The Living Years" by Mike & The Mechanics is a heartfelt ballad about the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones. The song speaks of the regret of not having spent more time with a father before his passing, and the realization that life is too short to
From Wikipedia
Mike and the Mechanics are an English rock band formed in Dover in 1985 by Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford, initially as a side project during a hiatus period for his other group. They are known for the hit singles "Silent Running", "All I Need Is a Miracle", "Taken In", "The Living Years", "Word of Mouth", "Over My Shoulder" and "Now That You've Gone".