Father Figure Lyrics – Taylor Swift
Father Figure Lyrics
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 want to see you rise, they don’t want you to reign.” I showed you all the tricks of the trade. All i ask is for 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. Leave it with me. I protect the family.
[Bridge] My dear boy, they don’t make loyalty like they used to. Your thoughtless ambition sparked the ignition, On foolish decisions which lead 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 mantle? 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.
About the song
“Father Figure” is the fourth track on Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl (2025). The song creatively reinterprets George Michael’s 1987 hit, blending its themes of love, protection, and intimacy with Swift’s own storytelling style. Within the album’s broader exploration of fame and identity, “Father Figure” highlights complex relationships that offer guidance and support amidst the pressures of public life. The track also references recurring motifs in Swift’s work, such as luxury cars and brown liquor, while challenging traditional gender roles by positioning Swift herself as the powerful “father figure.”
The song narrates a complicated mentor-protégé dynamic, mixing emotional connection with control and business interests. The mentor’s “pure profit” love symbolizes both genuine care and a transactional relationship based on loyalty and power. As ambition grows, betrayal erupts, turning their bond into a fight for dominance. Through this story, Swift examines themes of loyalty, ambition, and the price of betrayal, reflecting on how personal and professional relationships intertwine in the world of fame and influence.
Song Credits
Song: Father Figure
Album: The Life of a Showgirl
Artist: Taylor Swift
Lyricist: Taylor Swift
Musician: Max Martin, Shellback, Taylor Swift
Label: Taylor Swift