"My Father's Eyes" is a song written and performed by Eric Clapton. Released as a single in 1998, was featured on the album Pilgrim. Director: Kevin Godley
First Verse: Eric Clapton wishes he knew his dad. Second Verse: Eric Clapton discovers the joy of being a father. Third Verse: Eric Clapton grieves over the death of his son.
I was my dads favorite he would do anything for me. He was so messed up that I only have a memory or two that is good in the 19 years I knew him. In a couple of weeks he will have been gone for 22 years. If he hadn't died I might not have gotten sober. That will be 19 years in a month. It's a sad world sometimes.
It happened to me with a song of Falco,, in german, my motherlanguage...😂 In Your case it's strange, cause it's the name of the song, and hits U hard in the 3rd chakra, at 3/4 of the piece. It explodes inside of U..isn't it?😉💥👁
Sorry to hear. Rest In Peace to your beloved father. I also lost my father at the age of 70 in 2017, a very short sudden battle with Geoblasthoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. When we were told about his diognosis, i had this song running through my mind when presented with the numb emotions me and my mother (and family circle) were going through. This song has a sentimental value for sure. Again may your father rest in eternal peace :)
Those of you that have lost a father, listen to this. Had me breaking. You never know how lucky you are when you still have your fathers. RIP Jan Pirog, I love and miss you
Both parents had hard lives. Taken to Siberia 1939 the dad served in the 1st Polish armoured division while mum was slave labour in Germany. They did well to live like they did. Yes all of us die but this was not a point I was making, my point was about loss. We all lose people and some of us take it harder than others
#EricClapton, Father's play a major role in the life of their children, just like mothers. My dad taught me valuable lessons that i will never forget, including my love of music of all genres. Thank you daddy 🙂😘🎸🎹🎷🥁🪘🎻❤️💖💙💜
I love this song. I LOST MY FATHER AT 2 YEARS OLD. I never saw my father's face. Today, at age 42, I would give anything in my life to see my father and be able to hug him and say how much I missed him. I do not remember him. I would like to remember. I never had another father or stepfather. I spent my childhood believing I could see my father again. I cried until I got used to the idea that it was true. If you have a dad, hug him and say you love him before you can no longer see him! I love you dad!
It's nice when you have lyrics nearby 🎵🎶 Sailing down behind the sun, Waiting for my prince to come. Praying for the healing rain To restore my soul again. Just a toerag on the run. How did I get here? What have I done? When will all my hopes arise? How will I know him? When I look in my father's eyes. My father's eyes. When I look in my father's eyes. My father's eyes. Then the light begins to shine And I hear those ancient lullabies. And as I watch this seedling grow, Feel my heart start to overflow. Where do I find the words to say? How do I teach him? What do we play? Bit by bit, I've realized That's when I need them, That's when I need my father's eyes. My father's eyes. That's when I need my father's eyes. My father's eyes. Then the jagged edge appears Through the distant clouds of tears. I'm like a bridge that was washed away; My foundations were made of clay. As my soul slides down to die. How could I lose him? What did I try? Bit by bit, I've realized That he was here with me; I looked into my father's eyes. My father's eyes. I looked into my father's eyes. My father's eyes. My father's eyes. My father's eyes. I looked into my father's eyes. My father's eyes.
I lost my father at 5 o'clock this morning. Thank you Eric Clapton for such a wonderful song for me to listen to and share with others. I miss you Daddo. I hope you are reunited with your parents and brother and they welcomed you in a loving embrace. Xoxoxo.
My dad died at 65 but would have lived longer had it not been for his lifelong heavy smoking. Him and mom split 18 years earlier (mom later admitted the divorce was a colossal mistake) We had our problems and tiffs until I left home and after that we had many good talks. I miss those !!
Дай Бог здоровья и долгих лет жизни всем папам, кто любит своих детей! 😭😭😭😭А я слушал эту песню в России, когда мне было 12 лет-это было в 1997 году. Спасибо Эрик, что ты есть и что ты создал такую замечательную песню 👍👍😘😘😘 Люди всего мира будьте счастливы!)))) С любовью из России 🤘😊
This song gives me goosebumps. Everything from the change in key after the guitar playing and Eric starts singing. This song just has so much depth. The lyrics, what they say. We all can think of our fathers and how important they are in our lives. Eric has a way of writing meaningful lyrics and putting them to a wonderful melody.
The first time I heard this song, in 1998, I was shocked. It still moves me after all these years. The comments are also heartbreaking. Thank you all very much.
I remember listening to this song with my dad. He always loved Eric. I would give anything thing to speak to my dad one last time. Eric Clapton is, and always will be one of the most recognised and loved musicians of all time, without a doubt! Thanks for the upload! :)
I remember playing this song all the time at the end of my drinking. I would just cry. There wasn't much light in my despair at that time but this song was light to me. Thanks for all, forever, Eric. Jim R. R.
The entire pilgrim album carried me through my darkness... I made it out of the abyss thanks to God. I always treasure Eric's exceptional gift! ..and glad he has a good life and family now...
@@lauriegardner8135 Yes! I feel the same way you do.. I was lucky enough to see Cream in July, 1968. He was always an inspiration for my playing guitar but much deeper, an inspiration for my recovery. To you, Laurie, Peace.
My father passed away 10 years ago. This song reminds me of him. I miss him so much & I hope we meet again... This song is one of my immortal songs. Eric Great Job.
My Father passed away yesterday.... Rest peaceful my Father. Thank you for all you've done for me. I love you, and you will be deeply missed. Until we see each other again, may God keep you in his arms. You've gained your wings. Love you Gilbert Bentley Sr.
This was actually popular in 1998. I remember seeing this on vh1, and just thinking about how it stood out from the pop scene. This was the first time I had ever seen or heard Eric Clapton.
Not often we associate classic rockers, like Clapton, with the God-inspired message many Christian artists have composed and performed. But this lyric surely has that perspective. Amy Grant years earlier had a simpler and somewhat similar message: "Father's Eyes".
This is an incredible song! How much talent can one man have? Not only is he one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, he can sing anything. This is a masterpiece and, in my view, Eric's best.
GREAT! 👍 Being young in the our time was a great time, no social media crap, great music on the radio, and not to mention no mobile phones. It was a great time to be alive. The kids today don't know what they have missed. These are was crazy times.... we were young and everything was new and awesome!
I was going to see EC live on the Pilgrim tour with my father, but sadly he passed away before the gig. Needless to say this song is VERY important to me...
No doubt! I believe Chyna Whyne is one of them, others I don't know. I can remember telling my dad how perfect the background vocalists were on this song when it was popular in 1998.
My father died while he was still alive. Alcohol took him from me. I was devastated. One day, I ll look into his beautiful blue eyes and tell him .. ‘I forgave you .. long ago’ .. RIP. 💞.
Heavy smoking for 40 years took mine. He did quit but the damage was done and he passed away five years later from emphysema. He would have loved this song as he resigned himself years earlier that rock and roll would always be with us and he even started to like a lot of it. We didn't always get along in my school years but I forgave him long ago for any differences we had. Thanks for sharing.
Dawid Warszawski keep ur head up. my dad was in hospital for 7 weeks and just out of nowhere snapped out of it and is out doing 100% better. dont give up.
Dawid Warszawski cherish every moment you have right now regardless of the circumstances. we lost my stepdad unexpectedly a week ago and the whole it has left is unbearable and I would give everything I have to speak to him or see him one more time
My father is the rock of our family. Never waivers...never fails us. My grandfather was the same way. To bad most men now a days know nothing about being a real man...
Just learned that this song has connection with "Tears in Heaven"...it's about the same thing, Clapton's son who died at four... what a twist, I mean lot of people thought this song about Clapton's father who he never saw...but its about how Clapton connected to his lost father by looking his lost son eyes. Moreover, the catchy rhythm is very opposite with melancholic melody of "Tears in Heaven" makes it more unique. salute to Mr.Clapton
my Dad died in 1990 at 52 years old of cancer i was 7 and i remember that day like it was yesterday. im now 33 with a 6 year old son and 3 month old daughter not a day goes by that i don't wish he was here i could sure use his advice. im lucky to have my brother in law and Father in law to i guess fill in its nice but still wish i had my dad Rest in Peace Clifford Carl Shaffer 5/11/1938 8/9/1990
Dave Shaffer, I know how u feel. I lost my dad to cancer also. Every now and then I think of him and it's songs like this that makes me cry 😖. Hold on to ur memory of him. It's cathartic 😃✌.
this song always reminds me of my dad,,he still alive but in his 70s but an amazing man who has gone through a lot and I look up to him so much for so many things..so much of a hard life I had to live and my dad was always their protect me and try not to have me exposed to hurt or disappointment..but he found that as I grew up no matter how much he protected me hurt and dissapointments would come and I had to take them in and deal with them but when I looked at him he always gave me those loving and comforting eyes.and always the warm big hug I get that would make me feel safe all over again. wish that could last forever but it doesn't. but I am lucky to still have my dad to this day,. I am greatful for that.
This song makes remember fondly about my Father!! But the music and Quality Helps me to RELAX and REFOCUS!!! The melody and tempo gets into my SOUL!! and REJUVENATES Me!!!! and makes me Feel GOOD in these Troubling times!!! And Eric Clapton Is one of the FINEST Singers and Guitarists of our ERA!!!! TRUE Music Pioneer!!!!!
I've been listening this song a lot lately, because my father died almost two weeks ago at the age of 67. The funerals are just in few days from now. Really good and how do you say it, touchy song (?) Goodbye dad, I'll miss you forever. Rest in peace.
Rest In Peace Daddy! You were everything a man can be, everything a dad can be to his children, his family, and to his fellow man. I miss you so much! We all miss you so much!! Thanks so much Eric for making this song!
Everytime I hear this song, it reminds me of all the sacrifices and hard work my father did to support me, my mother and sister. I came close to losing my dad twice but no matter what, he continues to be a fighter and a great man. I may never turn out to be like him, but all I can do is try.
May ALLAH SWT give His blessings to my late Father Tuan Haji Ahmad Bin Ibrahim and to all of us who had lost our fathers.. May all of them will be in Jannatul Firdausi (Heaven).. Aaminn 😢😢😢😢💚💚💚💚
hard to believe its already 20 yrs. ago....such sadness to it, guitar sounds like its crying ! back/up vocals are fantastic....i can feel it, hes singing about his son.... heart felt lyrics....sadness ....
I looked into my father's eyes and saw a man who loved me. With all his being as a man but never quite new how to show me the way i adored him fir giving me the freedom to be an individual with compassion for others and animal's a like i saw many things and felt even more hes gone now but i still see my fathers eyes miss ya every day. Love your Baby girl💋🌹
When I first heard this I was 17, the slide guitar part almost made me cry. I didn't know why it did, then came the lyrics of the song. Something about it reminded me of Mike Rutherford's the Living Years. & Thomas Youngblood's Don't You Cry. A song about losing a father, never having to have known him growing up. And believing they were there all along, through their babies new born tears. When we become men we often think we fall short to our fathers, but when we understand the struggles they went through we began to understand why things happened when we were children. The good days, the bad days. The Disappointments, the Triumphs, the memories. My Father was a man who never got what he wanted, sometimes he blamed us for them. Many times he blamed himself but in secret. He had many opportunities, but never took them. I cannot say bad about it now having learned why he never took them. When I was young I adored him, as teen I began to see the cracks of who he is and I began to dislike him in a ways I couldn't understand. As a young man losing my sister to an accident, I finally saw the man cry. It was what I wanted to see, I wanted to see him hurt. At the same time I was hurting as well, and I was heart broken because of it and forgave him for everything. Even ask to forgive me. As a Man even as I write this tears are flowing, trying to imagine the pain of a father losing a child. My father was a complicated man, and as a man I found it even more complicated.
I'm sobbing reading your story...you know? I believe with all of my heart that when we die we understand and know everything, every deepest unspoken emotion and motive ever in the hearts of our loved ones...and there is no pain, no sorrow...only pure unimaginable love....there in heaven
It's been 25 years since you passed, Dad, and I still think "I have to ask Dad" when I need help with understanding something. I miss you so much. Now Mom is there with you. I love you both so much!
Amazing song. The last time I've listen to it I was 16, 19 years ago. I was alone in a waiting room and my father had just died, this video was playing in a tv. I thought it would make me sad, but just made me think about my dad, and what an amazing guy he was.
Meu pai, meu grande amor! Espero que vc esteja me esperando aí no paraíso! Vc vive em minhas lembranças e no meu coração! Meu amor só aumenta com sua ausência! Te amo painho! Saudades ❤
theres more than one way to interpret what he's saying, if you think about it....the "seedling" grow ...his SON ? waiting for his PRINCE to come ? the JAGGED edge ! the death ? my fathers eyes....GOD ? come on people "think"
My dad, though in his 70s, is looking weak as the days go by, compared to the person i have known through all my infant years. i wish he would remain alive for ever. but the Gods plan is different from mine.
i lost my father 9 years ago today Clapton was one of his favorite artist this song reminds me of him so much. I don't know why people say it gets easier with time cause it doesn't seem to to me. I love you dad one day we will see each other again
never really looked into my fathers's eyes.So when i hear this song i wish i had.Clapton lost his son and poured his heart out on this song besides tears in heaven
When Eric's son Conor died, my parents wouldn't let me go on balconies for a while (I was a barely a toddler at the time). Inspired a wonderful song though.
Lost my dad when I was ten. Picked up the guitar when I was 13, and this song came out right about that time. Thanks Eric!
deus no omando aqui
First Verse: Eric Clapton wishes he knew his dad.
Second Verse: Eric Clapton discovers the joy of being a father.
Third Verse: Eric Clapton grieves over the death of his son.
He had his way to find that in his earlier years.
Problem was he was so wasted with heroin and booze....
Jackson Rushing very nicely put
Yeah
You can clearly see in the 3rd verse how it’s effecting him.
I think the final verse was when he found his heavenly father...God
I was my dads favorite he would do anything for me. He was so messed up that I only have a memory or two that is good in the 19 years I knew him. In a couple of weeks he will have been gone for 22 years. If he hadn't died I might not have gotten sober. That will be 19 years in a month. It's a sad world sometimes.
I feel dumb. All these years I thought he was saying "looking for my paradise" but he's actually saying "look into my father's eyes."
It happened to me with a song of Falco,, in german, my motherlanguage...😂 In Your case it's strange, cause it's the name of the song, and hits U hard in the 3rd chakra, at 3/4 of the piece. It explodes inside of U..isn't it?😉💥👁
4 weeks ago my father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 64.
Clapton was one of his favorites of all time. Rest in Love Dad 💙
Sorry to hear. Rest In Peace to your beloved father.
I also lost my father at the age of 70 in 2017, a very short sudden battle with Geoblasthoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.
When we were told about his diognosis, i had this song running through my mind when presented with the numb emotions me and my mother (and family circle) were going through.
This song has a sentimental value for sure.
Again may your father rest in eternal peace :)
🙏🏽💙
My dad died 8 months ago but I aways thought of him when I heard this song. Pitty I cant show him this song now
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4 weeks back my dad left me too man , RIL big man
Those of you that have lost a father, listen to this. Had me breaking. You never know how lucky you are when you still have your fathers. RIP Jan Pirog, I love and miss you
{{ Loces. }}
Jan? r u from Poland?
+Rafał Pociask my parents were
This is life. You can't stop this. It will happen to all of us. Stroke,
heart attack, diabetes. Eat more greasy food and drink alcohol.
Both parents had hard lives. Taken to Siberia 1939 the dad served in the 1st Polish armoured division while mum was slave labour in Germany. They did well to live like they did. Yes all of us die but this was not a point I was making, my point was about loss. We all lose people and some of us take it harder than others
#EricClapton, Father's play a major role in the life of their children, just like mothers. My dad taught me valuable lessons that i will never forget, including my love of music of all genres. Thank you daddy 🙂😘🎸🎹🎷🥁🪘🎻❤️💖💙💜
I love this song. I LOST MY FATHER AT 2 YEARS OLD. I never saw my father's face. Today, at age 42, I would give anything in my life to see my father and be able to hug him and say how much I missed him. I do not remember him. I would like to remember. I never had another father or stepfather. I spent my childhood believing I could see my father again. I cried until I got used to the idea that it was true. If you have a dad, hug him and say you love him before you can no longer see him!
I love you dad!
You make me cry. Miss my Dad every day, I live in different country for many years.
Same brother this fellings only know who has suffered i am one of them i lost my father too rest in peace dad
What beautiful words
My mother is still alive she she is enough 🌼🙏🏽
Go bless.
Well I really can't say that because, I had a piece of shit for a father!
It's nice when you have lyrics nearby 🎵🎶
Sailing down behind the sun,
Waiting for my prince to come.
Praying for the healing rain
To restore my soul again.
Just a toerag on the run.
How did I get here?
What have I done?
When will all my hopes arise?
How will I know him?
When I look in my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
When I look in my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
Then the light begins to shine
And I hear those ancient lullabies.
And as I watch this seedling grow,
Feel my heart start to overflow.
Where do I find the words to say?
How do I teach him?
What do we play?
Bit by bit, I've realized
That's when I need them,
That's when I need my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
That's when I need my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
Then the jagged edge appears
Through the distant clouds of tears.
I'm like a bridge that was washed away;
My foundations were made of clay.
As my soul slides down to die.
How could I lose him?
What did I try?
Bit by bit, I've realized
That he was here with me;
I looked into my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
I looked into my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
I looked into my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
Thanks bro
Thanx from Rome
stanislav martinovic , thank you so much for the lyrics 😃.
thanks mate
Thank You for the text :-).
This song is pure gold
❤
I lost my father at 5 o'clock this morning. Thank you Eric Clapton for such a wonderful song for me to listen to and share with others. I miss you Daddo. I hope you are reunited with your parents and brother and they welcomed you in a loving embrace. Xoxoxo.
💙🙏🏽 sending love for your pa 🫂 🦁
My dad died at 65 but would have lived longer had it not been for his lifelong heavy smoking. Him and mom split 18 years earlier (mom later admitted the divorce was a colossal mistake) We had our problems and tiffs until I left home and after that we had many good talks. I miss those !!
Дай Бог здоровья и долгих лет жизни всем папам, кто любит своих детей! 😭😭😭😭А я слушал эту песню в России, когда мне было 12 лет-это было в 1997 году. Спасибо Эрик, что ты есть и что ты создал такую замечательную песню 👍👍😘😘😘 Люди всего мира будьте счастливы!)))) С любовью из России 🤘😊
Ага,с охренительной любовью.С ракетами,бомбами,сотнями тысяч смертей и разрушенных семей и жизней...
favorite Clapton song ever...awesome sentiment!...
Yes favorite Clapton song
MIA TAMBIEN DESDE QUE LA CONOCI EN 1998D.U. POR EL RESTO DE ESTE SIGLO.
My favorite song of his too
This song gives me goosebumps. Everything from the change in key after the guitar playing and Eric starts singing. This song just has so much depth. The lyrics, what they say. We all can think of our fathers and how important they are in our lives. Eric has a way of writing meaningful lyrics and putting them to a wonderful melody.
My father passed away late last month. He was 50. I miss ya, dad.
I hear ya. Mine was 52. He really liked this song
The first time I heard this song, in 1998, I was shocked. It still moves me after all these years. The comments are also heartbreaking. Thank you all very much.
I remember listening to this song with my dad. He always loved Eric. I would give anything thing to speak to my dad one last time. Eric Clapton is, and always will be one of the most recognised and loved musicians of all time, without a doubt! Thanks for the upload! :)
Without a doubt
I remember playing this song all the time at the end of my drinking. I would just cry. There wasn't much light in my despair at that time but this song was light to me. Thanks for all, forever, Eric. Jim R. R.
The entire pilgrim album carried me through my darkness... I made it out of the abyss thanks to God.
I always treasure Eric's exceptional gift! ..and glad he has a good life and family now...
@@lauriegardner8135 Yes! I feel the same way you do.. I was lucky enough to see Cream in July, 1968. He was always an inspiration for my playing guitar but much deeper, an inspiration for my recovery. To you, Laurie, Peace.
My father passed away 10 years ago. This song reminds me of him. I miss him so much & I hope we meet again... This song is one of my immortal songs. Eric Great Job.
My Father passed away yesterday.... Rest peaceful my Father. Thank you for all you've done for me. I love you, and you will be deeply missed. Until we see each other again, may God keep you in his arms. You've gained your wings. Love you Gilbert Bentley Sr.
Rachelle CLAPTONISGOD Bentley sorry
My dad died 2 weeks ago😢
Rachelle CLAPTONISGOD Bentley gym
I know its 2 years later...but I am sorry for your loss. It was hard losing my grandfather cant imagine my father.
AMEN
This was actually popular in 1998. I remember seeing this on vh1, and just thinking about how it stood out from the pop scene. This was the first time I had ever seen or heard Eric Clapton.
1998 was still the year of much great music. Hard to imagine something like this song being populart on their airwaves today. How we have fallen
Not often we associate classic rockers, like Clapton, with the God-inspired message many Christian artists have composed and performed. But this lyric surely has that perspective. Amy Grant years earlier had a simpler and somewhat similar message: "Father's Eyes".
@@alex.starostinyes. Absolutely yes.
This is an incredible song! How much talent can one man have? Not only is he one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, he can sing anything. This is a masterpiece and, in my view, Eric's best.
God bless Eric Clapton for this wonderfull song !! words can't describe the emotions one experiences while / after listening to this song !!!!!!!!!!
Thanks my friend ☺️
still. 2022
GREAT! 👍 Being young in the our time was a great time, no social media crap, great music on the radio, and not to mention no mobile phones. It was a great time to be alive. The kids today don't know what they have missed. These are was crazy times.... we were young and everything was new and awesome!
Social media is ruining a lot of relationships and has taken lives as well. Fortunately we still have the music from our past to enjoy.
Chorus is just genius!
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Seriously. Can i get the girl on the left's phone number :)
@@toddsalvati5694 Get a life.
Lost my father in January 2019. I am still very sad, as I have so many things to tell him. We have an unspoken love history together! It
Sorry to hear about that.
23 years later I still love this song and catch feelings because of it.
I need my fathers eyes 💔 R.I.P daddy Ali i love you my bestfriend
always think of my dad when listing to this song. love you and miss you dad.
Being a young father, the second verse really moves me to tears. So relatable. So beautifully written.
This song is such a tearjerker, though there is a great consoling message
Meaningful lyric, beautiful voices, wonderful music.
Just a perfect song.
This song gives off R&B vibes. It's my favorite song by eric
I was going to see EC live on the Pilgrim tour with my father, but sadly he passed away before the gig. Needless to say this song is VERY important to me...
Ime sorry.
Did you get to hear it?
So sorry for your loss at past years
I miss my Dad. I love my Dad. I love you Dad. This song has that good love hurt i hate but i love.
Gran canción
The backing singers are incredible. This is the real deal
Because they are black right? You wouldn't have said that if they were white, right?
No doubt! I believe Chyna Whyne is one of them, others I don't know. I can remember telling my dad how perfect the background vocalists were on this song when it was popular in 1998.
Seen him twice in concert. Had the same back up singers
@Deimos000 That's why it sounds good. If they were white it would've flavorless af
The dobro heard during the interlude, between verses 2 and 3.
This song was played at my father's funeral. Beautiful song! Reminds me of my daddy.
Because of his skill on the the guitar we tend to forget how his excellent voice can convey intense emotion.
Amen brother
A rare voice
I wore out this cd after my own father passed away. All I can say is thank god for this song.
My father died while he was still alive. Alcohol took him from me. I was devastated. One day, I ll look into his beautiful blue eyes and tell him .. ‘I forgave you .. long ago’ .. RIP. 💞.
My children's father also died when he was still alive, schizophremia took him away from them.
Heavy smoking for 40 years took mine. He did quit but the damage was done and he passed away five years later from emphysema. He would have loved this song as he resigned himself years earlier that rock and roll would always be with us and he even started to like a lot of it. We didn't always get along in my school years but I forgave him long ago for any differences we had. Thanks for sharing.
My Father had a severe stroke. He is in hospital. I feel like my world is falling apart. But I'm trying to be with a good spirit. Hope.
Dawid Warszawski keep ur head up. my dad was in hospital for 7 weeks and just out of nowhere snapped out of it and is out doing 100% better. dont give up.
I hope You're right.
Dawid Warszawski I pray for your dad.
Dawid Warszawski cherish every moment you have right now regardless of the circumstances. we lost my stepdad unexpectedly a week ago and the whole it has left is unbearable and I would give everything I have to speak to him or see him one more time
my dad is wasting away from cancer now, the best man I have ever known
Missing my dad. This is so heartfelt, I cry when I hear it. Helps to manage the grief.
my dad passed away 15 years ago at age 50.i still need to look into my fathers eyes.
This is my favorite version! I love the backup singers especially. 🙂
My father is the rock of our family. Never waivers...never fails us. My grandfather was the same way. To bad most men now a days know nothing about being a real man...
Just learned that this song has connection with "Tears in Heaven"...it's about the same thing, Clapton's son who died at four...
what a twist, I mean lot of people thought this song about Clapton's father who he never saw...but its about how Clapton connected to his lost father by looking his lost son eyes. Moreover, the catchy rhythm is very opposite with melancholic melody of "Tears in Heaven" makes it more unique.
salute to Mr.Clapton
my Dad died in 1990 at 52 years old of cancer i was 7 and i remember that day like it was yesterday. im now 33 with a 6 year old son and 3 month old daughter not a day goes by that i don't wish he was here i could sure use his advice. im lucky to have my brother in law and Father in law to i guess fill in its nice but still wish i had my dad Rest in Peace Clifford Carl Shaffer 5/11/1938 8/9/1990
Dave Shaffer, I know how u feel. I lost my dad to cancer also. Every now and then I think of him and it's songs like this that makes me cry 😖. Hold on to ur memory of him. It's cathartic 😃✌.
I'm sorry for your loss
my father passed away today this is for you Dad I miss you😭😔
Same 3 days ago due to covid, at 14 it's kinda hard to let go
13 years passed so quickly
i was just 14 when i listened this song for the first time
Love you Dad, you are greatest dad ever
Me arrepia nao me canso de assistir,me emociono,ouço e assisto varias vezes seguidas.
One of the best tear-jerking songs ever! Cry almost every time I hear it.
I will never forget, thanks Daddy...
jubyCK, don't...😃✌.
A truly incredible song from a truly incredible talent combined with a truly incredible backing group. Eric Clapton's best ballad in my view.
I dedicate this song to God.
Take me as a God’s step son . I will cut my hand right in front of you to apologize for things i have stolen from my Dad.
AMEN🙏❤️🙏
Amen!
The lord and father of Jesus Christ our lord
I dedicate this song to my deceased son Dean Simpson
this song always reminds me of my dad,,he still alive but in his 70s but an amazing man who has gone through a lot and I look up to him so much for so many things..so much of a hard life I had to live and my dad was always their protect me and try not to have me exposed to hurt or disappointment..but he found that as I grew up no matter how much he protected me hurt and dissapointments would come and I had to take them in and deal with them but when I looked at him he always gave me those loving and comforting eyes.and always the warm big hug I get that would make me feel safe all over again. wish that could last forever but it doesn't. but I am lucky to still have my dad to this day,. I am greatful for that.
Beautifully arranged song. Eric's playing and the backing vocals compliment so well.
Who is listening to this in 2020?
This song makes remember fondly about my Father!! But the music and Quality Helps me
to RELAX and REFOCUS!!! The melody and tempo gets into my SOUL!! and REJUVENATES
Me!!!! and makes me Feel GOOD in these Troubling times!!! And Eric Clapton Is one of the
FINEST Singers and Guitarists of our ERA!!!! TRUE Music Pioneer!!!!!
Merci pour cette Magnifique Chanson Mr Clapton.💖💖💖
I've been listening this song a lot lately, because my father died almost two weeks ago at the age of 67. The funerals are just in few days from now. Really good and how do you say it, touchy song (?) Goodbye dad, I'll miss you forever. Rest in peace.
Rest In Peace Daddy! You were everything a man can be, everything a dad can be to his children, his family, and to his fellow man. I miss you so much! We all miss you so much!! Thanks so much Eric for making this song!
Everytime I hear this song, it reminds me of all the sacrifices and hard work my father did to support me, my mother and sister. I came close to losing my dad twice but no matter what, he continues to be a fighter and a great man. I may never turn out to be like him, but all I can do is try.
It has been six years since my father's passing. I miss him every day. This song brings so many memories to mind. Miss you, dad.
May ALLAH SWT give His blessings to my late Father Tuan Haji Ahmad Bin Ibrahim and to all of us who had lost our fathers.. May all of them will be in Jannatul Firdausi (Heaven).. Aaminn 😢😢😢😢💚💚💚💚
Ameen
Amen
Aamiin.. 🤲🏼
I Lo❤️e this MasterPiece by Mr. Eric Clapton who Turns 79 today. Happy Birthday Blessings many healthy more amen.
happy fathers Day daddy in heaven!!! miss you so much your little girl Meg
Undoubtedly some of Clapton's finest work........indescribably beautiful song...!!!
The guitar chorus just hits my soul 🎸2:55
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hard to believe its already 20 yrs. ago....such sadness to it, guitar sounds like its crying ! back/up vocals are fantastic....i can feel it, hes singing about his son.... heart felt lyrics....sadness ....
Hey my good brother or sister, u need only to look into the mirror, u will be looking into your father's eyes.
God is always here.
I looked into my father's eyes and saw a man who loved me. With all his being as a man but never quite new how to show me the way i adored him fir giving me the freedom to be an individual with compassion for others and animal's a like i saw many things and felt even more hes gone now but i still see my fathers eyes miss ya every day. Love your Baby girl💋🌹
When I first heard this I was 17, the slide guitar part almost made me cry. I didn't know why it did, then came the lyrics of the song. Something about it reminded me of Mike Rutherford's the Living Years. & Thomas Youngblood's Don't You Cry.
A song about losing a father, never having to have known him growing up. And believing they were there all along, through their babies new born tears. When we become men we often think we fall short to our fathers, but when we understand the struggles they went through we began to understand why things happened when we were children.
The good days, the bad days. The Disappointments, the Triumphs, the memories.
My Father was a man who never got what he wanted, sometimes he blamed us for them. Many times he blamed himself but in secret. He had many opportunities, but never took them. I cannot say bad about it now having learned why he never took them.
When I was young I adored him, as teen I began to see the cracks of who he is and I began to dislike him in a ways I couldn't understand. As a young man losing my sister to an accident, I finally saw the man cry. It was what I wanted to see, I wanted to see him hurt. At the same time I was hurting as well, and I was heart broken because of it and forgave him for everything. Even ask to forgive me.
As a Man even as I write this tears are flowing, trying to imagine the pain of a father losing a child.
My father was a complicated man, and as a man I found it even more complicated.
I'm sobbing reading your story...you know? I believe with all of my heart that when we die we understand and know everything, every deepest unspoken emotion and motive ever in the hearts of our loved ones...and there is no pain, no sorrow...only pure unimaginable love....there in heaven
I love this song and would like to hear it thousands of times.
Thank GOD my dad is still in my life and I love him more than life.
lost mine 2 2012, hated his guts til I was 30, took care of him for a year before he passed, we were good friends finally. I miss him alot
This song seems so sad to me. Maybe because my father and I don't have a relationship.
Then step up and get a relationship with your father if you can. You wont regret it...either way.
So sorry to hear that 😪😣
Thanks Dad, I love you youre my superman with heart ❤️
It's been 25 years since you passed, Dad, and I still think "I have to ask Dad" when I need help with understanding something. I miss you so much. Now Mom is there with you. I love you both so much!
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beautiful song
Beautiful song😌👍💋
Great to hear this song again and once again!! That music walks deep in my mind
- dear Eric ♥ thank You for such a beautiful feeling!
This song will always hit home. Thankful to grow up off of this one.
Amazing song. The last time I've listen to it I was 16, 19 years ago. I was alone in a waiting room and my father had just died, this video was playing in a tv. I thought it would make me sad, but just made me think about my dad, and what an amazing guy he was.
My father died in 1972. just 50 years ago. I never forgot him. I think my life is a run at the end of it I hope I'll see him again
Viva esta canción en 2019!!!!! La música de calidad no muere nunca!!!
Meu pai, meu grande amor! Espero que vc esteja me esperando aí no paraíso! Vc vive em minhas lembranças e no meu coração! Meu amor só aumenta com sua ausência! Te amo painho! Saudades ❤
I have never seen my father's eyes my dream is ask why you left me
theres more than one way to interpret what he's saying, if you think about it....the "seedling" grow ...his SON ? waiting for his PRINCE to come ? the JAGGED edge ! the death ? my fathers eyes....GOD ? come on people "think"
I grew up with this song...I will never stop listening to this song.
My dad, though in his 70s, is looking weak as the days go by, compared to the person i have known through all my infant years. i wish he would remain alive for ever. but the Gods plan is different from mine.
*Eric is endless & timeless*
i lost my father 9 years ago today Clapton was one of his favorite artist this song reminds me of him so much. I don't know why people say it gets easier with time cause it doesn't seem to to me. I love you dad one day we will see each other again
115 people never knew their dad.
Just because they disliked this song? Eric Clapton never met his father either.
the song is about eric never meeting his father....
447 now 🙁
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never really looked into my fathers's eyes.So when i hear this song i wish i had.Clapton lost his son and poured his heart out on this song besides tears in heaven
When Eric's son Conor died, my parents wouldn't let me go on balconies for a while (I was a barely a toddler at the time). Inspired a wonderful song though.
I LOST MY DAD JUST OVER A YEAR AGO,MISS HIM SO MUCH
My father rules 👍 - he speaks the truth !!! 🙂😚🥰