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Artist/Band:
Phil Collins
Lyrics for Song: We're Sons of Our Fathers
Lyrics for Album: Both Sides
When I grow up to be a man
like my father was when I was young
I hope i can make him so proud of me
Proud enough to call me his son
What makes these people so different now
what makes these times so strange?
seems most people got most everything they need
how come we see this change
Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
when will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer
When I was a boy, did we have more respect?
this world seemed a nicer place to be
but time slowly passes and one day you look around
you hardly recognise what you see
Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
now when will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer
They're beyond our control
We're all sons of our fathers
sometimes I feel like mine
and I can hear him say, the things I say
seems all things come around in time
Why these things happen we'll never know
guess that was then and this is now
we always knew that change was gonna come
but I want to go back, please tell me how
Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
when will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer
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We're Sons of Our Fathers
We're Sons of Our Fathers stands as a reflective song in Phil Collins' discography, appearing on the 1993 album Both Sides. The track captures the artist's introspective approach during an era where he balanced his solo career with his tenure in Genesis. Musically, the song aligns with the polished pop-rock production that defined Collins' work in the early 1990s, featuring his signature drumming and emotive vocal delivery. While often overshadowed by massive commercial hits from the same period, this recording offers a more personal examination of legacy and familial connection. It contributes to a broader body of work that explores themes of memory and responsibility, showcasing Collins' ability to craft nuanced narratives within a mainstream pop framework. The song remains a testament to his songwriting depth beyond his most famous chart-topping singles. |
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