So (Father)

I can see clearly now that the time has come
To head for the sky and quit being on the run
It seems it's not enough to rely on fate
Because there's a lot to lose when you hesitate

Oh father, respect my thoughts, respect my feelings
Don't give me up too soon I am your son

So - you think I can't live without you?
So - you think I just can't stand on my own?
So - you think I can't live without you?
So - you will see that you are wrong!

For years I'm trying to, but I can't hide it
Now I'm on my own

I don't know why it took me so long to see
That listening to your advice is no good for me
Never ever again will I be such a fool
To really care what you think I ought to do.

Oh father, respect my thoughts, respect my feelings
Don't give me up too soon I am your son

So - you think I can't live without you?
So - you think I just can't stand on my own?
So - you think I can't live without you?
So - you will see that you are wrong!