Blige, Mary J - Father In You Lyrics






Can I talk to you, baby

When I was a little girl
I didn't have a father
And that's why I'm leaning on you..
When I was a baby
I didn't get a hug from daddy
That's why I need a hug from you..

Ohh, It's not easy and
I thank you for putting up with me
When you don't have a daddy's love

To say that you...
To say that I'm your little girl
(Are his little girl, Oh why didn't you love me)
And give you the love..(I need love yeah yeah yeah)
you really deserve (And i believe I deserve it And that's why

[chorus]
That's why I need, The father in you
(I need the father in you, baby)
That's why I need, (Please don't hurt me please)
The father in you
That's why I need (Oh that's why)
The father in you (Really need you)
That's why I need (Please be true)
The father in you

Oh, things got bad, to the point
Where mommy couldn't hold us down
And that's when it hurt me so much
To see her, To see her cry
(Oh don't cry, momma don't cry momma)
Each and every night
(We're gonna be alright that's what I used to say)
I said that some day
That I would try to take his place
But it was too hard;
It was so hard trying to be a man and a woman
And that's why I need the father in you

[chorus]
That's why I need, (oh I needed)
The father in you, (I put my trust on you)
That's why I need, (Please don't let me domn)
The father in you.
That's why I need,
The father in you (I need the father in you)
That's why I need (Hold my hand)
The father in you

[Breakdown]

Because we never had one at home
(No No No) As a little girl...
So I understand, why daddy couldn't be there
Cause it's so obvious nobody taught him, how to be father to me
Oh and I'm not sayin this
to reminisce on the past
I'm just saying this to make you understand, That I needed a father
And this is my problem
This is why I couldn't keep no one
This is why I couldn't stay alone
I was so scared alone
Every woman needs a man
And I don't think she understands
That she really needs a father
The father in you, my brother
She really needed the father
The father in you.
When your wife is speaking fellas
Pay attention,Yeah,don't ignore her
No,no,no I really need the father in you.





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  1. J.... I....

    A father wants his daughter to marry a man who respects her

  2. J.... I....

    There are women who are satisfied with a man until they have children by him , then they get restless and want to fine some excitement. That is when Everyone life goes too nothing.

  3. R.... P....

    When I was 8 months pregnant with my son, my biological father told me I couldn't see him. All because he didn't want his wife knowin' he had outside children. Basically said fuck me and have a nice life. I'll be 31 next week, and that conversation still haunts me.

  4. M.... M....

    😢😢😢😢

  5. J.... I....

    Fathers are special in the life of their little girls lives and a girl is special to dad!!!

  6. m.... g....

    I dedicate this song to my Pop..Willie Lockwood..luv always

  7. L.... J....

    Powerful .

  8. L.... J....

    Just beautiful Mary..
    Singing the pain through the eyes of women....awesomeness girlfriend

  9. J.... I....

    A real Father knows how to multitask, he can hold a full time job and spend time with his Children, you better know it!!!

  10. J.... I....

    He may have been a daddy, but definitely not a loving Father!!!

  11. J.... I....

    I know everyone read these comments but you, you however need to read these.

  12. L.... K....

    Love you Mary fa this!❤

  13. T.... J....

    She did NOT come to PLAY

  14. J.... I....

    When I listen to your music I think it’s your way of sharing your feelings with people. I am sorry you were deprived of what you needed it wasn’t your fathers fault ask your mom!

  15. C.... C....

    I swear this is one of my favorites by her. It touches me bc she say father but for me it was mother. Although, my mother is alive our relationship is not good. Never have been and I'm her oldest. At times I still wonder why she gave us to my father but I thank God for having that loving, caring, understanding father. I wouldn't trade him for nothing in the world. I just pray that God will work on me and my mother relationship.

  16. C.... C....

    I swear this is one of my favorites by her. It touches me bc she say father but for me it was mother. Although, my mother is alive our relationship is not good. Never have been and I'm her oldest. At times I still wonder why she gave us to my father but I thank God for having that loving, caring, understanding father. I wouldn't trade him for nothing in the world. I just pray that God will work on me and my mother relationship.

  17. M.... C....

    As a man, I identify with this because some men need the mother and the parent in the woman! Treat your kids right so they wont have to sing this with pain!

  18. J.... I....

    Sometimes girls try to enter into adulthood before its time and bring children into the world before they are ready to be responsible parents This deprives the child of one or both parents.

  19. M.... F....

    Maria Campbell

  20. M.... F....

    Peace to tia and tamera forevere

  21. M.... F....

    Campbell.maia

  22. M.... F....

    Campbell. Maria I had a white grandpa...

  23. S.... H....

    Thank you Mary

  24. A.... M....

    Hell naw Mjb..hit us up...#Ladiesnight. .miss you..doin too much .camplo

  25. K.... Q....

    I saw Mary perform this in concert. The crowd was full of "Daddys little girls." We were all in tears. Fortunately I grew up with the love of my Father but I felt this song so deeply.

  26. l.... d....

    ha ha h a

  27. T.... M....

    Her music both cuts us and make us heal at the same time.

  28. c.... p....

    My life

  29. S.... P....

    I love MJB songs but this one in specific, the lyrics cut like a knife and Mary made you feel every word she sang. She does that with every song she performs and sings. That's why she is my favorite singer ever

  30. R.... F....

    Wow. So painful to listen to. Grateful for my Dad. He made me the compassionate, selfless family woman I am. The roots and culture he instilled in me run strong. Now I teach my kids. As he always says, walk with a loving heart, fear nothing or no one but GOD.

  31. D.... S....

    Dedicated to my soulmate/soul family/Divine timing purpose partner/lover/helper/opposite of Pisces/Mr K👑g Virgo, My Bhey G.B!💜😘🌟🌅😇😍

  32. M.... ....

    My heart yo!

  33. J.... S....

    I Got You Baby😘

  34. J.... F....

    The death of my best friend bought me here!! This her favorite song!!

  35. P.... C....

    Its 2019..and this song just touched me to the core...I promise to always be a father to my daughter so she wont grow up yearning for one💯

    P.... C....

    Wish all dads where their for their children. This song makes me hurt for my daughter, but she has a great stepdad.

  36. J.... M....

    I put my trust in you 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I

  37. G.... B....

    Every note I tried to sing never came out. That’s how hurt I am. 😢

    G.... B....

    Gee Bee me to 😔

  38. M.... P....

    First time I heard this song a friend played it for me! I was telling her about an argument I had with my ex,about his ways with me and his sons he jad in a prior relationship! I cried !!!

  39. M.... R....

    I still love this song one of the best song 😍😍

  40. P.... K....

    Stop telling my
    Life to all these people MJ!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  41. D.... ....

    MY FACE IS SOAKED WITH MY TEARS.... MARY WE LOVE YOU. GOD USES YOU TO BRING THE TRUTH

  42. D.... ....

    MORE REAL MUSIC ON MY PAGE

  43. J.... M....

    I love this song by mary an i can feel her singing this song an a song true from the

  44. P.... W....

    I never met my earthly father. This song so resonates with me. Thank God for my Heavenly Father.

  45. C.... M....

    Still jamming this in 2018! one of the realist songs I've ever heard!! This hits so close to home!

  46. G.... K....

    WE NEED WAY MORE FATHER LIKE MEN ON EARTH THEN THERE ARE. IF WOMEN ARE EXPECTED TO BE MOTHERS THEN WE SHOULD EXPECT MEN TO FATHERS AND NOTHING LESS. NO EXCUSES.

  47. K.... D....

    I love u and my fav song

  48. J.... R....

    Love Mery Love,Love

  49. M.... L....

    😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔

  50. M.... L....

    The lyrics give me Goosebumps literally mm,mm,mmm

  51. G.... T....

    Daddy passed away at the age of 38years ...I was his #littlegirl

  52. A.... R....

    Real talk

  53. l.... a....

    Deep mary this my life

  54. D.... B....

    very soothing and sensational composition by this sister one of her best

  55. J.... M....

    😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

  56. L.... B....

    This song brings out the tears😭

  57. S.... C....

    I kiss,hug and tell my kids that i love them everyday.

  58. t.... g....

    Every album, every song has meaning and understanding of my inner soul struggles that only God and I know. Thank you Mary j blige

  59. R.... T....

    Amen!!!! He don't know what he really missed after 45 yes.. I'm Soo blessed to know that GOD has with me all these years!!!🙏🙏🙏👌

  60. J.... W....

    I am addicted to this song like a drug.

  61. F.... ....

    Love this song! The melody, voce, harmonies! Ssh, I'm tryna listen children!

  62. J.... W....

    I love Mary J Blige she one of my favorite R&B artist.

  63. D.... G....

    This song is so deep!

  64. R.... T....

    A True Black Woman's Expression Of Her Own Pain😞😞 I Love U Mary!

  65. P.... B....

    ☝️☝️☝️☝️

  66. s.... ....

    This song gets me every time...

  67. A.... D....

    I truly love and cherish Mary J. She has got me through the worst times in life no matter how I feel I can pop her CD in and feel so much better and powerful. Mary has helped me be the fierce woman I am today thank you so much Mary😍😍

  68. S.... S....

    those back ground singers are so in tune with this song! great vocals!

    S.... S....

    Sonia Shields Mary j is doing background

  69. M.... B....

    that low note @ 5:08..👏👏👏

  70. C.... j....

    Speechless! I have a father but this made me cry for those who didn't! 😢

  71. l.... M....

    oz and lavaya white

  72. m.... s....

    There are so many women here expressing the same feelings I have. I always kept this song as my personal longing. I wish and pray blessings to each and every one of you.

  73. m.... s....

    There are so many women here expressing the same feelings I have. I always kept this song as my personal longing. I wish and pray blessings to each and every one of you.

  74. ".... c....

    You arent alive, if you dont feel something, after hearing the music, and lyrics, on " The Father in You".. Thats one for da books, right there..

  75. L.... R....

    they cant give us the father in them cause they aint had a father in them.

  76. S.... T....

    my life all mess up I need God so bad

    S.... T....

    Sonja Tate He is waiting for you

  77. W.... S....

    l love Mary j blige her music is so inspiring

  78. s.... S....

    ohhhh my HEART!!!!!! 💔💔💔 FIX it JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  79. T.... W....

    this my baby song yo

  80. S.... P....

    We serve a God " who is a Father to the fatherless" and He is all we need!! His unconditional love is an overflowing river!!

  81. d.... ....

    I so Love this Song. To all the Single Mothers, I need the Father in you.

  82. W.... &....

    one of my favorites by her

  83. C.... D....

    I love this song but it doesn't apply to me because I had my father. We are all in different situations.

    C.... D....

    1. Reminds me to stay humble and lift up those who didn't or don't have loving Fathers like we have.
    2. Re-enforces me to be thankful for my Dad and my Heavenly Father.
    3. Restricts what type of man I allow near my heart .

    C.... D....

    Totally agree. my dad was here all the time too but I still love this track

  84. S.... B....

    this is one of my favorite bey mjb the Queen of hip hop soul she is my favorite oo yasssss

  85. B.... Q....

    This describes me.. wow!

  86. L.... B....

    I broke down yesterday listening to this tb... I been through so much man man😢😢😢

    L.... B....

    Ms. Murry, I have been through a lot in my life also. The best way I can describe my testimony is you are still standing! Please know whatever God brings to you He will see through it! He is faithful and Just and He is Able!! Please don't give up on God because He won't give up on you!! Be blessed and encouraged!!

    L.... B....

    Shitisha Pope Thank you for that. You are so right

    L.... B....

    Likewise & for me, it still hurts like hell

    L.... B....

    Latoya M You not alone sis. Keep loving and healing yourself like I do. Much love to you. <3

    L.... B....

    I say Amen to that. Enough said.

  87. K.... C....

    True story

  88. J.... M....

    I love good 1

  89. K.... N....

    ITS LIKE SHE READ MY HEART AND MIND

  90. D.... H....

    I'm 41 and long for my father whom I never met....

    D.... H....

    I grew up with a father but he wasn't my biological father so I felt like a part of me and my life was missing

    D.... H....

    Detrice Haywood-Moore im
    43 and long for my
    Father whom was there and not
    There at the same
    Time

    D.... H....

    Im 30 and still hope one day i can meet mines for the first time.

  91. K.... H....

    Real Shit !

  92. T.... B....

    I had a friend who died in a train accident with his 3 year old he played this song over and over he left two daughters behind. after 10 years I am listening to this song this album was very painful to hear.

  93. J.... R....

    That pre-chorus is compressed to def, in a GOOD way. I love the song, the lyrics are so painful though. UGH!!!

    J.... R....

    From the time of the 411 came out she has bee.my hero to me. Cause her music has heal my brock heat. (SVP. ) pasaden.love. there never be any one like mts MJ B.

  94. i.... n....

    Love And Life...2nd greatest album she ever recorded...the 1st was My Life.

  95. B.... H....

    Very touching song

  96. W.... L....

    I LOVE THIS SONG SO SO MUCH MARY.  YOU ARE HEAVEN SCENT YOU REALLY TOUCH YOUR SISTERS AND YOU ARE OUR GIRL.  WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK YOU MY SISTER GOD BLESS YOU

  97. L.... l....

    this one of my mommy fav song by MJB . 💘 MOMMY