My son

 Куплет:
They never taught me how to be a dad,
But I have always dreamed of what I had.
They never taught me how to be a man,
But can that be the reason, if I can?


We waited for you, son, for so long,
And then you came, a miracle, a song.
You lit our world up with your holy light,
And filled our souls with joy, so pure and bright.

Припев:
Beat the drums, beat the drums, make them roar,
Find the echo in the hearts you're fighting for!
Beat the drums, beat the drums, make them roar,
Find the echo in the hearts you're fighting for!

 Куплет:
The hearth is warm, your laughter fills the room,
Dispelling all the shadows and the gloom.
A parent wishes for their son to find
A life of glory, leaving fame behind.
But what is more important, tell me true:
What do you want to be? What will you do?
A mighty hero, or a king of thought?
A scientist whose deeds can't be for naught?
Or just a teacher, wise and kind?
The choice, my son, is only in your mind.

Припев:
Beat the drums, beat the drums, make them roar,
Find the echo in the hearts you're fighting for!
Beat the drums, beat the drums, make them roar,
Find the echo in the hearts you're fighting for!

Куплет:
There will be many people on your way.
Some will be with you through the night and day.
Some will appear and vanish in a flash,
But even they will leave a mighty clash.
But still, my son, there will be evil ones.
Listen to your heart; it shines like a hundred suns.
The bad is not a villain every time,
And not all souls will pay for their past crime.

Припев:
Beat the drums, beat the drums, make them roar,
Find the echo in the hearts you're fighting for!
Beat the drums, beat the drums, make them roar,
Find the echo in the hearts you're fighting for!

Куплет:
This is my final word of guidance, son:
Don't try to please them all; it can't be done.
Don't take their judgment to your heart so deep,
When you hear whispers as you try to sleep.
It means you're going where you ought to be.
Someone will say that you redeem me.
They will be wrong. You are my flesh and blood,
My only son. This is enough.

Куплет:
When I am gone, you will not be alone,
Listen to reason; let your spirit be shown.
Remember this: a father's sins and flaws
Are lessons for you. These are the laws.
The parents' dreams are not your destiny.
Remember this: just live and simply *be*.