Father
Ms. Dynamite
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Spent 23 years trying to be what you wanted me to be Though it seemed like you couldn't save me Till I picked up the mic and I was on the TV Now you're ringing off my phone like every week Where were you at 6, 7, 11 and 13 when shit was impossible Mama left nine months pregnant But she came home alone from the hospital How could you call yourself a man if you can't love your only lesson can't contol them You'd rather destroy their souls and she was 13 years old and you couldn't protected the innocence from being stolen And I don't give a damn what you was going through and mama wasn't able To put food on the table You left the family unstable Now you come around and act like you were some kind of a praisel You can't play like you daddy now And you can't claim shit 'cause you weren't around And you can't get mad but what can you do? You can't tell me shit I'm grown without you I spent 23 years trying to be the fucking man you should be Taking care of your responsibility Putting clothes on our back and shoes on our feet no help But you always had your bag of weed Where were you on 12,13, 14 and 15 when life was unliveable Momma was so damn angry the way she treated me was unforgivable You call yourself a man your oldest son he had to learn from his sister How to put a niggas fist up, how to f*ck a niggas shit up and I cut any motherfucker that had come and tried to diss us And I don't give a damn what you was going through And I needed saving I spent my every second blazing a little girl with the blade in and trying to f*ck up and take my life just wanted to dig my grave in You can't play like you daddy now And you can't claim shit 'cause you weren't around And you can't get mad but what can you do? (now what you gonna do?) You can't tell me shit I'm grown without you You can't play like you daddy now And you can't claim shit 'cause you weren't around And you can't get mad but what can you do? You can't tell me shit I'm grown without you Can't come and tryin' to tell me tonight
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Written by: NIOMI DALEY
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Father" is a song by British R&B and hip hop artist, Ms. Dynamite. Her real name is Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley, but she rose to stardom under her stage name, Ms. Dynamite.
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Album InformationThe song "Father" was included on Ms. Dynamite's second studio album "Judgement Days" which was released in 2005.
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Music Genre"Father" is categorized as a UK Garage/2-step music genre with elements of hip hop and rhythmic soulful R&B.
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Chart Performance"Father" did well on music charts, peaking at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart in 2005.
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Song ThemeThe song bares a deeply personal touch, dealing with Ms. Dynamite's relationship with her own father. It explores themes of familial relationships, fatherhood, childhood and forgiveness.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Father" is quite artful and emotionally-charged, reflecting the raw and visceral nature of the song lyrics.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received critical acclaim for its deep and nuanced exploration of sensitive topics, as well as for Ms. Dynamite's soulful and emotive performance.
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Song Writing CreditMs. Dynamite is credited as one of the songwriters of "Father," which showcases her talents as a lyricist.
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InspirationsMs. Dynamite mentioned in interviews that "Father" was inspired by her own life experiences, rendering it an intimate and personal musical piece.
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AwardsAlthough "Father" didn't win any awards, Ms. Dynamite as an artist has received numerous accolades, including the BRIT Award for British Female Solo Artist in 2003.
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