Oh Father
Madonna
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It's funny that way, you can get used To the tears and the pain What a child will believe You never loved me You can't hurt me now I got away from you, I never thought I would You can't make me cry, you once had the power I never felt so good about myself Seems like yesterday I lay down next to your boots and I prayed For your anger to end Oh Father I have sinned You can't hurt me now I got away from you, I never thought I would You can't make me cry, you once had the power I never felt so good about myself Oh Father you never wanted to live that way You never wanted to hurt me Why am I running away Oh Father you never wanted to live that way You never wanted to hurt me Why am I running away Maybe someday When I look back I'll be able to say You didn't mean to be cruel Somebody hurt you too You can't hurt me now I got away from you, I never thought I would You can't make me cry, you once had the power I never felt so good about myself You can't hurt me now I got away from you, I never thought I would You can't make me cry, you once had the power I never felt so good by myself
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Written by: Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Oh Father" was released as a single by American singer Madonna, as the fourth single from her fourth studio album, "Like a Prayer" in October 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Madonna's tenth number-one single.
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Personal SignificanceMadonna has stated that "Oh Father" is one of her favorite songs and it was written as a tribute to her father, Tony Ciccone.
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Song InterpretationThe song is a complex psychological study of a daughter's relationship with her father, and has been interpreted as a sequel to "Papa Don't Preach".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Oh Father", directed by David Fincher, is considered as one of Madonna's most personal and controversial videos. It reflects her tumultuous relationship with her own father and the combativeness of her parents' marriage.
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Collaboration"Oh Father" was written and produced by Madonna and Patrick Leonard. This is one of the several successful collaborations between them.
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Critic ResponseCritics praised "Oh Father" for its lyrics and Madonna's vocal performance. It is generally considered one of her most introspective and emotional songs.
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Rejections and Re-releaseInitially, "Oh Father" was rejected by radio stations for its somber melody and theme of father-daughter relationships. However, it was re-released in the United Kingdom in 1995, where it reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is performed in the key of F major, with a moderate tempo and a time signature of common time. Its lyrics include themes of childhood, loss, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
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Cover Versions"Oh Father" has been covered by several artists, including Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson. These covers have often been praised for their emotional depth and vocal performances.
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