Father & Son
Johnny Cash · Other Songs - Johnny Cash
It's not time to make a change
Just relax, and 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
Why, 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
The same old story
From the moment I could talk
I was ordered to listen
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 sit down, and 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 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 you know not me
There's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
Just relax, and 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
Why, 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
The same old story
From the moment I could talk
I was ordered to listen
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 sit down, and 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 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 you know not me
There's a way and I know that I have to go away
I know I have to go
Father & Son
Johnny Cash's "Father & Son" stands as a poignant exploration of generational connection and the complexities of family dynamics. Recorded in his signature style, the track reflects Cash's deep engagement with themes of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of life. As a staple of his discography, the song exemplifies his ability to distill profound emotional narratives into accessible, resonant music. The recording captures the raw vulnerability characteristic of his later work, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into the human condition through the lens of fatherhood and legacy.