Rationale - Prodigal Son Lyrics






I wanna hold counsel with the ghost of my father
Tell him I'll be everything he could never be
And if I face the obstacles that he failed to conquer
I'll make it to the other side

I don't wanna go lonely
I don't wanna reach out in the dead of night
And find no one to hold me
But I'm burning my bridges at the speed of light
I got a monochrome candle
Hollow in the middle, but I can't deny
That I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you

I wanna hold counsel with the ghost of my father
Tell him I'll be everything he could never be
And if I tame the anger in me he failed to sunder
I'll make it to the other side

I don't wanna go lonely
I don't wanna reach out in the dead of night
And find no one to hold me
But I'm burning my bridges at the speed of light
I got a monochrome candle
Hollow in the middle, but I can't deny
That I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you

But maybe I'm wrong
And I'm just another prodigal, and cynical son, wrong
I need to wake up, wake up, wake up
Would someone tell me how come
I can't find my equilibrium

I don't wanna go lonely
I don't wanna reach out in the dead of night
And find no one to hold me
But I'm burning my bridges at the speed of light
I got a monochrome candle
Hollow in the middle, but I can't deny
That I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you
I don't wanna go lonely
I don't wanna reach out in the dead of night
And find no one to hold me
But I'm burning my bridges at the speed of light
I got a monochrome candle
Hollow in the middle, but I can't deny
That I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you

I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you
I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you
I'm just like you
Oh, I'm just like you
I'm just like you
I'm just like you





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  1. M.... S....

    im getting married to this song

  2. J.... P....

    Absolute banger, keep coming back time and time again. It's deep, so soulful, well produced, beautiful sybth melodies, lyrics and message. Salute this song, beautiful ♥️

  3. A.... S....

    🔥🔥🔥🇹🇹

  4. F.... M....

    such a great song

  5. D.... ....

    You have Powerful voice!///// Você tem uma voz Poderosa!///// Brazil here 2019!

  6. n.... n....

    Still Listening

  7. m.... a....

    "I've got a monochrome candour." - honestly one of the best lyrics I've ever heard

  8. t.... l....

    I just discovered this artist and I enjoy his music so much. You're amazing.

  9. G.... B....

    I had this song on repeat for weeks. Such a great tune.

  10. A.... ....

    Thank you for this ; brought me to tears

  11. M.... R....

    Amazing bro! Love

  12. M.... D....

    I've never connected with the lyrics to a song more than this one. Thanks

  13. b.... ....

    I love everything about this song. The synths, the voice, the lyrics it's all so perfect.

  14. K.... A....

    have run out of your songs to like make more 😣😭

  15. J.... b....

    Damnnnn so underrated!!! Sick or the top 20 charts every fucka is da club on the barcardi n coke soooo lame

  16. Q.... B....

    Next fifa soundtrack

  17. M.... ....

    This song should've been in Black Panther. Fits the message well

    M.... ....

    yeesssss

  18. M.... w....

    How is Zoella more popular than this?

  19. S.... T....

    soul 💯

  20. S.... Z....

    Stworzyliście muzykę idealną

  21. P.... ....

    Fake-Hure.

  22. S.... K....

    Watched you perform this song live in Brixton
    Fell in love with your moves and voice even since 👌🏻

  23. G.... M....

    I just discovered this guy on iTunes. Wow. This is the best new music I've heard in a long while.

  24. T.... W....

    Unreal song.

  25. Y.... R....

    Amazing song! ❤

  26. A.... H....

    repeat.

  27. D.... C....

    Heavenly Voice

  28. N.... I....

    The song is great.
    Rationale, could you please make available the backing track for this song? Would love to sing it.

  29. K.... A....

    up at 2am listening to this on repeat...... really beautiful

  30. I.... ....

    Amazingly great! Great song.

  31. H.... M....

    How is this even under a million views?

  32. j.... i....

    The song is dope

  33. H.... M....

    I can't express how much I empathize with your song. Every one of your word is our right sincere. Hope you find your equilibrium some day. Shout out from South Korea!!

  34. A.... K....

    This is gonna be yuuuuuge!

  35. T.... I....

    I'm just like you

  36. M.... O....

    Most amazing artist!! Keep it up, awesome work :))

  37. J.... A....

    This is Great

  38. V.... S....

    You just gained a new fan. Found this on itunes thought hell lets give you a try. Blown away

  39. B.... G....

    So in love with this song 😍 watched you supporting Bastille and now booked to come and see you in Sheffield with my gf. Utterly amazing

  40. �.... ....

    I am in love, you are so talented.

  41. W.... G....

    Rationale should do a live lounge cover to - Something Inside So Strong

  42. K.... K....

    Euurgh This is the first song in forever that I've found interesting enough to play over and over obsessively. I Absolutely cannot cope with how good his voice is <3

    K.... K....

    he help's you get trough some hard times

  43. P.... B....

    Love the new stuff! Great to hear you again. Namaste 🙏🏽

  44. �.... �....

    cool music. I think it should be heard by people.

    �.... �....

    Yeah. The martians are getting tired of hearing it.

  45. M.... M....

    this song tho

  46. S.... H....

    @Rationale I been rocking with you since Saved--Keep it up bra--looking forward to the new album

    Any plans on touring the states?

  47. N.... i....

    Featured on www.needleinaplaystack.com/newmusic

  48. T.... ....

    I saw him last week on Bastille tour and he was absolutely brilliant, he's got very interesting voice

  49. D.... D....

    Epic tune!! - Going places for sure.

  50. r.... ....

    Is he popular in europe?

  51. r.... ....

    Who is this person? Never heard of him

  52. S.... G....

    Really liking this! 👏

  53. M.... -....

    The March 2017 is too far away --- but the album will be great . I'm sure of that --

  54. F.... G....

    I saw you in Düsseldorf last night and I like your music so much!! Please go on. Your voice is amazing!

    F.... G....

    Floh G. Ich fand ihn auch sehr sehr gut 👍🏻😊😊

  55. s.... ....

    sobbing

  56. A.... M....

    He has such a unique voice! So cool to listen to!

  57. i.... ....

    Heard you on radio 1 last night. Quality

  58. D.... W....

    💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

  59. L.... ....

    Saw you warm up for Bastille in Copenhagen, can't wait to see you headline your own show, hopefully soon! Incredible voice and music. <3

  60. K.... ....

    This is just brutal, an insanely great song. Rationale is probably one of the most underrated artists ever.

    K.... ....

    Was just about to type very similar comment. Lyrically gifted and touches peoples soul. THIS IS  WHAT MUSIC SHOULD DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    K.... ....

    Why does everyone have to say 'most underrated' 'so underrated' as if they value something that no one else does. It's all over Youtube, every damn video. You're all thumbs up begging shallow streaks of piss

  61. D.... E....

    absoulutley love this!!! saw you guys with bastille and you deserve sooooo much!!!!

  62. r.... ....

    Amazing!

  63. J.... D....

    looking forward to seeing you in January

  64. M.... K....

    It was great to hear this song live in Warsaw! I can't wait for the album

  65. D.... ....

    Struggling to figure out two lines. The line in the chorus after "burning my bridges at the speed of light" what I hear "I got them all, I can't candour" And the second line is 2:05 what I hear "and Senegal son, wrong".

    D.... ....

    Alysha Myers I swear they weren't there when I commented... At least I'm sure I checked the description... but thanks.

    D.... ....

    Deadpool haha that's weird...maybe it was just put up

    D.... ....

    Listen again my friend, and use headphones if you can. Lyrics are on point and deep. WICKED GROUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    D.... ....

    https://genius.com/Rationale-prodigal-son-lyrics

    D.... ....

    Guys the lyrics are literally in the description lmao

  66. E.... H....

    i love this ❤, the perfect melody i need the album now!!!

  67. M.... ....

    His voice is just the best! All his songs are favourites of mine.

  68. T.... M....

    One of my Favorit Songs!!!

  69. B.... H....

    what a tune

  70. C.... B....

    Fuck me this is good. Along with Something for Nothing and Palms... this is gonna be a huge album.

  71. s.... ....

    heard this song when you played in manchester with bastille, it's lovely to hear this song without having to watch it through concert videos and hearing me screaming with excitement!

    s.... ....

    sophie. same here. I was so disappointed after the Bastille concert that I couldn't find all the songs he played. pre-ordered the album but in the meantime I keep repeating my terrible videos. cannot wait for some proper audio!

  72. H.... D....

    love this! definitely know you're a great artist when you sound even more amazing live <3 <3 can't wait for an album, definitely need to see you again.

  73. N.... M....

    I'm going to pre order it next week dudes! Your freaking amazing! Saw you live in Amsterdam, can't wait to see you again!

  74. B.... P....

    last time i heard rationale it was as motorpoint arena in Nottingham. keep the great songs coming

  75. L.... ....

    Saw you guys in Hamburg, really great!

  76. G.... G....

    :D It's so good!

  77. C.... B....

    Your music just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up :)

  78. J.... C....

    Brilliant music as per usual! Keep up the great work and come back to Ireland soon!

  79. C.... ....

    One love, thx for makin music man x

  80. d.... ....

    I love it! It was amazing to hear it in Warsaw yesterday, sounds incredible live!

  81. C.... J....

    Wonderful tunes as always.

  82. H.... M....

    Pre-order gang

  83. J.... V....

    Already pre ordered the album! I can't wait, so good!x

    J.... V....

    Jazmine Vaughan when is it coming out?

    J.... V....

    Niels Meijer it's not out until March

  84. V.... ....

    Love this ❤️ really looking forward to the album , keep up the great work 💯🙌