What will be an appropriate answer when your dad starts talking this way?

Question

Dad talking to his son who is probably in a hurry to get on with the fast life...

It's not time to make a change,

Just relax, take it easy.

You're still young, that's your fault,

There's so much you have to know.

Find a girl, settle down,

If you want you can marry.

Look at me, I am old, but I'm happy.

I was once like you are now, and I know that it's not easy,

To be calm when you've found something going on.

But take your time, think a lot,

Why, think of everything you've got.

For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.

Courtesy of Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens).

Answer 1

When I was seventeen

It was a very good year

It was a very good year for small town girls

And soft summer nights

We;d hide from the lights

On the village green

When I was seventeen

When I was twenty-one

It was a very good year

It was a very good year for city girls

Who lived up the stair

With all that perfumed hair

And it came undone

When I was twenty-one

When I was thirty-five

It was a very good year

It was a very good year for blue-blooded girls

Of independent means

We'd ride in limousines

Their chauffeurs would drive

When I was thirty-five

But now the days grow short

I'm in the autumn of the year

And now I think of my life as vintage wine from fine old kegs

From the brim to the dregs

And it poured sweet and clear

It was a very good year

It was a mess of good years

>>> Frank Sinatra/Robbie Williams --- It Was A Very Good Year<<<

Answer 2

You need to be a little more specific on your question. All you have is what a father may say to his child. But we don't even know what the kid wants to do and how old is this kid. For all we know the Dad could be talking to a 10 even a 18 yr old.

Answer 3

Hey Dad look at me

Think back and talk to me

Did I grow up according

To plan?

Do you think I’m wasting

My time doing things I

Wanna do?

But it hurts when you

Disapprove all along

And now I try hard to make it

I just want to make you proud

I’m never gonna be good

Enough for you

I can’t pretend that

I’m alright

And you can’t change me

‘Cuz we lost it all

Nothing lasts forever

I’m sorry

I can’t be Perfect

Now it’s just too late

And we can’t go back

I’m sorry

I can’t be Perfect

I try not to think

About the pain I feel inside

Did you know you used to be

My hero?

All the days

You spent with me

Now seem so far away

And it feels like you don’t

Care anymore

And now I try hard to make it

I just want to make you proud

I’m never gonna be good

Enough for you

I can’t stand another fight

And nothing’ alright

Nothing’s gonna change

The things that you said

Nothing’s gonna make this

Right again

Please don’t turn your back

I can’t believe it’s hard

Just to talk to you

But you don’t understand

***perfect by: simple plan

Answer 4

Dad I understand what you mean...I'm going to live my life as a child as of now...I will do what I want right now and in the near future I can be what I want to be...in reaching all of my dreams...

Answer 5

In some cases it's respect but in some cases it might meen he's givin up. So say Dad I'm not ready to settle down please continue your wisdom.

Answer 6

I don't know if this applies to you but Salam Alakum if it does. If your dad is giving you advice pay attention. He hasn't lived life without learning anything. He knows a lot probably. However if you have a realistic dream and disagree with your father then respectively tell him how you feel and go for it. Hinting by Yusuf's last name as well as his first I take it that he is an Arab Muslim. If I am wrong excuse me. However if I am right two thoughts. 1st always remember Allah/God and therefore if you follow your dream against your fathers favor do it with good intentions. 2nd you are Arab meaning that you know about respect towards your parents. Keep those thoughts in mind

Answer 7

That's a song that i wouldn't like to answer.

Answer 8

continuing from cat stevens ---

How can I try to explain, when I do he turns away again.

Its always been the same, same old story.

From the moment I could talk I was ordered to listen.

Now theres a way and I know that I have to go away.

I know I have to go.

Answer 9

The actual Answer, in the same song:

How can I try to explain

When I do he turns away again

It's always been the same, same old story

From the moment I could talk

I was ordered to listen

Now there's a way, and I know

That I have to go away

I know I have to go

AS FOR ME, my actual answer (my dad said the same things, in some other way):

Thank you dad, for constantly reminding me, and keeping faith in me.

Yes, I know that in due time, I will make those decisions and still be guided by you.

And even when I am older and you have gone, I am confident that everything I have learned from you will sufficiently equip me as I go through life, happily as you have, I hope.

Answer 10

I'd harp on my freedom being cut short by his desire for me to get married.

"Oh, Im bein followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow

Leapin and hoppin on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow

And if I ever lose my hands, lose my plough, lose my land,

Oh if I ever lose my hands, oh if.... I wont have to work no more.

And if I ever lose my eyes, if my colours all run dry,

Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh if.... I wont have to cry no more.

And if I ever lose my legs, I wont moan, and I wont beg,

Yes if I ever lose my legs, oh if.... I wont have to walk no more.

And if I ever lose my mouth, all my teeth, north and south,

Yes if I ever lose my mouth, oh if.... I wont have to talk..."

Answer 11

I'm 15 for a moment

Caught in between 10 and 20

And I'm just dreaming

Counting the ways to where you are

I'm 22 for a moment

She feels better than ever

And we're on fire

Making our way back from Mars

15 there's still time for you

Time to buy and time to lose

15, there's never a wish better than this

When you only got 100 years to live

I'm 33 for a moment

Still the man, but you see I'm a they

A kid on the way

A family on my mind

I'm 45 for a moment

The sea is high

And I'm heading into a crisis

Chasing the years of my life

15 there's still time for you

Time to buy, Time to lose yourself

Within a morning star

15 I'm all right with you

15, there's never a wish better than this

When you only got 100 years to live

Half time goes by

Suddenly you're wise

Another blink of an eye

67 is gone

The sun is getting high

We're moving on...

I'm 99 for a moment

Dying for just another moment

And I'm just dreaming

Counting the ways to where you are

15 there's still time for you

22 I feel her too

33 you're on your way

Every day's a new day...

15 there's still time for you

Time to buy and time to choose

Hey 15, there's never a wish better than this

When you only got 100 years to live

(100 YEARS by Five For Fighting)

Answer 12

ok Dad.

i'll cross the bridge when i get there,ok?