My parents are baby boomers and were in college in the late 60's and early 70's. Don't get me wrong, I love 80's & 90's music, but the 50's, 60's, & 70's will forever hold a special place in my heart. Anyway, I grew-up listening to my parents music on every car ride and of course while doing yard work, etc. I kind of lost track of this song for a number of years, but rediscovered it this evening while searching for song to play on my guitar. I have two sons that are both younger than four and having not heard this song since having boys of my own it took on a whole new meaning . . .
My grandfather is 98, has just had a stroke, and is close to dying. My mother is taking care of him and I see how her care for him is similar to the care she gave me. My parent are in their early 60's and it is the first time in my life that I am able to see that they will not live forever. I also look at my two boys and know how wonderful and difficult life will be for them and that my relationship with them will grow and evolve over our lifetimes. When I roll that all together this song really hits home . . .
For me this beautiful song somehow manages to capture the feelings of joyous hope, as well as that undercurrent of fear that raising children (or life) evokes, while simultaneously portraying the full circle of life and paradox that becoming a 'parent' is. In the end . . . good or bad, sunny or cloudy, I'll remember all I can do is "just look at my boys and sigh and know they love me."
My parents are baby boomers and were in college in the late 60's and early 70's. Don't get me wrong, I love 80's & 90's music, but the 50's, 60's, & 70's will forever hold a special place in my heart. Anyway, I grew-up listening to my parents music on every car ride and of course while doing yard work, etc. I kind of lost track of this song for a number of years, but rediscovered it this evening while searching for song to play on my guitar. I have two sons that are both younger than four and having not heard this song since having boys of my own it took on a whole new meaning . . .
My grandfather is 98, has just had a stroke, and is close to dying. My mother is taking care of him and I see how her care for him is similar to the care she gave me. My parent are in their early 60's and it is the first time in my life that I am able to see that they will not live forever. I also look at my two boys and know how wonderful and difficult life will be for them and that my relationship with them will grow and evolve over our lifetimes. When I roll that all together this song really hits home . . .
For me this beautiful song somehow manages to capture the feelings of joyous hope, as well as that undercurrent of fear that raising children (or life) evokes, while simultaneously portraying the full circle of life and paradox that becoming a 'parent' is. In the end . . . good or bad, sunny or cloudy, I'll remember all I can do is "just look at my boys and sigh and know they love me."
@jimswim655 Very insightful observation of this song and your life! Well written!
@jimswim655 Very insightful observation of this song and your life! Well written!