The song "Father And Son" by Gamma Ray explores the strained relationship between a father and son as they struggle to understand and accept each other's choices and desires in life. The lyrics start by expressing the son's desire to make his own decisions and have some doubts and worries about his choices. He acknowledges that his father had good intentions for him, but somehow things went wrong, causing a rift between them. The son reflects on how easy he thought it would be to live life on his own terms, even though his father didn't agree with his choices. Despite the differences, the son feels a strong need to reach out to his father, symbolized by the repeated lines of "But I was calling for you." As the song progresses, the son addresses his father directly, urging him to let go of his pride and hiding his true feelings. He encourages his father to take a look and understand his own sadness, as they both seem to feel blue and unsatisfied with their current situation. The son acknowledges his father's past success in finding an easy way of life, but he personally seeks more, emphasizing that he will never be content with a conventional nine-to-five job. He remembers his father's advice but expresses his certainty that he won't regret breaking the rules and searching for his own path. The chorus repeats the plea for the father to confront his feelings and let go of the pride that may be preventing them from finding peace and understanding. The son can't bear the strained relationship any longer and wants to talk and find a resolution together. Ultimately, the song represents the son's plea for his father's acceptance and understanding. He hopes that they can bridge the gap between them and find a better way to connect and support each other.
