Babyfather
Leroy Osbourne, Gordon Matthewman, Clay Matthewman, Ila Adu, Sophie Muller, Everton Nelson, Tony Momrelle, Ian Burdge, Sade, Martin Ditcham, Noel Langley, Peter Lewinson
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Frankie, didn't I tell you, "You got the world in the palm of your hand." Frankie, didn't I tell you, "They're running at your command." You know the chains as if they're your invention. It wasn't your intention, Frankie, To fall in the trap you made. It's a crying shame. You left a trail of destruction. Heartbreaker, you know now, They really did care cause it's your first affair. Frankie, didn't I tell you, "The lion would come in for a kill," Frankie, didn't I say, "It had power over your sweet skill." So where is the laughter you spat right in their faces? Didn't I tell you, Frankie, That you might run out of aces. It's a crying shame. You could not win the game, heartbreaker. This time it's your first affair. Frankie Frankie's first affair. It's your time to cry, heartbreaker. Frankie, Frankie's first affair. It's your time to cry. It's a crying shame, heartbreaker. You know now, They really did care cause it's your first affair. Frankie, Frankie's first affair. Frankie, Frankie's first affair. It's your turn, To cry. It's your turn, To cry. It's your turn, To cry. It's your turn, To cry. Don't you realize they really, Really, Really did care. The party's over, Now you discover. It's your turn to cry, And don't you realize, It's the toughest game. Yes it is Yes it is The party's over, It's your turn to cry
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Written by: Helen Adu, Stuart Matthewman
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Babyfather" is a song by the English band "Sade" taken from their sixth studio album, "Soldier of Love."
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Song LabelThe song was released by Epic Records, which is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.
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GenreThe song belongs to the Soul and R&B genre.
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Song ReleaseThe song was officially released on 9 April 2010 as the album's second single.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of the song were written by the lead singer of the band, Sade Adu, along with other band members, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale and Paul Spencer Denman.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Babyfather" was directed by Sophie Muller who has worked with renowned artists like Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, and Beyoncé.
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Song ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It received particularly high praises for its reggae-influenced beats and Sade’s seductive vocals.
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PopularityThe song was strong enough to crack the top 20 on Billboard's Adult R&B songs chart.
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Song MessageThe song is perceived to be about the love between a father and his children, highlighting the role of a loving and caring father figure.
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Award Nominations"Babyfather" was nominated in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Visual AestheticThe music video captures the vibe of a relaxing sunny day with children enjoying homemade lemonade while Sade sings amidst an abundance of fruit and flowers.
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Song InterpretationSome fans and critics have interpreted the song as Sade's tribute to all the men who are dedicated to roles as fathers in their children's lives.
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