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  • Who knows if anyone reads this, but for those who do I don't expect you to care or understand. I'm a 17 year old young man who loves Phil Collins, This song was played at my Dads funeral, he was tragically killed in a traffic collision on his way home from work in summer 2011. After his funeral my mum told me that he always wanted to tell me the lyrics to this song... he never got around to it. Now whenever I hear this song I instantly think of him and his smile. Always brings me to tears :'(.

  • @blackhawk1804 I understand, and am deeply sorry for your loss. I also love Phil's music, and everything Genesis! Although Phil wrote this song for his son Simon, we can all identify with it when thinking about our fathers and the fatherly advise they pass down. If you look behind you, he'll always be there.

  • My dad sang this to me when is was born and held me in his arms i love this song

  • this was a vidoe or phil

  • phil was a drummer by heart with all the best, he is/was amazing. lol

  • God it's beautiful...

  • Wish all the fathers could learn something from this

  • lol 00:16 I wasn't expecting him to start singing...

  • WOW!!!!!

    When I last "left this song" a few months back I was feeling pretty pessimistic about things.

    Silly Me! Look at all this sudden...and astounding...level of participation!

    M

  • For all father who want to see his soon but can't for INJUSTICE just listening et pry...

  • Cette chanson pour tous ceux qui sont en manque d'un père et silence c'est une prière d'un fils à son Père

  • i think there was alot of potential wasted on the videos... he had so many great hits in the heyday of musicvideo tv but all his videos were kinda simple and dull

  • @torstn One man's "simple and dull" might be another man's "poignant and touching"

  • ... brilliant !

  • Nice one Phil. My boyfriend's favourite. One oh his anyway. Miss him badly and had to listen to his songs and remind myself of why I fell in love with him in the first place. Can't stop crying. I miss you Ipfi, a lot!!:( I miss you immensely my dear.

  • Oh God his eyes are AMAZING...Open windows to his heart!!

  • It's beautiful

  • GREATEST DAD(KP) BUT DIRTY SON AND THEN DIRTY DAD(M) BUT GREAT SON(T)......

  • my dad died on last tueseday. i hold his hand as he were going. he was my best friend. i miss him so much

  • i miss my dad every day and hes still alive just his bloody new wife thats torn us apart

  • A wonderful Song and Video. Phil Collins is one of the best musician ever !! :-))

  • anyone here misses his father except me?

  • disney man, before when was GENESIS and peter he was good,after litlle time he was ok,now who the f,,k know, ok son is "whit" huh. no more production,old ,rod is old too so...

  • Ship

  • I used to carry a piece of paper in my wallet when my kids were too young to understand what I wanted to say. It said just to listen to this song. Until you are ready to lay your life down on the line for your children, to bear things that, at least to me, destroy my soul, you can't understand this song. My youngest daughter has at least to become to somewhat appreciate Phil's music and ability. It's strange, but that makes me feel good.

  • I lost my dad 30 years when I was 24..a day hasnt passed since then that I havent thought about him.....I have a son who right now is going through a tough time in his life,,,I sent him this video and hope it gives him some more strength.....

  • @cartyekrut Then, Your Dad is still with you, seems like he always will be. I know my Dad is always with me. He was only 39 when he died 43 years ago, so I share your sentiments.

  • omg so many losses :(

  • such a powerfully worded song, cheers phil :)

  • i remember when i was little, my dad had the "But Seriously" tape and we would always listen to it in his truck whenever we would go places. i can still remember every single song on this tape, it always makes me so sad. any song by phil collins reminds me of him but this tape especially ♥ love you daddy and i miss you every day, rest in paradise.

  • R.I.P my dad. I miss you so much!

  • I lost my Dad as a kid over 30 years ago - Some how I have muddled through but there have been a million times I have wished he was still alive to be with me and guide me through - Makes you love your own kids so much.

    If you are Dad give your kids a hug tonight and even although they will hopefully know it tell them you love them.

  • I MISS PHIL !

  • Bem que o Phil collins deveria vir ao Brasil, mesmo se o show fosse feito em Play beck.

  • leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee amo le amo le amo ,este hombre es increible de verdadd

  • My dad when he was alive said to me, what would u do without me? Now that he's gone his words ring louder than an ambulance with sirens on behind me. It's funny how we learn about love after the fact. Pain and memories become a great teacher. It's true, absence from the ones you love makes the heart grow fonder.

  • Porque Phil Collins nunca veio ao Brasil?. Amo suas canções mas ele não é muito popular aqui!

  • Music is the one thing that my dad and I really connected over when I was growing up. We both loved this album [but seriously...] and I remember him singing this song to me. A more caring, loving, thoughtful dad / grandad there is not. My Father, My Friend...

    [WTF!! Son, cut the crap! I'll lend you a tenner and not a fuckin' penny more....lazy twat...Get a fuckin' job!!!....]

    [Good idea, dad...bit stoned right now though...]

    [Eh? Get your dope out then boy! Skin up!...]

  • its a blessing to have a son and i will do my best to my son...

  • Grazie Phil, ogni volta mi riempi il cuore di malinconia...canzone sublime

  • bellissimo pezzo,anzi stupendo direi!!!

  • Phil Collins, Genesis and Pink Floyd oh and Nick Cave music will never e the same again !!

  • my bro is only 4 months and he allways cry when he hears the video lol

  • if everyone in every country would listen to this song, then maybe the world would be peaceful.

  • WENN DIE GAAANZE SCHEISSE NICHT SO SCHWER SEIN WÜRDE.......BIN KEIN STORKA ODER SOWAS, nur ihn EINMAL zu treffen und hallo sagen. P-C, ist das was die Geschichtbücher erzählen, er gehört dazu!

  • @ninismama70 mir gehts ähnlich...wobei ich gerne johnny cash getroffen hätte...ich bin halt in der falschen zeit geboren um den großartigen man in black live zu sehen....und fast die ganze musik von heute ist einfach nur müll... aber da kann man nichts machen!

    R.I.P Johnny Cash!

  • HAPPY FATHER"S DAY PHIL - you're kids are lucky to have you as their father. Love you man ! - Scott

  • Emotional song

  • Dad"s must surely not be forgotten! This song from Phil is so deeply!

  • Happy Fathers Day to all of us who have raised a son.

  • Imagine Phil going back in time to when he was the age when he was eating that cotton candy and doing a version of something like I DON'T CARE ANYMORE, MAMA, HOME BY THE SEA during a school play or musical composition??? IT WOULD BE A MAJOR HOOT TO SEE EVERYONE'S REACTION!!! In fact, send Tony & Mike back with him along with Chester and Daryl Lol!

  • the FACT is PHIL COLLINS couldn't do any wrong in the 80's.  It was a gift from God and he shared it with the world. THANK YOU PHIL ! Enjoy your retirement, you earned it my friend.

  • i miss you daddy alot Robert Maynor Sr jan,31,2010 i love you From your son Robert Maynor Jr

  • Came across this only because I'd been listening to the King's Singers' a cappella version. While Phil does sing it with a lot more feeling (there's only so much room you have for that in a 6-part harmony) this original is kinda boring now :(

  • the Phil Collins music is so pure (never to copy) He has such a voice that can improve everyone. And what a great video...Many Thanks for our souls***

  • i love this great heartfelt tune by phil

  • genial

  • Nice and emotional song

  • never new my dad tried finding him but it was too late died of cancer 2 years ago luckily my 4 kid's no there's and i've played this to my 2 son's and i'll have it played at my funeral phil one word for this song awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!

  • Love this song always reminds me of my son. I,ll always be here for you love you to pieces Tom!

  • Great song! thanks for posting!

  • Such an emotional song and video.

  • 6 people need their nuts stomped!

  • This song literally made me shed a tear but fuck it - it was worth it. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to have a dad around and this song reminded me in a torrent of terrific musical brilliance. Thanks Phil. You're probably the best musician that will have ever done music. I don't see you ever being outshined.

  • @RyanCoMoore Any tear--every tear--is worth it.

  • @RyanCoMoore Enjoy time spent with your Dad and don't take it for granted. I lost my Dad at age 16 almost two years ago. We used to listen to Phil Collins all of the time. :(

  • The kid that is in this video is the same kid???

  • @minonior No, some shots have Phil as a child, both with his father and mother. Phil is in the boat, for instance. There is also a shot of Phil as a child playing drums, but that one shows him farther away towards the back, and he is playing with other adults in the room playing other instruments.

  • Is Phil the kid that plays drum??

  • @minonior The kid with the batman outfit, and shown playing drums close up is Phil's son, Simon.

  • @batman4ebr Ohh Thanks!!

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  • the song is beautiful

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  • Phil Collins's words of wisdom brought tears to my eyes. Huge influence in my musical life.

  • had this put on my daughters wedding video.mother to daughter.this said everything from my heart to her.a very precious thought from me to her.

  • had this put on my daughters wedding video.mother to daughter.this said everything from my heart t her.

  • whaha scared the hell out o'me when suddenly his face started to move xD lol

  • Come on, admit it, you shed a tear like me listening. Beautiful.

  • i guess some men don't die , thanks to all beautifil things they give to the world. great artist .

  • This song is so sad; my father died when i was 13 years and i've never met him. I've never had a father to talk to me like this, Thank you Phil you did it for me in this song, it is my favorite song of But seriously.

  • one of the best musicians, composers and singers for 30 years !! love Phil Collins !!!

  • omg he started moving ^^; thought it was just a picture ^^;

  • Am I the only one that thinks Phil's music has an emotional side to it, always has?

  • If I may, I would like to dedicate this song to my dad, a Toronto Firefighter who we lost over 16 years ago. I recently became a dad and have an even deeper understanding how important this song is to me. I miss you Dad, thanks for watching over me. DR

  • @abracadavemagic2010 download and send.

  • @abracadavemagic2010

    Sorry about your father. God will be with you always with him. You shall be together as in the movie Frequency. A hug from Spain.

  • at the beginnig it looks like a pic and then he moves and I likr whoa WTF O.O xD lol

    hilarious :D

  • This song greatly reminds me of my kids. I have a 20-year-old son and a 6-year-old son. I am a single mother and I have to be the fatherly part as well. I love you kids. You are my life and my world. I will die for you if I must. I love you guys so very much.

  • Wejoh 8| on the begin his face looks just like a picture, lol good song!

  • @12321JeMoeder Not just any picture, but the ...but seriously album cover.

  • @batman4ebr

    TRUE

  • searched for this song for ages ... gave up but thought have just one more look and thank you for putting it up ....my most fav of phil's songs i love sooooo much xxx thank you again ...... l love it as its him as a small boy and his dad n mum so touching xxxxx

  • @annathomson It's hard to pick just one favorite out of all his music, but glad you appreciate this one. You're welcome!

  • One of the greatest artist ever and this video gets my heart

  • INDEED (other than the title) a very appropriate song that a parent can dedicate to a son, but perhaps even to a daughter because nowhere in the song does Phil say "father to son." Therefore, any of us might take the liberty to dedicate this song, based on its lyrics, to any loved person---anyone we truly care for. As the ending lyrics say, "if you look behind you....I will be there...."

  • beautiful lyrics:)

  • thank you. it's great song. moving.

    i've been searching so long..

    just thank you.

  • Chiunque abbia un figlio, maschio o femmina, provi ad ascoltare questa canzone, e quella di Cat Stevens, guardandolo negli occhi.....

  • @nanny2891965:

    Bene detto! Sicuramente questa e' una canzone profonda e appropriata per i figli......ma io se la dedico anche ad mi ragazza!

  • VOCE ESTA TAO LONGE DE MIM !!!!

  • i just thanked you a minute ago . but again thanks for this video as well

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  • Oh wow...thank you so incredibly much for uploading this video.....I'm going to call my dad! :-)

  • @Nils2611 You're welcome so incredibly much! ;)

  • Nice song, i'm stil loving it.

  • Phils music is timeless

  • My favorite song

  • I´ved never heard this song before....its beautiful!! thanks for posting it!!!

  • @saraliseth It was my pleasure. You're welcome!

  • i have learnt that i am no good if i am not number one, you have to be for your kids. i thought they had to be number one first. in a way yes.

  • Incredible.... love the younger years....... and his son...

  • phil you are great...thank you for singing

  • Thankyou so much for posting this brilliant song.

  • @terrymanning1 You're welcome!

  • el puto amo

  • phill does actually say wise words in his songs

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  • Wow, what a great video.

    I didn't know that there is such a great video existing.

    BS is indeed a great album but FTS is one of the top.

    The crazy thing is, the "little" songs of the album are for sure better ones.

    I still love FTS due to the soft melody, the great lyrics the fantastic video.

    Many many thanks for posting it...

  • hola a todos una cancion exelente

    

  • another freaaakishly good song

  • Yes, the Keep It Dark cover that Simon did was pretty good.

  • Is that real footage of Phil Collins when he was younger?

  • @treyjones3721 Yes, there's Phil, his father, and his son, Simon. Take care not to confuse young Phil with young Simon.

  • i always thought this was what exactly what some people thought. or so...

  • 'Another day in paradise' and 'father to son' are the only progg songs from the 1989 crap album 'But seriously'

  • bravoooooooooooooooooooooooooo­oooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

  • his son was being a bit of a ass at the time i mean comeon phil gives him around 100000 quid every year. and his son thought he wasnt being surpportive enough with his career. hence the very personnal song. good song though.

  • This song is for my son who lives in Norway and I in the states. He moved with his mom when he was 14 and now is 20. Thank you Phil for pulling my heart strings and helping me think about him. This song is in my Ipod and listen always.

  • Very sad :'-(

  • haven't heard this song for years, great!

  • many thanks for locating this song

  • One of my favorites. Haven't heard it for years.

  • i love you jolo!

  • my dad deadicated this song to me

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  • These are just the things I'll be saying to my son in just a few years when he's a little older :-)

  • Was this song in a movie or something at the time??

  • @skrikon I'm not aware of this song being in any movie, but the video is strictly footage of the Collins family.

  • if you never had a father this song is really sad

  • @lucc2a Yep. It totally is.

  • also my fav album

  • a lovely song, awesome theme. father to son.

  • Phil's songs are always meant to bring people togther, they cause you to look into your heart. He has so much love for the World.

  • being a phil collins fan, but not a die hard, i've always had "...but seriously" in my album collection but just listened to the whole thing cover to cover today. This song appears nearly the end of the album... I've never heard this track before. Its amazing!!

  • Phil collins looks just like my dad. Baby Blue eyes, bald head, (my dads even a musician.) haha ♥ you daddy.

  • Nasihat ayah yang sangat dibutuhkan seorang anak....I love you my lovely Daughter..

  • I Agree this song is fab, my ex has lost the father son bond between, and it breaks my heart that he would give up such a wonderfull gift from god that noone else can give him

  • lagu luar biasa,,,,,, kenapa sekarang ga ada lagi lagu yg begini yaaa???

  • A great song!

  • phil tought us love and affection in his music we must have to learn.from his songs to put ourselfs in other thanks phil.

  • My Beloved Husband considered this song, his legacy to his son. We played it for him, and gave him Phil's loving lyrics. My husband lost his battle with cancer, July,2009, but those sentiments will live forever!! Thanks, Phil

  • @blondiern56 how so sad. may he rest in peace. may u have the reward of patience.

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  • @blondiern56 also at the time i had a daughter when her mother took her from me, i paid her mothers debts off then she said goodbye. i have not seen my daughter or new born son. we all have something dont we. i lost my jobs my business two houses. back at my mams, so i should be lucky to have my mum. keep your chin up, you will get there.

  • @blondiern56 Death is not the end, my friend

  • @blondiern56 how sad whats happened bless you glad you like phil my hero too....

  • @blondiern56 God bless you and your entire family. My father lost his battle with lung cancer back in Nov of 09 so I know the feeling of having lost some one. Nothing or no one will ever fill in that void. This song brings tears to my eyes, even though they are no longer with us, they are not suffering any more and are watching over us every day. One day we will all be reunited with the loved ones we have lost...and what better place to reunite than in heaven.

  • thank u so much for posting this lovely song

  • thank you so much for posting this video. was looking out for this.

    this is by far the least heard song and prob one of his best too. thanks again.

  • Padre: No es tiempo de hacer un cambio,

    Relájate, tranquilízate.

    Todavía eres joven, ese es tu defecto, Hay

    tanto que tienes que saber. Encuentra una chica,

    sienta cabeza Si quieres puedes casarte

    Mírame, soy viejo, pero soy feliz.

    Una vez yo fui como eres ahora, y se que no es

    fácil Estar tranquilo cuando has encontrado

    algo que esta pasando Pero tomate tu tiempo,

    piensa mucho, Piensa en todo lo que has obtenido

  • great song, one of my alltime songs.

    Because my father well, well i dont want to call im father.

    He only slept with my father thats all.

    He has no love for me, he never gave me love, Money(yes i know, money is not everything) or eg...He wanted my mother, but never a child, because he wanted to be free, going out with friends, drinking beer, he nearly done a suicide.

    I hope he will recognize me, but i dont think so since my birthday. Now I am 14 and he still dont know me.

    Good song, thanks Phil

  • Same here. Now, I have a son and cherish him and spend every minute i can with him.

  • well thats very good.

    Its good, that there are a some fathers, who want to spend Time with their Children :)

  • Nós aki do Brasil amamos vc,Phil!!!!

  • really loved this song and helped me when i was feeling low

  • All I can say is " Thank You " ..... a very meaningful song for many, and so very underrated....again, " Thank You "...

  • Phil Collins vc é mesmo o melhorzin!!!!

  • essa musica é uma das mais linda de Phil Collins !!!

  • Hey this is one of my favorities songs from collins. Thanks batman4ebr for post this music i am 44 and my son is 17 my daughters are 16 and 2 1/2 yeras old so this song makes me remember that i need give them all my life including my wife she is now 35 thanks for all.

  • precious song, i love it, it´s so sweet, all phill collins lyrics has a lot meaning

  • ben er verliefd door geworden op iemand maar een geweldig nummer zeg wow groetjes Johan of caddyfreak34

  • This song is so true. I have father,but he doesn't understand me and he don't respect me at all. So these lyrics are kind of life liner to me. -"Somewhere down the road, you're gonna find a place

    It seems so far, but it never is"

  • Amazing lyrics!

  • thank you for this video really