If this was your life growing up too give me a thumbs up… It wasn’t our fault… everything you feel I feel too and I know exactly what you’re feeling… Anger hate pain revenge bitterness lost confused hurt abandoned miserable empty always feel like somethings missing… This song popped up in my head and I wanted to hear it… Because I haven’t heard it in so long and I’m sitting here in tears because it’s the past. Now 38 years later my father in heaven who was there through everything does everything this song says my dad didn’t do anymore. So if you don’t know the Lord Jesus Just stop what you’re doing and say I give it to you Jesus… Help me to get over this and to be with my Father God in heaven someday. I love you all whoever read’s this. And our Father in heaven loves you above everything.. Truly, Your Brother-
My children's father walked out without a word or an explanation when my oldest was 14 and the youngest was 8. My kids grew up ok, but they suffered great loss....of finances, of security, of love....and it left unseen scars on their psyches. I can never forgive that man for that. And neither do they.😢
What a beautiful post❤ you have blessed so many with your honesty in this. Praise God that we have a true father who loves us beyond on our imagination.
I used to act so tough and pretend that not having my dad around didn't bother me at all but I still remember the first time I heard this song and crying my eyes out because deep down this song spoke to me and it was probably the first time I just let it all out and promised myself I'd never let my kid feel the same way if I ever become a father
The kingdom of heaven has come near to you. I come in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, as a disciple of His. I cried too, not the first time, but today, when listening to it a second time, after listening to the lead singer explain in another video about how he came to create the song. I'm here for you, if you let me be. My love for you is through Jesus Christ, Sincerely, James Joseph Dickson Monday, March 6th, 2023
Heard this on the radio tonight. I havent talked to my dad in over 15 years. I'm a father of a 9 year old little girl and I swear I will never let her know all the pain I have known.
Listen to this sermon by Voddie Baucham- What he must be if he wants to marry my daughter. It will open your eyes ruclips.net/user/liveWuT3dQt6A2E?feature=shared
I have a great relationship with my father. Both me and my dad loved this song. He told me that he wanted me to sing this song at his funeral. That day was much sooner than expected.
my son is going through this.... the last time he saw his daddy was 10 years old.... he is 11 now. this song makes me cry. in february it will be a year since his daddy just disappeared out of his life. My son also has an older sister he did the same thing to, and they both watched him abuse me.
the first time i heard this song i cried... its been many years since that day and i listened to it today, and guess what...... i cried again. amazing song
I will always remember looking out the window and seeing him drive off and never coming back. dad- things aren't the same because you're with her raising someone else's family but I still remember the good times we had. its hard accepting you're gone but I never understood you then and I guess I never will.
Had my Father pass away at 15 and my heart has been an empty void since.. make sure to remind your kids how much you love them every single day. Tomorrow is promised to no one 💜
I remember hearing this song when i was around 10, in the car with my mom and brother I heard it plenty of times before but this time actually listening to the words I broke down and started crying. I remember it like it was yesterday, mine left when i was 6. But now I have a beautiful beautiful baby boy and I Love him with everything in me. I'll never leave my boy. Anyone growing without a pops, keep your head up high and stay strong it will be alright. 👊🏼
We are in the same boat, I finally have a son, and I can't even think about not being there with him, but when I read your comment, it put a tear in my eye, but a smile on my face because you are there for your little man!!😢
Mother of mine Tell me why don't you care You know I Just close my eyes And My whole world disappears Mother Of Mine Take me back to day When you were actually there I have mother problems more
I saw my dad once this year for a lunch to McDonald's, and he only lives 30 minutes away. Just today, I got a package in the mail from him. I opened it saw a card and a small box sour skittles for a Christmas present. Every time he does see me, all he talks about is how he doesn't make any money, and how he can't afford to buy me anything worth any value. He makes 500k a year, and has a wife who makes only slightly less. In the past couple years, he has gone to court several times to try to lower the child support he has to pay. I also has a suspicion that he only takes me out at all to pretend he does do things for me for court, so he can gain tax benefits for joint custody. The saddest part is I see my dad so little that I forget about him for months at a time; when I do I think of an acquaintance, not a father, an acquaintance.
My father exactly, only I'm an adult now, but my sisters are still in high school. And my father moved to New York, with a women and her family, who he helps raise and support. Completely ignores anything I text about how I feel, I see him maybe 1-2 times a year. And the fact he is still with the women who disrespected my little sister and called me a c***, told me she was going to beat my ass, and so on, just makes it hurt that much more. He can't even choose a decent women over his own kin.
This was one of the homie's favorite songs. He never talked about his dad, but you can make the connection. My friend died of a heroin overdose at age 19. RIP Samuel Ellis Gordon of Jacksonville, Florida.
As a kid I liked this song and didn’t pay attention to the lyrics. As an adult and a dad now, I cry hearing this song and can’t stomach it. My heart goes out to all the children that don’t have dads
my life exactly, wish my dad was around. It was always just my mother and I, things began to go down hill after my parents split up. We had to move to the projects, i was picked on and could never go out to play. I was scared, and confused. I see him from time to time, but haven't seen him in years. I don't even know where he is. Even when i do see him its awkward, because i'm 19 now and i don't really know him. Sorry for the life story, this song just brings back alot of sad memories.....
i had never really listened to these lyrics, it is horrible what is happening to people and families these days. I then realized that my dad was "gone" one day, he left when i was 16. he then died when i was 25 or so. life is not easy, hang in there. and more important than that, learn from the mistakes of others, do not use it as a crutch....you can do it...best wishes from a 40yr old.
the end of this song is so powerful when he talks about how he has a daughter of his own and he wont ever let her know the pain he did. It brings me to tears ;n;
One thing i love about this song is how it unites people with parents who left them and you can feel everyone's pain through this song.Music is really powerful.
The cat and the cradle and this song helped me be the dad I am now. Nothing touches your heart more than to hear your kids call you 'Daddy'. I have broke the cycle, everyone else can too!! Please for our littles one try!!!!!.......
My dad had a complicated dad situation. He went to great lengths to be the best dad without spoiling us. It was important to him. He even took us to see this show live when we were kids. If you didn't like it dont be it. Thats a real man.
I see this song as both a warning to those who would abandon their child and those who forget how important their love is to every stage of their child's lives. Never leave and never take for granted being able to love your child.
This is a song with true words within, but whoever said not all fathers are the same, this is true, but people have a right to express how they feel, and songs are the best way to do that with just about any situation.
And you will. My kids went through the same thing from age of 4 and 6 . I remember my son on his teen years staying in his room on Father's day and listening to this song for hours and that made me so so sad seeing him like that. Remembering it still makes me cry... But now they both are very successful and on their own. This shall pass...
I'm now getting back on my feet every little money that I have been getting and sending it to my little girl my grandmother helps out too but still not doing enough so this song inspires me I want to change and be a better father because my little girl deserves that I love you sweetheart happy new year
My dad walked out of my life about six months before I heard this song. I was in the car with my mom and we were just driving around because we both enjoy just driving around and she was skipping through her Playlist and landed on this song. At first she skipped it bit then went back and told me I should listen to it. I never cry(mostly because my dad saw it as a sign of weakness and I'm still trying to unlearn stuff like that) and I ended up crying and hugging my mom's arm on the way home. I had a pretty decent relationship with my dad and it really hurt to listen to this song and realize how similar my situation was to the song. Now I listen every once in a while to fall asleep and remember that I don't need him. I'm listening today because tomorrow is Father's Day and while cleaning my room last night I found a picture of my dad, mom, and I when I was around 4 and nearly cried. I miss him but I've gotten so much better since he left.
I gave my son his name... Loved him dearly now my ex-wife decides i cant see him anymore. Her pride being stronger than my sons needs.... So sad.... Love you Geovanni now and always.
My daddy gave me a name then he stayed. :) much respect for the ones that actually follow through with the mess they created. Now im a grown man with a child of my own and I swear im not gonna let her know that pain that others known.
This song makes me cry, not for me, but for my son 😢 his dad gave him a name, and then left him all alone. He’s almost 7 and only saw his dad when he was a little baby.
I remember when my little brother showed me this song back when we didn't understand why it wasn't our biological dad raising us and why was it that a man who wasn't blood related to us cared about us so much. But then my mom explained it to us so we don't feel too sad when we hear this song. However I still like it.
this song tears me up when I hear it everytime. I reminds me so much of my dad, we even moved to the projects when my parents split up, and we (being a white single mother family of 3 boys) lived in the heart of the ghetto our house was broken into twice and we were always getting jumped by the black kids and robbed and shit. It really wasn't easy being a scared white boy in a black neighbor hood.
This song brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I hear it! I got 2 boys of my own and I WILL NEVER TURN MY BACK ON THEM!!! They will never know that pain!!!
This song still true for many sons, including my teenager right now...😪..I hope my son finds peace.. and sending him this song...Thank You EverClear& the person who did this lyric video
I feel as if Father's Day is special in its own way due to the fact that there's not many, 'fathers' left. Almost any guy can help create a child, but it takes a real man to help raise one.
My sons father left from day one. Refuses contact, and my son loves listening to this song. Hes 7 years old, and he finds comfort in knowing he is not the only child this has happened to. He calls this his dad song. It really does help him I believe that. Music seems to be a good outlet for him. (He also had his dads last name, and I paid the courts to change it to mine) 😉 that's the only time my son heard from that man, after he expressed how mad he was that I did that. I wanted his last name to represent something more than his dads; a coward deadbeat.
The worst of it is that he said he'd always be there and then he ignored all the lessons he taught me. The worst part is that I can't help but try to be happy and love the right way. The worst part is that he only uses me. And even worse than that...I always forgive him right after. Abuse is about power and control and I'll always forgive you but I wont let you hurt me anymore. Happy father's day, dad.
Every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes even though my father n I now have a good relationship this song still brings back the sting of some painful memories..... the power and control of music lol
Yes i can understand my father left before i was born .As a child i would write letter to him sayin i was sorry for being bad and i would promise to be good if he would come back .fast forward i am 32 with my own family and 3 lovely sweet girls , they will never know the pain i feel within
My dad left me when i was 2 years old i suppose i nevr knew him everytime i hear this song i cry my mom bought this cd for me and it got me through my childhood....Dad because of you i never enjoyed my childhood i never laughed i never smiled my life was a shit hole because of you i had to take your responsibilities since i was a kid :*(
This song helped me immensely. Unfortunately, I can relate because the same thing happened to me. When this song came out, it helped me realize that I was not alone. Thank you @Everclear
It's my son's 6th birthday. Last time I got to see and hold him or knew anything about him he was 5 months old.. it's his birthday today and.. well if anyone can relate throw a thumbs up! I'm making a Playlist so throw down any recommendations! Watching you by Rodney Atkins is me and his song.
i love my dad & he’s always treats my family and everything super well. i still love jamming out to this with him, he introduced it to me. my grandfather wasn’t in his life much. i think it’s more for him to relate and me to appreciate :/
I have heard this song on the radio many times before growing up and going to School. Again, this song is for any men out there who is a Dad today, Happy Father's Day. By the way, don't worry about me, I'll have kids of my own someday, but with the right person, in this case the right woman for me & I'll make a good Dad to them :-).
i never got my fathers respect i tried so hard but never came i love my dad but all i wanted was those few words i have up now my daughter is 2 y/o i tell her all the time no matter what im proud of you because im the one who invited you to this world to show you how much i love you
I have been searching for my dad for 33 years, and throught the magic of the internet, I found him yesterday! I am looking forward to seeing for myself what type of person he is.
this is my dads youtube account and when he lost his father he immedeitly started to listen to this song and break down into tears, its an emotional experience 2 loose ur father(or mother for that matter)so make sure you always thank your parents and love them as much as you can...u can tell how this song reminds you of your father.ME 2 :( R.I.P-MY father june 15,1964-february 21,2011 R.I.P-HIS father August 17,1929-june 3,2008
My daughter sent this video to me and I listened brought back 25 years of memories. She has tried to be a part of his life but it just never work out. So sorry Joanna. He has always chosen some other bitch rather then his kids. How sad is that? I thank God that after 9 years of being single again I found a great guy. He loves my kids and grandkids & he has stepped up to the plate. What a great Dad he is. I love you Joanna, Anthony and Danny.
I’d never leave my kids my two sons give my life the only purpose & reason to keep moving on and to keep going with everything wrong with me... I love you boys!!!!!
My kids dad walked out of there life my son was 8 daughter was 5...it's been 4 years now he never came back or called again, they were in so much pain, I could not imagine letting any kid deal with this
my father AND mother left me when i was 4 and ever since have been rarley visiting me im 18 now and i will never let my future kids feel the emotional mental and psychological pain ive been through
I agree my dad gave me a name which my mom changed and he left me at age 3. Never sends me a card, or letters back, and never texts. Moved far away, so we never see him. I missed it when he called me Baby Girl ( my nickname from him ) .
I understand, my children's father tried to kill me 2010.., and I made the worst mistake of letting him in(&out most of the time) in our lives hoping for a change for him to be a responsible father NEVER HAPPENED..he livex in a tent now.
My old man lived pretty selfish and he lived with us all our lives. He died of cancer. It's crazy, he was never involved but when he was dying. We all stood by him begging him not to leave us. As my favorite part of this goes "now ima grown man with a child of my own......"
Thank god I knew my father I Played this for my dad! In 1999 he said he was sorry I'll never forget. I will never be safe, I will never be sane, I will always a weird inside, I will always be lame
This speaks to me as my father choose booze over his kids, even after he sobered up he was rarely around in my life. Divorcing him was the best thing my mom did for me, but it still hurt that he was rarely around when I was growing up.
I extend my heart to all the fatherless. I grew up with a dad and had all I ever wanted, but still there's was a demon that never left. He was a compulsive drug addict and sometime I would have to leave home because of it and some years were taken out. He never really said he was proud of me either but I knew he loved me, only by the end getting off the drug. Oh father of ours, tell us where did u go :'(
idk how you guys feel but i know i would be dead with out my dad im so thankful he cares for me i love you dad for ever and always man ur my hero i feel for you guys i hope every ones ok
Happy birthday Daddy I do love you and yes Daddy I know there is and was good in you and I your son love you more today thanks Dad I know your in Heaven.
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If this was your life growing up too give me a thumbs up… It wasn’t our fault… everything you feel I feel too and I know exactly what you’re feeling… Anger hate pain revenge bitterness lost confused hurt abandoned miserable empty always feel like somethings missing… This song popped up in my head and I wanted to hear it… Because I haven’t heard it in so long and I’m sitting here in tears because it’s the past. Now 38 years later my father in heaven who was there through everything does everything this song says my dad didn’t do anymore. So if you don’t know the Lord Jesus Just stop what you’re doing and say I give it to you Jesus… Help me to get over this and to be with my Father God in heaven someday. I love you all whoever read’s this. And our Father in heaven loves you above everything..
Truly,
Your Brother-
Fellow Christian here, I appreciate your comment very much 💜 lots of love to you brother 🧡🧡
My children's father walked out without a word or an explanation when my oldest was 14 and the youngest was 8. My kids grew up ok, but they suffered great loss....of finances, of security, of love....and it left unseen scars on their psyches. I can never forgive that man for that.
And neither do they.😢
What a beautiful post❤ you have blessed so many with your honesty in this. Praise God that we have a true father who loves us beyond on our imagination.
I used to act so tough and pretend that not having my dad around didn't bother me at all but I still remember the first time I heard this song and crying my eyes out because deep down this song spoke to me and it was probably the first time I just let it all out and promised myself I'd never let my kid feel the same way if I ever become a father
Aw I'm so sorry. I'm sure you will be a great father.
The kingdom of heaven has come near to you. I come in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, as a disciple of His. I cried too, not the first time, but today, when listening to it a second time, after listening to the lead singer explain in another video about how he came to create the song. I'm here for you, if you let me be. My love for you is through Jesus Christ, Sincerely, James Joseph Dickson Monday, March 6th, 2023
I pray that you’ve found peace & healing.
❤️🙏
My story is almost exactly the same my brother. Stay strong and be the best dad you can be we got this 👊🏼
When you become a father yourself be the best father. You know how important it is.
Real talk
better words have never been spoken
Preach brother 🤘
Nah
So so true
powerful song... i was fortunate i didnt go through this... stay strong to those who did...
thanks man
Thank you yo
Heard this on the radio tonight. I havent talked to my dad in over 15 years. I'm a father of a 9 year old little girl and I swear I will never let her know all the pain I have known.
I never knew my father, and the surrogate I had was abusive... haven't talked to him in over a decade.
Listen to this sermon by Voddie Baucham- What he must be if he wants to marry my daughter. It will open your eyes
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I have a great relationship with my father. Both me and my dad loved this song. He told me that he wanted me to sing this song at his funeral. That day was much sooner than expected.
im so sorry for your loss 🕊️💔
we all do. most of us can relate to this. we are the one parent generation.
Yes we are!
Yeah!
3rding this
Seeing people with similar problems makes it easier... it really does... I don't feel alone
Anthony Madison yo thx for being here because I fell the same
SlimyHoddie S Same goes to you man. Thanks you. Sad we all had to go through the hell
Anthony Madison true that
"I will always be weird inside, I will always be lame"
TruDat
I can't get that out of my head
@@curtisfuchs7361 agreed
imagine the dad on the radio hears this and is like crap
The bastard deserves it
His dad didn't show up for the funeral or cared when Art's older brother died of a drug overdose, guy deserves being humiliated through song.
my son is going through this.... the last time he saw his daddy was 10 years old.... he is 11 now. this song makes me cry. in february it will be a year since his daddy just disappeared out of his life. My son also has an older sister he did the same thing to, and they both watched him abuse me.
@@chellefell1331 stay strong for your kids and fuck abusers
@@nopetynopenope6109 I was thinking the same. Shame
the first time i heard this song i cried... its been many years since that day and i listened to it today, and guess what...... i cried again.
amazing song
This song is all too real man...
I will always remember looking out the window and seeing him drive off and never coming back. dad- things aren't the same because you're with her raising someone else's family but I still remember the good times we had. its hard accepting you're gone but I never understood you then and I guess I never will.
victoriandvictoria I’m sorry for you
Aw man this is heartbreaking 😧😣
Man.... im really sorry for you
Glad you can be happy anyway my
My dad is with me but he travels for work a lot and we can relate less and less
Had my Father pass away at 15 and my heart has been an empty void since.. make sure to remind your kids how much you love them every single day. Tomorrow is promised to no one 💜
For years, I've been singing this song the wrong way. I thought he said "My daddy gave me away"!!! Now I know the lyrics. Thanks!
Oh your not the only one haha. I use to think he said" My daddy hit me today" haha
catgalan i do the same thing
I thought he said the wife beside your feet . like he left a loyal loving woman
Same
Same
I remember hearing this song when i was around 10, in the car with my mom and brother I heard it plenty of times before but this time actually listening to the words I broke down and started crying. I remember it like it was yesterday, mine left when i was 6. But now I have a beautiful beautiful baby boy and I Love him with everything in me. I'll never leave my boy. Anyone growing without a pops, keep your head up high and stay strong it will be alright. 👊🏼
We are in the same boat, I finally have a son, and I can't even think about not being there with him, but when I read your comment, it put a tear in my eye, but a smile on my face because you are there for your little man!!😢
@@djphx0001 Thank you brother, I'm proud of you and grateful for you. Now we have to show our boys the right way and teach them what a real Man is
Mother of mine
Tell me why don't you care
You know I Just close my eyes
And My whole world disappears
Mother Of Mine
Take me back to day
When you were actually there
I have mother problems more
I feel you. Mine's a narc who just keeps jamming wedges between us.
Me too!
Same here
Don't take from the song
Not gonna lie this song is extremely relatable, makes me tear up man 😢
I saw my dad once this year for a lunch to McDonald's, and he only lives 30 minutes away. Just today, I got a package in the mail from him. I opened it saw a card and a small box sour skittles for a Christmas present. Every time he does see me, all he talks about is how he doesn't make any money, and how he can't afford to buy me anything worth any value. He makes 500k a year, and has a wife who makes only slightly less. In the past couple years, he has gone to court several times to try to lower the child support he has to pay. I also has a suspicion that he only takes me out at all to pretend he does do things for me for court, so he can gain tax benefits for joint custody. The saddest part is I see my dad so little that I forget about him for months at a time; when I do I think of an acquaintance, not a father, an acquaintance.
omg that's exactly the same with my dad 30 mins wasted for lunch my mom just showed me this video and said phh Ur dad is a ass
Aiden Campbell ikr
same thing here friend.
My father exactly, only I'm an adult now, but my sisters are still in high school. And my father moved to New York, with a women and her family, who he helps raise and support. Completely ignores anything I text about how I feel, I see him maybe 1-2 times a year. And the fact he is still with the women who disrespected my little sister and called me a c***, told me she was going to beat my ass, and so on, just makes it hurt that much more. He can't even choose a decent women over his own kin.
this song is for my dad who ive never met in my 20 years of living. here's to you dad.
This was one of the homie's favorite songs. He never talked about his dad, but you can make the connection. My friend died of a heroin overdose at age 19. RIP Samuel Ellis Gordon of Jacksonville, Florida.
As a kid I liked this song and didn’t pay attention to the lyrics. As an adult and a dad now, I cry hearing this song and can’t stomach it. My heart goes out to all the children that don’t have dads
im tired of his damn excuses , he just doesnt understand how much it hurts.
Your dad or the song
my life exactly, wish my dad was around. It was always just my mother and I, things began to go down hill after my parents split up. We had to move to the projects, i was picked on and could never go out to play. I was scared, and confused. I see him from time to time, but haven't seen him in years. I don't even know where he is. Even when i do see him its awkward, because i'm 19 now and i don't really know him. Sorry for the life story, this song just brings back alot of sad memories.....
It's fine, I think the story is very sad but touching
Yes, I agree.
same here
I had the same story with my dad, kind of....I wish he would be a real dad so my imaginations (I'm an artist) wouldn't tell me to hate him......
i had never really listened to these lyrics, it is horrible what is happening to people and families these days. I then realized that my dad was "gone" one day, he left when i was 16. he then died when i was 25 or so. life is not easy, hang in there. and more important than that, learn from the mistakes of others, do not use it as a crutch....you can do it...best wishes from a 40yr old.
the end of this song is so powerful when he talks about how he has a daughter of his own and he wont ever let her know the pain he did. It brings me to tears ;n;
One thing i love about this song is how it unites people with parents who left them and you can feel everyone's pain through this song.Music is really powerful.
3:10 he holds that "all the pain I have known" scream for 10 seconds of pure, cathartic emotion wow!
The cat and the cradle and this song helped me be the dad I am now. Nothing touches your heart more than to hear your kids call you 'Daddy'. I have broke the cycle, everyone else can too!! Please for our littles one try!!!!!.......
I love this song!!!
I hope I can be everything this song represents, or hopes of fathers!!
I hope I'm ready for a family!
God bless.
calrikc
Gobles
Happy day to all those without fathers. Here we are.
I hate when I can't relate to songs, but this is an exception
I respect my Dad in spite of his failings and weaknesses. I still like, respect, appreciate, and relate to this song.
Am i the only one listening to this song whos dad wasn't a douche?
probably. lol
nah my dad wasn't I was the douche thou
I love my dad. He provided for that family, but gotta admit that he didn't spend much time with his children.
Dan Kimmitt mines not
My dad's a good man and I've always had a good relationship with him and still do. Love this song all the same.
My dad had a complicated dad situation. He went to great lengths to be the best dad without spoiling us. It was important to him. He even took us to see this show live when we were kids. If you didn't like it dont be it. Thats a real man.
I see this song as both a warning to those who would abandon their child and those who forget how important their love is to every stage of their child's lives. Never leave and never take for granted being able to love your child.
This is a song with true words within, but whoever said not all fathers are the same, this is true, but people have a right to express how they feel, and songs are the best way to do that with just about any situation.
My dad is great. I seek to be good dad to my kids. I see this song as a cautionary tale and a reminder to stay the course.
And you will. My kids went through the same thing from age of 4 and 6 . I remember my son on his teen years staying in his room on Father's day and listening to this song for hours and that made me so so sad seeing him like that. Remembering it still makes me cry... But now they both are very successful and on their own. This shall pass...
“Tell me what do you see, when you look back at your wasted life, and you don’t see me”
Deepest lyric I’ve heard to date.
Every single word of this song I can unfortunately relate. Dads…love ur kids more then you hate ur ex.💔
I'm now getting back on my feet every little money that I have been getting and sending it to my little girl my grandmother helps out too but still not doing enough so this song inspires me I want to change and be a better father because my little girl deserves that I love you sweetheart happy new year
one thing that your dad did teach you when he abandoned you was to be twice the man he is with your kids, thank him for that at least.
Every fathers day I wake up and put this song on. Getting the morning cry seems easier than in front of your co-workers.
My dad walked out of my life about six months before I heard this song. I was in the car with my mom and we were just driving around because we both enjoy just driving around and she was skipping through her Playlist and landed on this song. At first she skipped it bit then went back and told me I should listen to it. I never cry(mostly because my dad saw it as a sign of weakness and I'm still trying to unlearn stuff like that) and I ended up crying and hugging my mom's arm on the way home. I had a pretty decent relationship with my dad and it really hurt to listen to this song and realize how similar my situation was to the song. Now I listen every once in a while to fall asleep and remember that I don't need him. I'm listening today because tomorrow is Father's Day and while cleaning my room last night I found a picture of my dad, mom, and I when I was around 4 and nearly cried. I miss him but I've gotten so much better since he left.
I gave my son his name... Loved him dearly now my ex-wife decides i cant see him anymore. Her pride being stronger than my sons needs....
So sad.... Love you Geovanni now and always.
I feel like we all have daddy issues here.
Yup
ill be daddy
Lucas Bossio yea we do
yeah lol
Lucas Bossio I do
My daddy gave me a name then he stayed. :) much respect for the ones that actually follow through with the mess they created. Now im a grown man with a child of my own and I swear im not gonna let her know that pain that others known.
This song makes me cry, not for me, but for my son 😢 his dad gave him a name, and then left him all alone. He’s almost 7 and only saw his dad when he was a little baby.
I remember when my little brother showed me this song back when we didn't understand why it wasn't our biological dad raising us and why was it that a man who wasn't blood related to us cared about us so much. But then my mom explained it to us so we don't feel too sad when we hear this song. However I still like it.
I am currently raising children that aren't mine biologically and your comment gave me s sort of view. thank you
this song tears me up when I hear it everytime. I reminds me so much of my dad, we even moved to the projects when my parents split up, and we (being a white single mother family of 3 boys) lived in the heart of the ghetto our house was broken into twice and we were always getting jumped by the black kids and robbed and shit. It really wasn't easy being a scared white boy in a black neighbor hood.
This song brings tears to my eyes no matter how many times I hear it! I got 2 boys of my own and I WILL NEVER TURN MY BACK ON THEM!!! They will never know that pain!!!
9 years later, I hope y’all are doing alright🤙
This song still true for many sons, including my teenager right now...😪..I hope my son finds peace.. and sending him this song...Thank You EverClear& the person who did this lyric video
This song makes me cry every time, even if I listen to it over and over again.
I feel as if Father's Day is special in its own way due to the fact that there's not many, 'fathers' left. Almost any guy can help create a child, but it takes a real man to help raise one.
i like this band because they have good beats and lyrics and i lived in long beach for a while so the whole cali music culture thing gets me
I thought this was a world destroyed. But still with hope of redeeming it through the grace of God. Death really does hurt
My sons father left from day one. Refuses contact, and my son loves listening to this song. Hes 7 years old, and he finds comfort in knowing he is not the only child this has happened to. He calls this his dad song. It really does help him I believe that. Music seems to be a good outlet for him. (He also had his dads last name, and I paid the courts to change it to mine) 😉 that's the only time my son heard from that man, after he expressed how mad he was that I did that. I wanted his last name to represent something more than his dads; a coward deadbeat.
The worst of it is that he said he'd always be there and then he ignored all the lessons he taught me. The worst part is that I can't help but try to be happy and love the right way. The worst part is that he only uses me. And even worse than that...I always forgive him right after. Abuse is about power and control and I'll always forgive you but I wont let you hurt me anymore. Happy father's day, dad.
Many years of therapy and the right meds I can listen to this song without tears
Every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes even though my father n I now have a good relationship this song still brings back the sting of some painful memories..... the power and control of music lol
Am I the only one that can relate to this on so many levels? Yeah. No? Oh okay.
Same,my father left when I was three
Yes i feel you
Yes i can understand my father left before i was born .As a child i would write letter to him sayin i was sorry for being bad and i would promise to be good if he would come back .fast forward i am 32 with my own family and 3 lovely sweet girls , they will never know the pain i feel within
A lot of us here can. It’s rough. But it makes you stronger
My dad left me when i was 2 years old i suppose i nevr knew him everytime i hear this song i cry my mom bought this cd for me and it got me through my childhood....Dad because of you i never enjoyed my childhood i never laughed i never smiled my life was a shit hole because of you i had to take your responsibilities since i was a kid :*(
My dad use to leave alot during the war. Always listened to this.
This song helped me immensely. Unfortunately, I can relate because the same thing happened to me. When this song came out, it helped me realize that I was not alone. Thank you @Everclear
i really can't, nor will i hate my father, he's the only parent i know, my mother passed years ago, my father raised me and i love him deeply
Jesus loves you, regardless of your Dad. I hope you find solace in this
It's my son's 6th birthday. Last time I got to see and hold him or knew anything about him he was 5 months old.. it's his birthday today and.. well if anyone can relate throw a thumbs up! I'm making a Playlist so throw down any recommendations! Watching you by Rodney Atkins is me and his song.
i love my dad & he’s always treats my family and everything super well. i still love jamming out to this with him, he introduced it to me. my grandfather wasn’t in his life much. i think it’s more for him to relate and me to appreciate :/
I have heard this song on the radio many times before growing up and going to School. Again, this song is for any men out there who is a Dad today, Happy Father's Day. By the way, don't worry about me, I'll have kids of my own someday, but with the right person, in this case the right woman for me & I'll make a good Dad to them :-).
i never got my fathers respect i tried so hard but never came i love my dad but all i wanted was those few words i have up now my daughter is 2 y/o i tell her all the time no matter what im proud of you because im the one who invited you to this world to show you how much i love you
I have been searching for my dad for 33 years, and throught the magic of the internet, I found him yesterday! I am looking forward to seeing for myself what type of person he is.
this is my dads youtube account and when he lost his father he immedeitly started to listen to this song and break down into tears, its an emotional experience 2 loose ur father(or mother for that matter)so make sure you always thank your parents and love them as much as you can...u can tell how this song reminds you of your father.ME 2 :(
R.I.P-MY father june 15,1964-february 21,2011
R.I.P-HIS father August 17,1929-june 3,2008
My daughter sent this video to me and I listened brought back 25 years of memories. She has tried to be a part of his life but it just never work out. So sorry Joanna. He has always chosen some other bitch rather then his kids. How sad is that? I thank God that after 9 years of being single again I found a great guy. He loves my kids and grandkids & he has stepped up to the plate. What a great Dad he is. I love you Joanna, Anthony and Danny.
the 2 people that disliked this video grew up with a father and the father cared and loved them and it was one big happy family
my dad unexpectedly passed october 2018. i only listen to this song when im sad. i miss you, dada.
I'm fine. How may I serve thee? ❤️🔥🥰🌞
❤ 🎸 ¡I love that song! 🎸 ❤
I’d never leave my kids my two sons give my life the only purpose & reason to keep moving on and to keep going with everything wrong with me... I love you boys!!!!!
My kids dad walked out of there life my son was 8 daughter was 5...it's been 4 years now he never came back or called again, they were in so much pain, I could not imagine letting any kid deal with this
At least we're all on the same boat here in the comments.
Tearful Song.
Powerful and Moving.
my father AND mother left me when i was 4 and ever since have been rarley visiting me im 18 now and i will never let my future kids feel the emotional mental and psychological pain ive been through
I agree my dad gave me a name which my mom changed and he left me at age 3. Never sends me a card, or letters back, and never texts. Moved far away, so we never see him. I missed it when he called me Baby Girl ( my nickname from him ) .
This song reminds me of my father of mine leaving me all the time. But I like this song. Came out when I was born. 1998 14 years old.
My dad hated me abused me and tried to kill my family I'll never see him again.
I understand, my children's father tried to kill me 2010.., and I made the worst mistake of letting him in(&out most of the time) in our lives hoping for a change for him to be a responsible father NEVER HAPPENED..he livex in a tent now.
My old man lived pretty selfish and he lived with us all our lives. He died of cancer. It's crazy, he was never involved but when he was dying. We all stood by him begging him not to leave us. As my favorite part of this goes "now ima grown man with a child of my own......"
Everytime I hear this song it makes me wish my dad was here..
I love you Dad.
I had a great father and a great stepfather but I still love this song
Same brother
every time I lisin to this song I cried.but my dad was the best thing in my life :|
Thanks Dad...you're the reason this song means anything to me...signed, your former son and family.
i love my father he is always there for me. I am very sorry for all the people who got abandoned. Keep your chin ups! Awesome song
Thank god I knew my father I Played this for my dad! In 1999 he said he was sorry I'll never forget. I will never be safe, I will never be sane, I will always a weird inside, I will always be lame
This speaks to me as my father choose booze over his kids, even after he sobered up he was rarely around in my life. Divorcing him was the best thing my mom did for me, but it still hurt that he was rarely around when I was growing up.
I extend my heart to all the fatherless. I grew up with a dad and had all I ever wanted, but still there's was a demon that never left. He was a compulsive drug addict and sometime I would have to leave home because of it and some years were taken out. He never really said he was proud of me either but I knew he loved me, only by the end getting off the drug. Oh father of ours, tell us where did u go :'(
My father was none existent threw the years when he was needed most. This song hits home!!
This reminds me of my dad.
idk how you guys feel but i know i would be dead with out my dad im so thankful he cares for me i love you dad for ever and always man ur my hero i feel for you guys i hope every ones ok
Now I’m a grown “woman” with a child of my own. I swear I will never let him know all the pain I have known.
Truth.
Happy birthday Daddy I do love you and yes Daddy I know there is and was good in you and I your son love you more today thanks Dad I know your in Heaven.
I could never leave my #1 girl high and dry. I'll love you to the end. Daddy will always be here. ❤💪