Father of Mine
Everclear
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Father of mine Tell me where have you been You know I just closed my eyes My whole world disappeared Father of mine Take me back to the day When I was still your golden boy Back before you went away I remember the blue skies Walking the block I loved it when you held me high I loved to hear you talk You would take me to the movie You would take me to the beach You would take me to a place inside That is so hard to reach Father of mine Tell me where did you go You had the world inside your hand But you did not seem to know Father of mine Tell me what do you see When you look back at your wasted life And you don't see me I was ten years old Doing all that I could It wasn't easy for me To be a scared white boy In a black neighborhood Sometimes you would send me a birthday card With a five dollar bill I never understood you then And I guess I never will Daddy gave me a name My dad he gave me a name Then he walked away Daddy gave me a name Then he walked away My dad gave me a name Father of mine Tell me where have you been I just closed my eyes And the world disappeared Father of mine Tell me how do you sleep With the children you abandoned And the wife I saw you beat I will never be safe I will never be sane I will always be weird inside I will always be lame Now I'm a grown man With a child of my own And I swear I'm not going to let her know All the pain I have known Then he walked away Daddy gave me a name Then he walked away My dad gave me a name Then he walked away Daddy gave me a name Then he walked away My dad gave me a name Then he walked away
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Written by: ART ALEXAKIS, CRAIG MONTOYA, GREG EKLUND
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Background"Father of Mine" is a song by American rock band Everclear, released in 1998 as a single from their album "So Much for the Afterglow."
- The song was written by lead vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis and is based on his personal experiences growing up without a father figure.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Father of Mine" detail Alexakis' feelings of abandonment and longing for his absent father.
- The chorus of the song reflects the singer's desire to confront his father and ask him why he left.
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Impact"Father of Mine" became one of Everclear's most successful singles, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
- The song resonated with many listeners who could relate to its themes of family dysfunction and loss.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Father of Mine" features a young boy watching memories of his troubled relationship with his father play out on a series of television screens.
- The video was directed by Sanji Senaka and received significant airplay on music channels like MTV.
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Legacy"Father of Mine" remains a fan favorite and a staple of Everclear's live performances.
- The song continues to be praised for its raw emotion and heartfelt lyrics, solidifying its place as a classic in alternative rock music.
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