As a mom, I totally appreciate the fantastic lyrics of this song. The words are so true and should be said by every loving father in the world. Honestly, you should be so proud that you care enough to want what is best for your son, now and always. Don't give up. Your love and efforts will pay off. This is a wonderful gift of love. Hats off to you dad! You did a wonderful job. Hang in there!

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Thanks for the support Gail60. I keep talking to this kid, but I sense the "in one ear, out the other ear" deal with him. So I thought I'd mix some words with this hip-hop break beat I had been waiting to work on. Good news is, he likes the music...I don't know if he pays attention to the words though....

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cool, this is cool. don't give up on your voice. you have a nice tone (kind of reminds me of lenny kravitz). this is a really interesting song (the blend of styles) and i like the subject. you can tell yu care. now I am so glad my kid is only 8 months old. great job.

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Thanks for the comments Michael2. Finishing this song brought me a wave of relief. I felt like I purged my soul. Now I'm hoping these gray strands of hair on my sideburns turn back to their original color.

And you got a toddler, huh?? 8 months old, huhh...Just wait another 172 months and see what happens!!!

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well thought out lyrics reflecting a lot of parents anxieties. The guitar lead and the backing are excellent; so dramatic.... and you sing this very well.. excellent vocals, the spoken parts too sit very well, regards M

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I am becoming more and more comfortable with my voice. And I am starting to feel the confidence come thru. And I have you and macjams to thank for that. I just finished recording a song in GarageBand that exposes my voice like total full frontal nudity. It's just my voice, my acoustic guitar and my finger pops and that's it. I'm a little nervous at the thought of uploading it here for the entire community to check out (you know...the full frontal thing...)...but the song does represent where I am with my voice now.

Anyway, thanks for the comments!!

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Yeah, that can be a tough situation, trying to teach wisdom to your teenager. I can remember when I was 15, on the wrong track... how all-consuming were things in my life that now seem so small in the grand scheme. Your song is full of great advice and messages, and I hope they stick.

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Excellent lyrics, my friend. A thoughtful song. Try a changeup or two in tempo or chord structure. The rap interludes are good. The panning section with thin keyboard and guitar needs more work. A direct and heartfelt song. No need to mince words when we want to make tough love. Bravo.

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I've tried what you have suggested, but I get stumped at the part you spoke of - the panning section with the thin keyboards and guitar. I keep listening to that section and I keep re-imagining it and I cannot "hear" anywhere within it that needs to be worked on. Any ideas?

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Big and orchestrated sound. Killer guitar riffs. I can relate to the theme my sons only five and I'm already fearing the future. Good stuff dude.
Regards

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Just wait another 10 years to see what things your son will get himself into!! Looks like I'm going to have to make a Father To Son Part 2 now, because the saga continues. My son and his girlfriend ran away this past Wednesday only to be found the next day by security personnel at the Virgin Megastore in NYCs Times Square shoplifting. Got him back at home now...he seems to be normal for the time being...but when he gets around that girl, he becomes something else...something much unlike my son.

I just gotta write another song about this!

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and excellent lyrics. Don't despair, had the same problems with my stepson. One day he was a thoughtful and caring young lad and then overnight turned into a monster. But, then after a nightmare spell he turned overnight again into a thoughtful caring adult. I think I did that too in my time.
Cheers
Len



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Phil, you put it all out there in this song. I can feel your struggle, your love, your sense of, even, helplessness that sometimes crowds in. The words, your from the soul delivery. It almost seems an aside to talk about the music... but it is top shelf. Great guitar riffing. But as great as it is, it is simply the vehicle for your communication to your son... "Son, are you listening... learning... considering... seeing the direction of your choices? I'm not, nor ever, giving up on doing and saying what is best for you!"

Parenting... the hardest, most important, and self-giving job in the universe. Wonderful song.

D

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I had hoped to reach my son with this tune....but, the very next month, he disappears for 2 days until I got a phone call to pick him up for shoplifting. Him and that girlfriend....they are trouble when they are together.

I haven't stopped talking to him or speaking with him or even listening to him. I'm trying to work with this kid as best I can. He just turned 16. Hopefully he'll outgrow this by 18 and become a productive citizen. I ain't quitting on him yet!!

Thanks for the comments Dadai!! I soooo appreciate your compassionate words.

Phil


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