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[Chorus] And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon Little boy blue and the man on the moon "When you comin' home, son?" "I don't know when, but we'll get together then, Dad...
Harry transitioned his voice in the original from a young father to an old man, if you listen for it. Little Boy Blue - outwardly smiling but inwardly sad son... Man on the Moon - visible but distant father... I'm gonna be like you "Dad"-to-I'm gonna be like "him" -- a son detaching from his father.
Apr 4, 2009 · Cats In The Cradle-Harry ChapinMy child arrived just the other dayHe came to the world in the usual wayBut there were planes to catch and bills to payHe lear...
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[Chorus:] And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon. Little boy blue and the man in the moon. "When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when. But we'll get together then. You know we'll have a good time then" Well, he came from college just the other day. So much like a man I just had to say. "Son, I'm proud of you.
Jul 8, 2011 · He said, "That's ok." And he walked away, but his smile never dimmmed, Said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah. You know I'm gonna be like him." And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon,...
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Apr 23, 2024 · Little boy blue and the man on the moon When you comin’ home, Dad? I don’t know when, but we’ll get together then You know we’ll have a good time then” After the father becomes an older man, he wants to spend time with his son, but his son is too busy with his own life.
"Cat's in the Cradle" is narrated by a man who becomes a father in the first stanza. He is repeatedly too busy with his work to spend time with his son, despite his son looking up to him and promising he will grow up to be just like him.
