"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
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.
Today a tough day my grandfather my dad father's funeral today all I can think about I wish I was with him..got out of work and have pandora on the shuffle and this was playing of the ride home this just hits hard..it amazing how a truly amazing song can make you fell bless I can't wait till my dad comes home.
Happy Father's Day Daddy, Thank you for always being the man my brother and I could look up to. You're strong and even though you've made mistakes it doesn't change the fact that you love your family. I love you, Daddy every single day.
I lost my father 1/6/14 It crushed me. I named my son after my father. When my son first opened his eyes the day he was born 1/13/16 it was clear he had my father's eyes
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 ❤
It was actually written after his son died (just like Tears in Heaven). The "My father's eyes" refers to how his son had the same eyes as his (Eric Clapton's) father, who he had never known as a child.
I lost my dad in 2006 his body may be gone but I know he is still with me in sull and spireit jst like every one eals who has lost A love one there bodys may be gone but there all ways here ever had to cry on A clear sunny day and its starts spiting A littel rain thats them crying with you and if the bards start singing thats them too telling use thing will be ok rip to all the ones who lst A love one rip
When I looked into my fathers eyes I saw a warrior and a fighter life gave him the shittiest card anybody could have being in a car accident when I was 1 to fighting cancer in my early 20’s he never let it get to him he lived his life to the fullest I not as half as strong as he was but I learned a lot from taking care of him I told him before he passed you beat cancer doctors told me he had 6 months but fought 2 year of it with his marine background I miss him everyday I hope when I had kids they’ll learn from their grandpa just like their dad did
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.
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
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?😉💥👁
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.
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 :)
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!
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 🤘😊
#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 🙂😘🎸🎹🎷🥁🪘🎻❤️💖💙💜
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! :)
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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...
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
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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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!!!!!
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 😃✌.
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.
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!
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!
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'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.
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💋🌹
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 😢😢😢😢💚💚💚💚
