Paul Simon - Father And Daughter Lyrics






If you leap awake in the mirror of a bad dream
And for a fraction of a second you can't remember where you are
Just open your window and follow your memory upstream
To the meadow in the mountain where we counted every falling star

I believe a light that shines on you will shine on you forever
And though I can't guarantee there's nothing scary hiding under your bed
I'm gonna stand guard like a postcard of a Golden Retriever
And never leave 'til I leave you with a sweet dream in your head

[Chorus:]
I'm gonna watch you shine
Gonna watch you grow
Gonna paint a sign
So you'll always know
As long as one and one is two
There could never be a father
Who loved his daughter more than I love you

Trust your intuition
It's just like goin' fishin'
You cast your line and hope you get a bite
But you don't need to waste your time
Worryin' about the market place
Try to help the human race
Struggling to survive its harshest night

[Chorus 2x]





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  1. T.... B....

    I dedicate this song to my darling Selma. Daddy is so proud of you!

  2. J.... J....

    This song started playing in my head, took me a while to find it, because I only knew that it was on Nickelodeon and I heard this like 15 years ago.

  3. M.... B....

    My dad and I danced to this song at his wedding when he married my step mom. He died the next year when I was 11. This song is so bitter sweet for me.

  4. C.... ....

    It Deserves The Academy Award Nomination.

  5. D.... C....

    I give that movie 8 star movie

  6. D.... C....

    I love that song and that movie that’s a great father

  7. m.... j....

    2020 anyone?

  8. c.... ....

    This song kind of fits the relationship between Adam and Parker Busby from “OutDaughtered”

  9. J.... S....

    Is it okay that this made a grown man cry?

  10. H.... H....

    Dammit still making music...you rock paul....where the hell have i been last couple of yrs to not have heard this yet

  11. G.... P....

    BEAUTIFUL🌷🌹🏵🌻🌺⚘🥀

  12. J.... E....

    I lost everthing,,, i lost the one that lovee,, forgive me dad,,,, i wish that i say sorry, forgive me.. 😭

  13. E.... L....

    While watchin Wild thorn berry movie with my son 8 yrs this song cought my attention so i am here nice song

  14. Y.... S....

    William Briscoe , I just could not help but cry reading about the horrendous loss of your little girl
    I was put in care at birth , and how Iv longed for the love , the hug from your parent.
    I cannot even begin to dare imagine how you coped at such a Heartrending Tragic Loss.
    For me I love this song as I pretend for those few minutes it was being sung to me .
    💔27.11.19
    It is a Cruel world for some .

  15. M.... S....

    This song is beautiful
    It make me think of
    Our Heavily Father

  16. d.... ....

    Mandi :)

  17. J.... C....

    Dirty blanket my home I kill everyone in yours.

  18. A.... L....

    zootopia 2

  19. S.... C....

    I just found out my dad has terminal cancer. He chose this song for his father daughter dance with my older sister years ago. I know I’m his favorite because he’s artistic and I’ve always made art with him and I’m the only one involved in all his projects. He has 1-2 years left to live and I know he will never see my future wedding but I like to think he would’ve chosen this song for us originally.

  20. M.... J....

    I miss when i thought my dad was still worth being around. He used to sing this to me and i felt like he actually loved me

  21. C.... W....

    So many good songs came out when we were kids that we didn’t understand till we grew up.

  22. S.... B....

    Whoever dislikes this song has no heart

  23. D.... A....

    my teacher said her dad sang this song in her marrige

  24. S.... V....

    So nostalgic 😍😍😍 who's here with me?!

  25. M.... N....

    Paul must be a wonderful Daddy. ❤

  26. f.... d....

    Song makes cry to the point I'm almost sobbing!! I wished I had a relationship like this with my birth father , yes ik it's a movie. He left my mom when she was pregnant with me because he decided he wasnt ready to be a dad. My mom remarried when I was 3 and Joel is my dad! We're not related by blood and he never adopted me, but none of that mattered! He is and will always be dad to me!

  27. A.... J....

    I’ve always been a rough guy.. Prison, drugs, fighting. It when I had my daughter I’ve never felt so loved nor have I ever loved something so much. I finally have somthing to live for.. she literally saved me and is a true blessing. I hope one day she realizes how much she really means to me and how she is a blessing to my life.. She will be 2 years old In dec.. she saved me.. I love you little girl.. one day you will be old enough to understand how much I love and cherish you !

    A.... J....

    Audiboy814 James God bless you 🙏🏾 I’m hoping I have a daughter soon

  28. B.... C....

    The people of your family have had a husband and a father who has no equal for his inner and physical beauty.

  29. S.... T....

    This definitely reminds me of Kairi from Kingdom Hearts 💞

  30. M.... P....

    Esta canción me hace llorar de Lo hermosa que es 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

  31. R.... H....

    I swear I never knew about this song I just lost my father I am glad Paul Simon is a fellow forest hills high alum thank you so much

  32. M.... B....

    I can't stop crying every time I listen to this! Especially Paul's little son singing in the background. Just the thought of him in the studio with his child making music is so beautiful. God I love Paul Simon!

  33. B.... ....

    2:51 UwU

  34. g.... F....

    This song reminds me how much my daughter means to me.

  35. C.... L....

    R.i.p. adopted father passed away last year on November 19th and I still miss him

  36. M.... 3....

    Isn't that Meg's friend from Family guy 😂

  37. /.... ....

    1:35❤

  38. B.... O....

    The wild thornberry movie Disney the wild khumba kidz bop movie music soundtrack

  39. S.... Z....

    Ive been searching this song since i was kid ..now i can live peacefully

  40. M.... Z....

    2019?????

  41. J.... G....

    A song that reflects the love of many fathers for their daughters. Thankyou Paul Simon xx

  42. R.... S....

    finally i found this song <3

  43. E.... L....

    temazoooooooooooo

  44. N.... J....

    Oh i miss my father

  45. R.... ....

    2019 and i still listen to this. Loved the cartoon..the #wildthornberrys

  46. a.... D....

    Finaly year after year i found this song. #the child memories

  47. M.... B....

    BTW The Villains In This Movie Rupert Everett And Marisa Tomei Also Appear On Unikitty!

    M.... B....

    Yes. Besides, he voices Prince Charming on Shrek 2 and 3. And she portrays May Parker in the MCU.

  48. T.... K....

    I’m a son who had an abusive father. Wish I knew how to listen to my intuition.

  49. T.... S....

    Glad i’m not the only one who listened to this song and loves it and had at least cried before such a special song if you pay attention to what it says and the music speaks to me I love this song! And I own the wild thornberrys movie. As I got older I understood it more I love my dad he’s a great dad! This song just reminds me of how much he loves me and give good advice, God bless all!

  50. N.... H....

    I've been listening to this song almost my whole life, and I just now realized Paul Simon was from Simon and Garfunkel. Call me back in ten years when I'm over this shock. 😂
    ~:~

  51. D.... P....

    You May Heard This In “The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)”.

  52. S.... J....

    A perfect song for my brother and his little girl, who just happens to love animals.

  53. P.... ....

    I have two daughters who were kids when this came out. I used to play it all the time and sing along. This is still our song, though they're both grown up. I love them so much it hurts.
    Mind you, we used to have a laugh at the postcard of a golden retriever and the rhyming of intuition and fishin'. I love this song. I love the whole Surprise album. Oh, what the heck, I love Paul Simon.

  54. E.... M....

    Who would believe that such an underrated Nicktoon would have such a beautiful song for their film debut? Not to mention being nominated to Best Original Song Oscar. But, like 8 Mile showed us, Paul Simon, Klasky-Csupo and Nickelodeon were no rivals for Eminem.

  55. L.... J....

    My sister is my debbie and im her elisha ♡ love you sis

  56. D.... f....

    This song really doesn’t fit with the Wild Thornberrys movie.

  57. M.... P....

    Wonderful

  58. S.... K....

    This song makes me cry.. rip daddy ☹️

  59. G.... C....

    Taken from the 2003 vhs of the wild thornberrys movie.

  60. T.... B....

    This songgggggggg

  61. C.... M....

    I love my dad I’m SO grateful of how amazing he is as I know that a lot of people don’t have that ☹️☹️ I’ve never doubted his love for me and he’s always there when I need him. This song makes me emotional and so thankful to god for the incredible gift of such a wonderful father he has given me

  62. G.... E....

    लिंक पर क्लिक करें ❤️ बाप बेटी का प्यार। क्या पिता अपनी छोटी बच्ची को बचा पायेगा समाज के दरिंदों से?
    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzOQjz0OQtwbGbi9DHcmNpJcudNcpo6jk
    Hindi Movie DADDY'S DAUGHTER on Goodwork Entertainment #HowToSaveTeenGirls?

  63. D.... D....

    ❤ 🌎 ✌️

  64. J.... S....

    Thanks dad

  65. G.... O....

    I'm 14, last year I was 13. I might be a boy, but I my papa passed away August 16th of 2018 (last year). He was such an amazing man, he Introduced me to all the amazing music he grew up with, he played games with me (all kinds!), and we shared so many things. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, close to no one survives it. I never thought I'd lose him, I was never told his odds till the end. It was so hard seeing his body struggle so much, and how the chemo treatment affected his body. I slept with him when he stayed nights at the hospital, it was when they said he had a week to live. I refused to sleep at home at the fear of losing him that night, when the first day of school came around, I slept at the hospital even though it was miles and miles from school. That night, he died. I miss him so so so much. A few months later his boss at work brought his cubicle stuff to our house, this included CDs of albums, in that box I found the album for The Wild Thornberrys Movie, and I loved that movie and other 90's shows so I listened to it. This hit me so hard, and I'm crying right now actually. I love you papa, I hope you're not hurting anymore, wherever you are 😭

  66. D.... C....

    From malaysia,, lagu zaman kanak2 aku.. Cepatnya masa berlalu.. 1/7/2019

  67. C.... E....

    During my divorce my ex hid my daughters for six months / I knew that they were ok & I would see them again / After all these years I’m still mad for every day I didn’t see them / I can’t imagine what you’re going though or what to say / Your comment broke my heart & opened old wounds. /
    Peace & Love

  68. S.... S....

    6 years old until now still my favourite song..2019

  69. R.... S....

    My heart goes out to you.Yes , little girls are a blessing to a man.

  70. D.... O....

    This just reminds me of how disappointed I am in my son. Day by day he's less like me.

  71. F.... P....

    Happy Father's Day 2019

  72. N.... F....

    An honourary knighthood for mr paul simon, noreen United Kingdom

  73. M.... ....

    this is me and my dads song. he was forced to move because of GM. he’s nine hours away now. i just miss him

  74. K.... W....

    Some of these comments are heartbreaking. I’m one of the lucky ones that gets to hold my little girl and sing this to her

  75. r.... b....

    The Wild Thornberrys Movie brought me here!!
    Always listen to this on my late daughters birthday which is today she would have been 26

    r.... b....

    richie barcena sorry for your loss

  76. R.... S....

    my dad passed away on my birthday this year March 3rd from esophageal cancer complications...I'm still struggling with the fact he's gone but God rest his soul he dedicated this to me years ago. I love and miss you dad xx

  77. L.... ....

    When I get married, this will be my father daughter dance song

  78. N.... V....

    I wish i could have somebody to love like that 💔

  79. M.... D....

    Chose this as my father of the bride dance with my daughter, got about half way through before the tears started, yep me not my daughter

  80. M.... B....

    One of his most beautiful songs. Amazing that he's still got it after all these years. Genius.

  81. B.... B....

    My dad passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack, and he was the healthiest and most loving father/person. In the years since his death, I’ve been searching for answers. I’ve looked for him in nature, in life and yet struggle because there’s no sign of him.

    However, just in the last couple days, I’ve felt him near. What’s more, this song which I had never heard until today came on the radio. This shocked me since I’m a Paul Simon fan. My dad was also a fan, and now I guess I’ll never know if he ever heard this song.

    Love you Daddy. Your message is heard loud and clear. I know you’re still near, watching over us and someday we’ll see each other again.

    With infinite love,
    Your Daughter 🙏💜😞😢

  82. m.... ....

    Still remember when this music video played on my country National TV long time ago... *Malaysia

  83. z.... ....

    Here before it becomes a meme song 😁

  84. J.... D....

    Came here after hearing about comedian Tim Conway. Loved him as Barnacle Boy in the Spongebob franchise. I had a feeling he would be next. Looks like he's finally reunited up there with Mermaid Man after a very long life. Well, since he voiced of a zebra and a jackal in the Christmas episode of the Wild Thornberries series, I thought it would be nice dedicating this song to him.
    To quote Spongebob: 'Goodbye, Barnacle Boy. Say hi to Mermaid Man for us.'

  85. h.... 9....

    finally found this..8+ years searching huhu

  86. r.... ....

    Absolute Master SongWriter.

  87. M.... ....

    Oscar nomination deserved

  88. C.... L....

    Sending this into the YouTube universe to just get it out...
    You’ve been gone for a little over a year now, Papa. I will never regret the two years I spent devoting my entire life to you before cancer took you away from me. Even though my marriage didn’t work out, I am beyond happy that I was still able to dance with you as a wedding father/daughter dance. And if the chance comes that I ever get married again, I’ll remember it always. As long as one and one is two, there could never be a daughter who loved her father as much as I love you ❤️

  89. M.... Q....

    Im so playing this song on my wedding day for my dad

    This a promise
    No makeup cause I KNOW im gonna cry so much

  90. M.... F....

    Oh noooooo I’m crying

  91. J.... H....

    A jak ALLAH 😬 A jak ASIA 😜

  92. J.... K....

    It's a great song without Art ... I can only imagine what it would have been with him.

  93. D.... D....

    To this day this song I touches me so deeply. It is a perfect song in every sense.

  94. n.... f....

    I remember this vividly~

  95. L.... N....

    He’s awesome then and now❤️

  96. A.... D....

    After seperating from my childrens mum it has been so hard. I'm planning on playing this to my six year old daughter. It will take every part of my strength not to cry (but I will be strong for her)

    Thankyou Mr Simon for so eloquently speaking the words written indelibly on my heart ❤️

  97. C.... F....

    I don't even have kids and I've listened to this about 20 times.

  98. C.... W....

    This my soooooong period 2019

  99. E.... M....

    I can't believe Nickelodeon and Klasky Csupo could make a film so beautiful like this. And maybe they weren't rivals for Eminem and Lose Yourself, but that doesn't change the fact that this is a beautiful song

  100. G.... M....

    i and my little daughter...