Son of Man
Phil Collins
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Oh, the power to be strong And the wisdom to be wise All these things will Come to you in time On this journey that you're making There'll be answers that you'll seek And it's you who'll climb the mountain It's you who'll reach the peak Son of man, look to the sky Lift your spirit, set it free Some day you'll walk tall with pride Son of man, a man in time you'll be Though there's no one there to guide you No one to take your hand But with faith and understanding You will journey from boy to man Son of man, look to the sky Lift your spirit, set it free Some day you'll walk tall with pride Son of man, a man in time you'll be In learning you will teach And in teaching you will learn You'll find your place beside the Ones you love Oh, and all the things you dreamed of The visions that you saw Well, the time is drawing near now It's yours to claim in all Son of man, look to the sky Lift your spirit, set it free Some day you'll walk tall with pride Son of man, a man in time you'll be Son of man, Son of man's a man for all to see
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Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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11 facts about this song
Song Title"Son of Man" is an incorporated song from the movie "Tarzan" done by Walt Disney Animation Studios.
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Artist ContributionsThe song was composed by revered pop artist Phil Collins, who also provided vocals.
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Movie Soundtrack"Son of Man" is one of five songs in the film "Tarzan" created by Disney and Phil Collins and it plays during a transformation montage sequence in the film.
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Awards and RecognitionThough they didn't win, the soundtrack to Tarzan, which included "Son of Man," was nominated for a Grammy for Best Soundtrack Album.
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Thematic ContentThe lyrics of "Son of Man" echo themes of maturity, growth, and self-discovery. This aligns with the core themes of the film, making it a perfect accompaniment to Tarzan's character development.
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Chart PerformanceEven though “Son of Man” didn’t rank as high as some of the other songs from the album, it was still popular worldwide and charted in many countries.
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Phil Collins' InvolvementWhile "Son of Man" is performed by Phil Collins, it is unusual in that, unlike many other singers involved in Disney productions, Phil Collins does not voice any characters in the film.
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Album SalesThe soundtrack accounted for a sizable percentage of Collins' total sales, with "Son of Man" contributing to the overall success of the album.
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International AppealPhil Collins performed "Son of Man" and other songs in several languages, including English, Italian, German, Spanish, and French, in order to cater to a global audience.
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Legacy ImpactSimilar to other iconic songs from Disney films, "Son of Man" has permeated pop culture, often used or referred to in various media forms, from television shows to cover versions by other artists.
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Musical StyleThe song has a unique blend of pop and worldbeat genres, a fusion that gives "Son of Man" its unique sound, making it standout in the context of Disney music.
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