

@@muhammadjonzaitov3604 thanks a lot, feeling a bit better lately, cheers from Spain.

[@yanuarhendarto8787]

Stay strong

[@danielwood8135]

Hope you're doing well, I lost my father 4 years ago this July.

[@bernadettemessina9229]

Sorry for your loss

[@csmiranda]

I’m sitting here at my 47 years of age while my 7 month old baby boy is sitting next to me. Never imagined that this is what I needed in my life but I’m so glad that he’s here now.

[@CarlosReyes-qe2iq]

Blessings.

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

I was 49 when my daughter was born. She is now 19 and a stunning redhead - I give thanks for her every day.

[@christinewesson2046]

How wonderful, nothing is impossible. Bless you all.

[@Banthisyoutube-zs6sx]

Welcome to the club brother. 41 here with a 3 year old daughter who is growing like a weed. Breaks my heart seeing her get so big.

[@mariag5306]

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 ❤

[@MartinaortegaRaf]

❤❤❤❤

[@jackbrown8181]

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]

@@jackbrown8181 thank you

[@jackbrown8181]

@@mariag5306 you are very welcome!!!!

[@larbielaouni4092]

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

[@dsimms561]

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]

I mourn with You

[@Dennis-jp2bs]

May God comfort you.

[@Kianmur]

Here here- God love you both

[@eroek1]

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

[@agua246]

I'm so sorry

[@MrSmigglez83]

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]

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]

I sure hope so

[@Steve-qf8he]

nice msg

[@muffinzlealta1865]

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

[@bobbykings9879]

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

[@bucksman56]

Having four sons and watching them grow and begin families is rewarding. A father's role in his family is essential, and having lost my own father at age 10, I know how important a father is in any family. I cherish the 10 years that I had with my father and am blessed to have a great relationship with my sons today. This is one of the greatest songs of all time, and it helps me reflect on just how lucky I am.

[@DanHeather]

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

[@eddenoy321]

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

[@eddenoy321]

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

[@ringo688]

And then lose it...

[@teoricopractico6170]

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

[@teoricopractico6170]

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

[@rockandrollpaddy]

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]

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]

Me too ❤

[@loritaclough4695]

Perfect song for all ages

[@valerieperk]

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

[@Nasdaqbaby]

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

[@marksumma9541]

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]

Impressive 🙂

[@angieneal7070]

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

[@olgavarela3647]

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

[@marksumma9541]

@@mikenadal9242🙏❤️🔮😊🙏

[@marksumma9541]

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

[@cole3835]

This is my dad's favourite song. I cry every time I hear it even though my dad is still around. I plan to play this at his funeral hopefully in the very distant future. Love you dad ❤

[@lindahinojosa299]

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.

[@markusgarnett9393]

Sonsorry

[@67404]

Don't worry you will eventually meet them in heaven. Sorry for the loss.

[@ethanconnelly1161]

He will always be with you

[@Andre-qv2nq]

💙

[@yolandamorales1851]

The Memori Always for Always... 👌✌

[@petergreen3122]

The best song ever written about the complexity involved in father and son relationships. Beautifully performed, too...

[@hafsakrasniqi0]

The very best off cat stivens

[@mytayube]

@@LegendarySpaceRipper he gained 2 billion new fans so im sure hes ok with your opinion.

[@elvisleeboy]

I would say The Living Years is up there with it, but I certainly agree that this is stunning.

[@grahamsymonds2489]

If you listen it's about all relationships 👫👬👭👥👤

[@JT_1]

@@mytayube 2 billions new fans, guess that's why he didn't release anything for 30 years? maybe they were all listening to morning has broken eh?

[@jerrybest3404]

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]

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]

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

[@phillipthompson1969]

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

[@robrock4822]

@@phillipthompson1969 Be brave dude

[@mcserbie5496]

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

[@RockytopVFL]

Never give up folks. This song is so much more than what it is. Memories are all we have. Much love and peace ❤

[@Leafcripe]

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]

Sad and beautiful ♥️

[@phoenix5054]

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

[@lailalivsdatter549]

❤️🤗

[@Francloy1]

You arr lucky to have one

[@grownjohnboy]

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

[@Robnord1]

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]

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]

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

[@jeannadysart5243]

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]

Today, it brings tears to my eyes

[@SuperFunny65]

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

[@DanielBachme]

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

[@ceciliatarsu382]

Oh,so true 😢❤

[@dieterhoch8273]

Who says he was under appreciated?

[@LivinginCentralNewJersey-ep4bq]

I listen to this song this morning on my Mix List and Dad passed in 2019.... man did this song bring a river of tears.... yes Dad I know you had to go and you lived a great life the only way I can pay you back is to remember the good times and bad times we had and also to keep your memory alive is to volunteer in my community just as you did when you were raising me.

[@Liam-sn5gr]

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.

[@jaysway9251]

That’s beautiful bro 😭

[@davidabelsen9249]

Dads love u

[@danielvallejo1316]

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]

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]

Prayers n love to you bruva

[@dino4447]

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]

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]

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."

[@w1cce]

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]

wild world same musician

[@zarak5104]

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

[@azertyytreza1345]

God bless your father

[@Smitty65721]

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

[@elaineharrison2491]

I am a mother sent it to my son

[@LockheedDChase]

My father has passed away yesterday. Thanks for being a Friend, Brother and a Father. You will always be remembered.🤘

[@xpertgamer3508]

May he rest in peace and greatly enjoy heaven

[@MrDoubleCorkDudeson]

May he rest in peace indeed.

[@hum321]

RI.P🙏🏼So Sorry❤

[@noreenbritt5967]

sorry for your loss x

[@Japonese_Holmes_Internacional]

YES MY FRIEND, Goodness is Eternity; But we life 🧬♻️

[@fredericvilledieu8488]

My father died this evening.... 😞😞😞 This song is for him. RIP Daddy... 😞😞😞

[@valeriadaltin5177]

Condoléances 😢

[@fredericvilledieu8488]

@@valeriadaltin5177 merci beaucoup 😞

[@jenniferhonohan4278]

So sorry

[@tomnishonov9610]

Sorry for your loss((

[@johndoethefirstnlast]

I'm sorry for your loss buddy

[@thequeenmidas]

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]

Godspeed. Keep the fire 🔥 burning strong!

[@pamelafarrant3796]

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]

So very sorry for your loss

[@wolftrapman]

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]

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

[@darrenstarr404]

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

[@debbieandrews6405]

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]

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

[@alohabia2]

I miss my dad too.

[@johnhales3682]

Darren Starr, he is with you all the time.

[@matthewseitz9995]

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

[@rasyasejati]

Honestly, I've been listening this for two years. It's such a perfect song to describe the feeling of father and son relationship. I'm able to let out my emotions through this song, such raw and honest lyrics and sound.

[@rushmore100]

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]

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

[@emanuelelonero3519]

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

[@maureenzambrano3860]

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

[@maryannshubaily1515]

My grandma gave me good advice. My dad was tough on us. She said ‘Yes, because we had famine, plagues, wars, and epidemics. She said, You have 2 kids and he had 7! Just know that we loved each other, she yelled!My grandmother told me to explain to my other sibs that for the first 20 years our dad was the only bread winner. And later in life, he did get kinder and more caring…so, give him time and don’t be too quick to judge the past. ‘We are the mirrors of ourselves’ We have to be the change or ‘the tough love’ we grew up with will carry over to the next generations.

[@channelnumber73]

You should have asked your mother why 🥺

[@TagumMotorCity]

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]

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

[@cruz6168]

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

[@brianb8155]

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

[@GerryJCR]

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 ....

[@tersiabekker41]

So sorry for your loss. i lost my father in 1978 and still miss him every day. God bless you.

[@jaeveena]

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

[@ahmadismail6626]

Reminder🙂

[@AlisonJacobson77Ching]

❤

[@AlisonJacobson77Ching]

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]

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

[@MonkeChing69]

ok

[@PeterParisius]

Wonderful song. One of the best ever written. It moved me always to tears when I was young, 'cause I'd have liked to have such a father, who tells me: "Relax, don't make a change now, you're still young..." My father (and my mother) told me exactly the contrary: "Are you still here? How long do you want to stay in our nest? You're 18 already... Get off, go away, search for your fortune somewhere else, there is no more place for you inside our home!"

[@stoicsageart]

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

[@jennyperrio4887]

Just to be happy would be lovely Jenny xx

[@tingtingzhao]

Thank you. Take care.

[@vishalpunreddy1901]

Thanks bro ☺️☺️☺️

[@AaaaBbbb-iq6cz]

Ameen

[@joshtt3240]

Thank you ,I hope the best for you too 🙂

[@timsmith3621]

Beautiful, powerful song. I love the way Yusuf's voice raises and lowers an octave depending on whether he is the father or the son.

[@berniehill5246]

He sounds 30 years younger in the second verse.

[@Macedonia270]

Cat

[@donaldfleming3168]

Exavtly,He is old but is happy and inthe next verse he is young and cant explain himself through a generation gap as old as time itself.

[@marcmaschal2897]

You mean Steve or Cat.He wasnt a Muslim in 1970

[@Macedonia270]

@@marcmaschal2897 100%

[@Atombender]

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

[@mirladanganan6739]

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[@mirladanganan6739]

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[@ILikeALF]

Twenty years ago my beautiful baby boy was born, today hes a marine. I'm so proud and love him. So honored to have a great son!

[@KapitanTambay]

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

[@indigop38]

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]

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

[@aoferrall61ify]

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

[@johnbraz6213]

Time to go to bed. Lol.

[@nueythepyasuwan]

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

[@mousyanno]

"You'll never become a man until you became a father yourself." Thank you Pa, for being a great father to us, husband to Ma, a friend, and the Great Uncle to everyone else. I'll strive hard to become someone my children will be proud of too.

[@peternewby417]

So true and nice words 👍😀

[@fordmustang3265]

Being a father doesn't make you a man.

[@nirmalsuki]

Everything about this song is magical - the melody, the voice, the lyrics. Thank you Yusuf for existing.

[@asinijayawardhana4896]

🥰

[@borisjohnson7371]

Yes it's just a perfect song. Love it still in 2022.

[@catstevens3941]

Thanks 🙏 for your support much love from me ❤️

[@sandromicoli9709]

How timeless is this song? One of the most influential songs of my young life at 16 years of age. Today 50 years later I am repeating these words to my young daughter.

[@gofufu1]

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]

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

[@BlueAndGold31]

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]

Ted lasso❤

[@mauritaschut8466]

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

[@metothemoon1227]

Richemond methods 💙

[@marcxx131]

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

[@kevinkraemer7173]

So ted lasso

[@b.anders]

When I was a young man in a complicated relationship with my father the phrase “from the moment i could talk, i was ordered to listen” brought tears to my eyes. I went away like in the song and now i have become old myself it’s the phrase “you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not” that makes me cry.

[@Ash_G]

Yes me too, superbly complicated with my dad. I always suspected he had a form of autism which was not passed down to me.

[@CVWatchShark]

Me too.

[@terifarmer5066]

Godspeed 🙏

[@DonnaMayStanish]

My brother, who had passed on in 2004, played this song on his guitar as he sang. I believe he sang it with our authoritarian father in mind. I miss my brother every damned day. He had committed suicide. Life just was too damned hard, and he just was too damned sensitive. Rest in peace, brother. ❤️

[@margaretfitzgerald7187]

I an so sorry for the loss of your dear brother. 💔❤‍🩹💖

[@Galaxygirloxox]

My son committed suicide 4 years ago . I finally got the courage to get on his cell phone. I found this song and remembered it was the tune he played on his guitar right before he took his life.

[@mazsroy9]

So very sorry. 😢

[@mazsroy9]

@@Galaxygirloxoxmy heart breaks for you both. 😢

[@esrakaya3057]

This song was written 48 years ago and still touch to people's hearts. Unbelievable.

[@kevinavila8639]

Well played lol I read this in Kats singing tone

[@pugskins]

Poetry

[@ladymariaoftheastralclockt9210]

[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 [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

[@aceofwar0584]

Hits hard

[@justcrapynames]

Thank you so much for posting this

[@paulgutermann8413]

Thanks

[@luckyardiansyah4681]

❤😢

[@vikairene3278]

Believe it or not. My dad passed away yesterday. And the day before he send me this video to watch. And told me from me to you, or from you to Timmy (my son). Incredible. Thanks Dad. I love you eternally

[@jeteye97]

What a beautiful gift. 💙💜💙 My deepest sympathies.

[@vikairene3278]

Thank you

[@venusinblujeans]

Sending love, so sorry for your loss

[@danielcalder8924]

Truth that screams from every word. Master those emotions men and learn to react very patiently when things seem too much - Im 24 and learning that while it's good to push yourself, it's more important to know when others need you to step back, just laugh, and go out of your way to be there with them (bonus points when you bring something thoughful). Its never too late - it just might not be fast.

[@SarahAN]

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

[@larbielaouni4092]

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

[@larbielaouni4092]

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

[@tracyross5831]

My Dad and I, the Laughter, the Tears, the Joy, and Knowing He was MY DAD, Made it ALL WORTHWHILE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@adrcl]

My dad died 4 days ago. We both were distant for about 30 years. Since i knew this song (about 25 years) it meant a lot for me, as i always wanted to have a talk like this. Thanks @Yusuf for this master piece and for all the meaning inside

[@pamelamanfra5382]

❤

[@brettmanuk2960]

I'm sorry for your loss. My advice to you friend...you be a great dad❤❤❤...make up for your dad. God bless.

[@adrcl]

@@brettmanuk2960 thank you!!

[@nosoykevin6055]

Bro Im you, I am 25 yrs old and I havent talk to my father since 23, he decided to move away and I just... I just keep all to me, can I have an answer? I still miss him but he make his own choices as well...

[@elitesquamthezmbleg8024]

God bless you❤

[@373Roberto]

I have loved this song for 50 years, and today was the first time I've watched this great video. What a talented musician Yusuf (Cat Stevens)

[@cafebacon8974]

A gift 4 those who hear.

[@NewLife-qj9mx]

Same, somehow ive never seen this video

[@barriolimbas]

Today for me

[@claudiopesse3802]

Espectacular !!! Claudio desde Río Gallegos Patagonia Argentina

[@skillstor9269]

my father is 83 now...he is not in a good shape. But as fathers do, he plays it off. Now I'm a father myself....and now this song hits different. Cherish your father when there is time. One day you can't anymore and I was never more afraid in my life that this day will come. Cheers to all the fathers in the world...

[@birbpdf2459]

I used to listen to this song with my dad, it’s currently 4:33 am and I’m laying in bed crying remembering the good times we had together before he passed. I miss you so much dad, I wish they hadn’t taken you from us, love you.

[@zacharykerman5181]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@skzandgaming]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@faris6812]

So sad 😭😭

[@marcosnascimento6239]

Eu sei o quanto meu pai é importante !

[@marcosnascimento6239]

@@faris6812 p0

[@luciantudor3093]

Amazing song....Happy Father's day to all the fathers in the world...!

[@veronikaweber2537]

A song written during a dispute between father and son - and a time of war... I can only hope that my dad in heaven is proud of what I have accomplished as a strong woman too... Love and light to all xx

[@richpuzzo953]

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

[@davidshepherd9944]

God bless you and your family 👪 🙏

[@rukuhere]

Happy birthday champ

[@arg336]

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

[@rachelavitea5157]

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]

May he rest in peace for ever

[@missstarlight1235]

One of the greatest songs... It's a shame how underrated is Cat Stevens.

[@jonnifjader]

Underrated???? Never heard anyone underrate him...

[@missstarlight1235]

@@jonnifjader Well, yes, he is undervalued, the new generations do not know him, the media hardly mention him, but nevertheless they overvalue other artists (regardless of the time they are) less talented than him. He started writing, composing, recording and singing his songs since he was a teenager and it hardly ever gets talked about, while Britney Spears just lip-syncs and everyone knows and applauds her and could give you many more examples of overrated artists from the *past* and present.

[@jonnifjader]

@@missstarlight1235 Got your point. Cheers!

[@missstarlight1235]

@オクタビアンOCT That's nice to hear! I am 13, unfortunately the new generations and even some adults hardly know him. It's very sad because he's a great artist, too bad he's so underrated.

[@chicotthejester9341]

It’s a shame what happened to him.

[@JamesHuff-gi9er]

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]

Go and talk with him

[@ellenschwartz-tn5wi]

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]

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]

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

[@kurskbhc6779]

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

[@RFWieder]

We try to save our children from the mistakes we've made, but it is mistakes that teach us the lessons of life!!

[@jomic9060]

i was singing this to my son in the crib. now hes 20. you really have to appreciate and enjoy the "ride". Father Time and Mother Nature are unconquerable. But thats ok. its ok

[@lilhectic1500]

I still sing it to my own dad I'm 14 I turn 14 today and it's a great song man love it

[@stevenwernli3933]

Well said

[@calebcolomba5941]

wow. “But that’s okay, it’s ok.” That just filled me with such a strange feeling. I’m only 19 and I was raised on cat stevens by parents born in the 60’s. This has always been my favorite song but reading all of these comments from people much older than me, it really wakes up a new perspective. When I’m 60+ years old I’ll be listening to this song as well and it will have an entirely new meaning. Music is beautiful and timeless and I’m so thankful I get to share it with all of you

[@arcangelalopiano569]

THANKS 🌹❤🌹

[@arcangelalopiano569]

​@@stevenwernli3933 🌹

[@patsyod]

The words every young man says to himself. When they are gone you realise just how wise they were. RIP dad xx

[@Francloy1]

Correct

[@leonw855]

I know what you mean. I'm 22 and i lost my father last september. Stay strong, you're not alone. Our Dads will always be with us.

[@hailtheenunyunnini]

My father died today, and this was his favorite song whenever we go drinking at home... it hurts so much to know he is gone now, and it feels so unfair for him to leave so early in this life. I am offering this song to him today for all the great knowledge and love he gave me... Thank you for being with us through those amazing times..

[@quartusbuys6831]

Sorry to hear. Just remember. Time heals. Ps Best and most underrated artist ever. Soul music.

[@Mountain.Frost.]

Im sorry for your loss

[@joseluismolins4403]

@@Mountain.Frost. los secretos

[@danielthorley3795]

Im so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my dad 10 years ago to a quick and sudden illness and it still hurts how much I miss him. it gets easier to live with but you never ever forget him and what he meant to you. Do what you need to do to get through this tough time but I promise you it will pass. Stay strong!

[@Hannah11235]

So sorry to hear that. Sending prayers 🙏

[@deborahroy7235]

What a beautiful song ! I'm 62 ,a hippie from the 70s. Never get tired of listening 2 it

[@Thunderbolt12966]

This song is a true masterpiece.Thank you Yusuf / Cat Stevens for your beautiful music.

[@paulrowe5547]

The words to this song have teared me up. As a father I made a lot of mistakes so, as a Grandfather I have a chance to make up for them. We dont always realise just how precious our children are. For those with young children, please cherish them.

[@conceptjenius4360]

My father is an amazing grandfather to my boys. He is able to give his full attention to them as he isn't out every day providing. Watching him be a grandfather has healed some childhood wounds. Something very beautiful comes with age and experience.

[@alamat888]

I shed tears every time I am listening to this song. My father died while I am a thousand miles away. Ironic, he died on Fathers' Day.... Papa, I know you are happy now in Heaven... You're now in the house not made with mortal hands eternal in heaven. I love you Papa until we meet again.

[@muhammadsyazwan.7796]

Stay strong bro 💪💪

[@amberphipps3931]

Love you Dad, miss you up there, you would love your Grandson!! 💕

[@WendyK502]

One of the greatest songs ever written. Perfect accompaniment to the Ted Lasso finale when he is returning to his son.

[@davidholton9667]

How are you, So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@stephenoverend293]

Sublime

[@jordinagel1184]

And hopeful, too. With any luck, Ted and his boy won’t repeat the mistakes of the father and son in this song; knowing Ted, and the personal advances he’s made over the course of the series, I’m sure things will turn out just fine.

[@TheAgentx25]

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”

[@peggycarlton6899]

Thankyou for the lyrics...🤝🏻✌️

[@Novikel]

thank u

[@rune6694]

We played this as the walking out song at my dad's funeral in 2019, for ages I couldn't even hear a few seconds without bursting into tears. Even now it's definitely emotional, but it feels almost familiar and warm in a way I can't explain

[@gilliancooper7160]

Keep it with you forever, I’m sure your dad is worthy of such a beautiful song

[@ashcrow497]

I still burst in tears my friend, I miss my dad …

[@hunnybSue]

@Domenic hutchinson I'm sorry for your loss.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

@Domenic hutchinson so sorry for your loss

[@grownjohnboy]

I lost my dad when I was young. I never knew about raising a son except for the insight this song gave me. It is spot on true.

[@anthonyhoey6394]

What a talent this man was,imagine what he would have produced if he hadn't went down the path he chose,im not giving out,everyone man for himself and God for us all as the saying goes,greetings from Ireland.

[@hellboy1976]

I listened to this song while sitting next to my dad the night before he died with assistance this past January. The cancer won the fight, one of the few my dad lost in his lifetime, but he lost it on his own terms. It helped punctuate the night for me, underlining the time I had left with him in this world. Beautiful song, and will forever have special impact for me.

[@Ro11311]

❤ sorry for your loss.

[@hellboy1976]

@@Ro11311thank you

[@ph9641]

I‘ve gone through the same with my mother. But cancer didn’t win. Both your dad and my mom pulled a draw on this motherfucker.

[@taramickeymickeranno8725]

“If they were right, I’d agree, but it’s them they know, not me.” Yes EXACTLY. Amazing song all these years and still speaks.

[@nefeskar]

Can you try to explain what you understand from that line?

[@nefeskar]

What I understand is that they don't really know per se, but they act like they do.

[@pez4]

@@nefeskar He says what other people above him (like his father) say is right, even though it's not his authentic opinion, this leads to people knowing themselves (as he is just reflecting their opinions right back at them) not the true him, they don't actually know who he is.

[@musiclover9361]

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

[@MrJoanna3007]

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

[@johng1394]

Puts life in to prospective.

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

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]

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

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

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

[@FolkCountryHeartTunes278]

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

[@noreenbritt5967]

me too

[@loqutor]

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

[@jcniteroi]

Old soul!

[@emilyroseayres84]

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

[@p8pillon]

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

[@emilyroseayres84]

@@p8pillon He is incredibly talented! Thank you.

[@Marsproject11]

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

[@queendishwasher240]

My Dad just sent this to me and my siblings. He said "There's been many times I wanted to share this with you all. Not sure if you were ready, or I was ready. I think you are now. There's nothing hidden in this song" So thank you Dad, for sharing this with us. It really tugged at my heart stirngs lol. I love you always. ❤

[@ElbisPen]

Greetings from Colombia

[@paulk5311]

that's so very cool

[@katimagos]

How lucky you and your Dad are, that you got this (he was brave enough to send it) in time. He must be a very sensitive person. You too. Wishing you All the best from Hungary!

[@Keithurban802]

Thank you so much I sincerely hope you never stop listening to my music 🎶💕

[@KM-117]

I very rarely get moved to tears by KZbin comments. But this one did me in good. My dad's still around, but we've never really had that father son relationship. My parents got divorced when I was young and he's never really put in the effort. We've had ups and downs but he's never been that "supportive dad". I'm still learning how to finally come to terms with it, but the lack of any real sentiment in that regard will always be something of a sensitive subject. Sorry to ramble- but what I'm trying to say is, cherish every moment you have with that man.

[@kkay5813]

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]

Good stuff 👍

[@elmerpacheco6414]

COOL !!!

[@esrakaya3057]

a wonderful memory, you're so lucky:)

[@ekrem4528]

you are lucky this happens very rarely

[@TheTherams1]

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