Son Of Man
Phil Collins · Tarzan OST
And the wisdom to be wise
All these things will
come to you in time
On this journey that you're making
There'll be answers that you'll seek
And it's you who'll climb the mountain
It's you who'll reach the peak
Son of Man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of Man, a man in time you'll be
Though there's no one there to guide you
No one to take your hand
But with faith and understanding
You will journey from boy to man
Son of Man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of Man, a man in time you'll be
In learning you will teach
And in teaching you will learn
You'll find your place beside the
ones you love
Oh, and all the things you dreamed of
The visions that you saw
Well, the time is drawing near now
It's yours to claim in all
Son of Man, look to the sky
Lift your spirit, set it free
Some day you'll walk tall with pride
Son of Man, a man in time you'll be
Son of Man,
Son of Man's a man for all to see
Son Of Man
Phil Collins' "Son Of Man" serves as the opening track on the "Tarzan" original motion picture soundtrack, marking a significant shift in his discography toward orchestral pop and adventure themes. Released in 1999, the recording features Collins' signature melodic sensibility blended with lush string arrangements, distinct from the synth-pop and rock styles that defined his earlier work with Genesis and his solo career. The song was composed to complement the jungle setting of the film, utilizing a driving rhythm and soaring vocals that established a new sonic direction for the artist. As part of the broader "Tarzan" soundtrack project, it stands alongside other tracks like "You'll Be In My Heart," showcasing Collins' versatility and his ability to adapt his songwriting for cinematic and theatrical contexts while maintaining his characteristic vocal presence.