Sons 'n' Lovers is autobiographical and is a companion piece to Sons and Daughters but more focused on his former wife initially but then the perspective shifts to represent the hurt experienced by the son. It's a sad song about the end of a relationship with his wife and the how his son was hurt as well. Hunter's son was eight years old at the time and it is his thoughts about his son's relationship with his mother. Kids have strong feelings, jealousies, and cling to their mothers but they know the damage experienced when a father leaves. The mother is left behind and it hurts. It is an odd subject but Hunter never seems to shy away from difficult or emotional topics.
There is a live version from 2008 as well with just Steve Holley on drums and James Mastro on guitar.
Ian Hunter On Track for Sonicbond Publishing, TheDoctorOfDigital@pm.me
Sons N' Lovers
(Ian Hunter)
I was your baby-you were my girl
When I asked you to marry me- the tears fell
Sons n' lovers, sons n' lovers, waving
My childhood goodbye-it seems so sad
Well how long have you been my best friend
This won't be the end of Sons n' lovers-sons n' lovers--she won't wanna talk anymore about it
You were my lady- I was your number one
When I said I was leaving- tears run
Sons n' lovers-sons n' lovers, breakin'
Tryin' not to hurt each others hearts
Well how long can we exist- I know
We can't go on like this
Sons n' lovers-son's and lovers--I don't wanna lie anymore
Was that you I saw--walkin' out along the shore
Was that you I saw-talkin' to him
Was that you i saw-puttin' his hands in yours
Thats alright ma- you can still love him
Thats alright ma- you can still love
And through the years-you know- we will remember
Time will never take old times away
How long for you to discover that- there still some strings attached to
Sons n' lovers-sons and lovers
But I don't wanna play anymore
Sons n' lovers
| Sons 'n' Lovers | 4:55 | Originally issued on YUI Orta. It can also be found on the compilation Family Anthology. |
| Sons 'n' Lovers (live 2nd March 2008) | 5:01 | This live version (recorded at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford England) can be found on Sampling In Reality and on Acoustic Shadows (box set only). |
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