Father Figure
George Michael Lyrics

That's all I wanted
The singer wanted something specific and valuable

Something special, something sacred
He wanted something important and significant

In your eyes
He wanted to see it reflected in the eyes of his lover

For just one moment
He only wanted it for a short time

To be bold and naked
He wanted to be open and honest

At your side
He wanted this experience with his lover beside him

Sometimes I think that you'll never
The singer wonders if his lover will ever truly

Understand me
understand him

Maybe this time is forever
He wants this experience to last

Say it can be, whoa
He hopes his lover will be on board with this idea

(Baby)
A term of endearment used by the singer

I will be your father figure
The singer will take care of and guide his lover

(Oh baby)
Another term of endearment used by the singer

Put your tiny hand in mine
He wants to take care of her and protect her

(I'd love to)
He expresses his willingness to assist his lover

I will be your preacher teacher
The singer will offer guidance and wisdom to his lover

(Be your daddy)
He will act as a father figure to her

Anything you have in mind
The singer is willing to help and support her no matter what she needs

(It would make me)
He expresses that helping her would make him happy

I will be your father figure
Reiteration of his commitment to guiding and protecting his lover

(Very happy)
He will be pleased to help her

I have had enough of crime
He has had enough of negative experiences and wants to do something positive

(Please let me)
He asks for permission to help her

I will be the one who loves you
The singer will be the one who truly loves her

'Til the end of time
He will love her forever

But sometimes love can be mistaken
Love can be misunderstood

For a crime
Love can feel harmful or have negative consequences

Just to see my baby's
Reiteration of his desire to see his lover's

Blue eyes shine
He wants to see the love reflected in her eyes

This time I think that my lover
The singer is more confident that his lover

Understands me
understands him

If we have faith in each other
If they trust each other

Then we can be
They will be strong together

Strong, baby
An expression of confidence and support for his lover

If you are the desert
A metaphor about his lover

I'll be the sea
A metaphor about himself

If you ever hunger
If his lover is ever in need or desire

Hunger for me
He will be there for her to help and support her

Whatever you ask for
He is willing to give her anything she wants or needs

That's what I'll be
He will be there for her no matter what

So when you remember the ones who have lied
When she thinks of those who have hurt her in the past

Who said that they cared
People who said they loved her

But then laughed as you cried
Who thought little of her pain or emotions

Beautiful darling
A term of endearment used by the singer

Don't think of me
The singer doesn't want his lover to be hurt because of him

Because all I ever wanted
Clarification that his love for her is genuine and pure //

It's in your eyes, baby
The love he wants can be seen in his lover's eyes

And love can't lie, no
Love is always true and honest

(Greet me with the eyes of a child)
Look at him with childlike wonder and joy

(Heaven is a kiss and a smile)
Heaven is love and happiness

Just hold on, hold on
Stay strong and hold on to their love

I won't let you go, my baby
He will always be there for her and never let her go