"Father and son" by Cat Stevens

            "Father and son" is a popular song written by the british singer Cat Stevens for his album "Tea for the Tillerman".

            The song is about the exchange of ideas between a father and his song. And, tell the story of a father that does not understand his son's desire of find his own way in life. In resume it is a dialogue between generations

            However, I investigated and, discovered that the song contains a deeper story. This because Cat Steves writes "Father and son" as part of a musical project with the actor Nigel Hawthorn called "Revolussia". The song takes place during the Russian Revolution and, tells the story of a boy who want to join the army against the wishes of his father. Well, the project never came to light and, Stevens transformed "Father ans son" in a more general context.

            I like this song for two reasons. The first, is because the gentle melody of the song and because Stevens sang both part of song adding personality to a song. And, second I really like this song because it reflects a common situation in the parent-child relationship. In which hundreds of people can be identified no matter your age. When you’re young you can identified with the son part and, when you get older with the father part. Finally I think that is a clear example of what reflects to being parent.