It also talks about the regret we feel as sons when we finally start to understand the value of our mothers' advice, just when they are about to die.
Sad but true. When will we ever learn? Another beautiful song and very important message.
By the way, at the 3:13 mark.. I had that exact same boom-box as a kid and played the Sh*t out of it.
Some do not learn. Others take advantage of every moment they can spend with their old ladies.
Those radio cassettes were meant to last forever :)