Anthony Wilson states that Shaun Ryder wrote this song about his father, who was part of the Happy Mondays' road crew. Supposedly, he enjoyed the lifestyle just like any member of the band, and was forthright that he was unprepared for fatherhood. Wilson likes to compare this style of writing to W.B. Yeats' "A Prayer For My Daughter". Source is the commentary Wilson recorded for the "24 Hour Party People" feature film DVD, which is highly recommended.
@FilthyMcNasty Only part of the song is about his dad. The rest is about Shaun becoming a parent. He pretty much knew his shortcomings as a parent early in life. Though the mother of his first child, Trish, Shaun Ryder has a lot of respect for. As she was always a good mother. And has made a successful life for herself now in America. I only know cause I’ve read Shaun Ryder’s biographies, books. Shaun Ryder was not happy with his father hanging around constantly during The Happy Monday’s success. He wanted him to F - off.
@FilthyMcNasty Only part of the song is about his dad. The rest is about Shaun becoming a parent. He pretty much knew his shortcomings as a parent early in life. Though the mother of his first child, Trish, Shaun Ryder has a lot of respect for. As she was always a good mother. And has made a successful life for herself now in America. I only know cause I’ve read Shaun Ryder’s biographies, books. Shaun Ryder was not happy with his father hanging around constantly during The Happy Monday’s success. He wanted him to F - off.
Anthony Wilson states that Shaun Ryder wrote this song about his father, who was part of the Happy Mondays' road crew. Supposedly, he enjoyed the lifestyle just like any member of the band, and was forthright that he was unprepared for fatherhood. Wilson likes to compare this style of writing to W.B. Yeats' "A Prayer For My Daughter". Source is the commentary Wilson recorded for the "24 Hour Party People" feature film DVD, which is highly recommended.
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@FilthyMcNasty Only part of the song is about his dad. The rest is about Shaun becoming a parent. He pretty much knew his shortcomings as a parent early in life. Though the mother of his first child, Trish, Shaun Ryder has a lot of respect for. As she was always a good mother. And has made a successful life for herself now in America. I only know cause I’ve read Shaun Ryder’s biographies, books. Shaun Ryder was not happy with his father hanging around constantly during The Happy Monday’s success. He wanted him to F - off.
@FilthyMcNasty Only part of the song is about his dad. The rest is about Shaun becoming a parent. He pretty much knew his shortcomings as a parent early in life. Though the mother of his first child, Trish, Shaun Ryder has a lot of respect for. As she was always a good mother. And has made a successful life for herself now in America. I only know cause I’ve read Shaun Ryder’s biographies, books. Shaun Ryder was not happy with his father hanging around constantly during The Happy Monday’s success. He wanted him to F - off.