Father & Son
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
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 and settle down
If you want well 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
Take your time think a lot
Think of everything you've got
You will still be here tomorrow
But your dreams may not
How can I try to explain
When I do he turns away again
And it's always been the same
Same old story
From the moment I could talk
I was ordered to listen
Now 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
(wait, wait)
Just sit down and take it slowly
(wait)
You're still young that's your fault
(I have to go)
There's so much you have to go through
(and make this decision)
Find a girl settle down
(I know)
If you want well you can marry
(know)
Look at me I am old but I'm happy
All the times that I cried
(stay, stay)
Keeping all the things I knew inside
(stay)
Well it's hard but it's harder to ignore it
(why must you go)
If they were right I'd agree
(make these decisions)
But it's them they know not me
(I know)
Now 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 and settle down
If you want well 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
Take your time think a lot
Think of everything you've got
You will still be here tomorrow
But your dreams may not
How can I try to explain
When I do he turns away again
And it's always been the same
Same old story
From the moment I could talk
I was ordered to listen
Now 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
(wait, wait)
Just sit down and take it slowly
(wait)
You're still young that's your fault
(I have to go)
There's so much you have to go through
(and make this decision)
Find a girl settle down
(I know)
If you want well you can marry
(know)
Look at me I am old but I'm happy
All the times that I cried
(stay, stay)
Keeping all the things I knew inside
(stay)
Well it's hard but it's harder to ignore it
(why must you go)
If they were right I'd agree
(make these decisions)
But it's them they know not me
(I know)
Now there's a way and I know
That I have to go away
I know I have to go
Father & Son
Indigo Girls' "Father & Son" stands as a poignant exploration of intergenerational connection and the complexities of family dynamics. Recorded during the duo's prolific period, the track exemplifies their signature blend of acoustic folk and introspective storytelling. The song delves into the nuanced relationship between parents and children, capturing moments of both intimacy and inevitable distance. Through melodic simplicity and lyrical honesty, the recording reflects the band's enduring commitment to examining personal history and emotional truth within the context of their musical career.

