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Father Figure by Taylor Swift

Release Date
Fri Oct 03 2025
Performed by
Taylor Swift
Produced by
Max Martin & Shellback & Taylor Swift
Writed by
Taylor Swift & Max Martin & Shellback & George Michael
About

“Father Figure” interpolates George Michael’s 1988 hit of the same name. Swift’s interpolation comes after Michael’s track was featured in the 2024 film Babygirl, leading to a resurgence of the iconic song on streaming platforms and TikTok.

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Father Figure Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I found you, you were young, wayward, lost in the cold
Pulled up to you in the Jag', turned your rags into gold
The winding road leads to the chateau
"You remind me of a younger me," I saw potential

[Chorus]
I'll be your father figure, I drink that brown liquor
I can make deals with the devil because my dick's bigger
This love is pure profit, just step into my office
I dry your tears with my sleeve

[Post-Chorus]
Leave it with me, I protect the family
Leave it with me, I protect the family

[Verse 2]
I pay the check before it kisses the mahogany grain
Said, "They wanna see you rise, they don't want you to reign"
I showed you all the tricks of the trade
All I asked for is your loyalty, my dear protégé

[Chorus]
I'll be your father figure, I drink that brown liquor
I can make deals with the devil because my dick's bigger
This love is pure profit, just step into my office
They'll know your name in the streets

[Post-Chorus]
Leave it with me, I protect the family

[Bridge]
I saw a change in you (I saw a change, saw a change in you)
My dear boy
They don't make loyalty like they used to (Not like they used to)
Your thoughtless ambition sparked the ignition
On foolish decisions, which led to misguided visions
That to fulfill your dreams
You had to get rid of me
I protect the family

[Chorus]
I was your father figure, we drank that brown liquor
You made a deal with this devil, turns out my dick's bigger
You want a fight? You found it, I got the place surrounded
You'll be sleeping with the fishes before you know you're drowning
Whose portrait's on the mantel? Who covered up your scandals?
Mistake my kindness for weakness and find your card cancelled
I was your father figure, you pulled the wrong trigger
This empire belongs to me

[Post-Chorus]
Leave it with me, I protect the family
Leave it with me, I protect the family
Leave it with me

[Outro]
"You know, you remind me of a younger me"
I saw potential

Father Figure Q&A

Who wrote Father Figure's ?

Father Figure was written by Taylor Swift & Max Martin & Shellback & George Michael.

Who produced Father Figure's ?

Father Figure was produced by Max Martin & Shellback & Taylor Swift.

When did Taylor Swift release Father Figure?

Taylor Swift released Father Figure on Fri Oct 03 2025.

What did George Michael's team say about the "Father Figure" interpolation?

We were delighted when Taylor Swift and her team approached us earlier this year about incorporating an interpolation of George Michael’s classic song “Father Figure” into a brand new song of the same title to be featured on her forthcoming album. When we heard the track we had no hesitation in agre...

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What did Taylor Swift say about "Father Figure"?

Yeah, that was a fun one to write. And and we love a song with a key change. We had we had written it before then [The babygirl movie]. We had actually written it before then, but it was kind of I thought it was kind of fun. Like a fun coincidence, because it’s a very different way of using the idea...

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How did the song perform on the charts?

“Father Figure” debuted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking George Michael’s twenty second top 10 song as a credited writer.

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