Story Behind The Song
My children.
Song Description
Father predicts the leaving of his son, who will fly to the sun.
| Song Length |
4:15 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tranquil, Composed |
Subject |
Baby, Children, Son |
| Similar Artists |
The Band, Jimmy Buffett |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I know you're going where you want
to go
and what you do
it's up to you, what you do
There's a whole, wide world of wonder, Do not fear
the things you choose.
It's up to you, what you do
Chor: the fine sunshine in your eyes
Says no surprise
You'll turn around and fly
To the Sky
No gold or such or Midas touch have I
To give to you
No fine tooled glove, only my love
To see you on your trip into the wild
and wonderous blue
Carry you above, Only my love.
Chor: And the...
O, my child if you should ever
fail And fall below
How I would grieve for you
Still I wish you follow where the
light tells you to go
That you believe, in what you do.
Chor: and the fine: