This week Helen Espinosa of This Life One Word At A Time said : our theme for Song Lyric Sunday is to post a song about the parent/child relationship.
Now I am running late again so I am going to give you two songs.
The first one is from Mike and the Mechanics. A song about father son relationship. This song deals with how often father son relationships often break down due to father and son being too alike. I know about this.
The living years
Every generation
Blames the one before
And all of their frustrations
Come beating on your door
I know that I’m a prisoner
To all my Father held so dear
I know that I’m a hostage
To all his hopes and fears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years
Crumpled bits of paper
Filled with imperfect thought
Stilted conversations
I’m afraid that’s all we’ve got
You say you just don’t see it
He says it’s perfect sense
You just can’t get agreement
In this present tense
We all talk a different language
Talking in defense
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It’s too late when we die
To admit we don’t see eye to eye
So we open up a quarrel
Between the present and the past
We only sacrifice the future
It’s the bitterness that lasts
So don’t yield to the fortunes
You sometimes see as fate
It may have a new perspective
On a different date
And if you don’t give up, and don’t give in
You may just be O.K.
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It’s too late when we die
To admit we don’t see eye to eye
I wasn’t there that morning
When my Father passed away
I didn’t get to tell him
All the things I had to say
I think I caught his spirit
Later that same year
I’m sure I heard his echo
In my baby’s new born tears
I just wish I could have told him in the living years
Say it loud, say it clear
You can listen as well as you hear
It’s too late when we die
To admit we don’t see eye to eye
The second one is from Sinaide O’Connor , My Three Babies. A beautiful song about mother love and Sacrifice. A very special song to me as I have three sons. The lyrics are in the video.
Got to dash now love to you all. Thanks again Helen for a great prompt. ❤
Jan 15, 2017 @ 22:25:38
Great song picks again, Willow. The first one gives me chills every time I hear it and Sinead’s song is always lovely. Thanks so much for sharing them! 😉
Jan 16, 2017 @ 08:01:11
My pleasure Helen thank you so much for giving us this great platform for exchanging music! 💗💟💝💜💗
Jan 16, 2017 @ 13:23:14
You are so welcome! Thanks for playing along! 😉😘
Jan 16, 2017 @ 14:02:48
I love it sorry if it always so last minute!😊
Jan 16, 2017 @ 15:14:10
Last minute, late, it all works! 😉
Jan 16, 2017 @ 15:32:12
Cheers!!
Jan 15, 2017 @ 22:45:29
both beautiful
Jan 16, 2017 @ 07:38:46
Thanks I thought so , I think the words hit the spot! xx
Jan 16, 2017 @ 00:41:25
I haven’t thought about Sinead O’Connor in years – I’ve always loved her voice. Two great choices.
Jan 16, 2017 @ 07:36:44
Thanks Louise I love both these songs!
Jan 16, 2017 @ 07:38:12
Hi Willow, I love “The living Years!” but don’t know the Sinead O’Connor one. Will check it out soon. Right now I am still with Helen’s Pentatonix. Sorry 🙂
Jan 16, 2017 @ 07:58:55
Hi Bee, this is what I love about Helen’s Prompt it alerts us to all types of music . I love the song you have used always love the idea the words convey ( though on reflection the guy in the song is so selfish expecting the woman to always be waiting) I have never heard of Seasick Steve either. Have a good day. xxxx
Jan 16, 2017 @ 08:02:18
I know I thought the same but still the song is rather romantic. And I think men are just like that. They don’t mean to be but they are just little boys who need someone to come back to whenever they need it 🙂
Jan 16, 2017 @ 08:59:56
Yes I agree most men are just plain selfish!
Jan 16, 2017 @ 09:14:56
🙂 that is one way of interpreting it 🙂
Jan 16, 2017 @ 10:03:02
😊😋🙂
Jan 16, 2017 @ 16:44:17
I love the ‘Living Years’ song, the lyrics are so poignant.
The Sinead o Connor one was new to me but I thought it was lovely. xx
Jan 16, 2017 @ 17:48:34
The Living Years is a very honest and often played out story! It has happened one of my son’s… they are slowly building bridges in the living years. As for the Sinead song I am surprised at how many people have not heard of it…Mind you I have always loved her ..though she can be awkward and controversial.. darn good lyrasist !
Jan 16, 2017 @ 20:02:52
Yes Sinead has a good voice too. I am glad your son is building bridges now 😊
Jan 16, 2017 @ 20:04:50
It is a slow process and I seem to be always walking on egg shell but slowly, slowly!!
Jan 16, 2017 @ 20:11:44
👍👍👍👍👍
Jan 16, 2017 @ 20:17:58
❤ ❤
Jan 28, 2017 @ 20:01:33
Great song choices…❤️ The first one
Jan 28, 2017 @ 20:42:00
Yes a beautiful and thoughtful song !
Jan 28, 2017 @ 20:44:44
Can trace memories via songs…I mentioned Chaka Khans ‘Everywoman’ in my first blog (two weeks ago) and am trying to resist mentioning many more but know I’ll eventually succumb!!!
Jan 28, 2017 @ 20:49:22
I do understand I often feel there is a soundtrack to my life…by that I mean everyone’s life!