Well, I ended up on this site because this song suddenly had a very profound meaning on my life and I was looking to see what it was written about because it fit so perfectly in my situation I figured a Father must have wrote this about his Son.
I have a 18 year old son who I have been very close to.. As a matter of fact I can safely say he was my best friend (Maybe second only to my wife). I have done my best to try and give him guidance over the years not to make so many of the same mistakes that I had made in my younger years… Well the short version is he moved out of our home about 5 months ago and has a live in girlfriend, started smoking and drinking and now I just found out 4 days ago is doing drugs as well… Although I disapprove of what he was doing I felt that the best way to still be an influence in his life was to just let him know I disapproved but still treat him and his girlfriend as if they were my best friends…. Well the drugs thing broke my heart and we had to have a painful conversation 3 days ago.
I haven’t cried in over 20 years but since that conversation with my son every time I hear this song I cannot stop the tears from sliding down the side of my cheek… The worst part is He plays guitar and used to sing this song when he lived with us and I never understood the words or even paid attention to them.. I stumbled upon this on YouTube when I was looking for a different song (Angles on the moon) that he used to play…. So I can completely relate lock step to every line in this song, but the chorus is absolutely heart wrenching
Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
I totally understand this situation. This song meant alot to me approx. 3 years ago, when my son was 17. (i am a single mom). He struggled so much with drugs, school and life in general that I literally didn't know what to do to help him. No matter what I tried, it didn't seem to work. I was afraid he may even take his own life due to the downward spiral he was in. Somehow we got through it, and he is doing really good in life now. There is a light...
I totally understand this situation. This song meant alot to me approx. 3 years ago, when my son was 17. (i am a single mom). He struggled so much with drugs, school and life in general that I literally didn't know what to do to help him. No matter what I tried, it didn't seem to work. I was afraid he may even take his own life due to the downward spiral he was in. Somehow we got through it, and he is doing really good in life now. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!! He just said to me two weeks ago, (he had called because on his way to work, his car went in the ditch due to a snow storm. I helped him out.) thanking me for being there for him. Three years ago there was some tough love and oh my gosh patience but if we could make it through, anyone can!!
So sorry to hear this, Chris. I've been through something like this with my siblings. Like the song says, "I pray to God he hears you." God be with you both.
So sorry to hear this, Chris. I've been through something like this with my siblings. Like the song says, "I pray to God he hears you." God be with you both.
Late to the party on the comments but having read your post it really made me see this song differently and I think you have it spot on. I've never got on perfectly with my dad, we have our ups and downs. This song makes me wonder if this is how my dad feels about us. I have so many regrets. It always seems when he's reached out I've pushed him away and when I've tried to make time and do things he doesn't want to. Makes me realise how many memories I had of when we were young doing...
Late to the party on the comments but having read your post it really made me see this song differently and I think you have it spot on. I've never got on perfectly with my dad, we have our ups and downs. This song makes me wonder if this is how my dad feels about us. I have so many regrets. It always seems when he's reached out I've pushed him away and when I've tried to make time and do things he doesn't want to. Makes me realise how many memories I had of when we were young doing things that didn't seem so special at the time. The activities weren't the special part, it's the fact it was me and my dad there together that made it special. And I feel I've lost that now. I feel as this song says, I've lost a friend.
@chrisotto@chrisotto I finally worked up the courage to have a sit down with my son who was just an amazing kid in every way, star hockey player, volunteer at homeless shelters after realizing some people didn't have homes walking back with me to the car as a kid no higher than my hips. So good looking that it's hard to believe that he's real sometimes, junior year he started smoking a little marijuana at parties I didn't say anything because I did I just said be careful and it's not good for your lungs, he just smiled ya know.. then...
@chrisotto@chrisotto I finally worked up the courage to have a sit down with my son who was just an amazing kid in every way, star hockey player, volunteer at homeless shelters after realizing some people didn't have homes walking back with me to the car as a kid no higher than my hips. So good looking that it's hard to believe that he's real sometimes, junior year he started smoking a little marijuana at parties I didn't say anything because I did I just said be careful and it's not good for your lungs, he just smiled ya know.. then for some reason started or tried heroin and overnight he became another person, quit hockey shocked everybody, left our home his senior year age 17 moved into an apartment close by with his longtime sweetheart who also tried to help, he fought and fought and said Dad I think I'm done with this I'm gonna get help please forgive me I'm such an embarrassment aren't I? I'm a loser Dad..I said no your the opposite of everything you just said and I love you and one day when your handed that little warm bundle looking back at you you'll understand how much I love you, so last month I got into the car smiling away going to take my son out to eat lunch and have our talk. He didn't answer the door and I had just talked to him half hour earlier so I kicked the door in only to see my precious baby boy on the floor, needle in his arm dead.... the paramedics tried everything to no avail, I held him for hours until the doctors pulled me away. Two people died that day
@chrisotto
I was one of those children I’m 61 years old now and you can get through it just now you can get through it move forwards In time and you will see everything works out for reason what the reasons are I couldn’t tell you but I do believe and know that everything happens for a reason wonderful song by the way the band was fantastic love the albums
@chrisotto
I was one of those children I’m 61 years old now and you can get through it just now you can get through it move forwards In time and you will see everything works out for reason what the reasons are I couldn’t tell you but I do believe and know that everything happens for a reason wonderful song by the way the band was fantastic love the albums
@chrisotto Powerful.... I too can relate to this song in somewhat of a similar manner... I see that you wrote this years ago.... How are things now? It'd be great to connect if you'd like to. Perhaps you have an outlook on my situation you could share to help me get through this.
@chrisotto Powerful.... I too can relate to this song in somewhat of a similar manner... I see that you wrote this years ago.... How are things now? It'd be great to connect if you'd like to. Perhaps you have an outlook on my situation you could share to help me get through this.
@chrisotto This is what is happening to America right under our noses our children are being encouraged to hate their parents and it is LEGAL for one parent to get them on psych meds behind the other parents back. Sickening. The music is there to make you digest it all easier and feel better about it.
@chrisotto This is what is happening to America right under our noses our children are being encouraged to hate their parents and it is LEGAL for one parent to get them on psych meds behind the other parents back. Sickening. The music is there to make you digest it all easier and feel better about it.
Well, I ended up on this site because this song suddenly had a very profound meaning on my life and I was looking to see what it was written about because it fit so perfectly in my situation I figured a Father must have wrote this about his Son. I have a 18 year old son who I have been very close to.. As a matter of fact I can safely say he was my best friend (Maybe second only to my wife). I have done my best to try and give him guidance over the years not to make so many of the same mistakes that I had made in my younger years… Well the short version is he moved out of our home about 5 months ago and has a live in girlfriend, started smoking and drinking and now I just found out 4 days ago is doing drugs as well… Although I disapprove of what he was doing I felt that the best way to still be an influence in his life was to just let him know I disapproved but still treat him and his girlfriend as if they were my best friends…. Well the drugs thing broke my heart and we had to have a painful conversation 3 days ago.
I haven’t cried in over 20 years but since that conversation with my son every time I hear this song I cannot stop the tears from sliding down the side of my cheek… The worst part is He plays guitar and used to sing this song when he lived with us and I never understood the words or even paid attention to them.. I stumbled upon this on YouTube when I was looking for a different song (Angles on the moon) that he used to play…. So I can completely relate lock step to every line in this song, but the chorus is absolutely heart wrenching Where did I go wrong, I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life
I totally understand this situation. This song meant alot to me approx. 3 years ago, when my son was 17. (i am a single mom). He struggled so much with drugs, school and life in general that I literally didn't know what to do to help him. No matter what I tried, it didn't seem to work. I was afraid he may even take his own life due to the downward spiral he was in. Somehow we got through it, and he is doing really good in life now. There is a light...
I totally understand this situation. This song meant alot to me approx. 3 years ago, when my son was 17. (i am a single mom). He struggled so much with drugs, school and life in general that I literally didn't know what to do to help him. No matter what I tried, it didn't seem to work. I was afraid he may even take his own life due to the downward spiral he was in. Somehow we got through it, and he is doing really good in life now. There is a light at the end of the tunnel!! He just said to me two weeks ago, (he had called because on his way to work, his car went in the ditch due to a snow storm. I helped him out.) thanking me for being there for him. Three years ago there was some tough love and oh my gosh patience but if we could make it through, anyone can!!
So sorry to hear this, Chris. I've been through something like this with my siblings. Like the song says, "I pray to God he hears you." God be with you both.
So sorry to hear this, Chris. I've been through something like this with my siblings. Like the song says, "I pray to God he hears you." God be with you both.
my heart goes out to you, that chorus reminds me of how me and my dad used to be. Thanks for sharing
my heart goes out to you, that chorus reminds me of how me and my dad used to be. Thanks for sharing
@chrisotto I'm so sorry... Your story made me cry:(
@chrisotto I'm so sorry... Your story made me cry:(
@chrisotto Beautiful. Hope he's good. xo
@chrisotto Beautiful. Hope he's good. xo
Late to the party on the comments but having read your post it really made me see this song differently and I think you have it spot on. I've never got on perfectly with my dad, we have our ups and downs. This song makes me wonder if this is how my dad feels about us. I have so many regrets. It always seems when he's reached out I've pushed him away and when I've tried to make time and do things he doesn't want to. Makes me realise how many memories I had of when we were young doing...
Late to the party on the comments but having read your post it really made me see this song differently and I think you have it spot on. I've never got on perfectly with my dad, we have our ups and downs. This song makes me wonder if this is how my dad feels about us. I have so many regrets. It always seems when he's reached out I've pushed him away and when I've tried to make time and do things he doesn't want to. Makes me realise how many memories I had of when we were young doing things that didn't seem so special at the time. The activities weren't the special part, it's the fact it was me and my dad there together that made it special. And I feel I've lost that now. I feel as this song says, I've lost a friend.
@robertfnw Your perspective on this song brought tears to my eyes
@robertfnw Your perspective on this song brought tears to my eyes
@chrisotto @chrisotto I finally worked up the courage to have a sit down with my son who was just an amazing kid in every way, star hockey player, volunteer at homeless shelters after realizing some people didn't have homes walking back with me to the car as a kid no higher than my hips. So good looking that it's hard to believe that he's real sometimes, junior year he started smoking a little marijuana at parties I didn't say anything because I did I just said be careful and it's not good for your lungs, he just smiled ya know.. then...
@chrisotto @chrisotto I finally worked up the courage to have a sit down with my son who was just an amazing kid in every way, star hockey player, volunteer at homeless shelters after realizing some people didn't have homes walking back with me to the car as a kid no higher than my hips. So good looking that it's hard to believe that he's real sometimes, junior year he started smoking a little marijuana at parties I didn't say anything because I did I just said be careful and it's not good for your lungs, he just smiled ya know.. then for some reason started or tried heroin and overnight he became another person, quit hockey shocked everybody, left our home his senior year age 17 moved into an apartment close by with his longtime sweetheart who also tried to help, he fought and fought and said Dad I think I'm done with this I'm gonna get help please forgive me I'm such an embarrassment aren't I? I'm a loser Dad..I said no your the opposite of everything you just said and I love you and one day when your handed that little warm bundle looking back at you you'll understand how much I love you, so last month I got into the car smiling away going to take my son out to eat lunch and have our talk. He didn't answer the door and I had just talked to him half hour earlier so I kicked the door in only to see my precious baby boy on the floor, needle in his arm dead.... the paramedics tried everything to no avail, I held him for hours until the doctors pulled me away. Two people died that day
@Cush7775 I came upon your post very randomly. Such a heart-wrenching story...I wish you all the peace and strength possible
@Cush7775 I came upon your post very randomly. Such a heart-wrenching story...I wish you all the peace and strength possible
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@chrisotto I was one of those children I’m 61 years old now and you can get through it just now you can get through it move forwards In time and you will see everything works out for reason what the reasons are I couldn’t tell you but I do believe and know that everything happens for a reason wonderful song by the way the band was fantastic love the albums
@chrisotto I was one of those children I’m 61 years old now and you can get through it just now you can get through it move forwards In time and you will see everything works out for reason what the reasons are I couldn’t tell you but I do believe and know that everything happens for a reason wonderful song by the way the band was fantastic love the albums
@chrisotto Powerful.... I too can relate to this song in somewhat of a similar manner... I see that you wrote this years ago.... How are things now? It'd be great to connect if you'd like to. Perhaps you have an outlook on my situation you could share to help me get through this.
@chrisotto Powerful.... I too can relate to this song in somewhat of a similar manner... I see that you wrote this years ago.... How are things now? It'd be great to connect if you'd like to. Perhaps you have an outlook on my situation you could share to help me get through this.
@chrisotto This is what is happening to America right under our noses our children are being encouraged to hate their parents and it is LEGAL for one parent to get them on psych meds behind the other parents back. Sickening. The music is there to make you digest it all easier and feel better about it.
@chrisotto This is what is happening to America right under our noses our children are being encouraged to hate their parents and it is LEGAL for one parent to get them on psych meds behind the other parents back. Sickening. The music is there to make you digest it all easier and feel better about it.