A cover of what I consider the finest song Cat Stevens ever wrote. To my two awesome sons, Craig Jr. and Tony, this one's for you.
Multi-Instrumentalist; Audio Engineering; Video Production: Cygnus Studios, Florida, USA. On extended hiatus due to health issues, but I shall return!
Story behind the song
Arrangements, all instruments and vocals by Craig Guerrieri.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Craig Guerrieri at Cygnus Studios, Florida, USA. 2020.
Lyrics
[Father]
It's not time to make a change
Just relax, take it easy
You're still young, not your fault
There's so much you need 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
[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 told to listen
Now there's a way and I know
That I have to go away
I know, I have to go
[Father]
It's not time to make a change
Just sit down, take it slowly
You're still young, not your fault
There's so much you'll 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
[Son]
All the times that I 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
Love this song and this a damn nice cover of it! Good job man!