I have only heard this song about five times in my entire life, but each time I try to remember part of the words I get caught up with other things, and of course I never have a pen and paper handy.
Anyway, I'm going to try to describe and tell you about the song. It tells a sad and ultimately depressing story of a young boy who always attempts to spend time with his father. The lyrics take the listener on a journey from his adolescence to high school and college, and ultimately to the point where the child is now an adult and does not have the time to spend with is father, just as his father is beginning to understand just how much time he has missed spending with his son.
I hope that someone knows what I am talking about, the song is *beautiful* and I have to hear it again, knowing who sings it!
Thank you in advance to whomever (hopefully) does know! You have absolutely no idea how grateful I am!
-Chad
2007-07-31 12:16:26 · 7 answers · asked by Chad A 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Lyrics
"Cat's In the Cradle" by Harry Chapin. He was a marvelous storyteller.
2007-07-31 12:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by Julie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a song call "The Living Years" by Mike & The Mechanics that is about a boy and his father - same story that you've listed as well.
2007-07-31 21:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by anjitalianwoman25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats in the Cradle - Ugly Kid Joe
My child arrived just the other day
Came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
He was talkin' 'fore I knew it
And as he grew he said,
"I'm gonna be like you, Dad,
You know I'm gonna be like you."
Chorus
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,
Little boy blue and the man 'n the moon.
"When you comin' home?"
"Son, I don't know when. We'll get together then.
You know we'll have a good time then."
Verse 2
Well, my son turned ten just the other day.
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad. Come on, let's play.
Could you teach me to throw?"
I said, "Not today. I got a lot to do."
He said, "That's okay." And he walked away and he smiled and he said,
"You know, I'm gonna be like him, yeah.
You know I'm gonna be like him."
Chorus
Verse 3
Well, he came from college just the other day,
So much like a man I just had to say,
"I'm proud of you. Could you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and he said with a smile,
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys.
See you later. Can I have them please ?"
Chorus
Verse 4
I've long since retired, my son's moved away.
I called him up just the other day.
"I'd like to see you, if you don't mind."
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I could find the time.
You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu,
But it's sure nice talkin' to you, Dad.
It's been sure nice talkin' to you."
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me,
He'd grown up just like me.
My boy was just like me.
Chorus
2007-07-31 19:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Silver Rose * Wolf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it " I STILL CAN'T SAY GOODBYE" Its a really beautiful song about a boy and his father. Check it out on iTunes....Many different artists have sung this song
Good luck!
2007-07-31 19:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats really familiar to me kinda like christina aguliras song in the circus u should get that music hunter phone
2007-07-31 19:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by XxCrossXoverxX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cats in the Cradle" NOT by Ugly Kid Joe, it was originally by Harry Chapin.
2007-07-31 19:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats in the cradle
cat stevens (i think)
2007-07-31 19:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋