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Lyrics of Father and Daughter by Paul Simon
verse
If you leap awake
In the mirror of a bad dream
And for a fraction of a second
You can′t remember where you are
Just open your window
And follow your memory upstream
To the meadow in the mountain
Where we counted every falling star
I believe the light that shines on you
Will shine on you forever
And though I can't guarantee
There′s nothing scary hiding under your bed
I'm gonna stand guard
Like a postcard of a Golden Retriever
And never leave till I leave you
With a sweet dream in your head
chorus
I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you′ll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
verse
Trust your intuition
It′s just like going fishing
You cast your line
And hope you'll get a bite
But you don′t need to waste your time
Worrying about the market place
Try to help the human race
Struggling to survive its harshest night
chorus
I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you′ll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you′ll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you
Writer(s): Paul Simon
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The song 'Father and Daughter' by Paul Simon expresses a parent's unconditional love and protection for their child. The lyrics convey the message of always being there to support and guide the child through life's challenges, symbolized by metaphors like watching them shine and grow, and painting a sign for them to always know they are loved.
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Themes
Fatherly love
• I'm gonna watch you shine, Gonna watch you grow
• There could never be a father who loved his daughter more than I love you
Guidance and support
• Trust your intuition
• I'm gonna watch you shine
• I'm gonna stand guard
Hope and reassurance
• I believe the light that shines on you will shine on you forever
• I'm gonna leave you with a sweet dream in your head
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Moods
Love, joy, empowerment, reflection, inspiration
Rating: G
Lyrics are child-friendly and safe for all!
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Album • 2006 • 11 tracks
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Father and Daughter
Paul Simon
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