Lyric discussion by robman_84 

Such a beautiful song, and very thought provoking when you are a father! Anyway, the meaning of the song can be found on Cat Stevens' (nee Yusuf Islam) own web site - yusufislam.org.uk/fatherandson.shtml

So it is about a son wanting to leave home and join the Russian Revolution. I'm glad I know that now!

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