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It's not time to make a change 00:14
Just relax, take it easy 00:19
You're still young, that's your fault 00:22
There's so much you have to know 00:26
Find a girl, settle down 00:29
If you want you can marry 00:33
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy 00:37
I was once like you are now 00:44
And I know that it's not easy 00:48
To be calm when you've found 00:51
Something going on 00:55
But take your time, think a lot 00:58
Think of everything you've got 01:02
For you will still be here tomorrow 01:05
But your dreams may not 01:09
How can I try to explain? 01:17
When I do he turns away again 01:21
It's always been the same, same old story 01:24
From the moment I could talk 01:31
I was ordered to listen 01:35
Now there's a way 01:38
And I know that I have to go away 01:40
I know I have to go 01:46
It's not time to make a change 02:33
Just relax, take it slowly 02:36
You're still young, that's your fault 02:40
There's so much you have to go through 02:43
Find a girl, settle down 02:47
If you want you can marry 02:50
Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy 02:54
All the times that I've cried 03:01
Keeping all the things I knew inside 03:05
It's hard, but it's harder to ignore it 03:08
If they were right I'd agree 03:15
But it's them they know, not me 03:18
Now there's a way 03:21
And I know that I have to go away 03:23
I know I have to go 03:29
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Father & Son – English Lyrics

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By
Yusuf, Cat Stevens
Album
Tea For The Tillerman 2
Viewed
62,202,744
Language
English
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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the poignant world of Yusuf/Cat Stevens' "Father & Son," a timeless ballad that transcends generations. This song offers a unique opportunity to explore themes of familial relationships, generational gaps, and the courage to pursue one's own path. Experience the emotional depth of the lyrics and the contrasting perspectives of father and son, while enriching your understanding of English through this classic masterpiece .

[English]

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

Key Vocabulary

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Vocabulary Meanings

time

/taɪm/

A1
  • noun
  • - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole

change

/tʃeɪndʒ/

A2
  • noun
  • - the act or instance of making or becoming different
  • verb
  • - to make or become different

relax

/rɪˈlæks/

A2
  • verb
  • - to make or become less tense or anxious

young

/jʌŋ/

A1
  • adjective
  • - having lived or existed for only a short time

fault

/fɔːlt/

B1
  • noun
  • - an imperfection or defect

know

/noʊ/

A1
  • verb
  • - to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information

find

/faɪnd/

A1
  • verb
  • - to discover or perceive

girl

/ɡɜːrl/

A1
  • noun
  • - a female child or young woman

settle

/ˈsetl/

B1
  • verb
  • - to adopt a more steady or secure style of life, especially in a permanent job or home

marry

/ˈmæri/

A2
  • verb
  • - to become the husband or wife of someone

look

/lʊk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction

old

/oʊld/

A1
  • adjective
  • - having lived for a long time; no longer young

happy

/ˈhæpi/

A1
  • adjective
  • - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment

dreams

/driːmz/

B1
  • noun
  • - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep

explain

/ɪkˈspleɪn/

B1
  • verb
  • - make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas

talk

/tɔːk/

A1
  • verb
  • - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words

listen

/ˈlɪsn/

A1
  • verb
  • - to give one's attention to a sound

hard

/hɑːrd/

A2
  • adjective
  • - solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; not easily broken or damaged
  • adjective
  • - requiring great physical or mental effort

ignore

/ɪɡˈnɔːr/

B2
  • verb
  • - refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally

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