Any man that's lives through this shit and refuses to cast the same on their kids is my hero. Both my dad and step dad sucked bad. I am nothing like them.
Yeah, I did a LOT of soul searching and eventually discovered that it's for the best that my family line of abuse and misery end with me. My mother tried her best but ultimately she couldn't do it. She never learned how to be a parent because her parents never learned because their parents never learned because... going back countless generations. Anyone who can actually break the chain is amazing. I stand in awe of them, because I know I'm not capable of it. The only child I'm trying to raise is the one inside me that spent so much time alone and scared 30 years ago.
I know that feeling. My dad was verbally abusive to me. I remember when I was 14yrs old he told me that I got on his nerves the day I was born. I felt like my heart dropped and I was in a shock for a second because I couldn't believe he said that.
My father, my father’s family blames me for being born a bastard. I said I don’t recall getting a choice over two, uneducated ignorant alcoholics as parents. Real bastards don’t matter, when I can afford it, I will legally change my last name. It doesn’t do me any good anyways.
I’m so sorry. I actually had a very loving father but he never had the love he needed from his father so he had a lot of failings and shame in his life. His love for me came from his experience with becoming saved by meeting Jesus and forgiveness but he still fought alcoholism and had a hard time. But his legacy is his love for me and my sister and I’m so thankful. He died in July this year at 77. I pray you can experience the love plus more that I knew from my imperfect father. It’s a lifeline.
@Willie Gordon I'm not sure that's any consolation. Not ever existing isn't so bad. Think about it. None of us existed for the first 13+ billion years of the universe.... Personally I don't remember thinking all that time, "this non existence really sucks, oh if only someone could bring me into life!"
I have forgiven, but I will never forget the pain my biological parents caused me. I still deal with it today at 46. But I will never forget the streets that raised me.
I think that Phil Collins is an amazingly talented artist 🙂❤️. This song got to me too. My dad left me, my brother & mom & for years he wanted nothing to do with me or my brother. Then, when I turned 16 my dad wanted to attend my sweet 16, I said no. Fast forward to 2011 my dad was very sick and at 58 yrs. old he passed away alone in a hospital. It's so sad when someone passed alone, my dad did it to himself all those yrs ago. If he didn't disown my brother and me he wouldn't have missed out on grandchildren and dancing with me at my sweet 16 and other special moments in our lives, it was his loss.
Damn right! Im giving my children the childhood I wish I had. I also tell my kids bits about my childhood so that when they are grown up they know not to abuse their own kids.
This is very true it hits in the heart💔 a differentiated 😢 let’s the Ache and hurt come out my stepfather robbed my innocents And I was thinking and this happened from age 4 up to the age of 12 I ended up running away with my rapist which is quite sad I just needed to get out of that abusive home not knowing I was with another predator I love my mom but she always put my stepfather first wow I’ve never ever told anyone my story I still got a little girl inside of me and I promised that little girl that I would grow up and never be like my parents wear And I kept a promise to this day I still play with my kids because I still have that little girl inside of me and my kids love me so much and I love them so much they are my world Brian Roak I hope you have an amazing amazing day and thank you for allowing me to respond to your message and anyone else reading this I hope you have an amazing beautiful day and not let the bad in the hurt reach you any longer sometimes the bad makes us stronger and better people much love to you all💔❤️❤️💖💕
I don't see it as that. I see it a source of strength of all the things not to be. I might have come from that kind of house hold, but I don't cry about it. It made me into a lion, ready for this real world. If you can't handle household drama, how will you survive the real world?
I grew up with physical abuse, but it was my mom.crazy but true , one beautiful summer night.i watched in horror, as she laid a beatdown on my dad in the street.she had some long tool, not sure, sent him to the hospital.all the neighbors sat outside and watched.i thought she seriously hurt him, the noiises he was making.1970s no.l One did anything.i lost it on her, i was like 12.she was in a rage.she came at me. I hurdled the neighbors fence ran away! Came home 3- 4 hours later giving me the death stare.she never apologized.i never trusted her again.sad but true.but i gave her a run for her money.still hate her for that
Congratulations, that's a hard journey. I, too, have forgiven my dad. It took me years to get there. He still lives but wants nothing to do with me. At least when he passes, I won't wonder what could have been. I pray Jesus brings you peace.
Some 20+ years ago an edict from my father was directed to all family members...I was to be blacklisted by all... zero communication. Then, one day, via a friend of family I learned my Dad was not well & hospitalized. I walked miles to see him... when I arrived and found him in the ICU , he looked very small and frail. When he awakened and saw me... he half sat, put on his glasses and said... If you think for one moment, that coming here to my bedside at this time anything is going to change you could not be further from the truth... " I do not know you, you are dead to me, you are no son of mine." At that he returned to a supine position and turned his back to me. About half year later, I was located by another sibling, the family had been scrambling to find me... they located me in a homeless shelter. Big emergency, Dad was critical and fading fast... I was rushed to his bedside... only he and Mom in the room... lots of tears.. he gestured me over.. whispered I am so sorry SON, please forgive me... I held him and forgave him... It was very cathartic to forgive. He died within 24 hours of that moment. My Father was a seminary taught pastor, in the CRC faith. When I hear this song my heart still weeps.
My Dad abandoned me. I had serious trust issues in establishing my faith in God. In my teens I felt like I was always waiting for him to abandon me too. Thankfully, I did have loving godly grandparents that never gave up on me and in my 20s I learned He never forsakes us. It's one thing to read the verses, another to truly believe it. I truly would not still be here without His miracles. God bless.
Shame the heavenly father wouldn't intervene and stop this from happening. Not much of a heavenly father really. In fact, he's no better than the douchebag who inflicts this on his child. By not stepping in, you're just as guilty. Which is why I do not believe there is such a thing as a 'heavely father'.
I was abused as a child but now that I am an adult, I have learned to let it go. I have found peace and happiness within myself and living a wonderful life.
That's really wonderful that you found peace and happiness within yourself. I still have a long way to go. I'm still here so there's still hope even though I don't feel it. I'm sorry that you suffered at all.
My older brother left young and got himself a life - and I've always been happy for him - but he left me behind - and our parents , punished me for his departure ; I suffered 10 times what he did for 10 times more times - I've tried to make a relationship with him , and he sits in judgment of me , saying that , "I really need to work on my social skills" - WELL YOU KNOW WHAT , JOE ? WHATEVER I AM , THEY MADE ME ! AND YOU ? YOU NEVER GAVE A DAMN ABOUT ME ! ALL YOU EVER CARED ABOUT IS YOU ! ! ! !
@@mikeyates7931 Unfortunately ..Self Preservation takes over in the Face of OUR Heart's Destruction. Our First Reaction/Resonse is to Protect Ourselves. He Should Have Protected You... But You Protected Him. :-} Be PROUD Little Brother; AND STAND TALL! My Friend. I Love You
When I was a child I identified with this song, sometimes my father drank and became violent, he mistreated my mother, and me, I don't know if he regretted it over time, he was very closed, he already died, the good thing is that those wounds healed, I have a daughter and I treat her with love, those wounds did not mark me, I am different from him, forgive him.
This song hits me right where it counts. My dad gave up on me and my brothers. I tried to be the bigger person. But, What did it for me was years after trying and writing him a letter and the new wife was the one who wrote back I was done. I am 51 now that was back when I was 15. I did not go to see him when he was dead and still do not regret it. But, He showed me what not to be like for my kids.
You know what, a year ago you left a comment. Today a stranger is grateful for your existence! I think I'm going to go see my Dad. Literally right now. He's 65. I'm 41. No man on Earth loves me as much as he does. The man would literally die a thousand deaths to avenge my honor. I am so foolish to not see him all the time. I'm Agnostic, so there's not going to be any God stuff from me. 😇 But we Agnostics can get away with musing about concepts like fate once in a while. If it's a thing, I think this may be a shining example of it. I am so happy to hear you were able to channel your emotions into building a happy life with your children, and that you prioritized parenting and love them immensely. (I have a suspicion they're very much aware.) ❤ Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself with this stranger on the internet. ⚘🌷🌻 *Seriously, I got to this channel because I was tapping on it absent-mindedly while talking to a neighbor on my porch. This video was just there when I returned to TH-cam. Take care 🙂💕
i agree with that. No one in the last 40 years has surprised me more than Phil Collins. I always thought he was the one ruining music, when the reality is he is a Musical and Lyrical genius. Highest level on a par with Dylan,McCartney,John,Costello, Townshend, Springsteen, Van Morrison, and very few others.
The title of a real man is earned when you break the cycle of violence and disfunction that you experienced. It takes great strength and conviction but you can do it. God bless
To this day I have never been able to figure out why my dad told me I was disappointment and a mistake. I was just a kid still trying to figure things out. Long story short I left home at 15 and never looked back. Now I’m 47 with my 3 daughters living home going to college. Age doesn’t make you grow up. Hurt does.
"If you expect narcissists to have compassion, tell the truth, or share the spotlight, you may be repeatedly disappointed. People with narcissism view others as sources of gratification, not as equals. They use words as tools or weapons more than as truth. They have a bottomless hunger for attention. All these come from a shaky sense of self. Knowing this can free you from false expectations and allow you to set boundaries accordingly." - Dan Neuharth
That sounds like My estranged brother & his wife both of them are narcissist . I don’t trust them nor do I have any contact with them I let them Waller in there web of garbage & lies . Both are liars. I don’t believe a word they say.
Took me awhile to get this, my mother was one. My ex was one, tried to turn my kids against me after abusing me...he even used my parents against me... I'm stronger for it
LYRICS: (didn't see them posted): Well the key to my survival Was never in much doubt The question was how I could keep sane? Trying to find a way out Things were never easy for me Peace of mind was hard to find And I needed a place where I could hide Somewhere I could call mine I didn't think much about it Till it started happening all the time Soon I was living with the fear everyday Of what might happen that night? I couldn't stand to hear the crying of my mother And I remember when I swore that That would be the last they'd see of me And I never went home again They say that time is a healer And now my wounds are not the same I rang a bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say He sat me down to talk to me He looked me straight in the eyes He said, "You're no son, you're no son of mine You're no son, you're no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind And you're no son, you're no son of mine" Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it And as the time it went by, I lived to regret it You're no son, you're no son of mine But where should I go? And what should I do? You're no son, you're no son of mine But I came here for help, oh I came here for you Well the years they passed so slowly I thought about him everyday What would I do if we passed on the street Would I keep running away? In and out of hiding places Soon I'd have to face the facts We'd have to sit down and talk it over And that would mean going back They say that time is a healer And now my wounds are not the same But I rang that bell with my heart in my mouth I had to hear what he'd say He sat me down to talk to me He looked me straight in the eyes He said, "You're no son, you're no son of mine You're no son, you're no son of mine You walked out, you left us behind And you're no son, you're no son of mine" Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it And as the time it went by, I lived to regret it You're no son, you're no son of mine But where should I go? And what should I do? You're no son, you're no son of mine But I came here for help, oh I was looking for you You're no son, you're no son of mine, oh You're no son, ha yeah, ha yeah, ha yeah You're no son, you're no son of mine, oh, oh Songwriters: Anthony Banks / Phil Collins / Michael Rutherford
At 2:54, Pete Townshend makes an appearance as a street Sweeper. This is rather unknown fact of this video. In 1991 Pete Townshend was battling sobriety(addiction) and went to Phil Collins for support. As they were spending much time together, Phil placed him in the video. While Townshend is not credited in the No Son video, his cameo is loved by Genesis and Who fans alike
Totally agree and he always sang this tune live in concert with so much heart but Mike Rutherford is the one who wrote it and have to give him a lot of credit as well
Yeah I swear the planets aligned in a way where Phil was able to achieve some kind of musical enlightenment in the 80's, he could not write a bad song... It was just hit after hit after hit between Genesis and his solo albums.
Elu UniStargazincorn No offense but your mom sounds like one of those who sits and waits till her child is doing well in life and then comes in and takes credit for it right??
Thanks Phil Collins for this! Even though you revealed on story tellers you didn't personally experience this you empathized and projected these emotions clearly.
@@gaylenewood7707 Did you even read his comment. He said phill revealed on story tellers that he didn't experience this. I hate people like you that don't even read the whole comment or are too stupid to interpret it correctly.
Jay Scrappa ....wow dude. “Hate people like you??” The original post is dubious and a little obtuse. If you’ve never heard of “Story Tellers” (no caps in the original post, either, hence MY slight confusion) then the question is one that’s valid. This song may be triggering for some people, which could attribute to this person asking a question. So...... Hate?? Really?? Maybe you need to listen to more Phil.....”Still it would seem that we’ve still got a long long way to go.”
Yeah I could never say that to my kids. I took care of my mom when she had dementia after my dad took his life and even knowing she didn't know who I was because of the disease it still breaks my heart hearing her in my head scream at me Your not my son I hate you all sorts of things thar shit really fucked me up honestly
@@jeremyrobbins1207 damn man I am sorry for all you have been through. No one ever said life was easy but it sounds like you got a Raw deal in life. Just keep telling yourself she really had no clue who you were. My Condolences on your losses
Jesus, I'm sorry you experienced that from your own father. I would litterally kill myself before I would ever say or think anything like that towards my kids.
oh man, sorry you experienced that. my dad was a scary drunk, n everyday i lived in fear. i"ve never hit a woman or a kid. but i have struggled with rage n depression all my life. n have got in quit a bit of trouble always in fights. im in courses n therapy n trying to get help n get better
I feel for you. My father said this to me. It literally broke me. The hurt still burns, after all these years. It's now 23 years since that horrible day. And I don't know if he is alive or not. But it doesn't matter anymore. When he was my dad he thought me to love the stars, we would sit outside and look at them. I watched Star Trek and both space programs. Also thought me to fix my car, a bit of plumbing, electric systems, and how to shoot a gun and do it safely. My dad was a great man who I looked up to. And I miss him. But I don't miss the person he turned into by drinking and smoking crack. I still don't know why.
So do I, sorry to say. Gettin' up there in years. This song broke my heart the very first time I heard it. This time, the lyrics are pretty obvious. All these years later, it still breaks my heart. This was back when MTV was still decent and still axtually played music videos. They shouldn't call themselves MTV anymore because they don't play music videos anymore! Just a load of rubbish!
I k. I lived it. My dad raised others kids. Left us behind. F. Came back in my life but treated me ugly. And harsh. Came back in life when grown. New out look and died. All the times I missed with him. The ones he gave all forgot about him. I got the left overs. Sad but true. God bless reecy graham.
One of their best songs. The emotions were really spot on. I am glad that Phil Collins never experienced this in real life though but feel for others who have. My parents both loved me unconditionally and were really good to me.
Phil Collins suffered from the lack of attention from his father though, as I've read in his biography, a book that is really interesting and funny some times. That guy is as talented as it comes and he's such a good person...
.....It's a Mike Rutherford written song & yes, it is autobiographical. At least he had a father who would talk about it. I, on the other hand, ran away from home for 6 years. Little did I know, It hurt my mother far more.
My dad and I never got along and this song reminds me of that..we either never spoke or argued and he would beat me all the time, I hated it...never forget it, when he died of cancer15 years ago I was there at his bedside..
Everyone thinks this song is about a son abused by his dad. If you close your eyes, you can tell it's about a dad abused by his 9-year old son. The dad leaves in fear, then comes back, and the kid says "you're no son of mine..." because the dad is the dad, not the son, so that makes sense.
@@cvasquez3376 CPS has to follow state and federal laws. It's not that easy to permanently terminate parental rights. I know. I was a social worker for years, but I finally left. The system is broken in many ways. Not all.
To all the Dad's out there, please show your son's that you LOVE them, it's so very IMPORTANT !!! It goes a long way, trust me on this !! It DESTROYS them when you don't show them LOVE, and follows then thru out their entire life !!! And it repeats itself as time goes by !! PEACE !!
I remember this song when I was 15-16. It really hits home a lot. Phil Collins' emotional lyrics touched a lot of things that I can relate to my dad. Its not an easy thing to talk about it now.
"I didn't think much about it, until it started happening all the time, soon I was living with the fear every day, of what might happen that night..." pretty much describes my childhood
As a survivor of child abuse, this song hits me where it hurts. People can talk all the shit they want about Phil and Genesis but they knew and know how to write cathartic and effective pop music that comforts so many of us. I will always love them. This song is always a huge release when I need it.
Remember to give yourself what others can’t...even if it’s supposed to be your parents. So many people relate to this song. Me included. In fact, my dad said “I disown you” so many times it lost all strength. But I stopped jumping through hoops to make my dad “happy” and started to love myself for my abilities and quirks. But this was after dropping out of high school, running away countless times, etc. I did eventually go to college, got a degree in finance and have a decent life with the woman I love. It did make me not want kids because I didn’t want to ruin them (it may have turned out different), but that’s just me.
I can relate wholly to this song my dad was an alcoholic I only had to say one word out of line and I would get a beating , but when Phil released this song I listened to every word I stood up to him , funnily enough he stopped drinking when my first son was born ,but me & my younger brother remember what he was like back then every time we hear this haunting song . Phil Collins will always have a place in my heart , he made me stand up to him through his lyrics
This song (like so many Genesis songs) is very personal & relatable. 🙌 to my FAVORITE band, my musical holy trinity and life story writers. Also, 🥂 to my favorite drummer, singer, songwriter, producer, composer, heartbreaker, smile maker, Phil. #getphilvotedin
Such an iconic track, and album. Extremely underrated, and filled with emotion. Every track has a story to tell, and that's what makes this album so great. One of my favorite all-time Genesis songs, and one that brings many memories. They'll never be anything like Genesis, or Phil Collins, Truly one of a kind. Been going years listening to this, and it never gets old. Legendary. "No Son Of Mine" A track that is truly iconic, and a great start to the album, and one of Genesis' most legendary hits.
One of the few 'social commentary' videos well worth the making and viewing, dealing with a difficult type of problem that can involve heartache and heartbreak.
I grew up in the midst of a messy split between my mom and dad. Sadly, I never reconciled with my dad even after I found about his death in 2013 (he died in 2009, unbeknownst to me) so this really touched my soul quite deeply.
Amazing group.....Amazing Phil......deep concept, in this song..........ever grateful to have never lived through situation like in this song.....comforted to see in comments that there are those who found and made their peace...i was very sad when Neil Peart/RUSH passed away...........i know that Phil is not doing well, of late, and I wish him peace......peace and rest......
When I hear my husband take of his belt, that sound still makes me shudder. It’s been over 30 years since I felt that belt and belt buckle but I remember the pain and feeling like no one really loved me every time I hear that belt come off. It’s weird ecause my dad wasn’t nearly as abusive as my mother. She abused us psychologicallyd left the physical abuse to dad. The psychological stuff is even harder to deal with.
I'd only ever thought this a great song when I was younger - and still do now.... but now I'm a lot older and reading peoples comments here on youtube I'm shocked at how many people are affected by the words ... it's really heart breaking to read just how many people have been affected by having appalling parents. my heart goes out to everyone who's been hurt by this
My dad was not like this. But his dad was. If you're someone whose dad was a bastard or absent and you're worried that will make you a bad parent, I can promise you it won't. My dad had worse than nothing for a father, and he's the best man I've ever known.
I can't relate to the story, but this is a powerful song, and Phil Collins is in top form. The music is awesome, especially the instrumental effects, including the opening metronome, and the groaning guitar. You can feel the emotion in Phil's voice.
Always loved hearing this live in concert and Phil putting his spin on this tune by adding extra lyrics like he did in most songs he sang live. Will miss Phil and Genesis but was lucky to see them from 1976-2007, 75 times.👍
The part where the taxidermy animals start coming alive in the room, especially the mounted fox or coyote head that started looking around always was the creepy part, but the best part for me.
One of my oldest memories is being 5 years old listening to this on cassette in my mom's shitty caprice classic, while waiting for her to come out of the store... Still love genesis
I always felt this song was meant for us 80s latchkey kids. With this song as a helpful voice to articulate how we felt growing up in a broken home, many of us found a way to get through many tough times. Thank you Phil and Genesis.
unfortunatly thats what i felt with my only parent.. My mom said to me she prefered my brother. i resemble my dad a lot, and she hated my dad. whats ironic is that my dad loves genesis and i listened to this song when my dad was still alive. its such a weird storry to tell. i hope he was still alive somtimes, and i wish my mom loved me as much as my dad did.
Im sorry she should jave never said that to you!! I resemble my dad too. My mom was abused by my dad so she hated my dad and not very fond of me either and severely disciplined me to the point of abuse bc my dad knew I took after him in like and personality. We never have talked about it bc that just raises back up all the memories u want to forget. I'm sorry that was very unfair of your mother to do that to you. How she didnt realize what that does to someone??
I've listened to this song since I was a child, and feared hearing this from my parents. And even I still did. But it taught me how to raise my sons differently
When I hear this I see two parts both the dad and his kid. The father is suffering and a byproduct of that is how he deals with the people closest to him. Which they also suffer. Even through the suffering there is still a type of love between them which amplifies the shit they are both dealing with.
I feel so fortunate to have had a wonderful Father and mother they truly loved and cared for me my Father was my hero and even throw he is gone he is still my hero he was a great man, I really can’t relate to this song but it does make me very aware of how heartbreaking this can be for a child if you suffered this as a child I am so sorry you have my sympathy and compassion
Any man that's lives through this shit and refuses to cast the same on their kids is my hero. Both my dad and step dad sucked bad. I am nothing like them.
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Yeah, I did a LOT of soul searching and eventually discovered that it's for the best that my family line of abuse and misery end with me. My mother tried her best but ultimately she couldn't do it. She never learned how to be a parent because her parents never learned because their parents never learned because... going back countless generations.
Anyone who can actually break the chain is amazing. I stand in awe of them, because I know I'm not capable of it. The only child I'm trying to raise is the one inside me that spent so much time alone and scared 30 years ago.
We have the responsibility to be the parents we never had
True strory. @@Jwelly963
Don't be so hard on yourself. Not everyone is an alpha male.
I can’t hear this song without crying.
I am sorry
plus thousands of others
@@smrtn240 I don’t doubt it.
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Why? Do you only listen to it while cutting onions?
I know that feeling. My dad was verbally abusive to me. I remember when I was 14yrs old he told me that I got on his nerves the day I was born. I felt like my heart dropped and I was in a shock for a second because I couldn't believe he said that.
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My father, my father’s family blames me for being born a bastard. I said I don’t recall getting a choice over two, uneducated ignorant alcoholics as parents. Real bastards don’t matter, when I can afford it, I will legally change my last name. It doesn’t do me any good anyways.
Prayers for you. I am so sorry you had to endure that pain.
Some people should never be parents. But you're ok. You matter God loves you and I do too.
I’m so sorry. I actually had a very loving father but he never had the love he needed from his father so he had a lot of failings and shame in his life. His love for me came from his experience with becoming saved by meeting Jesus and forgiveness but he still fought alcoholism and had a hard time. But his legacy is his love for me and my sister and I’m so thankful. He died in July this year at 77. I pray you can experience the love plus more that I knew from my imperfect father. It’s a lifeline.
My father did the very same things to me. Man, does this song really hit home.
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That be me. Almost 70 And I can crank it to 11 !
This song has made me cry for years.
Lived this. Tears even at 64. Lost both Daughters, one.to mental illness, other to wrong choices she made. Lost legacy .
Me too. Tears at 43. Hugs to you.
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Ugh. This song kills me every time. I pray my children never feel like I did when my Dad died.
I refuse to get married or have kids
Something tells me your kids have never wondered where they should go or what they should do. ❤
Where is your empire?
Genesis forever... No son of mine rules
This song hits home my dad was a piece of s____. But I got 3 boys now & they all know that I'm here for them. The good Lord has blessed me 🙏
Good for you. Be the father he never was.
My dad beat the shit outta me and my brother weekly as young children and I loved him til the day he died, serious shit
God bless you. Jesus Christ be praised.
@Willie Gordon Twisted logic. As if that's an excuse to abuse a child. You sound like an abuser as well.
@Willie Gordon I'm not sure that's any consolation. Not ever existing isn't so bad. Think about it. None of us existed for the first 13+ billion years of the universe.... Personally I don't remember thinking all that time, "this non existence really sucks, oh if only someone could bring me into life!"
The words should be dad you left us behind your no dad of mine
Isn't that the truth!!!!
This song is based on Phil Collins actual experience but get what you mean.
I have forgiven, but I will never forget the pain my biological parents caused me. I still deal with it today at 46. But I will never forget the streets that raised me.
Martin Luther king Blvd gave you a bath.
This song is brutal.
IKR... I just wonder if this happened to Phil or one of the other band members....
You're no son, you're no son of mine, you walk out you not say bye-bye
I think that Phil Collins is an amazingly talented artist 🙂❤️. This song got to me too. My dad left me, my brother & mom & for years he wanted nothing to do with me or my brother. Then, when I turned 16 my dad wanted to attend my sweet 16, I said no. Fast forward to 2011 my dad was very sick and at 58 yrs. old he passed away alone in a hospital. It's so sad when someone passed alone, my dad did it to himself all those yrs ago. If he didn't disown my brother and me he wouldn't have missed out on grandchildren and dancing with me at my sweet 16 and other special moments in our lives, it was his loss.
What a powerful story.I was lucky enough not to have gone thru this.I can’t imagine the pain.
It was a supreme honour to have seen this legend play this at the final Toronto show.
I can relate to this even though I'm a daughter. 😢
Me too. Big time.
Wow we left the same comment
A lot of us that come from an abusive or broken childhood have used this song to remind us of how it was and not continue the pattern of hurt.
Damn right! Im giving my children the childhood I wish I had. I also tell my kids bits about my childhood so that when they are grown up they know not to abuse their own kids.
@@Jedda73 if that's true I salute you. Breaking the cycle of narcissistic abuse can only be done on a conscious level by those who wholly reject it.
This is very true it hits in the heart💔 a differentiated 😢 let’s the Ache and hurt come out my stepfather robbed my innocents And I was thinking and this happened from age 4 up to the age of 12 I ended up running away with my rapist which is quite sad I just needed to get out of that abusive home not knowing I was with another predator I love my mom but she always put my stepfather first wow I’ve never ever told anyone my story I still got a little girl inside of me and I promised that little girl that I would grow up and never be like my parents wear
And I kept a promise to this day I still play with my kids because I still have that little girl inside of me and my kids love me so much and I love them so much they are my world Brian Roak I hope you have an amazing amazing day and thank you for allowing me to respond to your message and anyone else reading this I hope you have an amazing beautiful day and not let the bad in the hurt reach you any longer sometimes the bad makes us stronger and better people much love to you all💔❤️❤️💖💕
I don't see it as that. I see it a source of strength of all the things not to be. I might have come from that kind of house hold, but I don't cry about it. It made me into a lion, ready for this real world. If you can't handle household drama, how will you survive the real world?
I grew up with physical abuse, but it was my mom.crazy but true , one beautiful summer night.i watched in horror, as she laid a beatdown on my dad in the street.she had some long tool, not sure, sent him to the hospital.all the neighbors sat outside and watched.i thought she seriously hurt him, the noiises he was making.1970s no.l One did anything.i lost it on her, i was like 12.she was in a rage.she came at me. I hurdled the neighbors fence ran away! Came home 3- 4 hours later giving me the death stare.she never apologized.i never trusted her again.sad but true.but i gave her a run for her money.still hate her for that
I love you dad. I forgive you in Jesus name amen
He is Smiling At You right now :-}
Congratulations, that's a hard journey. I, too, have forgiven my dad. It took me years to get there. He still lives but wants nothing to do with me. At least when he passes, I won't wonder what could have been. I pray Jesus brings you peace.
He will🙏🙏🙏
0:58 @@mylastduchess9998
Some 20+ years ago an edict from my father was directed to all family members...I was to be blacklisted by all... zero communication.
Then, one day, via a friend of family I learned my Dad was not well & hospitalized. I walked miles to see him... when I arrived and found him in the ICU , he looked very small and frail. When he awakened and saw me... he half sat, put on his glasses and said... If you think for one moment, that coming here to my bedside at this time anything is going to change you could not be further from the truth...
" I do not know you, you are dead to me, you are no son of mine." At that he returned to a supine position and turned his back to me.
About half year later, I was located by another sibling, the family had been scrambling to find me... they located me in a homeless shelter. Big emergency, Dad was critical and fading fast... I was rushed to his bedside... only he and Mom in the room... lots of tears.. he gestured me over.. whispered I am so sorry SON, please forgive me... I held him and forgave him... It was very cathartic to forgive. He died within 24 hours of that moment. My Father was a seminary taught pastor, in the CRC faith.
When I hear this song my heart still weeps.
This song breaks my heart. Whoever was in this position, please know that your Heavenly Father loves you & sent His Son to die for you.
i am sure - You are a wonderfull person....God Bless You :-}
My Dad abandoned me. I had serious trust issues in establishing my faith in God. In my teens I felt like I was always waiting for him to abandon me too. Thankfully, I did have loving godly grandparents that never gave up on me and in my 20s I learned He never forsakes us. It's one thing to read the verses, another to truly believe it. I truly would not still be here without His miracles. God bless.
Shame the heavenly father wouldn't intervene and stop this from happening. Not much of a heavenly father really. In fact, he's no better than the douchebag who inflicts this on his child. By not stepping in, you're just as guilty.
Which is why I do not believe there is such a thing as a 'heavely father'.
@@stoojinator i'm sorry You're sad. feel better sson
Have you ever REALLY thought about what you wrote ?
I was abused as a child but now that I am an adult, I have learned to let it go. I have found peace and happiness within myself and living a wonderful life.
That's really wonderful that you found peace and happiness within yourself. I still have a long way to go. I'm still here so there's still hope even though I don't feel it. I'm sorry that you suffered at all.
@rechardjosh Yes, we can.
Hugs.
Impossible to let it go
@@deborahalfonso270Stay strong
My dad was abused growing up but thank god he didnt turn out like my "grandpa". I love my dad and there's nothing in this world i wouldn't do for him
This hits hard every time I hear it. For more than one reason.
It was a relief when my father died, knowing he never abuse a child again.
fuckin wow!!
godspeed, mate
Godspeed
GOD'S GOT YOU, BELIEVE HE WILL GO STRAIGHT HELL! BELIEVE! WE WILL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE😢🙏😢
My older brother left young and got himself a life - and I've always been happy for him - but he left me behind - and our parents , punished me for his departure ; I suffered 10 times what he did for 10 times more times - I've tried to make a relationship with him , and he sits in judgment of me , saying that , "I really need to work on my social skills" - WELL YOU KNOW WHAT , JOE ? WHATEVER I AM , THEY MADE ME !
AND YOU ? YOU NEVER GAVE A DAMN ABOUT ME ! ALL YOU EVER CARED ABOUT IS YOU ! ! ! !
@@mikeyates7931 Unfortunately ..Self Preservation takes over in the Face of OUR Heart's Destruction. Our First Reaction/Resonse is to Protect Ourselves.
He Should Have Protected You...
But You Protected Him. :-}
Be PROUD Little Brother;
AND STAND TALL!
My Friend. I Love You
When I was a child I identified with this song, sometimes my father drank and became violent, he mistreated my mother, and me, I don't know if he regretted it over time, he was very closed, he already died, the good thing is that those wounds healed, I have a daughter and I treat her with love, those wounds did not mark me, I am different from him, forgive him.
Because that's what you are supposed to do learn,and not repeat,bless you hope you have a wonderful life.Just let it go
I love you😢
This song hits me right where it counts. My dad gave up on me and my brothers. I tried to be the bigger person. But, What did it for me was years after trying and writing him a letter and the new wife was the one who wrote back I was done. I am 51 now that was back when I was 15. I did not go to see him when he was dead and still do not regret it. But, He showed me what not to be like for my kids.
Great aknowledgement
You know what, a year ago you left a comment. Today a stranger is grateful for your existence! I think I'm going to go see my Dad. Literally right now. He's 65. I'm 41. No man on Earth loves me as much as he does. The man would literally die a thousand deaths to avenge my honor. I am so foolish to not see him all the time.
I'm Agnostic, so there's not going to be any God stuff from me. 😇 But we Agnostics can get away with musing about concepts like fate once in a while. If it's a thing, I think this may be a shining example of it.
I am so happy to hear you were able to channel your emotions into building a happy life with your children, and that you prioritized parenting and love them immensely. (I have a suspicion they're very much aware.) ❤
Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself with this stranger on the internet. ⚘🌷🌻
*Seriously, I got to this channel because I was tapping on it absent-mindedly while talking to a neighbor on my porch. This video was just there when I returned to TH-cam.
Take care 🙂💕
@@MeganVictoriaKearns Thank you and it is very much appreciated. I wish you and your father the best.
I hear you man. My pops didn't want me either
My son and I are going thre we
I can never watch this without getting a little emotional.
Be good and good will come to you we are still here 😇
One of the greatest groups EVER!!!!!!!! A haunting and great song!!!!!!!!!!!
❣️❣️❣️🎼🎶🎶🎶❣️❣️❣️
Exactly! Just love Phil Collins!❤️
i agree with that. No one in the last 40 years has surprised me more than Phil Collins. I always thought he was the one ruining music, when the reality is he is a Musical and Lyrical genius. Highest level on a par with Dylan,McCartney,John,Costello, Townshend, Springsteen, Van Morrison, and very few others.
There is so much emotional pain and trauma in this song. This Is No way to treat any child born in your family
Where is the Love ang Loyalty?😢
This is one of the best songs of all time. I'll never understand how it faded from anyone's memory.
DITTO ❤
Phil Collins & genesis are the most talented musicians ever
This was the 1980's for me in New Zealand. I will never raise a hand to my daughter because of what I went through.
Thank you so much, your daughter is a lucky girl! ❤
The title of a real man is earned when you break the cycle of violence and disfunction that you experienced. It takes great strength and conviction but you can do it. God bless
To this day I have never been able to figure out why my dad told me I was disappointment and a mistake. I was just a kid still trying to figure things out. Long story short I left home at 15 and never looked back. Now I’m 47 with my 3 daughters living home going to college. Age doesn’t make you grow up. Hurt does.
I'll tell you something my moms bf told me when I was 16. "Your dad's an asshole. It's not your fault"
God bless anyone to those who were abused by their parents when they were children.
God bless you 2..
Thank you very much for saying that.
God doesn't bless them. The state does that.
"If you expect narcissists to have compassion, tell the truth, or share the spotlight, you may be repeatedly disappointed. People with narcissism view others as sources of gratification, not as equals. They use words as tools or weapons more than as truth. They have a bottomless hunger for attention. All these come from a shaky sense of self. Knowing this can free you from false expectations and allow you to set boundaries accordingly."
- Dan Neuharth
Learned that the hard way. As a kid though I thought it was my fault.
That sounds like My estranged brother & his wife both of them are narcissist . I don’t trust them nor do I have any contact with them I let them Waller in there web of garbage & lies . Both are liars. I don’t believe a word they say.
Well said
Took me awhile to get this, my mother was one. My ex was one, tried to turn my kids against me after abusing me...he even used my parents against me... I'm stronger for it
So true, thank you for this
LYRICS: (didn't see them posted):
Well the key to my survival
Was never in much doubt
The question was how I could keep sane?
Trying to find a way out
Things were never easy for me
Peace of mind was hard to find
And I needed a place where I could hide
Somewhere I could call mine
I didn't think much about it
Till it started happening all the time
Soon I was living with the fear everyday
Of what might happen that night?
I couldn't stand to hear the crying of my mother
And I remember when I swore that
That would be the last they'd see of me
And I never went home again
They say that time is a healer
And now my wounds are not the same
I rang a bell with my heart in my mouth
I had to hear what he'd say
He sat me down to talk to me
He looked me straight in the eyes
He said, "You're no son, you're no son of mine
You're no son, you're no son of mine
You walked out, you left us behind
And you're no son, you're no son of mine"
Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it
And as the time it went by, I lived to regret it
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But where should I go? And what should I do?
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But I came here for help, oh I came here for you
Well the years they passed so slowly
I thought about him everyday
What would I do if we passed on the street
Would I keep running away?
In and out of hiding places
Soon I'd have to face the facts
We'd have to sit down and talk it over
And that would mean going back
They say that time is a healer
And now my wounds are not the same
But I rang that bell with my heart in my mouth
I had to hear what he'd say
He sat me down to talk to me
He looked me straight in the eyes
He said, "You're no son, you're no son of mine
You're no son, you're no son of mine
You walked out, you left us behind
And you're no son, you're no son of mine"
Oh, his words how they hurt me, I'll never forget it
And as the time it went by, I lived to regret it
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But where should I go? And what should I do?
You're no son, you're no son of mine
But I came here for help, oh I was looking for you
You're no son, you're no son of mine, oh
You're no son, ha yeah, ha yeah, ha yeah
You're no son, you're no son of mine, oh, oh
Songwriters: Anthony Banks / Phil Collins / Michael Rutherford
At 2:54, Pete Townshend makes an appearance as a street Sweeper. This is rather unknown fact of this video.
In 1991 Pete Townshend was battling sobriety(addiction) and went to Phil Collins for support. As they were spending much time together, Phil placed him in the video. While Townshend is not credited in the No Son video, his cameo is loved by Genesis and Who fans alike
This is a great great song with no expiration date
"...with no expiration date". Well said mate.
Holy Sh*T, I had forgotten that Genesis and Phil Collins put this song out there. A very powerful song.
Phil is a musical genius
No disputing that.
Yes he is!!
Totally agree and he always sang this tune live in concert with so much heart but Mike Rutherford is the one who wrote it and have to give him a lot of credit as well
Yeah I swear the planets aligned in a way where Phil was able to achieve some kind of musical enlightenment in the 80's, he could not write a bad song... It was just hit after hit after hit between Genesis and his solo albums.
Agreed!!!!
It touched my very soul!
I'm literally crying right now 😭
What a masterpiece!❤🙏
I never had any child issues but this song haunted me. It was the lyrics and harmony. Phil's voice. Damn it's doing it right now.
Happened to me at age 17 in 1989. Middle of freezing cold winter. I'm a daughter. Mom still won't let me be home. Thank you for posting.
Elu UniStargazincorn No offense but your mom sounds like one of those who sits and waits till her child is doing well in life and then comes in and takes credit for it right??
Eluwenie Stargazer I'm sorry to hear that! No matter what happened, no matter what you did or didn't do, you are worthy of love! I love you!
You're better off without either of them, even if you can't see it right now.
Thanks Phil Collins for this! Even though you revealed on story tellers you didn't personally experience this you empathized and projected these emotions clearly.
Henry Robinson How would you know he didnt experience that abuse when he was a boy?
I love Phil Collins songs with Genesis and as a solo artist of all his albums.
@@gaylenewood7707 Did you even read his comment. He said phill revealed on story tellers that he didn't experience this. I hate people like you that don't even read the whole comment or are too stupid to interpret it correctly.
Gaylene Wood Phil Collins said he didn’t when discussing the song.
Jay Scrappa ....wow dude. “Hate people like you??” The original post is dubious and a little obtuse. If you’ve never heard of “Story Tellers” (no caps in the original post, either, hence MY slight confusion) then the question is one that’s valid. This song may be triggering for some people, which could attribute to this person asking a question. So......
Hate?? Really?? Maybe you need to listen to more Phil.....”Still it would seem that we’ve still got a long long way to go.”
These words are so deep. I couldn’t ever imagine saying those words to my kids.
You and me both
Yeah I could never say that to my kids. I took care of my mom when she had dementia after my dad took his life and even knowing she didn't know who I was because of the disease it still breaks my heart hearing her in my head scream at me Your not my son I hate you all sorts of things thar shit really fucked me up honestly
@@jeremyrobbins1207 damn man I am sorry for all you have been through. No one ever said life was easy but it sounds like you got a Raw deal in life. Just keep telling yourself she really had no clue who you were. My Condolences on your losses
Especially when you’re the problem
@@jeremyrobbins1207 I’m so sorry you went through that. I think that’s the very worst part of dementia. It’s also tragically very common.
❤️ I feel this song as I remember the day my father told me I was not his daughter when I asked him why he drank .
Jesus, I'm sorry you experienced that from your own father. I would litterally kill myself before I would ever say or think anything like that towards my kids.
@@eleven8948 good point
Blessings. Terrible to be told that.
oh man, sorry you experienced that. my dad was a scary drunk, n everyday i lived in fear. i"ve never hit a woman or a kid. but i have struggled with rage n depression all my life. n have got in quit a bit of trouble always in fights. im in courses n therapy n trying to get help n get better
I feel for you. My father said this to me. It literally broke me. The hurt still burns, after all these years. It's now 23 years since that horrible day. And I don't know if he is alive or not. But it doesn't matter anymore.
When he was my dad he thought me to love the stars, we would sit outside and look at them. I watched Star Trek and both space programs. Also thought me to fix my car, a bit of plumbing, electric systems, and how to shoot a gun and do it safely. My dad was a great man who I looked up to. And I miss him.
But I don't miss the person he turned into by drinking and smoking crack.
I still don't know why.
Very powerful song.
One of their best songs
Tristan Schenkey undeniably.
I still remember when this was brand new!
yes
So do I, sorry to say. Gettin' up there in years. This song broke my heart the very first time I heard it. This time, the lyrics are pretty obvious. All these years later, it still breaks my heart. This was back when MTV was still decent and still axtually played music videos. They shouldn't call themselves MTV anymore because they don't play music videos anymore! Just a load of rubbish!
@@ecclestonsangel If people want to see music videos, they can just use TH-cam. There's no need for music videos on television anymore.
Thank you ❣️ ✨️🙌🦁❤️
I k. I lived it. My dad raised others kids. Left us behind. F. Came back in my life but treated me ugly. And harsh. Came back in life when grown. New out look and died. All the times I missed with him. The ones he gave all forgot about him. I got the left overs. Sad but true. God bless reecy graham.
This song is absolutely amazing I can't find any artist like Phil Collins ❤❤❤❤
This song has more meaning to me now then it did 30 years ago.
This was my retreat. And still those words were weapons!
One of their best songs. The emotions were really spot on. I am glad that Phil Collins never experienced this in real life though but feel for others who have. My parents both loved me unconditionally and were really good to me.
NO only got battered by his bird
Phil Collins suffered from the lack of attention from his father though, as I've read in his biography, a book that is really interesting and funny some times. That guy is as talented as it comes and he's such a good person...
@@Stétellementbien His biography is grim if you ask me. Another flawed individual who made stupid decisions.
.....It's a Mike Rutherford written song & yes, it is autobiographical. At least he had a father who would talk about it. I, on the other hand, ran away from home for 6 years. Little did I know, It hurt my mother far more.
It's great when people acknowledge and appreciate that they have had it good, but also have compassion for those who haven't.
My dad and I never got along and this song reminds me of that..we either never spoke or argued and he would beat me all the time, I hated it...never forget it, when he died of cancer15 years ago I was there at his bedside..
He never got to meet his beautiful grandson
Everyone thinks this song is about a son abused by his dad. If you close your eyes, you can tell it's about a dad abused by his 9-year old son. The dad leaves in fear, then comes back, and the kid says "you're no son of mine..." because the dad is the dad, not the son, so that makes sense.
No Child Should Be Abused!!
Nor any innocent life, be it child or animal.
Thomas R. Skidmore I agree ! There’s no excuses for it .
CPS should do their job, and take the kid away from the abuser permanently.
Here here
@@cvasquez3376 CPS has to follow state and federal laws. It's not that easy to permanently terminate parental rights. I know. I was a social worker for years, but I finally left. The system is broken in many ways. Not all.
To all the Dad's out there, please show your son's that you LOVE them, it's so very IMPORTANT !!! It goes a long way, trust me on this !! It DESTROYS them when you don't show them LOVE, and follows then thru out their entire life !!! And it repeats itself as time goes by !! PEACE !!
Love you dad x
RIP Stevie Doc
This song is relevant for when the bullies are your parents. It is a very powerful song. I cried so hard I couldn't watch the video.
kinda like guardians and trustees sometimes they have to be wiped out when they do that or think that they are in charge ✋😁
I remember this song when I was 15-16. It really hits home a lot. Phil Collins' emotional lyrics touched a lot of things that I can relate to my dad. Its not an easy thing to talk about it now.
"I didn't think much about it, until it started happening all the time, soon I was living with the fear every day, of what might happen that night..."
pretty much describes my childhood
Me too, and that line stuck with me since I was little.
I know :( and not having anyone to turn to is so scary.
😢😢
Same 😔
@@carleyhaley4451 Very scary.
As a survivor of child abuse, this song hits me where it hurts. People can talk all the shit they want about Phil and Genesis but they knew and know how to write cathartic and effective pop music that comforts so many of us. I will always love them. This song is always a huge release when I need it.
When as a young man you swallow so many razor blades that the wounds never heal
Yea but we deal . Hopefully you have a good partner that can help you heal.
Remember to give yourself what others can’t...even if it’s supposed to be your parents.
So many people relate to this song. Me included. In fact, my dad said “I disown you” so many times it lost all strength. But I stopped jumping through hoops to make my dad “happy” and started to love myself for my abilities and quirks. But this was after dropping out of high school, running away countless times, etc. I did eventually go to college, got a degree in finance and have a decent life with the woman I love. It did make me not want kids because I didn’t want to ruin them (it may have turned out different), but that’s just me.
My mom disowed
I can relate wholly to this song my dad was an alcoholic I only had to say one word out of line and I would get a beating , but when Phil released this song I listened to every word I stood up to him , funnily enough he stopped drinking when my first son was born ,but me & my younger brother remember what he was like back then every time we hear this haunting song . Phil Collins will always have a place in my heart , he made me stand up to him through his lyrics
This song (like so many Genesis songs) is very personal & relatable.
🙌 to my FAVORITE band, my musical holy trinity and life story writers. Also, 🥂 to my favorite drummer, singer, songwriter, producer, composer, heartbreaker, smile maker, Phil. #getphilvotedin
❤
After I heard this song, I rushed out and bought this CD. Back when you bought a CD and every song was amazing ...
When I realize
Best music
Willing to have all in my phone
Sometimes I waked up and am listening like 1 am
Cds.....
I bought the Cassette when it came out, lol. Shows you how old I am. I have the CD still. Now, I have this album on ITunes.
Such an iconic track, and album. Extremely underrated, and filled with emotion. Every track has a story to tell, and that's what makes this album so great. One of my favorite all-time Genesis songs, and one that brings many memories. They'll never be anything like Genesis, or Phil Collins, Truly one of a kind. Been going years listening to this, and it never gets old. Legendary. "No Son Of Mine" A track that is truly iconic, and a great start to the album, and one of Genesis' most legendary hits.
One of the few 'social commentary' videos well worth the making and viewing, dealing with a difficult type of problem that can involve heartache and heartbreak.
Im not even a son but that song gets me tearring everytime😢
I used to cry while listening to this song because it was so relatable
You see life in Sepia and confetti-snow moves around you sometimes? Phil Collins wails endlessly in your living room?
This is so emotional and powerful. Phil Collins is the best!
Any child whoever came from a broken home will relate to this song.
David Black Well said. Yup it was massively abusive in my home. Lost my dad. Daughter, mom and sister left. All over America. Not together. :(
David Black Oh so true..
Eluwenie Stargazer God Bless
I grew up in the midst of a messy split between my mom and dad. Sadly, I never reconciled with my dad even after I found about his death in 2013 (he died in 2009, unbeknownst to me) so this really touched my soul quite deeply.
I came from a "broken home," and the 'break' actually made all of our lives better. A broken home's not always a bad thing.
Wow.. Such a deep song .. Got chills
What REAL dad would say that? I should know as im a father and love my kids and grand kids VERY much!!
I still tear up to this song to this day. Boy how I can relate to this masterpiece of a song.
Amazing group.....Amazing Phil......deep concept, in this song..........ever grateful to have never lived through situation like in this song.....comforted to see in comments that there are those who found and made their peace...i was very sad when Neil Peart/RUSH passed away...........i know that Phil is not doing well, of late, and I wish him peace......peace and rest......
This brings tears to my eyes!! EVERY SINGLE TIME! #feelthisinmysoul
When I hear my husband take of his belt, that sound still makes me shudder. It’s been over 30 years since I felt that belt and belt buckle but I remember the pain and feeling like no one really loved me every time I hear that belt come off. It’s weird ecause my dad wasn’t nearly as abusive as my mother. She abused us psychologicallyd left the physical abuse to dad. The psychological stuff is even harder to deal with.
I'd only ever thought this a great song when I was younger - and still do now.... but now I'm a lot older and reading peoples comments here on youtube I'm shocked at how many people are affected by the words ... it's really heart breaking to read just how many people have been affected by having appalling parents. my heart goes out to everyone who's been hurt by this
NO KING OF MINE.
My dad was not like this. But his dad was. If you're someone whose dad was a bastard or absent and you're worried that will make you a bad parent, I can promise you it won't. My dad had worse than nothing for a father, and he's the best man I've ever known.
One of the best designed pre-chorus/chorus in the history of pop music
I can't relate to the story, but this is a powerful song, and Phil Collins is in top form. The music is awesome, especially the instrumental effects, including the opening metronome, and the groaning guitar. You can feel the emotion in Phil's voice.
Always loved hearing this live in concert and Phil putting his spin on this tune by adding extra lyrics like he did in most songs he sang live. Will miss Phil and Genesis but was lucky to see them from 1976-2007, 75 times.👍
WOW!! respect to you
@@raybuckner8189 Thanks dude,great memories and saw them from when I was 14,ATrick Of the Tail tour..
This song is my theme song. This is for my dad who just passed away recently. I'll never know what to say to him.
Absolutely haunting....the video couldn't possibly match the song more perfectly. The destruction of the snow globe at the end is genius.
The part where the taxidermy animals start coming alive in the room, especially the mounted fox or coyote head that started looking around always was the creepy part, but the best part for me.
One of my oldest memories is being 5 years old listening to this on cassette in my mom's shitty caprice classic, while waiting for her to come out of the store... Still love genesis
Brutal yet sadly a real song and powerful motivator.
I always felt this song was meant for us 80s latchkey kids. With this song as a helpful voice to articulate how we felt growing up in a broken home, many of us found a way to get through many tough times. Thank you Phil and Genesis.
“We had to sit down and talk it over… and that would mean going back…” those are the pinnacle words to me.
unfortunatly thats what i felt with my only parent.. My mom said to me she prefered my brother. i resemble my dad a lot, and she hated my dad. whats ironic is that my dad loves genesis and i listened to this song when my dad was still alive. its such a weird storry to tell. i hope he was still alive somtimes, and i wish my mom loved me as much as my dad did.
Im sorry she should jave never said that to you!! I resemble my dad too. My mom was abused by my dad so she hated my dad and not very fond of me either and severely disciplined me to the point of abuse bc my dad knew I took after him in like and personality. We never have talked about it bc that just raises back up all the memories u want to forget. I'm sorry that was very unfair of your mother to do that to you. How she didnt realize what that does to someone??
💙
I'm sorry ..
Abuse is the most sickening experience any child shouldn't, I have struggled throughout my adult life to reconcile with my bad past
I've listened to this song since I was a child, and feared hearing this from my parents. And even I still did. But it taught me how to raise my sons differently
When I hear this I see two parts both the dad and his kid. The father is suffering and a byproduct of that is how he deals with the people closest to him. Which they also suffer. Even through the suffering there is still a type of love between them which amplifies the shit they are both dealing with.
Instead of it being Your no Son of Mine, it should've been Your no Dad of Mine.
You were no parents to mine.
That would of been incredible
I feel so fortunate to have had a wonderful Father and mother they truly loved and cared for me my Father was my hero and even throw he is gone he is still my hero he was a great man, I really can’t relate to this song but it does make me very aware of how heartbreaking this can be for a child if you suffered this as a child I am so sorry you have my sympathy and compassion