Discover the story of the song > Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) – John Lennon

The song is about a father talking to his son, who he calls a beautiful boy. He reassures him that there is nothing to fear because he is there to protect him from any monsters. The father also reminds his son to say his prayers and to always hold his hand before crossing the street. The song ends with the father saying goodnight and looking forward to seeing his son grow up.