Babyfather
Clay Matthewman, Sade
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We were waiting for the bus No-one much around but us Then I see this young boy cut a look at me I'm stunned In a daze He had the whole street set ablaze It's only love they say Makes you feel this way She liked his eyes she wanted more The baby gonna have your smile for sure He saw a lovely girl Smelling sweet and soapy like fresh air She saw him looking acted like she didn't care That's how we knew And so love grew a flower A flower that is you Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Even to the angels it may sound like a lie For you child He has the troops and extra backup standing by For you child For you he's the best he can be For you child For you he's the best he can be Oh child don't you know Your daddy love come with a life time guarantee Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Yeah daddy love you child Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Daddy love you yeah It's only you he'll say Made the young boy hungry for the man he is today It' only love, love, love, love Can make you feel this way Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Yeah daddy love you child Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy love come with a life time guarantee Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Daddy love you, yeah Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Did I tell you your daddy loves you Your daddy knows you're a flame Your daddy knows you're a flame Oh child didn't you know Your daddy love come with a life time guarantee Daddy love you Your daddy knows you're a flame Daddy love you yeah
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Written by: Andy Nicholls, Helen Adu, Juan Janes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Babyfather" is a song by the English band "Sade" taken from their sixth studio album, "Soldier of Love."
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Song LabelThe song was released by Epic Records, which is a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.
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GenreThe song belongs to the Soul and R&B genre.
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Song ReleaseThe song was officially released on 9 April 2010 as the album's second single.
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Lyric CompositionThe lyrics of the song were written by the lead singer of the band, Sade Adu, along with other band members, Stuart Matthewman, Andrew Hale and Paul Spencer Denman.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Babyfather" was directed by Sophie Muller who has worked with renowned artists like Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, and Beyoncé.
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Song ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It received particularly high praises for its reggae-influenced beats and Sade’s seductive vocals.
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PopularityThe song was strong enough to crack the top 20 on Billboard's Adult R&B songs chart.
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Song MessageThe song is perceived to be about the love between a father and his children, highlighting the role of a loving and caring father figure.
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Award Nominations"Babyfather" was nominated in the "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" category at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Visual AestheticThe music video captures the vibe of a relaxing sunny day with children enjoying homemade lemonade while Sade sings amidst an abundance of fruit and flowers.
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Song InterpretationSome fans and critics have interpreted the song as Sade's tribute to all the men who are dedicated to roles as fathers in their children's lives.
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