Oh Father
Oh Father

Madonna - Oh Father Lyrics

The lyrics poignantly explore a complex relationship between a child and a parent, characterized by emotional struggle and eventual liberation. They reveal the lasting impact of a father’s abusive behavior on his child, who has learned to navigate life… Read more

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Oh Father Lyrics

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

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

Writer(s): Madonna Louise Ciccone, Patrick Leonard
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Oh Father?

The lyrics poignantly explore a complex relationship between a child and a parent, characterized by emotional struggle and eventual liberation. They reveal the lasting impact of a father’s abusive behavior on his child, who has learned to navigate life through resilience. The verse "You can't hurt me now, I got away from you" signifies triumph over the pain and the reclamation of self-worth. While acknowledging the father's own internal suffering, expressed in "Somebody hurt you too," the song wrestles with themes of forgiveness and understanding. Yet, the recurrent question, "Why am I running away," underscores the unresolved emotional turmoil that lingers. Ultimately, it is a narrative of overcoming past traumas and the pursuit of inner peace.

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