Song For A Good Son
Bangles · Other Songs - Bangles
A thousand boats dancing on the bay
I came to you inside a dream
We both held hands and fell into thee water
You never claimed to know me well
The dark-eyed son, the priviliged man
You found me bitter, you thought me cold
Well, now I'm gonna make you understand
My mother died, my father cried
He left me lonely by the waterside
Waterside so deep and wide
If I follow, maybe I will find her
Beyond the salt and spray
The current carried her away
Beyond the salt and sprey
The current carried her away
I can't outrun my destiny
Tell me who will sing a song for me
Darkness, darkness cover me
By my own hands the way it has to be
My mother died, my father cried
You will find me by the waterside
Waterside so deep and wide
If I follow, maybe I will find her
If I follow, maybe I will find her
Song For A Good Son
Released by the Bangles in 1988, "Song For A Good Son" stands as a defining track from their final studio album, *Different Light*. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of new wave and pop-rock, characterized by the distinctive vocal harmonies of Susanna Hoffs and the driving rhythm section. It was the lead single from the record and received significant radio airplay, becoming one of the group's most recognizable hits. The track reflects the band's transition during this late-career period, maintaining their melodic sensibilities while exploring themes of family and personal growth. As a key component of their discography, the recording remains a staple of 1980s pop culture and showcases the enduring appeal of their collaborative songwriting style.