Phil Collins - We're Sons Of Our Fathers (2015 Remaster Official Audio)

Track from the Phil Collins album Both Sides (1993).

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Lyrics
It seems that family values have changed since I was a kid, at least I remember it that way...'

When I grow up to be a man
like my father was when I was young
I hope i can make him so proud of me
Proud enough to call me his son

What makes these people so different now
what makes these times so strange?
seems most people got most everything they need
how come we see this change

Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
when will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer

When I was a boy, did we have more respect?
this world seemed a nicer place to be
but time slowly passes and one day you look around
you hardly recognise what you see

Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
now when will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer

They're beyond our control

We're all sons of our fathers
sometimes I feel like mine
and I can hear him say, the things I say
seems all things come around in time

Why these things happen we'll never know
guess that was then and this is now
we always knew that change was gonna come
but I want to go back, please tell me how

Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
when will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer

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[andremasud]

He's one of my favorite soft rockers. I am basically a traditional Jazz and an R&B music lover.

[alz]

phil u have made a lot of people happy with your music, always remember that, luv u man,

[saifuddinsaid]

Phil Collins .. My favourite Singer Of All Time

[arulraj]

Phil Collins is a forever legend. His legacy will be remembered even after he's gone through his beautiful songs! Cant stop loving you Phil!

[susanaconceicao]

"...this world seemed a nicer place to be
but time slowly passes and one day you look around
you hardly recognise what you see.."

Long ago people lost the meaning of life, values and respect.

and we are not to blame.


Thank you.

Greetings, from a little corner of southern Brazil.

[MikesVegas]

It is said that Phil played all the instruments on this album 😳 What a true talent ! 😎👍

[gregoryprouty]

Perfect words from a great man who will be with us forever . My father stopped me from going to Vietnam and now I miss him . Phil is the best singer and drummer of our era. I am a believer, and Phil ‘ s words guide me down the correct path. Thank you forever Phil.

[KentuckyRanger]

Every time I hear this song, I think of my father.
He was a jerk, but he loved me none the less...

[jaggass]

The song that started out sounding Country & Western before Phil changed his mind.

[datatsushi]

"But i wanna go back, please tell me how"

😔

[StatusQuo]

This is how it sounds if a legend sings. Very beautiful!

[kimberlykent]

I love this song. There is no one more talented in the world than Phil Collins and there never will be!

[-DEVIL]

Fact: This entire album (writing, instruments, vocals) was created by Phil from his home studio following another divorce.

[Dotcomnieuwscom]

Phil, thanks for all the great songs you gave us during all these years.

[ewawitkowska]

The whole truth about us, about our kids, beautiful song, thank You Phil❤❤❤

[angeladobbs]

Best drummer ever. Love his work with Clapton..Oh hes amazing!🥰❤

[joancollins]

Te Amamos Phil Collins. No solo aqui en Mexico sino en todo el mundo. En Mexico la mayoria de la gente ya escucha musica basura como el regueton o trap, pero aun asi existe una minoria inteligente que aprecia y valora toda tu musica. Por mas de 25 AÑOS has sido y seguiras siendo mi gran Idolo y leyenda. En el mundo seguimos amando tu musica. Por siempre grande Phil Collins. Muy larga vida para ti!!!

[yogimulyana]

Phill Collin the Legend
1995 Ancol Jakarta..

[christianbosi]

In the first 34 seconds it sounds like a cheerful Country song, with that banjo

[fernandagiacomelli]

When I grow up to be a man
Like my father was when I was young
I hope I can make him so proud of me
Proud enough to call me his son

What makes these people so different now
What makes these times so strange?
Seems most people got most everything they need
How come we see this change

Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
Their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
When will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer

When I was a boy, did we have more respect?
This world seemed a nicer place to be
But time slowly passes and one day you look around
You hardly recognize what you see

Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
Their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
Now when will we ever learn, but I'm a believer

They're beyond our control

We're all sons of our fathers
Sometimes I feel like mine
And I can hear him say, the things I say
Seems all things come around in time

Why these things happen we'll never know
Guess that was then and this is now
We always knew that change was gonna come
But I want to go back, please tell me how

Our sons and daughters seem to be beyond our control
Their smile is fading fast, they're losing their soul
When will we ever learn, yet I'm a believer