Ace is originally from Boulder, Colorado and currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Ace lived in the same Boulder neighborhood as Jessica Biel. He auditioned for American Idol in Denver. He was one of the 24 to make it to the semifinals. On March 9, 2006, he made it into the top 12 of American Idol. On the March 15, 2006 results show, he was placed in the bottom 3 along with Melissa McGhee and Lisa Tucker, but was not eliminated. On March 29, 2006, he was placed in the bottom 3 a second time with Katharine McPhee and Lisa Tucker, and was not eliminated.
Ace plays piano, writes music, acts and dances. He is credited for writing music for Chicago rapper Slush Tha Villain. In 2005, he has guest-starred in an episode of Half and Half ("The Big Off Pitch Episode"), in which he played a baseball player who embarks on a music career. When it is found out that the pro-athlete is musically gifted, a fight erupts between the two half-sisters who both want to sign him. The episode was aired on October 24, 2005 and will reair on April 3, 2006. Ace was credited as Ace Blackwell. [1]
Ace has been singing since he was nine years old. He plays football, baseball and basketball. He is the youngest of five children and has four older brothers. Ace is of German and Irish descent. He has done philanthropic work in children's hospitals singing to hospital-bound patients during the holidays. Ace's fans are called Highrollers.
Ace now is showing his big talent as songwriter, too. He is one of the co-writers of Daughtry´s big hit "It´s Not Over". He amde the chorus with his frind Chris (Daughtry´s lead singer) while the both was at American Idol 2006 Summer Tour.
Father Figure
Ace Young Lyrics
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Thats all I wanted, something special,
Something sacred in your eyes,
For just one moment, to be bold and naked
At your side
Sometimes I think that youll never understand me
Thats all you wanted, something special,
Someone sacred in your life
Just for one moment, to be warm and naked
At my side
Sometimes I think that youll never understand me
But something tells me together, wed be happy
I will be your father figure (oh baby)
Put your tiny hand in mine (Id love to)
I will be your preacher teacher (be your daddy)
Anything you have in mind (it would make me)
I will be your father figure (very happy)
I have had enough of crime (please let me)
I will be the one who loves you
Until the end of time
Thats all I wanted
But sometimes love can be mistaken for a crime
Thats all I wanted just to see my babys blue eyes shine
This time I think that my lover understands me
If we have faith in each other
Then we can be strong
I will be your father figure
Put your tiny hand in mine
I will be your preacher teacher
Anything you have in mind
I will be your father figure
I have had enough of crime
I will be the one who loves you
Until the end of time
If you are the desert, Ill be the sea
If you ever hunger - hunger for me
Whatever you ask for, thats what Ill be
So when you remember the ones who have lied
Who said that they cared
But then laughed as you cried
Beautiful darling, dont think of me
Because all I ever wanted
Its in your eyes baby, baby
And love cant lie, no...
(greet me with the eyes of a child)
My love is always telling me so
(heaven is a kiss and a smile)
Just hold on, hold on
I wont let you go, my baby
I will be your father figure
Put your tiny hand in mine
I will be your preacher teacher
Anything you have in mind
I will be your father figure
I have had enough of crime
So I am gonna love you
Until the end of time
I will be your father
I will be your preacher
Ill be your daddy
I will be the one who loves you
Until the end of time
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The song "Father Figure" by Ace Young is a romantic ballad about a man who wants to be a loving and supportive partner to his significant other. The first verse talks about wanting to feel special and sacred to someone, to be bold and naked at their side. The next verse flips the roles, with the singer telling his partner that they too deserve to feel special and be with someone warm and naked. The chorus speaks to the commitment the singer is making, promising to be a father, preacher, teacher, and anything his partner needs. He has had enough of crime and wants to be the one who loves her until the end of time. The song ends with the singer expressing his love for his partner and promising to be there for her no matter what.
The song's lyrics convey a strong sense of devotion, love, and commitment. It highlights the desire to be loved and to give love in return. The use of the father figure metaphor suggests a caring and supportive role, one of guidance and protection. At the same time, it suggests a romantic love that is all-consuming and deep.
Line by Line Meaning
Thats all I wanted, something special,
The singer desires a special connection with someone.
Something sacred in your eyes,
The singer wants to be seen as unique and significant in the eyes of the other person.
For just one moment, to be bold and naked,
The singer wants to be vulnerable and exposed in front of the person he desires.
At your side
The singer wants to be close to the person he desires.
Sometimes I think that youll never understand me
The singer feels that the person he desires will never comprehend his true feelings.
Maybe this time is forever, say it cant be
The singer is uncertain about the longevity of his desire for this person.
Thats all you wanted, something special,
The singer recognizes that the other person wants a similarly exceptional connection.
Someone sacred in your life
The other person wants someone equally as significant and valuable in their life.
Just for one moment, to be warm and naked
The other person wants a moment of vulnerability and intimacy with the singer.
At my side
The other person wants to be close to the singer.
Sometimes I think that youll never understand me
The other person believes that the singer will never fully comprehend their true feelings.
But something tells me together, wed be happy
The singer believes that if they are together, they will find happiness.
I will be your father figure (oh baby)
The singer wants to take on a fatherly role for the other person and protect and care for them.
Put your tiny hand in mine (Id love to)
The singer wants to hold hands with the other person, symbolizing their connection and trust in each other.
I will be your preacher teacher (be your daddy)
The singer wants to guide and teach the other person about the world and what he has learned.
Anything you have in mind (it would make me)
The singer is open to doing anything the other person desires and wants to please them.
I have had enough of crime (please let me)
The singer wants to leave his past mistakes behind and be a better person for the other person.
I will be the one who loves you
The singer promises to be the person who cares for and loves the other person.
Until the end of time
The singer's love and devotion will never end.
But sometimes love can be mistaken for a crime
The singer acknowledges that love can be seen as wrong or against societal norms.
Thats all I wanted just to see my babys blue eyes shine
The singer finds beauty in the other person's eyes and wants to see them light up with joy.
This time I think that my lover understands me
The singer feels that the other person finally comprehends his true feelings.
If we have faith in each other
The singer believes that trust and belief in each other will lead to a strong relationship.
Then we can be strong
The singer sees potential for a strong bond if they have faith in each other.
If you are the desert, Ill be the sea
The singer promises to complement the other person by filling in what they lack (desert) with what he possesses (sea).
If you ever hunger - hunger for me
The singer promises to always be there for the other person when they need him.
Whatever you ask for, thats what Ill be
The singer promises to fulfill the other person's needs and desires.
So when you remember the ones who have lied
The singer empathizes with the other person's past experiences of being lied to in relationships.
Who said that they cared
The singer acknowledges the cruelty of those who pretended to care about the other person's feelings.
But then laughed as you cried
The singer recognizes the inhumanity of those who laughed at the other person's pain.
Beautiful darling, dont think of me
The singer wants the other person to move on from their trauma and to not link him with previous negative experiences.
Because all I ever wanted
The singer reiterates his simplest desire: the relationship.
Its in your eyes baby, baby
The singer sees his desire reciprocated in the other person's eyes.
And love cant lie, no...
The singer believes that true love is always honest.
(greet me with the eyes of a child)
The singer wants to see the other person's innocence in love and affection.
(heaven is a kiss and a smile)
The singer equates love with blissful moments of intimacy between two people.
Just hold on, hold on
The singer wants the other person to not let go and to keep working on their relationship.
I wont let you go, my baby
The singer promises to fight for and hold onto the relationship with the other person.
I will be your father
The singer wants to take care of the other person like a father figure would.
I will be your preacher
The singer wants to teach the other person lessons about life and help them grow.
Ill be your daddy
The singer promises to protect and care for the other person like a father would.
I will be the one who loves you
The singer wants to be the person who cares for and loves the other person.
Until the end of time
The singer's love and devotion will never end.
Contributed by Mason S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@manichannah
In my opinion, one of the top 10 best Idol performances ever.
@ivanakurtz3179
I absolutely agree. He really should have followed up with some better song choices. This song branded him as a sexy romantic god of sorts. If he had kept with this theme he could have stayed in longer and potentially even won.
@jambon6451
Then you have incredibly poor taste.
@manichannah
@@jambon6451 like I give two fucks about your opinion.
@mdooms76
This is one of the most memorable performances on A.I. of all times!! I'm still pulling it up to watch all these years later. Sexy, sensual, smooth...and something about the way he says "naked" and the expression he made....WHEW!!! MY MY MY!!!
@here2use
i was so addicted to him that season!! I LOVE HIM SOOOOO MUCH!!!
@chevychase
This was one of the greatest performances ever on "American Idol." Ace really out-did himself on this one. It is perfection. One of the sexiest performances ever, too.
@Romi421
I almost died when I heard this for the first time. Amazing and beautiful. You should have won.
@patrickcorrigan6259
This song ain’t easy to pull off at ALL....well done....RIP GEORGE
@KristenElise24
I love hearing him sing this song. His smile is just beautiful!