My dad may have never been here for me but my brother did his job very well and even tho i still haven't met my own father, my brother will always be my number one.
Your brother is a great man! He done something out of love for you... Not because he had to... Just remember that... I'm sure you are a wonderful young lady because of him! God bless you both ☺️
I was blessed with having three older brothers who kind of stepped into my 'dad's' roll. And it doesn't hurt my mom rocks. But I have never known my real 'father'.
I adopted my daughter when she was 11. Her “father” abandoned her when she was 7 . This songs hits home. I love you Bailey and I’m glad I came into your life,
Great respect for a man who loves a child that is not biologically theirs. My sons father has never meet or talk or laid eyes on my son who will turn 11 this month
I can definitely agree with this. My father is a prick too. And I NEVER wanted to fall in love. Ever. Kelly’s song Because Of You touched my heart so much, and I never wanted to open my heart to anyone, bc it was already broken and I wasn’t going to let that shit happen again. And I didn’t. For a very long time. I can’t tell you the relationships I have pushed away, and the people I pushed out because of that man and his abandoning me. And in all honesty, I didn’t think my brain was like other people’s. I didn’t think I was capable of loving somebody. All of my friends talked about this “can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, World Series kinda stuff” but I had never felt that, and I was OKAY with that idea. I was the one breaking up first, so my heart never got put on the chopping block again. But I did meet a boy that I really fell in crazy, stupid love with. Even though we aren’t together anymore, I’m so thankful for him, because he made me realize that I wasn’t as broken as I thought I was. And no matter where I am in life, I will always be grateful and love him for showing me that. I’m saying all of this just to let anybody reading it know that just because the person/persons who are biologically supposed to love you...at the end of the day, they are NOT what define you. And their love, or lack there of? You do not need it. It took me a very long time to realize that. Just don’t be afraid to love as hard and as passionately as you can. It’s not how much love you have gotten, it’s how much love you give (as cliche as that is) ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am a man who was adopted when I was a baby. I grew up with a mother who was hardly there for me when I needed her to be. I grew up in a household with only my adoptive mother and myself. I had no father figure in my life. When I listen to this song I instantly start crying. I have learnt from many of Kelly Clarkson's songs ( especially this song ) that as long as you have yourself, You already have a family. Thinking of everyone that never knew what a father figure was.
Age 3 dad left and mom gave me away to her parents. I grew up wondering my worth. Age 17 mom came back into my life tryin to rebuild what she missed. She told me I was never abandon. Age 19 finally met my dad; he told me he always loved me. And that was the last time I ever had any contact with him. He never return any of my calls or email. I felt worthless again but at least I grew up with a grandfather who tried his best to fill the holes that were torn of a missing father. Growing up he had stroke but he survived it and I thank god for that. Even though I never got to learn my first slow dance with a father or will ever be walked down the aisle with one. At least I knew a fathers love by grandpa. Nov.16.2019 and papa (my grandpa) died at 10pm. I came in here to listen to this music and didn't expected to see my comment had so many likes a year later. Thank you to those that liked and commented. I feel like I lost a father again. But I know at least when he survived his stroke god gave me a chance to a have full father figure in my life. I love you papa.. thank you for loving me.
RainDrop dropTop only those that are there can earn and deserve your love and kindness. The rest can rot, as harsh as that sounds, but you won’t feel much for it.
You're so inspirational and you're an incredible fighter. You're worth all the happiness in the world. Your value isn't defined by you having a dad or not. You're worth more than anything in the world. I'm so happy you grew up better and stronger and always remember God lobes you and so do your Grandparents. You're not alone.
@@hanafidiaaelhaq5264 i just know the pain it causes... I've hady own father tell me he didn't want to see me anymore and then a year later tell me i was the one who left.
Sad story and very true, My parents left me and my sister in the streets to fend for our selves at 12 and 13. My baby sis died at 38 from an over dose in 2005. I am living a good life that I fought for. I am 51 and still have night mares but I am making it!
May the God bless you so you live next 100 years, very touching something similar happend to me, i never met my father me and my mom were very poor, and then my mom found my stepfather married him, he died from cancer unfortunatly in very short time like 7 days since it was diagnosed. Have a great day, every day sir.
Connie Donaldson 💖💕💝 I believe in you , reading everyone's comments make me cry but I'm thankful I got my two parents , I'm glad your making it . Stay safe and you go girl 😍😘💖💝💕
My "step" dad passed today...this song has always reminded me of him. I was 5 when he became my dad. While there's no blood relation, he chose every day of my life, to be my dad. He taught me so much and I will never be the same without him but I am so thankful he showed me that not every parental figure is toxic. Dad, I wasn't ready 🥺
Fathers bore children. Daddy's make their lives loved. I fell in love with my little girl when she was 3. I just had to meet her once and I knew I wanted to be her daddy. I'll never leave her.
@@jno1783 Judging the entertainers righteously: they are: DECEIVERS MTFs and FTMs cowards masons puppets greedy in love of all lies demon possessed members of one big club: FREEMASONRY And they all let us know, by placing the masonic hand signs and symbols into all music videos, movies, concerts, magazines…..
"He restored my faith that a man can be kind and a father could stay" This hit my heart strings. Here I am at work trying to hold back the tears. Amazing song. Kelly, you never fail to deliver. Thank you.
I like how this song is almost like an empowering song to a person like me, whose father left when I was still a little girl. Growing up without my father and seeing him love another woman's children was so hurtful that it's an image burned into my head. Now that I'm an adult, I'm so much stronger and piece by piece, I have been picking myself up and will continue to grow even stronger until the day that I find a man who will be willing to love the broken me.
+LovelyMNGurl02 maybe your mother made it impossible for your father to be a part of your life? You were a child you would not know you only know what you see..Maybe he tried and gave up? Now you have this hate for your father and you blame him for not being there. Maybe this is exactly what your mother wanted? there's always 2 sides to parenting. The kids always suffer through a divorce.
+shawn170204 Thanks for trying to bring a new perspective, but there is no need to think about his side of the story because I know his side of the story. When I was in high school, he tried to force me to live with him and told me that if I lived with him, then he will support me financially through college, but if I didn't, he would not give me one penny. I chose to live with my mother, so he never once supported me at all throughout my high school or college education. It was my mother who supported me financially. He is a greedy man that would not love or support you unless you have something to benefit him, so please, do not try to make him sound like a good person when he really is not.
I feel like this is a sequel to "Because Of You". As in Because Of You is about how a parent broke your heart, and stained your heart. And Piece by Piece is about how you recall that parent that damaged you so much, but now as a grown up you finally find someone who can "fix you" and as the song says, restores your faith and makes you whole. And who will be there for you to build a home for your children, and that they wont have to go through what you did (in "Because Of You"). I love this.
My "father" (and I use the term loosely) left me on the side of a freeway when I was four years old and told my mom where to find me if she wanted me. My mom then married a great man who became the only dad I needed who adopted me at five years old. I met with the guy who abandoned me once about 14 years later and haven't spoken to him again. I am not 55 years old and have moved on, but I swore I would never treat my own kids the way that "father" did to me and I have always been there for them. Today my oldest turns 31 and my youngest turns 30 next month and I have always done what I could to show them I love them both.
LYRICS And all I remember is your back Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you I begged you to want me, but you didn’t want to But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me He loves me Piece by piece, he restores my faith That a man can be kind and the father could, stay And all of your words fall flat I made something of myself and now you wanna come back But your love, it isn’t free, it has to be earned Back then I didn’t have anything you needed so I was worthless But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me 'Cause he loves me Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and a father could, stay Piece by piece Piece by piece I fell far from the tree I will never leave her like you left me And she will never have to wonder her worth Because unlike you I’m going to put her first and you know He’ll never walk away, He’ll never break her heart He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and the father should be great Piece by piece Piece by piece
I found I video www.UA-cam/woman.beats.man.in.front.of.their.child.com. . with women we ask why she stay with dads we ask why he leave. at kids who witness daddy releasing anger on mommy don't laugh
Kids especially girls from broken family will love most of Kelly's songs.. the songs we can relate the most.. the songs will make us cry over and over again.. no matter how much life throws at us, we are Broken & Beautiful. Thanks Kelly for all of your inspiring songs...🥰🥰🥰
Then she got a divorce and her children lost their father. Break ups are understandable but no parent mother or father ever divorce their children. I love my girls morevthan life. They are the best thing their mother and I ever did.
This song makes me think about when my bio mom left when I was 7, she picked a drug addict/alcoholic over her 3 kids and a man who loved her. When she sings about her dad, it makes me think about my mom, and when she sings about her husband, it makes me think about my dad, My father is an amazing man who stepped up to the plate after my mom left and raise 3 kids, 7 y/o, 5 y/o, and 4 y/o. He did it by himself with no one else's help. I thank god everyday for the man I get to call my dad. ❤
I'm really sorry you had to go through that... Last year my youngest daughter passed away and I just wonder does she feel abandoned up there without me...
This song is powerful; only those who have experienced the difficulty of growing up without the structure and love that children are supposed to have can truly understand. Sending a hug to all the broken-hearted🤗
When you have a father who nags at you to do stuff like brush your teeth before bed, who embarrasses you at school, and constantly tells you he's got his gun loaded for anyone who breaks your heart, it gets annoying. It gets annoying because you think he'll always be there to bug the hell out of you, and you really take an annoying father for granted. When really, you're lucky to have a watchful father who cares enough to let your teacher know you've got a stomache ache and if it gets worse to please let you go to the bathroom. You're lucky to have someone to love you and care for you, and you really take it for granted. I was blessed with a father like this, who got up with me at four am because I had a nightmare, and who did all of the (oddly specific) actions above. My parents aren't together, but he says it won't stop him from seeing his baby girl. But even with this, my heart and prayers go out to everyone who hasn't had a father in their life, and I really wish things would be better for you. It breaks my heart that some people don't have someone to fall back on, and I really just want to help in any way I can. Whether it be prayers or just talking it out, I'd be glad to. I just want to let everyone who has a father know that they're extremely lucky, one in a billion. Go give your father a hug and just thank him for plain being there. Thank him for being there when you hurt and for not leaving when you acted out. Because you never know what tomorrow will bring.
thank you for saying what needed to be said... I never met my father and probably never will, and all I know about him is that he’s black And for my mother, the last time I met her was when I was 1 year old, which obviously I wouldn’t remember much from Just thank you for saying what everyone else is afraid of saying
My father left my mother this year, and in doing so he badly damaged his relationship with me. I have learnt that he doesn't care about me, he never has. This song truly speaks to me, and I really hope that one day I can find the father figure who will love me for who I am, and not expect me to be perfect and a miniature clone. To all those who have wonderful fathers; I am extremely envious and never forget that your father loves you no matter what - that is so precious
My mom left my father when I was 2 and then passed me around to whoever would take me. At 8 years old I ended up back with her only to watch her battle anorexia and clean up the mess she would make by her acts of self harm. It was the hardest thing in the world that I wasn't enough for her. I took 2 year with her forgiving her and taking care of a mother that was dieing from kidney failure due to having a pill addiction and not eating. I've lived without her for almost 10 years now. But my story gets better. I have 3 little girls who will never know the pain I went through. The apple fell far from the tree.
To all the young fathers out there- I'm 53 years old and I still feel the sting of abandonment. Do better! Love your daugthers, children, every day. Make sure they know it....everyday.
As painful as this is for her us, her fans, to listen to and watch, can you imagine Kelly's pain? I sincerely hope that her work on this song was cathartic for her. Hope she's broken through that pain of abandonment and risen above it! I love Kelly Clarkson!
Thank you, Kelly, for being the voice for all of us fatherless girls. We are strong and we are not worthless and we are loved always.. Still my heart has the biggest hole
I think this song is for fatherless people, not just girls. When she talks about "her" she is talking about her daughter being fatherless, which is sad :c
diran panda You obviously don't know what you're talking about. This song is about fatherless girls.. and how Kelly is glad her own daughter won't be fatherless like she was. Get over it, it just isn't about boys. Not in the song, not in the video.
Where does this self entitlement come from? Are you saying that boys are not allowed to feel anything listening to this song? Are boys never left by their fathers- the song has a feeling and everyone can relate to it in their own way. Just cause it portrays it self a certain way doesn't mean other parties can't take from it emotionally... Don't you dare tell people how to think or feel about something.
diran panda You're denying how I feel. DONT YOU DARE EVER EVER INVALIDATE HOW I FEEL. I've been through hell by not having a father. Some things just aren't fucking about men, get the fuck over it. You are really bringing out an ugly side of me right now, but you need to kill this insensitive attitude right the fuck now.
diran panda Take your fucking ugly ass cover photo and anime fucking bullshit away from this artistic and lovely video. To anyone who reads this, forgive me. I do not like this ugly side of me coming out, but I cannot stand when insensitive people have the nerve to take things too far and disrespect someone who has been through what I have. Please go somewhere. Stop thinking shit is about and for you when it is not. Women have been oppressed and abused for years by men, by fathers, we deserve to have something that is ours. Stop thinking about how you can benefit from this song when it isn't goddamn for you. Take many fucking seats.. on pins and needles.
Lyrics ❤️ And all I remember is your back Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you I begged you to want me, but you didn't want to But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me He loves me Piece by piece, he restores my faith That a man can be kind and the father could, stay And all of your words fall flat I made something of myself and now you wanna come back But your love, it isn't free, it has to be earned Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthless But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me 'Cause he loves me Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and a father could, stay Piece by piece Piece by piece I fell far from the tree I will never leave her like you left me And she will never have to wonder her worth Because unlike you I'm going to put her first and you know He'll never walk away, He'll never break her heart He'll take care of things, he'll love her Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and the father should be great Piece by piece Piece by piece
My biological father left me and my family when I was 6 years old, but I met my step-father shortly after, he is my dad, he is the one who raised me. Taught me that I am worth so much more! He took care me, he provided for me, and always came back with love no matter how bratty I acted. And now he also does the same for my daughter (she is now 4 yrs old) who's biological father isn't in her life either. So thank you this song makes me think of my dad so much and I can't wait to sing it for him!
my dad died before i could have meet him but my adopt father was always there for me just like your dad and he just passed away two years ago as of apirl 23
Why people can't break generational curses and break vicious cycles. It's not only about them. It is also about us not taking the time to choose right. I'm glad you have your step dad and he is up to the task but where is our responsibility?
I had exact same thing but then he and my mom divorced and he moved on from me n my 4 siblings , so sad. He earned our trust and we ended up calling him dad and then he left and forgot about us like we never existed just like our biological dad 🥹
"she will never have to wonder her worth, because unlike you i'm gonna put her first" ... thank you for writing this, it changed my life and perspective
How in the World do you do a winky frowny face? Listening to this crap has made it so people don't even understand how real world emotions even work any more.
Normally i never comment but Shout out to my step dad, who didnt have to love me, care for me or put up with me after my mom died and my dad didnt want a "bi" daughter near his other family. At the time his accusations were a stab to my heart, to know following your heart was wrong and sick. To know that this man that your mom married after you dad walked out when you were 3 and only knew you for 6 years could show more love in his pinky than your own father ever could in his whole body. He was there through the fits of rage, grief, rebellious tantrums, the nightmares i would wake up to screaming after my mom died. he saw me at my worst and still chose to love a girl who wasnt his. I dont care what any one says you dont need to be related by blood to be a family. i would not be going to college today if it were not for rob. I love him so much. When i hear this song it makes me want to shed a tear, but instead i smile because he did "stay" by my side and i owe him so much, my father did stay and he is great.
Thanks for sharing this; Rob is a wonderful person there are no words good enough to describe him, God bless him, and you are blessed very, very blessed.💖
This song reminds me so much of my parentless life. I was the product of rape. I was adopted and I never knew my birth mum. I have had no father growing up. My adoptive mother was never really there for me. So now when I hear this song, I cry because I know I am all alone. No parents or family to call my own. Thank you Kelly Clarkson. You helped me realise that I don't need parents to be able to keep living... I just need me.
Never give up on yourself, your human and stuck on this earth like all of us. Have faith and do what makes you happy, "family" is overrated . All u need is one person to believe in you, b strong 💪 live your best life. P.s Adopt a dog / cat that's the most loyal companion you'll ever have. ❤️❤️ !
You might be past the age of needing parents, but you do need more than you. Human beings are not meant to live without other people in their lives, so I hope you have some good friends around you 😊👍👍
I am very sorry for your situation.. not very different to mine.. my only advise is turn to God.. because in faith, you will never be alone. Pray that he brings somebody into your life that will love you always! God Bless
My mother had to give up a child at a young age. That child grew up and one day decided to do a “23 and me” test. Well, she got the results right along with my mother’s full name (birth mother) and me. She found us on Facebook. We met a few months later. It was wild. A lot of people are doing that. Might you consider it?
My father left me at 6. He has never came around nor called. It effects my life on a daily. I hurt everyday bc i cant get married and have my dad walk me down the aisle. My children will never have a grandpa. I will never be protected.
@@Showman907 God loves you more than even the best human father ever could. ❤ Psalm 10:14 says, “But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted. You consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.” Matthew 10 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.[a] 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. ❤❤❤
There are two men in this song. The man who abandoned her and the new man who is showing her there is hope. A lot of us focus on the man who abandoned us, and forget that we actually have the man who will give us hope already here for us.
easier said... I find that any man I love leaves me at some point or the other. something must be wrong with me.. either way, I don't believe in hope, it only lets you down
or somethings wrong with them?..and nothing has made sense yet, but it will... Don't give up on love..you're enough. I spent years of life in home after home..no Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Grandparents, Parents..it doesn't Intimidate me though..I never missed out they did, life still finds a way to make me thankful..piece by piece
The acoustic version of this song just hits so much differently though... Like OMG . I have literally been a fan of Kelly Clarkson since day one and all mainly because of the incredibly beautiful and touching voice she has. One of very few artists that has actually made me cry dozens of times because of how beautiful and heartfelt her voice feels.
When I was 5 my dad passed away, and my mother walked away from my little brother and I. My aunt (dads sister) adopted my brother and I, she really had our backs through everything. She is the mother I never had. I'm proud to say, I see her as a mother, she was taking care of her son along my brother and I, she's been there. I'm happy to call her mom an my cousin Bubba.
This song breaks my heart knowing that the man she is praising in this song, is now the one who is walking away and bleeding her dry of her hard earned money. Kelly, you deserve all the happiness in the world and you will find it some day soon ❤
@@racquialeah she filed for divorce because there was an affair on his behalf... sounds like he walked away from the marriage long before she gave up on it. And now he (and his father) have taken her to court to fight for all of her money. Disgusting
@@A.J.8.8.8 Well think about it if she was asking that much from him you would all be like *HEY BUDDY PAY UP* but since he’s a man asking for money all of you feminists are like “😱😱😱😱😱 That’s illegal!”
Came across this song and I couldn’t hold back the tears. I felt abandoned by both my mom and dad. I grew up with my Grandparents and they took care of me like I’ was their own. My mom was in my life but she left to go make a better life for us, ended up getting married and having another kid. She didn’t forget about me tho, she eventually sent for me after 10 years of leaving and I wished I had stayed with my Grandparents 😭😭 Talking to her on the phone and living with her was totally two different things. I guess I was living in a fairytale because I always wanted my mom! She wasn’t there for me to talk to about my Hugh school crushes, or tell her how hard it was growing up as a teenager. She missed my first period, all my graduations, lots of birthdays😭 and I was treated like a stranger! My dad on the other hand didn’t care about me. I’ve always felt a void and had trust issues for a long time! He was the first man to break my heart and it still hurts up to this day ... I tried building a relationship with him but he didn’t want it so I just stopped trying’ I told myself I will no longer beg someone to love me because I know my worth.. I’m now married and I believe God sent him to me for a reason because he’s such a good man! We don’t have kids yet but I’ll make sure he/she is well taken care and they won’t ever have to worry about how much they’re worth ! (Tearing up just writing this😭😭)
When a father walks away it’s the hardest thing to get over but in the end I’m a stronger person for it! Years of torment never broke me and now I sing this song to sing your leaving. I’m not bitter I’m better for it. Thanks Kelly we love you!
Yes ! A father leaving is a hard loss mine left when I was 5 and it took me years to get over it but when I did I realized how strong I became from it now when ppl leave it hurts but it doesn’t break me ……when the first man that breaks your heart is your own father it changes you…. Ima glad you’re better god bless
I'm 12 my dad has always been in and out of jail my whole life in fact so much he was not there when I was born and any of my birthday when he was gone my mom was on her own with 4 kids hard for her to support us and look after us when she worked I hated the things my dad left us for my mom never left him becouse she didnt wont us to be hurt but I prayed for my mom to be happy and us and God sent me my step dad who is amazing if u r going through something pray and GOD will provide.
Literally, last night i was listening to her song"because of you" and i broke down. I have always been afraid to love someone and let my guard down, because of my father. And i been in this relationship where i am so happy and fully in loved. But because of my father's mistakes. I am always trying to protect my heart. But tonight i found this song! Omg. It just gives me hope that my boyfriend won't ever hurt me, or leave me. And that he won't make the same mistakes as a father. 🙏💕 There is hope to fall in love, and to be loved and taken well care of, but hurts that it wasn't your own father to do that for you. 😭💔
Omg. Literally my story. Even I still live with my toxic father, I found my bf unlike my dad. He never hurt me even just a little. But I always set a boundaries with him, cause I have too many anxiety and trust about man. But he stay with me and love me 6 years still counting. I just blessed to have him in my live and ready to open up my heart just for him 💕
her dad made the worst mistake breaking her heart he missed out on one of the most beautiful women there is inside and out well joke is on him now stay strong and empowered kelly
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙 “Hi! Your dedication and hard work are truly commendable. Remember, every small step you take brings you closer to your goals. Keep believing in yourself-you’ve got this! 🌟”
this song makes me cry everytime I hear it not because of my father because of my kids father he'll never understand how much he hurt us I went through domestic violence and finally got the courage to let him go I think the hardest part was not knowing that my second youngest daughter was hurting so bad because she never talked about it and as I laid in a room next to her room my youngest cousin called me to tell me that my daughter had took a bunch of pills I ran out my room I think my heart stopped at that moment i open my daughter's door hoping that it wasn't true but it was that's when I realized how much he had hurt her I watch my daughter be rushed to the hospital in an ambulance I think God that he didn't take my little girl and I had a second chance to talk to her and listen to her pain that she felt inside because of her father if you have a child that's hurting because of their father or mother please pay close attention to them they may tell you everything's okay but you really never know kids are good at keeping their feelings inside please learn from what I went through
Wow your story made me cry along with this song, it’s horrendous in what happened to you and your daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family, you don’t need men in your life, asking as you have your girls you will be fine. Good luck for the future off you and your girls x
Piece by Piece Kelly Clarkson And all I remember is your back Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you I begged you to want me, but you didn’t want to But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me He loves me Piece by piece, he restores my faith That a man can be kind and the father could, stay And all of your words fall flat I made something of myself and now you wanna come back But your love, it isn’t free, it has to be earned Back then I didn’t have anything you needed so I was worthless But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me 'Cause he loves me Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and a father could, stay Piece by piece Piece by piece I fell far from the tree I will never leave her like you left me And she will never have to wonder her worth Because unlike you I’m going to put her first and you know He’ll never walk away, He’ll never break her heart He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and the father should be great Piece by piece Piece by piece Songwriters: Gregory Kurstin / Kelly Clarkson
"You did not want me". The hardest truth. You have to dig deep into your own to recover from that truth. But we don't die. It takes time but we recover. STRONGER. HAVE COURAGE.
I'm so glad that even after everything she went through with her ex that she felt like she could still sing this song but just with different lyrics because she didn't want to diminish what this song means to people who might feel what she felt when she wrote it
And all I remember is your back Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you I begged you to want me, but you didn't want to But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me He loves me Piece by piece, he restores my faith That a man can be kind and the father could, stay And all of your words fall flat I made something of myself and now you wanna come back But your love, it isn't free, it has to be earned Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthless But piece by piece, he collected me up Off the ground, where you abandoned things Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me Six years old and you know He never walks away He never asks for money He takes care of me 'Cause he loves me Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and a father could, stay Piece by piece Piece by piece I fell far from the tree I will never leave her like you left me And she will never have to wonder her worth Because unlike you I'm going to put her first and you know He'll never walk away, He'll never break her heart He'll take care of things, he'll love her Piece by piece, he restored my faith That a man can be kind and the father should be great Piece by piece Piece by piece
My mom played this song for the first time when I was in the car with her. She explained what the song was about before she played it. When she played the song I was almost brought to tears. I was trying my best to hold back from crying in front of my mom. It made me realize that im not the only one who has had a different man in the house that isn't your dad. It made me realize that a father figure doesn't have to be biological. The reason I almost cried was because this song spoke to me, it almost seemed like the song was written about my life. God bless you all.
My dad left my mom before I was even born so yeah I am fatherless but it didn't stop me from achieving goals in life and made sure that I will be worthy. Now I have a son and making sure everyday that I will always be there for him in every step of his way. 🙂🙂🙂
My story with my dad and sister, and sadly with all my kids and their daddy. Thank you heavenly father for loving us and being what a good father should be. Amen 🙏
My ex left us when my daughter 3 month old From baby until now she always fear with men (except my brother and my father) And she always says to her friends ''I just have mom. I don't have a father '' And always says to me ''mom, please don't leave me alone. I just have you.. '' And I always cried like baby when she said that.
My ex left me and my son when he was 2 and it was hard but now im married to a man that i met when my son was 2 1/2 and he has adopted my son....and has built my son and i back up
"Piece by piece, i fell far from the tree. I will never leave her like you left me and she will never have to wonder her worth because unlike you, I'm gonna put her first" My promise to myself is that when i have my own kids is that i will never allow them to lie in bed at night with tear straked faces, too scared to make a sound in case Dad hears and gets mad while he yells at Mom. With the knowledge that they would have to get up the next day and pretend everythings fine, go to school,smile,smile and smile until night time comes and everything happens all over again.
Marriage is hard by its very nature. Sometimes yelling happens. So long as help is seeked and the marriage survives. I have been married 10 years and my wife and I yell at each yet know we will never divorce because the third party in our union is God
I can relate this because this happens to my marriage. Came from broken home, i promised myself not to let my kids to live the life like mine but life is shit at times. I'm still married to him but things never gets better,everyone around me keep telling me to get the hell out of this abusive relationship but maybe I'm just too stupid for staying together for the kids
hey dont say your stupid your not if you love him you love him if you dont then you dont but dont let any one abuse or hurt you. know that you are stronger then you think its the best thing to do to tell your self i am stronger then he makes me feel. know that im not the best advise giver but i surtainly can try
This song really hits home with me! My father never had interest in me unless he needed money, somewhere to stay or someone to lean on! Never could keep a promise! Thankfully I married a wonderful man who helped me heal me and takes really great care of me and our beautiful daughter! I love him so much! ❤
This song does not fill in the holes, but it gives me comfort to know I am not alone. Feeling your pain especially at this point in your life. Blessings for sharing your heart through your music and your show. hugs from Colombia
I cried for years silently, asking why would afather leave his only son was it me? It wasn't until I was a little older that the man who raised me my step-dad did I realize what love was, and what it meant to be a man. He took me in unconditionally, and loved me like his own even though he had a son eventually with my mother, he loved us both the same. I now know what a father should be, the man that is my biological father came to me once but I pushed him away, where was he when I was little and I fell down my stedpdad was the one who picked me up. Now I have a career that I make enough to raise my own family I have a father and its not the man who left my mom crying.
amen no man should ever ever leave a woman crying or hurting or feeling worthless ever its not ok for a man to make a woman cry or hurt or his child ever
I understand that this is an emotional song but I must ponder as to why you shared this comment. this in no way explains the song or does anything but ruin my day at 3 A.M. in the morning by making me feel bad.
I understand that this is an emotional song but I must ponder as to why you shared this comment. this in no way explains the song or does anything but ruin my day at 3 A.M. in the morning by making me feel bad.
Honestly, this song is phenomenal. Kelly knows how to write a simple yet elegant pop tune, and this ranks up there with the best that she's written ("Already Gone", "Catch My Breath", "Hear Me", "Sober", "Maybe", "Einstein"). I sense a direct emotional connection between this track and her 2005 smash "Because Of You". In that song, she was lamenting her life after her dad left. Here, she makes a clean break, saying that since he doesn't want to be around, fine. She's picking up the piece(s) and moving on. And the melody is gorgeous. In my opinion, Kelly won AmIdol because she can take any simple phrase and endow it with a stunning vocal melody. And that's what I look for when I hear singers lately: Can they be MELODIC with their vocals? As far as I'm concerned, there are only two singers at the moment who be continuously vocally melodic without drowning in sap: Kelly and Adele The rest are merely OK. Let's push this one to the top of Billboard. Come on, Kellebrities! #herecomeskelly #piecebypiece2016
I can fully believe she wrote this one. Kelly DOES record songs written by others, yes; but I know for a fact she co-wrote this with the song's producer, Greg Kurstin.
This hits me hard. I’ve never met my dad and he abandoned my mum and I, according to my mum he didn’t want the responsibility at his age. He is 8 years older than my mum and she was only 21. He left us and his hole family behind because of me. I still feel like nothing, like I tore the family apart. I understand it’s not the worst thing that could happen but it still hurts. I grew depressed and am still working through it, but music helps me through it. Have a good day/night ❤️❤️
This song brings me to tears everytime. She is incredible singing this song live on American idol. I had tears running down my face. So much emotion in her voice. Keith urban was in tears ❤
omg River is sooo cute at the end!! It's been amazing to be with Kelly since winning idol 15 years ago. To see her come from a young 20 year old girl, broken hearted, lonely, not wealthy, to where she is today. Happily married to an amazing man, with 2 babies and 2 kids by marriage. She is one of the most successful reality tv competition winners of all time! She became so successful that she was able to buy property big enough to build houses for her mom, another for her brother, and herself. She became the American Idol, and she got the American DREAM! ps. I'm Canadian..... :P
This makes me cry, because unfortunately, even though I'm only 13, I can relate to this. my father isn't the greatest, to say the least. I get goosebumps whenever I hear this song. thank you Kelly, for writing this.
N. stiller ....are you seriously trying to make excuses for a man who mentally and emotionally abuses his children??? WTH!!?!!?! It's because of HIM that I considered running away, because of HIM that I even thought about cutting. Even suicide. I didn't do any of those because that wold mean he won. So no. I'm not going to let him make any excuses. I WILL NEVER do that to my kids. EVER. So don't you DARE say "think about his pain" because even if he has some, it DOES NOT mean he has to take it out on his kids.
When my mom died I was 17 and my dad Abandoned me I had to fend for myself and as I raised my self he tried to act like he wanted a father daughter relationship but I was fooled he never apologized for the way he verbally abused me and degraded me. I reached out to him on more then one occasions but he's just not interested in building that relationship up but thank goodness for his gf and her Daughter bc she got the dad I never got and never will. Thank you Kelly for this Song it's so real and raw I can't even sing this without tears.
I can relate to this song in many ways first being my dad left when my mom refused to abort me, second he was never around when i needed him, third my grandpa raised me, forth my bio dad made me feel like no man could ever love me, and fifth and final psychologically his abandoning me has caused me to have comittment issues with guys because i fear them leaving me and putting my own children through what i went through. He has caused me to have wounds that will never heal and a void in my life/heart
Oh, honey, I'm so sorry to hear this. But if this song has taught us anything, it's that no matter how much you hurt and how many scars you carry, there is hope. Life can get better and you can find someone who's good for you. You can be a better parent and you can find happiness. Get help and don't give up. Hugs to you.
I hear u on this first it was my bio dad didnt give to shits then my step dad emotional abuse with me then my bio dad tryed to come back in and blow it again and just used my mom then my husband did exactly what my step father did. So I lost trust in all men till I met my daughter dad but then he did what I always feared for my daughter abdomen her. And then I just have really bad trust with men and I let them walk over me cause they give me the attention I crave. But not no more I'm stronger then that
+jeannette borne oh, I'm so sorry to hear all this. That's just devastating thst every influential man in your life let you down. I'm sorry you've had bad luck with the men in your life. But please don't lose hope and please don't believe that you deserve it. No matter how badly you've been hurt, things CAN get better. Every human life has worth and dignity and you should love yourself for who you are.
and it's a pain that will never end, its something people can never understand but we all need to understand we are humans on our own, and the challenge of being born to no one, can never mean anything, my destiny can be created and conquered by me only.... its hard, the hardest feeling to feel, learn and study your worth, it does not amount to anyone.
The Lord will watch over you for the rest of your days.Your purpose may not have yet been revealed but believe me,he has a plan for each and everyone of us...All the best..
I'm pregnant with our first son and my dad left us when I was 6 y/o. May be the hormones but damn this song always gives me the chills and makes me tear up. Shout out to all the awesome single moms like mine who give their all to raise their children when the means to an end decided to take the easy way out.
All I have to say is thank you Kelly, this song definitely hits home, my father left when I was 6, a couple days after my birthday right in front of me, and I hope one day he will regret leaving me and my mother. ❤️
I love this song 😍 when my son was born my ex left me for my brothers ex girlfriend and she wanted was his money. after he found out I was with someone he tried for a year to get me back and I've been with him for 13 years now and married. he fell in love with my son who he raised since he was 2 and he's 16 now and are the best of friends which any mother would love for a son to have a father who loves him unconditionally like he's his own blood. and I gave him 2 daughters, we'll 3 because we adopted another who is my niece but we had her since she was 2 hours old. I'm so very lucky to have this man in my life who wanted me and my son and will to have more children and taking the responsibility of someone's kids he's the most loving father I've ever seen ans very protective of his family I'm very thankful and proud to call him my husband 💏💕
First of all its my UA-cam name and I can have what ever I like tyvm it doesn't difind who I am and you don't know me. second did you ever ask ur self bible thumper when God made Adam & Eve and they had sons who apperntly got married just who the fuck did they marry and where did theses mystery bitches come from??? if God apperntly ONLY made Adam & Eve so it says in ur bible??? after all it was a book write by his dyciples right?? they did say it wasn't written by God or Jesus 🤔🤔 and through out the hers it keeps changing so just who keeps changing the story's in the bible, the illuminati??
I was lucky to have a wonderful father, when he needed a kidney I gave my father one. I wanted him to know how much I appreciated him and loved him. He was gone out of my life from 3 to 6. I remember how painful it was. He came back to us but sadly left 2 sons behind. I reconnected with them after my dad passed.
Wow that is amazing. That is what we do for our families. I cannot say that my story is the same as yours. My father died when I was 20, and I have many good stories to tell. My dad had a massive heart attack at the age of 57. Many years gone past.
I showed this to my hubby when we were having problems and he understands more now. Love is powerful in any marriage to never leave me. Love Kelly Clarkson music 🔥💯🙌
Being a father it breaks my heart why any man would do this to a child, I took on two children this age,and we have had more children together since. Such an inspiring song, and one that tugs all my heart strings, makes you want to do so much more for families.
maybe you should ask the man before just assuming hes a monster for (god forbid) leaving a woman? why dont you ask the woman why she had a baby with the man who is such a bad bad bad person?
This song realllyyyy fits to my life story!!!!!! Growing up as a kid and now continuing as a tween my father never wanted anything to do with my family he left and now continues his life with a new family. Ik there r some dads out there who r the world to their kids and I hope one day I will find a guy who will be great like that to my kids and will restore my faith as well!! I thank my mom and brother everyday if its in my head or saying it straight to them I love them for helping me stay strong and helping me continue my life without ending it or just simply giving up. If ur reading this and u actually got this far thank u I hope u understand have a great day!!! :)
Danielle Jewel me too I'm so happy that I have my sister and my mom and dad... my mom and dad got devorst and now I live with wit my step dad and my mom but I see my real dad and my step mom I LOVE THEM ALL there all nice to. Me
this song hits home!!! my real father wanted nothing to do with my mom or with me for that matter. God sent my step dad that I loved as my daddy when I was 4 years old... a 4 year olds prayer that God would send me a daddy that would love me, was answered!!! then at 12 years old I lost him! my best friend that taught me all I know, he was my everything... and God called him home to heaven!! all my life afterwards I searched for my daddy in men... never finding him! bad relationship after bad relationship... brought two children (My two angels) into this world... their daddies abandoned them!!! drugs and other women were more important!! so I did the single mommy thing! never receiving a penny from either of their fathers. I listened to the cries of my babies wondering why their daddy's never wanted anything to do with them... I felt like my life was now being reflected through their eyes... I was heartbroken for them!!! I knew how they felt!!! But now I am happily engaged!!! my babies finally have the daddy they always wanted!! and I have a man, that is so close to being just as my daddy was to me, to them!! another answered prayer!!! piece by piece all of my broken pieces are coming back together!! through them!!! I know, I just wrote my whole life story out on here.... I let my emotional heart overload my behind!! but, tis true that no matter what... a girl will always want to marry someone like their Daddy, and a boy will always want to marry someone like their mommy!!! I pray my daughter finds a man as wonderful as my fiance!!! and I pray that my son finds a woman as strong and courageous as his mommy!!!
You are brave and a good person ... thank you for telling me your story ... I also found an angel who takes care of me and my children..this song kills me..but I love her ..
marina volpi awwwww thank you!!! I completely understand, this song absolutely breaks my heart because it hits home.. I had been so angry with God for so long... like, how can u answer my prayers and then take him away... then you grow up with religion being thrown in your face and they talk about God being jealous... like, omg!! I loved my Daddy more than anything. at that age I didn't even know God... so this jealous man took my daddy from me BC I didn't understand (at the time) that I am supposed to love some invisible person (this coming from a child) more than I am supposed to love anything or anyone......??? like, it didn't make any sense to me at all!!! but now I have an amazing relationship with God... but it still hurts me that he took the one thing in my life that ever made sense.... so broken, that is an understatement!!! but yes, he sent an angel into our lives!!! this man loves my kids with that same unconditional love my daddy had for me!!! I'm happy to hear he has done the same for you!!
You're so strong! I envy you, I'm only 14 and I have so much wrong from my original Dad, I always blame myself for him leaving us. But really he chose to. You are so strong. Thank you for giving me a little hope.
I lost my Daddy 3yrs ago. I was so blessed to have such an amazing man in my life. Since he is gone there is a huge emptiness that nothing fills. My Daddy was my hero and my best friend. So many times I just wish I could call him or just sit next to him and be able to cry and tell him about all the chaos in my life right now. He always had the right words and could fix it.....I miss him 😢
I love the way how everyone could conect to their parents leaving them behind, but for me it's how I know deep inside that God will pick me up and restore me, piece by piece - to my former glory ? Nope. To something even better. If you are reading this, and you're going through tough times, have faith in God 'cause he will find ways to love you no matter what 💕
He hasn't restored me - as much as I have prayed - fasted - cried out. You name it, God NEVER healed me. And so I live a life of suffering. It's tragic.
The legacy of the abusive absentee father. Leaving a permanent scar that one can only heal by being a loving parental figure to themselves. Be strong and courageous and you can survive and thrive in this life.
my dad was never around... had twins at 23 and disappeared... to show up 6 years later for another kid then left again. i tried to get ahold of him again and we made plans in april but he ditched me for wedding plans, which I didn’t even know he had a girlfriend so if you can imagine my 13 year old self was extremely hurt. he has a wife now and two steps kids, my siblings. my mom found a pic on my uncles Facebook of him and his new family. I texted it to him with the caption “nice replacement” he’s never seen my number before and assumed it was my mom because it was the same area code and responded with “thx”. come to believe that my 14 year old heart is now in peices
I am here to help...do this. Think of all the good things your farther has done...really think..im sure there are some? Hint? He gave you life. Be thankfull for that...REALLY THANKFULL. That will allow the spirit make room for the good that is about to come inot your life.
Honey do it yourself for your kids...Jesus is Our father...Pray for him....I'm praying for you honey💛💛💛💛 stay in school be 14 get into church best thing you can do give it to the Lord! Prayers💞
cuteboymendes my dad killed him self so he didn’t half to be with me so I’m hurt to and he cheated on my mom with two other girls now I have 3 step siblings.
I was 2 when my father left. I never got to meet him 💔😥 I almost destroyed myself over the issue of abandonment . Thank You Kelly Clarkson❤ You Sing The Language of The Heart ❤️ You’re Truly A Blessing and A GOD SEND 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❣️
Why is this a dance song? I first heard this from her American Idol performance and it is 500 million times more beautiful striped down. Just her voice and the piano. Songs like this that have real depth don't need to be dressed up with a driving back beat. just let the lyrics speak for themselves.
because she wanted the song to be uplifting and empowering actually :)! i am glad we have two versions, this one which is more like "fist in the air"-like and the sad one, which reveals the actual reason why she wrote the song
Kelly's ability to be real and connect with us was evident from her American Idol audition. No one delivers on pop songs about things that matter (or don't)better.
"He never ask for money", now he ask 500k per month "Piece by piece he collecting me" , he breaks it again Kelly is a wonderfull woman, these man don't deserve her
Well think about it if she was asking that much from him you would all be like *HEY BUDDY PAY UP* but since he’s a man you’re all like “😱😱😱😱😱 That’s illegal!”
Back in April 2021 I finally made the decision to end my relationship with my dad after 20+ years of verbal, emotional and mental abuse. He has called me a "loser" and "worthless" since I was 14 years old. The moment that I knew I would have to let him go came when he let his gf assault me at his house as he watched and shouted out profanities at me. My two boys 6 & 2 sat on the floor yelling and crying for me to help them as his gf held me against my will. Something in my heart changed at that moment. I let go of the hopes that my dad would ever love me. I made myself see my situation for what it was and let go. I haven't seen him since. This song is healing to my soul. Thank you Kelly for writing it! I love how raw and genuine you are. This song along with "I Don't Think About You" have been my go to songs for healing and comfort. My husband is very loving towards me in all of this. He's helping me to stay focused and to keep moving forward. God bless all of those that have been abandoned by their parents. We are warriors!
This song has a place in my heart because my father left me and my family 11 years ago. I was 2 my older brother was 4 and my mom was pregnant with my little brother. I can’t visit him because he won’t let us. I got to see him a couple years ago but he was behind bars. I couldn’t even hug him. But now I have a step dad and he is a better father than my birth father would of ever been.
i cant really relate because my dad has never left us but my parents have been fighting a lot and yell at me for nothing lately and it scares me so for me this is grandpa who has helped so much and my best friend who lets me escape to his house and hang out till i fell better but mainly my grandpa so thanks grandpa but i still do cry over the emotion of this song
I had my two girls while I was in the Marine Corps. When I was about to reenlist my wife at the time said she could not going through another deployment. So I pulled my reenlistment papers and got discharged. In less than two years we were divorced. I left and went back home to NYC. When I called, hearing my two girls crying asking why I left broke my heart. So I moved backed because I knew my place was where my girls were. Fast forward and my girls are two beautiful and very independent woman. They both have said that they love me for not giving up on them. I have never cried like that before. A fathers job is to provide, love, cherish, protect and set the example of how a man should be and how they treat the woman in their lives. I knew I made the right decision. I just pray that all dads in the same position think of their baby girls and how it affects them. Love you Jasmine and Brittney dad.
When I was born my dad walked away from me, he has only seen me twice in my 30 years. And now I have a daughter and I will always be there for her no matter what
This song is devastating now that we know her husband proved her wrong. I know the pain of finally thinking you found the one you could trust with your heart and your future, as well as your kiddos' future, the one with whom you finally felt safe, and then to realize you were fooled completely ..... Again. Standing there watching every one of your hopes and dreams shatter to pieces. Standing there seeing the damage it inflicts on your daughters because you had no Plan B and their dad treats them as if he left them too. You didn't think you would ever need a Plan B. You didn't want a Plan B. You finally realize you can not trust anyone. Including yourself. Yourself most of all.
My family used to be unhappy, so when I heard this song you sang at American Idol 2016, I cried a lots... and after many years, I suddenly cried again when I hear this song back. But these tears now I cry that because I 've found my piece ❤
+Selena Bailey I'm sorry for everything you've been through at such a young age. May God heal you and your family. I love your last sentence. Props to step parents who have the love to give that bio parents choose not to
My dad left when I was 11 months old and I never met him till I was 20 years old just to sign papers so he didn’t have to pay anymore child support. This and that scene from Fresh Prince always gets to me. I’m writing a song inspired by this one. Thank you Kelly Clarkson this song helps me even though I’ve never had a dad it still helps thank you.
Sonja Waltermire-Bates-Garcia Shout out to mine as well. He passed away a month ago and raised me and was there for me when my dad was an abusive drunk. I miss you grandpa. May they Rest In Peace
This is the same with me 😢 my dad abandoned me for his girlfriend and her daughter this year so it's still really new to me 😭 I'm struggling to cope. He left his 5 children here to live in Spain to 'start a new life' I don't want anything to do with him now 👊 he's lost out on all his children 👶🏻 one of which has died and he has no idea 😭😢 I really miss my dad but I know that it's his loss and he is not coming back into my life. Plus I'm only 13 😩my grandad is the only man In my life right now that actually matters to me. He has done so much for me and I will always be great full for that 😌 my dad is a waste of space, oxygen and life 🙄 my little bro and sis have no idea about any of this and are suffering so bad 😡 I just want what is best for them but they don't have a grandad like my situation to act like a father figure 😩 this song really goes home 🏡 thanks for reading this and caring 💙
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My dad may have never been here for me but my brother did his job very well and even tho i still haven't met my own father, my brother will always be my number one.
:D at least u got ur brother ! Be proud and hppy about it
@@hanafidiaaelhaq5264 I am thanks. I am really proud of having such a great example.
Your brother is a great man! He done something out of love for you... Not because he had to... Just remember that... I'm sure you are a wonderful young lady because of him! God bless you both ☺️
Hell Yeah! Brothers are awesome like that. I have one too, always my biggest supporter
I was blessed with having three older brothers who kind of stepped into my 'dad's' roll. And it doesn't hurt my mom rocks. But I have never known my real 'father'.
I adopted my daughter when she was 11. Her “father” abandoned her when she was 7 . This songs hits home. I love you Bailey and I’m glad I came into your life,
This is so sweet!
I have mad respect for people who adopt! It's very trying and hard- you all are very special!🙏💙
From a fatherless daughter, thank you for loving that little girl.
Howdy Doody u have a beautiful heart ❤️
Great respect for a man who loves a child that is not biologically theirs. My sons father has never meet or talk or laid eyes on my son who will turn 11 this month
My father broke my heart before any boy could... And that's the reason why it's hard to believe....
Same...it makes me not believe and never gets easier no matter how old you are..
Exactly, and it hurts when you see he can love other people and it looks like he completely forgot about you..
I can definitely agree with this. My father is a prick too. And I NEVER wanted to fall in love. Ever. Kelly’s song Because Of You touched my heart so much, and I never wanted to open my heart to anyone, bc it was already broken and I wasn’t going to let that shit happen again. And I didn’t. For a very long time. I can’t tell you the relationships I have pushed away, and the people I pushed out because of that man and his abandoning me. And in all honesty, I didn’t think my brain was like other people’s. I didn’t think I was capable of loving somebody. All of my friends talked about this “can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, World Series kinda stuff” but I had never felt that, and I was OKAY with that idea. I was the one breaking up first, so my heart never got put on the chopping block again. But I did meet a boy that I really fell in crazy, stupid love with. Even though we aren’t together anymore, I’m so thankful for him, because he made me realize that I wasn’t as broken as I thought I was. And no matter where I am in life, I will always be grateful and love him for showing me that. I’m saying all of this just to let anybody reading it know that just because the person/persons who are biologically supposed to love you...at the end of the day, they are NOT what define you. And their love, or lack there of? You do not need it. It took me a very long time to realize that. Just don’t be afraid to love as hard and as passionately as you can. It’s not how much love you have gotten, it’s how much love you give (as cliche as that is) ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Same my father left me and now he has a whole new family
Same.......
I am a man who was adopted when I was a baby. I grew up with a mother who was hardly there for me when I needed her to be. I grew up in a household with only my adoptive mother and myself.
I had no father figure in my life.
When I listen to this song I instantly start crying.
I have learnt from many of Kelly Clarkson's songs ( especially this song ) that as long as you have yourself,
You already have a family.
Thinking of everyone that never knew what a father figure was.
Amen
Age 3 dad left and mom gave me away to her parents. I grew up wondering my worth. Age 17 mom came back into my life tryin to rebuild what she missed. She told me I was never abandon. Age 19 finally met my dad; he told me he always loved me. And that was the last time I ever had any contact with him. He never return any of my calls or email. I felt worthless again but at least I grew up with a grandfather who tried his best to fill the holes that were torn of a missing father. Growing up he had stroke but he survived it and I thank god for that. Even though I never got to learn my first slow dance with a father or will ever be walked down the aisle with one. At least I knew a fathers love by grandpa.
Nov.16.2019 and papa (my grandpa) died at 10pm. I came in here to listen to this music and didn't expected to see my comment had so many likes a year later. Thank you to those that liked and commented. I feel like I lost a father again. But I know at least when he survived his stroke god gave me a chance to a have full father figure in my life. I love you papa.. thank you for loving me.
RainDrop dropTop only those that are there can earn and deserve your love and kindness. The rest can rot, as harsh as that sounds, but you won’t feel much for it.
My grandpa was my dad and my best friend. You are God's daughter and your worth is so priceless it can't be measured. Have a blessed night.
RainDrop dropTop ❤️❤️❤️
You're so inspirational and you're an incredible fighter. You're worth all the happiness in the world. Your value isn't defined by you having a dad or not. You're worth more than anything in the world. I'm so happy you grew up better and stronger and always remember God lobes you and so do your Grandparents. You're not alone.
RainDrop im getting emotional... Love
With Father's Day coming up, I'm giving a shout out to the fatherless daughters and sons out there. You are not alone.
Sam Skyhawk Shafer thank u so much
@@hanafidiaaelhaq5264 I'm sorry.
@@samanthashafer1742 dont be ! U did nothing wrong , u re so sweet :)
@@hanafidiaaelhaq5264 i just know the pain it causes... I've hady own father tell me he didn't want to see me anymore and then a year later tell me i was the one who left.
Thanks i dont have a father never did
Sad story and very true, My parents left me and my sister in the streets to fend for our selves at 12 and 13. My baby sis died at 38 from an over dose in 2005. I am living a good life that I fought for. I am 51 and still have night mares but I am making it!
Thanks for sharing, praying for you
Your story touched me. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad you are making it.
May the God bless you so you live next 100 years, very touching something similar happend to me, i never met my father me and my mom were very poor, and then my mom found my stepfather married him, he died from cancer unfortunatly in very short time like 7 days since it was diagnosed. Have a great day, every day sir.
Connie Donaldson 💖💕💝 I believe in you , reading everyone's comments make me cry but I'm thankful I got my two parents , I'm glad your making it . Stay safe and you go girl 😍😘💖💝💕
Stay strong
My "step" dad passed today...this song has always reminded me of him. I was 5 when he became my dad. While there's no blood relation, he chose every day of my life, to be my dad. He taught me so much and I will never be the same without him but I am so thankful he showed me that not every parental figure is toxic.
Dad, I wasn't ready 🥺
Condolences to you and your family ❤ I’m sure he was loved and had a good life
Praying for you and your family. ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻
That love will forever change you💜🦋the first year is so hard.
Hang tight Love 💜
Fathers bore children. Daddy's make their lives loved. I fell in love with my little girl when she was 3. I just had to meet her once and I knew I wanted to be her daddy. I'll never leave her.
@@jno1783 Judging the entertainers righteously:
they are:
DECEIVERS
MTFs and FTMs
cowards
masons puppets
greedy
in love of all lies
demon possessed
members of one big club: FREEMASONRY
And they all let us know, by placing the masonic hand signs and symbols into all music videos, movies, concerts, magazines…..
"He restored my faith that a man can be kind and a father could stay"
This hit my heart strings. Here I am at work trying to hold back the tears. Amazing song. Kelly, you never fail to deliver. Thank you.
Your voce is so much better than the original
Vector Vent achei muito legal a música
Vector Vent this is a good song no respect it fucket
I mean Fucker
SlenderDenver tv sorry
I like how this song is almost like an empowering song to a person like me, whose father left when I was still a little girl. Growing up without my father and seeing him love another woman's children was so hurtful that it's an image burned into my head. Now that I'm an adult, I'm so much stronger and piece by piece, I have been picking myself up and will continue to grow even stronger until the day that I find a man who will be willing to love the broken me.
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+LovelyMNGurl02 Same here, sis..
+LovelyMNGurl02 maybe your mother made it impossible for your father to be a part of your life? You were a child you would not know you only know what you see..Maybe he tried and gave up? Now you have this hate for your father and you blame him for not being there. Maybe this is exactly what your mother wanted? there's always 2 sides to parenting. The kids always suffer through a divorce.
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+shawn170204
Thanks for trying to bring a new perspective, but there is no need to think about his side of the story because I know his side of the story. When I was in high school, he tried to force me to live with him and told me that if I lived with him, then he will support me financially through college, but if I didn't, he would not give me one penny. I chose to live with my mother, so he never once supported me at all throughout my high school or college education. It was my mother who supported me financially. He is a greedy man that would not love or support you unless you have something to benefit him, so please, do not try to make him sound like a good person when he really is not.
I feel like this is a sequel to "Because Of You". As in Because Of You is about how a parent broke your heart, and stained your heart. And Piece by Piece is about how you recall that parent that damaged you so much, but now as a grown up you finally find someone who can "fix you" and as the song says, restores your faith and makes you whole. And who will be there for you to build a home for your children, and that they wont have to go through what you did (in "Because Of You"). I love this.
yeah
yes!!
Same I was just thinking that I love it
Because of you is about her mom, this is about her dad.
In Because of You, she died. (Not literally. T_T)
My "father" (and I use the term loosely) left me on the side of a freeway when I was four years old and told my mom where to find me if she wanted me. My mom then married a great man who became the only dad I needed who adopted me at five years old. I met with the guy who abandoned me once about 14 years later and haven't spoken to him again. I am not 55 years old and have moved on, but I swore I would never treat my own kids the way that "father" did to me and I have always been there for them. Today my oldest turns 31 and my youngest turns 30 next month and I have always done what I could to show them I love them both.
LYRICS
And all I remember is your back
Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
I begged you to want me, but you didn’t want to
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
He loves me
Piece by piece, he restores my faith
That a man can be kind and the father could, stay
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
But your love, it isn’t free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn’t have anything you needed so I was worthless
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could, stay
Piece by piece
Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
I will never leave her like you left me
And she will never have to wonder her worth
Because unlike you I’m going to put her first and you know
He’ll never walk away,
He’ll never break her heart
He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and the father should be great
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
I found I video www.UA-cam/woman.beats.man.in.front.of.their.child.com. . with women we ask why she stay with dads we ask why he leave. at kids who witness daddy releasing anger on mommy don't laugh
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Veronic Lee I always look at this and I follow along with the music all the time
Kids especially girls from broken family will love most of Kelly's songs.. the songs we can relate the most.. the songs will make us cry over and over again.. no matter how much life throws at us, we are Broken & Beautiful. Thanks Kelly for all of your inspiring songs...🥰🥰🥰
Not especially girls only. boys too because they don’t grow up with a father man figure
Then she got a divorce and her children lost their father. Break ups are understandable but no parent mother or father ever divorce their children. I love my girls morevthan life. They are the best thing their mother and I ever did.
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Love this comment 10000 times
So can males 🙄
This song makes me think about when my bio mom left when I was 7, she picked a drug addict/alcoholic over her 3 kids and a man who loved her. When she sings about her dad, it makes me think about my mom, and when she sings about her husband, it makes me think about my dad, My father is an amazing man who stepped up to the plate after my mom left and raise 3 kids, 7 y/o, 5 y/o, and 4 y/o. He did it by himself with no one else's help. I thank god everyday for the man I get to call my dad. ❤
Your dad's a true hero.
He sounds like an awesome man!
I'm really sorry you had to go through that... Last year my youngest daughter passed away and I just wonder does she feel abandoned up there without me...
Your dad is amazing
@@akifafrost595 I'm so sorry for your loss
This song is powerful; only those who have experienced the difficulty of growing up without the structure and love that children are supposed to have can truly understand. Sending a hug to all the broken-hearted🤗
I wish there was a song of negative mom and dad daughter relationship.
It hurts a lot...
Hugs back to You ❤ Thank you. I needed to hear this ❤
When you have a father who nags at you to do stuff like brush your teeth before bed, who embarrasses you at school, and constantly tells you he's got his gun loaded for anyone who breaks your heart, it gets annoying.
It gets annoying because you think he'll always be there to bug the hell out of you, and you really take an annoying father for granted.
When really, you're lucky to have a watchful father who cares enough to let your teacher know you've got a stomache ache and if it gets worse to please let you go to the bathroom. You're lucky to have someone to love you and care for you, and you really take it for granted.
I was blessed with a father like this, who got up with me at four am because I had a nightmare, and who did all of the (oddly specific) actions above. My parents aren't together, but he says it won't stop him from seeing his baby girl.
But even with this, my heart and prayers go out to everyone who hasn't had a father in their life, and I really wish things would be better for you. It breaks my heart that some people don't have someone to fall back on, and I really just want to help in any way I can. Whether it be prayers or just talking it out, I'd be glad to.
I just want to let everyone who has a father know that they're extremely lucky, one in a billion. Go give your father a hug and just thank him for plain being there. Thank him for being there when you hurt and for not leaving when you acted out.
Because you never know what tomorrow will bring.
I needed this
shit this exactly the same way I see it
But that is what dads are for to beat the shit out of the ones who hurt you.
thank you for saying what needed to be said... I never met my father and probably never will, and all I know about him is that he’s black
And for my mother, the last time I met her was when I was 1 year old, which obviously I wouldn’t remember much from
Just thank you for saying what everyone else is afraid of saying
@@nikkipassick2833 😭😭omg I'm so sorry to hear that 💞💞💙
My father left my mother this year, and in doing so he badly damaged his relationship with me. I have learnt that he doesn't care about me, he never has. This song truly speaks to me, and I really hope that one day I can find the father figure who will love me for who I am, and not expect me to be perfect and a miniature clone. To all those who have wonderful fathers; I am extremely envious and never forget that your father loves you no matter what - that is so precious
Jumeaux Elaine Im sorry.I pray that one day u will find that awesome personDad who will love u so much.Dont be sad.❤
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Jumeaux Elaine me too my dad left me at the age of 3 or 4
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My mom left my father when I was 2 and then passed me around to whoever would take me. At 8 years old I ended up back with her only to watch her battle anorexia and clean up the mess she would make by her acts of self harm. It was the hardest thing in the world that I wasn't enough for her. I took 2 year with her forgiving her and taking care of a mother that was dieing from kidney failure due to having a pill addiction and not eating. I've lived without her for almost 10 years now. But my story gets better. I have 3 little girls who will never know the pain I went through. The apple fell far from the tree.
God bless you love..so proud of you!!!
Much more power to you and I'm gonna keep you in my prayers and you're doing great you superhuman.❤️
My parents left me so im with my grandma Teresa but I have a brother who has gave me a hard life he is nice then boom
LilMrs Starr 😢
Wow. You’re a strong woman. Your comment broke my heart. I can relate.
To all the young fathers out there- I'm 53 years old and I still feel the sting of abandonment. Do better! Love your daugthers, children, every day. Make sure they know it....everyday.
As painful as this is for her us, her fans, to listen to and watch, can you imagine Kelly's pain? I sincerely hope that her work on this song was cathartic for her. Hope she's broken through that pain of abandonment and risen above it! I love Kelly Clarkson!
Thank you, Kelly, for being the voice for all of us fatherless girls.
We are strong and we are not worthless and we are loved always..
Still my heart has the biggest hole
I think this song is for fatherless people, not just girls. When she talks about "her" she is talking about her daughter being fatherless, which is sad :c
diran panda You obviously don't know what you're talking about. This song is about fatherless girls.. and how Kelly is glad her own daughter won't be fatherless like she was. Get over it, it just isn't about boys. Not in the song, not in the video.
Where does this self entitlement come from? Are you saying that boys are not allowed to feel anything listening to this song? Are boys never left by their fathers- the song has a feeling and everyone can relate to it in their own way. Just cause it portrays it self a certain way doesn't mean other parties can't take from it emotionally... Don't you dare tell people how to think or feel about something.
diran panda You're denying how I feel. DONT YOU DARE EVER EVER INVALIDATE HOW I FEEL. I've been through hell by not having a father. Some things just aren't fucking about men, get the fuck over it. You are really bringing out an ugly side of me right now, but you need to kill this insensitive attitude right the fuck now.
diran panda Take your fucking ugly ass cover photo and anime fucking bullshit away from this artistic and lovely video. To anyone who reads this, forgive me. I do not like this ugly side of me coming out, but I cannot stand when insensitive people have the nerve to take things too far and disrespect someone who has been through what I have. Please go somewhere. Stop thinking shit is about and for you when it is not. Women have been oppressed and abused for years by men, by fathers, we deserve to have something that is ours. Stop thinking about how you can benefit from this song when it isn't goddamn for you. Take many fucking seats.. on pins and needles.
Lyrics ❤️
And all I remember is your back
Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
I begged you to want me, but you didn't want to
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
He loves me
Piece by piece, he restores my faith
That a man can be kind and the father could, stay
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
But your love, it isn't free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthless
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could, stay
Piece by piece
Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
I will never leave her like you left me
And she will never have to wonder her worth
Because unlike you I'm going to put her first and you know
He'll never walk away,
He'll never break her heart
He'll take care of things, he'll love her
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and the father should be great
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
My biological father left me and my family when I was 6 years old, but I met my step-father shortly after, he is my dad, he is the one who raised me. Taught me that I am worth so much more! He took care me, he provided for me, and always came back with love no matter how bratty I acted. And now he also does the same for my daughter (she is now 4 yrs old) who's biological father isn't in her life either. So thank you this song makes me think of my dad so much and I can't wait to sing it for him!
my dad died before i could have meet him but my adopt father was always there for me just like your dad and he just passed away two years ago as of apirl 23
I'm with you ❤️
Why people can't break generational curses and break vicious cycles. It's not only about them. It is also about us not taking the time to choose right.
I'm glad you have your step dad and he is up to the task but where is our responsibility?
I had exact same thing but then he and my mom divorced and he moved on from me n my 4 siblings , so sad. He earned our trust and we ended up calling him dad and then he left and forgot about us like we never existed just like our biological dad 🥹
"she will never have to wonder her worth, because unlike you i'm gonna put her first" ... thank you for writing this, it changed my life and perspective
This song sank my heart.. I'm so glad someone has finally put into words how I've felt my whole entire life.
+Marisa Tracy You okay?
+Marisa Tracy I must agree with you. This has been the story of my life since I can remember.
+Marisa Tracy Yes!!!!!! It is so very sad tho that so many people feel this way! ;(
Same, everytime i listen to this song i end up in tears
How in the World do you do a winky frowny face?
Listening to this crap has made it so people don't even understand how real world emotions even work any more.
Normally i never comment but Shout out to my step dad, who didnt have to love me, care for me or put up with me after my mom died and my dad didnt want a "bi" daughter near his other family. At the time his accusations were a stab to my heart, to know following your heart was wrong and sick. To know that this man that your mom married after you dad walked out when you were 3 and only knew you for 6 years could show more love in his pinky than your own father ever could in his whole body. He was there through the fits of rage, grief, rebellious tantrums, the nightmares i would wake up to screaming after my mom died. he saw me at my worst and still chose to love a girl who wasnt his. I dont care what any one says you dont need to be related by blood to be a family. i would not be going to college today if it were not for rob. I love him so much. When i hear this song it makes me want to shed a tear, but instead i smile because he did "stay" by my side and i owe him so much, my father did stay and he is great.
Janie Bear
Your story was so amzing ! Keep it up! You can do anything! If Rob asks tell him I'm a fan of his too for rasing a wonderful young woman!
Nay Alarcon
Thank you! That means alot, and ill tell him next time he calls. Im sure you're wonderful as well
I am so happy you have such a loving and supportive person in your life. It is important to find our family, blood or not ❤️
Thanks for sharing this; Rob is a wonderful person there are no words good enough to describe him, God bless him, and you are blessed very, very blessed.💖
Janie Bear I know how you feel..(loving the Prof pic)
This song reminds me so much of my parentless life. I was the product of rape. I was adopted and I never knew my birth mum. I have had no father growing up. My adoptive mother was never really there for me. So now when I hear this song, I cry because I know I am all alone. No parents or family to call my own. Thank you Kelly Clarkson. You helped me realise that I don't need parents to be able to keep living... I just need me.
Never give up on yourself, your human and stuck on this earth like all of us. Have faith and do what makes you happy, "family" is overrated . All u need is one person to believe in you, b strong 💪 live your best life. P.s Adopt a dog / cat that's the most loyal companion you'll ever have. ❤️❤️ !
You might be past the age of needing parents, but you do need more than you. Human beings are not meant to live without other people in their lives, so I hope you have some good friends around you 😊👍👍
I am very sorry for your situation.. not very different to mine.. my only advise is turn to God.. because in faith, you will never be alone. Pray that he brings somebody into your life that will love you always! God Bless
@@aishawilliams1408 Thank you. I only decided to give my life to the lord last night on the train. In him i have found a peace and hope.
My mother had to give up a child at a young age. That child grew up and one day decided to do a “23 and me” test. Well, she got the results right along with my mother’s full name (birth mother) and me. She found us on Facebook. We met a few months later. It was wild. A lot of people are doing that. Might you consider it?
It took me years to finally understand that quiters quit, leavers leave, it is not about you... and there is nothing you can fix
Exactly. And u have to mend your broken heart and move on, rise up.
My father left me at 6. He has never came around nor called. It effects my life on a daily. I hurt everyday bc i cant get married and have my dad walk me down the aisle. My children will never have a grandpa. I will never be protected.
@@Showman907 God loves you more than even the best human father ever could. ❤
Psalm 10:14 says, “But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted. You consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.”
Matthew 10
29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care.[a] 30 And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
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True
*hugs*
There are two men in this song. The man who abandoned her and the new man who is showing her there is hope. A lot of us focus on the man who abandoned us, and forget that we actually have the man who will give us hope already here for us.
easier said... I find that any man I love leaves me at some point or the other. something must be wrong with me.. either way, I don't believe in hope, it only lets you down
or somethings wrong with them?..and nothing has made sense yet, but it will... Don't give up on love..you're enough. I spent years of life in home after home..no Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Grandparents, Parents..it doesn't Intimidate me though..I never missed out they did, life still finds a way to make me thankful..piece by piece
my life totally.. that hurt never goes away
Kim Moore
Hendrick villalona well said
The acoustic version of this song just hits so much differently though...
Like OMG . I have literally been a fan of Kelly Clarkson since day one and all mainly because of the incredibly beautiful and touching voice she has. One of very few artists that has actually made me cry dozens of times because of how beautiful and heartfelt her voice feels.
When I was 5 my dad passed away, and my mother walked away from my little brother and I. My aunt (dads sister) adopted my brother and I, she really had our backs through everything. She is the mother I never had. I'm proud to say, I see her as a mother, she was taking care of her son along my brother and I, she's been there. I'm happy to call her mom an my cousin Bubba.
This song breaks my heart knowing that the man she is praising in this song, is now the one who is walking away and bleeding her dry of her hard earned money.
Kelly, you deserve all the happiness in the world and you will find it some day soon ❤
He didn't walk away. She did. When it no longer works, you don't just stay. Happiness needs to be maintained whether with the person or without.
@@racquialeah she filed for divorce because there was an affair on his behalf... sounds like he walked away from the marriage long before she gave up on it. And now he (and his father) have taken her to court to fight for all of her money. Disgusting
@@A.J.8.8.8 Well think about it if she was asking that much from him you would all be like *HEY BUDDY PAY UP* but since he’s a man asking for money all of you feminists are like
“😱😱😱😱😱 That’s illegal!”
I would not pay him penny
@@donnaagar7793 she should
Came across this song and I couldn’t hold back the tears. I felt abandoned by both my mom and dad. I grew up with my Grandparents and they took care of me like I’ was their own. My mom was in my life but she left to go make a better life for us, ended up getting married and having another kid. She didn’t forget about me tho, she eventually sent for me after 10 years of leaving and I wished I had stayed with my Grandparents 😭😭 Talking to her on the phone and living with her was totally two different things. I guess I was living in a fairytale because I always wanted my mom! She wasn’t there for me to talk to about my Hugh school crushes, or tell her how hard it was growing up as a teenager. She missed my first period, all my graduations, lots of birthdays😭 and I was treated like a stranger! My dad on the other hand didn’t care about me. I’ve always felt a void and had trust issues for a long time! He was the first man to break my heart and it still hurts up to this day ...
I tried building a relationship with him but he didn’t want it so I just stopped trying’ I told myself I will no longer beg someone to love me because I know my worth.. I’m now married and I believe God sent him to me for a reason because he’s such a good man! We don’t have kids yet but I’ll make sure he/she is well taken care and they won’t ever have to worry about how much they’re worth !
(Tearing up just writing this😭😭)
Breanna Wilson oh my heaven! I can totally relate to your story. It was hard but it made me stronger
Aw iam so sorry
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Its OK we've all been there but things will get better
I wish i could be strong like u ✨
When a father walks away it’s the hardest thing to get over but in the end I’m a stronger person for it! Years of torment never broke me and now I sing this song to sing your leaving. I’m not bitter I’m better for it. Thanks Kelly we love you!
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Yes ! A father leaving is a hard loss mine left when I was 5 and it took me years to get over it but when I did I realized how strong I became from it now when ppl leave it hurts but it doesn’t break me ……when the first man that breaks your heart is your own father it changes you…. Ima glad you’re better god bless
I'm 12 my dad has always been in and out of jail my whole life in fact so much he was not there when I was born and any of my birthday when he was gone my mom was on her own with 4 kids hard for her to support us and look after us when she worked I hated the things my dad left us for my mom never left him becouse she didnt wont us to be hurt but I prayed for my mom to be happy and us and God sent me my step dad who is amazing if u r going through something pray and GOD will provide.
Take care ur self n take care ur mom . Ur God will heard ur pray n wish.
Darling Garcia
Amen!
Darling Garcia your a nice kid
It's ok. Everything will get better. Stay strong 🙏🏼
Literally, last night i was listening to her song"because of you" and i broke down. I have always been afraid to love someone and let my guard down, because of my father. And i been in this relationship where i am so happy and fully in loved. But because of my father's mistakes. I am always trying to protect my heart. But tonight i found this song! Omg. It just gives me hope that my boyfriend won't ever hurt me, or leave me. And that he won't make the same mistakes as a father. 🙏💕 There is hope to fall in love, and to be loved and taken well care of, but hurts that it wasn't your own father to do that for you. 😭💔
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Omg. Literally my story. Even I still live with my toxic father, I found my bf unlike my dad. He never hurt me even just a little. But I always set a boundaries with him, cause I have too many anxiety and trust about man. But he stay with me and love me 6 years still counting. I just blessed to have him in my live and ready to open up my heart just for him 💕
her dad made the worst mistake breaking her heart he missed out on one of the most beautiful women there is inside and out well joke is on him now stay strong and empowered kelly
tosha trujillo did her dad leave her
Pastel Slimes yes, when she was six years old
tosha trujillo i
I LOVE THIS
zzzzxx
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song💙
“Hi! Your dedication and hard work are truly commendable. Remember, every small step you take brings you closer to your goals. Keep believing in yourself-you’ve got this! 🌟”
this song makes me cry everytime I hear it not because of my father because of my kids father he'll never understand how much he hurt us I went through domestic violence and finally got the courage to let him go I think the hardest part was not knowing that my second youngest daughter was hurting so bad because she never talked about it and as I laid in a room next to her room my youngest cousin called me to tell me that my daughter had took a bunch of pills I ran out my room I think my heart stopped at that moment i open my daughter's door hoping that it wasn't true but it was that's when I realized how much he had hurt her I watch my daughter be rushed to the hospital in an ambulance I think God that he didn't take my little girl and I had a second chance to talk to her and listen to her pain that she felt inside because of her father if you have a child that's hurting because of their father or mother please pay close attention to them they may tell you everything's okay but you really never know kids are good at keeping their feelings inside please learn from what I went through
Kim Veenstra you go girl
Lilico Park u r so lucky that u have at least ur smart mom but my parent are both crazy and are killing me
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Kim Veenstra your comment made me cry.
Kim Veenstra I
Wow your story made me cry along with this song, it’s horrendous in what happened to you and your daughter. My heart goes out to you and your family, you don’t need men in your life, asking as you have your girls you will be fine. Good luck for the future off you and your girls x
Piece by Piece
Kelly Clarkson
And all I remember is your back
Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
I begged you to want me, but you didn’t want to
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
He loves me
Piece by piece, he restores my faith
That a man can be kind and the father could, stay
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
But your love, it isn’t free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn’t have anything you needed so I was worthless
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could, stay
Piece by piece
Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
I will never leave her like you left me
And she will never have to wonder her worth
Because unlike you I’m going to put her first and you know
He’ll never walk away,
He’ll never break her heart
He’ll take care of things, he’ll love her
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and the father should be great
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Songwriters: Gregory Kurstin / Kelly Clarkson
Co-written with Greg Kurstin. Kurstin's written with a lot of great artists like Adele, Pink, Sia, Lily Allen, Ellie Goulding, etc.
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Love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love this song
"You did not want me". The hardest truth. You have to dig deep into your own to recover from that truth. But we don't die. It takes time but we recover. STRONGER. HAVE COURAGE.
soo true i feel you
I'm so glad that even after everything she went through with her ex that she felt like she could still sing this song but just with different lyrics because she didn't want to diminish what this song means to people who might feel what she felt when she wrote it
And all I remember is your back
Walking towards the airport, leaving us all in your past
I traveled fifteen hundred miles to see you
I begged you to want me, but you didn't want to
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
He loves me
Piece by piece, he restores my faith
That a man can be kind and the father could, stay
And all of your words fall flat
I made something of myself and now you wanna come back
But your love, it isn't free, it has to be earned
Back then I didn't have anything you needed so I was worthless
But piece by piece, he collected me up
Off the ground, where you abandoned things
Piece by piece he filled the holes that you burned in me
Six years old and you know
He never walks away
He never asks for money
He takes care of me
'Cause he loves me
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and a father could, stay
Piece by piece
Piece by piece I fell far from the tree
I will never leave her like you left me
And she will never have to wonder her worth
Because unlike you I'm going to put her first and you know
He'll never walk away,
He'll never break her heart
He'll take care of things, he'll love her
Piece by piece, he restored my faith
That a man can be kind and the father should be great
Piece by piece
Piece by piece
Ty for lyrics for Deaf viewers
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Thank you ❤️
Thank You
My mom played this song for the first time when I was in the car with her. She explained what the song was about before she played it. When she played the song I was almost brought to tears. I was trying my best to hold back from crying in front of my mom. It made me realize that im not the only one who has had a different man in the house that isn't your dad. It made me realize that a father figure doesn't have to be biological. The reason I almost cried was because this song spoke to me, it almost seemed like the song was written about my life. God bless you all.
Absolutely yes! It doesn't have to be biological. Take care! 🤗
My dad left my mom before I was even born so yeah I am fatherless but it didn't stop me from achieving goals in life and made sure that I will be worthy. Now I have a son and making sure everyday that I will always be there for him in every step of his way. 🙂🙂🙂
My story with my dad and sister, and sadly with all my kids and their daddy. Thank you heavenly father for loving us and being what a good father should be. Amen 🙏
My ex left us when my daughter 3 month old
From baby until now she always fear with men (except my brother and my father)
And she always says to her friends ''I just have mom. I don't have a father ''
And always says to me ''mom, please don't leave me alone. I just have you.. ''
And I always cried like baby when she said that.
At least she's got you you should be proud xx
Thank God for my step dad I love him so much!
My ex left me and my son when he was 2 and it was hard but now im married to a man that i met when my son was 2 1/2 and he has adopted my son....and has built my son and i back up
Rin A when I read this I broke down immediately 😭
Your grammar makes it seem like your lying but hey who am i to say.
"Piece by piece, i fell far from the tree. I will never leave her like you left me and she will never have to wonder her worth because unlike you, I'm gonna put her first"
My promise to myself is that when i have my own kids is that i will never allow them to lie in bed at night with tear straked faces, too scared to make a sound in case Dad hears and gets mad while he yells at Mom. With the knowledge that they would have to get up the next day and pretend everythings fine, go to school,smile,smile and smile until night time comes and everything happens all over again.
Marriage is hard by its very nature. Sometimes yelling happens. So long as help is seeked and the marriage survives. I have been married 10 years and my wife and I yell at each yet know we will never divorce because the third party in our union is God
omg so true and so nice :)
I can relate this because this happens to my marriage. Came from broken home, i promised myself not to let my kids to live the life like mine but life is shit at times. I'm still married to him but things never gets better,everyone around me keep telling me to get the hell out of this abusive relationship but maybe I'm just too stupid for staying together for the kids
hey dont say your stupid your not if you love him you love him if you dont then you dont but dont let any one abuse or hurt you. know that you are stronger then you think its the best thing to do to tell your self i am stronger then he makes me feel. know that im not the best advise giver but i surtainly can try
@@maltildermaltiniroberttira8529 If it's abusive please seek help, it's hard for the kids too when they know something's wrong
I don't understand why this song it's not on the radio stations it's a masterpiece
I've heard this song like 30 time son the radio
same
+Snown'InJune SAME!
Same I love it
yes It needs to be played more often cuz the message is so true and a beautiful song
This song really hits home with me! My father never had interest in me unless he needed money, somewhere to stay or someone to lean on! Never could keep a promise! Thankfully I married a wonderful man who helped me heal me and takes really great care of me and our beautiful daughter! I love him so much! ❤
This song does not fill in the holes, but it gives me comfort to know I am not alone. Feeling your pain especially at this point in your life. Blessings for sharing your heart through your music and your show. hugs from Colombia
I cried for years silently, asking why would afather leave his only son was it me? It wasn't until I was a little older that the man who raised me my step-dad did I realize what love was, and what it meant to be a man. He took me in unconditionally, and loved me like his own even though he had a son eventually with my mother, he loved us both the same. I now know what a father should be, the man that is my biological father came to me once but I pushed him away, where was he when I was little and I fell down my stedpdad was the one who picked me up. Now I have a career that I make enough to raise my own family I have a father and its not the man who left my mom crying.
Thank you for sharing your story... I wish you the best in life. You deserve it.
amen no man should ever ever leave a woman crying or hurting or feeling worthless ever its not ok for a man to make a woman cry or hurt or his child ever
that's amazing... 😘
I understand that this is an emotional song but I must ponder as to why you shared this comment. this in no way explains the song or does anything but ruin my day at 3 A.M. in the morning by making me feel bad.
I understand that this is an emotional song but I must ponder as to why you shared this comment. this in no way explains the song or does anything but ruin my day at 3 A.M. in the morning by making me feel bad.
Honestly, this song is phenomenal. Kelly knows how to write a simple yet elegant pop tune, and this ranks up there with the best that she's written ("Already Gone", "Catch My Breath", "Hear Me", "Sober", "Maybe", "Einstein"). I sense a direct emotional connection between this track and her 2005 smash "Because Of You". In that song, she was lamenting her life after her dad left. Here, she makes a clean break, saying that since he doesn't want to be around, fine. She's picking up the piece(s) and moving on. And the melody is gorgeous. In my opinion, Kelly won AmIdol because she can take any simple phrase and endow it with a stunning vocal melody. And that's what I look for when I hear singers lately: Can they be MELODIC with their vocals? As far as I'm concerned, there are only two singers at the moment who be continuously vocally melodic without drowning in sap: Kelly and Adele The rest are merely OK. Let's push this one to the top of Billboard. Come on, Kellebrities! #herecomeskelly #piecebypiece2016
Yes!! Brilliant song!
Yeah, let's do it
she's not the one writing her songs FYI
she's not the one writing her songs FYI
I can fully believe she wrote this one. Kelly DOES record songs written by others, yes; but I know for a fact she co-wrote this with the song's producer, Greg Kurstin.
This hits me hard. I’ve never met my dad and he abandoned my mum and I, according to my mum he didn’t want the responsibility at his age. He is 8 years older than my mum and she was only 21. He left us and his hole family behind because of me. I still feel like nothing, like I tore the family apart. I understand it’s not the worst thing that could happen but it still hurts. I grew depressed and am still working through it, but music helps me through it. Have a good day/night ❤️❤️
i know how you feel my dad left me and my mom to i hope your doing ok 🥺🤍
I know it hurts as hell... The worst is you spent your life wandering about your worth. .
@@sharktank4725 I know I'm just lost 🥺
Hugs mine left mom when she was only 18
Love u
*I love you Dad*
My mum died when I was 4 but my father raised me and my siblings to be the strong independent people we are today ❤️
I just heard this song and all i can do is cry and think about my daughter in law Kelly is going to help a lot of people with this song
Awww😍😍😍😍😍😍
Strong and caring dad
We're proud of your dad
I don't have a dad but now love dads in the world.
This song brings me to tears everytime. She is incredible singing this song live on American idol. I had tears running down my face. So much emotion in her voice. Keith urban was in tears ❤
omg River is sooo cute at the end!! It's been amazing to be with Kelly since winning idol 15 years ago. To see her come from a young 20 year old girl, broken hearted, lonely, not wealthy, to where she is today. Happily married to an amazing man, with 2 babies and 2 kids by marriage. She is one of the most successful reality tv competition winners of all time! She became so successful that she was able to buy property big enough to build houses for her mom, another for her brother, and herself. She became the American Idol, and she got the American DREAM! ps. I'm Canadian..... :P
This makes me cry, because unfortunately, even though I'm only 13, I can relate to this. my father isn't the greatest, to say the least. I get goosebumps whenever I hear this song. thank you Kelly, for writing this.
+Isabel R Keep your head up.. I know its hard but they are the one missing out on all your greatness. Just live your life with no regrets
+Isabel R love the pic
I feel you
don't forget your father has his own pain you don't know about that he carries about his fstherv..💛💕
N. stiller ....are you seriously trying to make excuses for a man who mentally and emotionally abuses his children??? WTH!!?!!?! It's because of HIM that I considered running away, because of HIM that I even thought about cutting. Even suicide. I didn't do any of those because that wold mean he won. So no. I'm not going to let him make any excuses. I WILL NEVER do that to my kids. EVER. So don't you DARE say "think about his pain" because even if he has some, it DOES NOT mean he has to take it out on his kids.
My Ex left me and our Daughter and I raised her to be an Amazing young woman!!! Love you Monica!!!
richard murphy good for you ❤
When my mom died I was 17 and my dad Abandoned me I had to fend for myself and as I raised my self he tried to act like he wanted a father daughter relationship but I was fooled he never apologized for the way he verbally abused me and degraded me. I reached out to him on more then one occasions but he's just not interested in building that relationship up but thank goodness for his gf and her Daughter bc she got the dad I never got and never will. Thank you Kelly for this Song it's so real and raw I can't even sing this without tears.
Every time I hear this song it touches my heart
Shout out to all the real men, the fathers, the dads that show our girls love! We need more of you now more than ever! ❤️
I can relate to this song in many ways first being my dad left when my mom refused to abort me, second he was never around when i needed him, third my grandpa raised me, forth my bio dad made me feel like no man could ever love me, and fifth and final psychologically his abandoning me has caused me to have comittment issues with guys because i fear them leaving me and putting my own children through what i went through.
He has caused me to have wounds that will never heal and a void in my life/heart
Oh, honey, I'm so sorry to hear this. But if this song has taught us anything, it's that no matter how much you hurt and how many scars you carry, there is hope. Life can get better and you can find someone who's good for you. You can be a better parent and you can find happiness. Get help and don't give up. Hugs to you.
I hear u on this first it was my bio dad didnt give to shits then my step dad emotional abuse with me then my bio dad tryed to come back in and blow it again and just used my mom then my husband did exactly what my step father did. So I lost trust in all men till I met my daughter dad but then he did what I always feared for my daughter abdomen her. And then I just have really bad trust with men and I let them walk over me cause they give me the attention I crave. But not no more I'm stronger then that
+jeannette borne oh, I'm so sorry to hear all this. That's just devastating thst every influential man in your life let you down. I'm sorry you've had bad luck with the men in your life. But please don't lose hope and please don't believe that you deserve it. No matter how badly you've been hurt, things CAN get better. Every human life has worth and dignity and you should love yourself for who you are.
and it's a pain that will never end, its something people can never understand but we all need to understand we are humans on our own, and the challenge of being born to no one, can never mean anything, my destiny can be created and conquered by me only.... its hard, the hardest feeling to feel, learn and study your worth, it does not amount to anyone.
The Lord will watch over you for the rest of your days.Your purpose may not have yet been revealed but believe me,he has a plan for each and everyone of us...All the best..
I'm pregnant with our first son and my dad left us when I was 6 y/o. May be the hormones but damn this song always gives me the chills and makes me tear up.
Shout out to all the awesome single moms like mine who give their all to raise their children when the means to an end decided to take the easy way out.
All I have to say is thank you Kelly, this song definitely hits home, my father left when I was 6, a couple days after my birthday right in front of me, and I hope one day he will regret leaving me and my mother. ❤️
I love this song 😍 when my son was born my ex left me for my brothers ex girlfriend and she wanted was his money. after he found out I was with someone he tried for a year to get me back and I've been with him for 13 years now and married. he fell in love with my son who he raised since he was 2 and he's 16 now and are the best of friends which any mother would love for a son to have a father who loves him unconditionally like he's his own blood. and I gave him 2 daughters, we'll 3 because we adopted another who is my niece but we had her since she was 2 hours old. I'm so very lucky to have this man in my life who wanted me and my son and will to have more children and taking the responsibility of someone's kids he's the most loving father I've ever seen ans very protective of his family I'm very thankful and proud to call him my husband 💏💕
That was nice of you
i cant belive u love Satán ur stupid 😒
y u like Satán he did not ser u free u think he did he did not 😠god did hes holy
First of all its my UA-cam name and I can have what ever I like tyvm it doesn't difind who I am and you don't know me. second did you ever ask ur self bible thumper when God made Adam & Eve and they had sons who apperntly got married just who the fuck did they marry and where did theses mystery bitches come from??? if God apperntly ONLY made Adam & Eve so it says in ur bible??? after all it was a book write by his dyciples right?? they did say it wasn't written by God or Jesus 🤔🤔 and through out the hers it keeps changing so just who keeps changing the story's in the bible, the illuminati??
Thats absolutely beautiful. See, miracles do happen.
I was lucky to have a wonderful father, when he needed a kidney I gave my father one. I wanted him to know how much I appreciated him and loved him. He was gone out of my life from 3 to 6. I remember how painful it was. He came back to us but sadly left 2 sons behind. I reconnected with them after my dad passed.
Btw I didnt dislike this comment because I wanna be rude, I disliked it because I feel bad for you
May his soul rest in peace. I know you are a better parent
Awww you’re a beautiful soul
Audree Armey he is your hero
Wow that is amazing. That is what we do for our families. I cannot say that my story is the same as yours. My father died when I was 20, and I have many good stories to tell. My dad had a massive heart attack at the age of 57. Many years gone past.
I showed this to my hubby when we were having problems and he understands more now. Love is powerful in any marriage to never leave me. Love Kelly Clarkson music 🔥💯🙌
Nominated for the GRAMMY 2017. Congratulations Kelly, you deserve it.
To all young men like me out there. Have courage and love, be better than your fathers, we need to try our best!
Being a father it breaks my heart why any man would do this to a child, I took on two children this age,and we have had more children together since.
Such an inspiring song, and one that tugs all my heart strings, makes you want to do so much more for families.
maybe you should ask the man before just assuming hes a monster for (god forbid) leaving a woman?
why dont you ask the woman why she had a baby with the man who is such a bad bad bad person?
This song realllyyyy fits to my life story!!!!!! Growing up as a kid and now continuing as a tween my father never wanted anything to do with my family he left and now continues his life with a new family. Ik there r some dads out there who r the world to their kids and I hope one day I will find a guy who will be great like that to my kids and will restore my faith as well!! I thank my mom and brother everyday if its in my head or saying it straight to them I love them for helping me stay strong and helping me continue my life without ending it or just simply giving up. If ur reading this and u actually got this far thank u I hope u understand have a great day!!! :)
Hang in there,don't give up,many good people out there,just give it a chance,you will find that diamond in the ruff.
Rosalind Davila we have the same life
I about cried God bless your family :)
Rosalind Davila 😣😢
I know that's right this tells my life story as well
I cry everytime I listen to this. 😭
You go Kelly 😚💞🌸
Danielle Jewel
Danielle Jewel Yeah you go Kelly -gets emotional
Danielle Jewel I cry more in the Idol version
Danielle Jewel me too I'm so happy that I have my sister and my mom and dad... my mom and dad got devorst and now I live with wit my step dad and my mom but I see my real dad and my step mom I LOVE THEM ALL there all nice to. Me
HeyItzAshton2468 YASS I wish my dad stepdad and stepmom loved me. But my mom brother and sister are enough for me.
this song hits home!!! my real father wanted nothing to do with my mom or with me for that matter. God sent my step dad that I loved as my daddy when I was 4 years old... a 4 year olds prayer that God would send me a daddy that would love me, was answered!!! then at 12 years old I lost him! my best friend that taught me all I know, he was my everything... and God called him home to heaven!! all my life afterwards I searched for my daddy in men... never finding him! bad relationship after bad relationship... brought two children (My two angels) into this world... their daddies abandoned them!!! drugs and other women were more important!! so I did the single mommy thing! never receiving a penny from either of their fathers. I listened to the cries of my babies wondering why their daddy's never wanted anything to do with them... I felt like my life was now being reflected through their eyes... I was heartbroken for them!!! I knew how they felt!!! But now I am happily engaged!!! my babies finally have the daddy they always wanted!! and I have a man, that is so close to being just as my daddy was to me, to them!! another answered prayer!!! piece by piece all of my broken pieces are coming back together!! through them!!! I know, I just wrote my whole life story out on here.... I let my emotional heart overload my behind!! but, tis true that no matter what... a girl will always want to marry someone like their Daddy, and a boy will always want to marry someone like their mommy!!! I pray my daughter finds a man as wonderful as my fiance!!! and I pray that my son finds a woman as strong and courageous as his mommy!!!
Christin LeBlanc Thank you for sharing with us your story
Ellen Hudson
awwww, your welcome!!!
You are brave and a good person ... thank you for telling me your story ... I also found an angel who takes care of me and my children..this song kills me..but I love her ..
marina volpi
awwwww thank you!!! I completely understand, this song absolutely breaks my heart because it hits home.. I had been so angry with God for so long... like, how can u answer my prayers and then take him away... then you grow up with religion being thrown in your face and they talk about God being jealous... like, omg!! I loved my Daddy more than anything. at that age I didn't even know God... so this jealous man took my daddy from me BC I didn't understand (at the time) that I am supposed to love some invisible person (this coming from a child) more than I am supposed to love anything or anyone......??? like, it didn't make any sense to me at all!!! but now I have an amazing relationship with God... but it still hurts me that he took the one thing in my life that ever made sense.... so broken, that is an understatement!!! but yes, he sent an angel into our lives!!! this man loves my kids with that same unconditional love my daddy had for me!!! I'm happy to hear he has done the same for you!!
You're so strong! I envy you, I'm only 14 and I have so much wrong from my original Dad, I always blame myself for him leaving us. But really he chose to. You are so strong. Thank you for giving me a little hope.
I lost my Daddy 3yrs ago. I was so blessed to have such an amazing man in my life. Since he is gone there is a huge emptiness that nothing fills. My Daddy was my hero and my best friend. So many times I just wish I could call him or just sit next to him and be able to cry and tell him about all the chaos in my life right now. He always had the right words and could fix it.....I miss him 😢
I love the way how everyone could conect to their parents leaving them behind, but for me it's how I know deep inside that God will pick me up and restore me, piece by piece - to my former glory ? Nope. To something even better. If you are reading this, and you're going through tough times, have faith in God 'cause he will find ways to love you no matter what 💕
Amen! If you allow it. He will do it!
Amen ❤️
Amen
I have never related more too a comment. God definitely helped me and still does. Forever grateful
He hasn't restored me - as much as I have prayed - fasted - cried out. You name it, God NEVER healed me. And so I live a life of suffering. It's tragic.
The legacy of the abusive absentee father. Leaving a permanent scar that one can only heal by being a loving parental figure to themselves. Be strong and courageous and you can survive and thrive in this life.
my dad was never around... had twins at 23 and disappeared... to show up 6 years later for another kid then left again. i tried to get ahold of him again and we made plans in april but he ditched me for wedding plans, which I didn’t even know he had a girlfriend so if you can imagine my 13 year old self was extremely hurt. he has a wife now and two steps kids, my siblings. my mom found a pic on my uncles Facebook of him and his new family. I texted it to him with the caption “nice replacement” he’s never seen my number before and assumed it was my mom because it was the same area code and responded with “thx”. come to believe that my 14 year old heart is now in peices
I am here to help...do this. Think of all the good things your farther has done...really think..im sure there are some? Hint? He gave you life. Be thankfull for that...REALLY THANKFULL. That will allow the spirit make room for the good that is about to come inot your life.
Sad and speechless
It's Okay. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Honey do it yourself for your kids...Jesus is Our father...Pray for him....I'm praying for you honey💛💛💛💛 stay in school be 14 get into church best thing you can do give it to the Lord! Prayers💞
cuteboymendes my dad killed him self so he didn’t half to be with me so I’m hurt to and he cheated on my mom with two other girls now I have 3 step siblings.
I was 2 when my father left. I never got to meet him 💔😥
I almost destroyed myself over the issue of abandonment . Thank You Kelly Clarkson❤
You Sing The Language of The Heart ❤️
You’re Truly A Blessing and A GOD SEND 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❣️
Why is this a dance song? I first heard this from her American Idol performance and it is 500 million times more beautiful striped down. Just her voice and the piano. Songs like this that have real depth don't need to be dressed up with a driving back beat. just let the lyrics speak for themselves.
I agree love the AI version way better and I cry every time I hear it.
You are right , yet it still works.
exactly, song is beautiful with piano and her singing. :)
because she wanted the song to be uplifting and empowering actually :)!
i am glad we have two versions, this one which is more like "fist in the air"-like and the sad one, which reveals the actual reason why she wrote the song
jaylecia davila There are 3 versions. Album, Idol, and this music video / radio version.
I love her! this song is amazing! I really hope it becomes a hit for her!
+Ray Wright Me too!!! "Invincible" should've been atleast top ten!!!!
I lost my dad from covid-19 last January and i’m still mourning up to this day. This song really means to me.
Sending love.
I'm really sorry, rip
This song is about letting go of an abusive father....
God Rest Your Earthly Fathers Soul Amen xxxxxxx Home To Heaven Amen xxxxxxx With Our Ever Growing Ever Loveing Heavenly Family Amen xxxxxxx
@@marlasue83 songs can hit differently, tho
Kelly's ability to be real and connect with us was evident from her American Idol audition. No one delivers on pop songs about things that matter (or don't)better.
"He never ask for money", now he ask 500k per month
"Piece by piece he collecting me" , he breaks it again
Kelly is a wonderfull woman, these man don't deserve her
Coming back to this somg after the news is so sad
Facts 💯
Makes your heart break for her even more. What a POS. I hope one day Kelly will find a man who WILL be the man she deserves.
? What? No way. Please no. I hope this is not what it sounds like...
Well think about it if she was asking that much from him you would all be like *HEY BUDDY PAY UP* but since he’s a man you’re all like
“😱😱😱😱😱 That’s illegal!”
One of the great vocalists of our time. We are lucky to be living during her time.
Back in April 2021 I finally made the decision to end my relationship with my dad after 20+ years of verbal, emotional and mental abuse. He has called me a "loser" and "worthless" since I was 14 years old. The moment that I knew I would have to let him go came when he let his gf assault me at his house as he watched and shouted out profanities at me. My two boys 6 & 2 sat on the floor yelling and crying for me to help them as his gf held me against my will. Something in my heart changed at that moment. I let go of the hopes that my dad would ever love me. I made myself see my situation for what it was and let go. I haven't seen him since.
This song is healing to my soul. Thank you Kelly for writing it! I love how raw and genuine you are. This song along with "I Don't Think About You" have been my go to songs for healing and comfort. My husband is very loving towards me in all of this. He's helping me to stay focused and to keep moving forward. God bless all of those that have been abandoned by their parents. We are warriors!
This song is the story of my life and more....thanks Kelly for this song, it reflects hope, strength and resilience for me!
This song has a place in my heart because my father left me and my family 11 years ago. I was 2 my older brother was 4 and my mom was pregnant with my little brother. I can’t visit him because he won’t let us. I got to see him a couple years ago but he was behind bars. I couldn’t even hug him. But now I have a step dad and he is a better father than my birth father would of ever been.
Hello beautiful🌹, how are you doing.. hope you're fine and staying safe!!
Anyone else cry when they play this song because you can relate to it so much..?😢
Rachelle Mendes yes I did
Rachelle Mendes yes :'(
Rachelle Mendes yes
i cant really relate because my dad has never left us but my parents have been fighting a lot and yell at me for nothing lately and it scares me so for me this is grandpa who has helped so much and my best friend who lets me escape to his house and hang out till i fell better but mainly my grandpa so thanks grandpa but i still do cry over the emotion of this song
yes
I had my two girls while I was in the Marine Corps. When I was about to reenlist my wife at the time said she could not going through another deployment. So I pulled my reenlistment papers and got discharged. In less than two years we were divorced. I left and went back home to NYC. When I called, hearing my two girls crying asking why I left broke my heart. So I moved backed because I knew my place was where my girls were. Fast forward and my girls are two beautiful and very independent woman. They both have said that they love me for not giving up on them. I have never cried like that before. A fathers job is to provide, love, cherish, protect and set the example of how a man should be and how they treat the woman in their lives. I knew I made the right decision. I just pray that all dads in the same position think of their baby girls and how it affects them. Love you Jasmine and Brittney dad.
Thank u for ur service😢😢
When I was born my dad walked away from me, he has only seen me twice in my 30 years. And now I have a daughter and I will always be there for her no matter what
This song is devastating now that we know her husband proved her wrong. I know the pain of finally thinking you found the one you could trust with your heart and your future, as well as your kiddos' future, the one with whom you finally felt safe, and then to realize you were fooled completely ..... Again. Standing there watching every one of your hopes and dreams shatter to pieces. Standing there seeing the damage it inflicts on your daughters because you had no Plan B and their dad treats them as if he left them too. You didn't think you would ever need a Plan B. You didn't want a Plan B. You finally realize you can not trust anyone. Including yourself. Yourself most of all.
alot of us can relate .. my dad left when i was 5 ... im married now and expectin my 1st child and yea love has to be earned !
wow cangragilations
ChYn S my dad left me when I was 1 month old
I never knew who my real dad was till I was 20 my step dad didn't want me to know the truth so glad he did I love him so much my real dad is garbage
ChYn S my dad left me and my sis and mom when I was....3
Lizzie Chan if you didn't have a mom and a sis and a dad because they left does that mean you were alone at that age omg how did you live
My family used to be unhappy, so when I heard this song you sang at American Idol 2016, I cried a lots... and after many years, I suddenly cried again when I hear this song back. But these tears now I cry that because I 've found my piece ❤
Shout out to all the fathers and grandfather's who stood up for there daughters and granddaughters who had spouse who didn't want to stand up.
finally a song that is not about sex and drugs. I get excited when this is on the radio.
haha AGREED
So fucking relatable
Ikr
+Selena Bailey I'm sorry for everything you've been through at such a young age. May God heal you and your family. I love your last sentence. Props to step parents who have the love to give that bio parents choose not to
right
This song deserves more views!
agreed.
it won't cause people like nothing bit sex and drugs being sung about. this song really hits home!
Vampire Jackie true.
+Fareha Siddiqui Yes!!!! I agree with you!!!
+Fareha Siddiqui yeah, a lot more
My dad left when I was 11 months old and I never met him till I was 20 years old just to sign papers so he didn’t have to pay anymore child support. This and that scene from Fresh Prince always gets to me. I’m writing a song inspired by this one. Thank you Kelly Clarkson this song helps me even though I’ve never had a dad it still helps thank you.
Shout out to my Papa for doing what my father wouldn't. I miss my Papa Everyday😢
Sonja Bates papa?
ItzLaura's GamingLife grandpa
Yes you are so true my dad does the same and my papa is like a dad t o me
Sonja Waltermire-Bates-Garcia
Shout out to mine as well. He passed away a month ago and raised me and was there for me when my dad was an abusive drunk. I miss you grandpa. May they Rest In Peace
This is the same with me 😢 my dad abandoned me for his girlfriend and her daughter this year so it's still really new to me 😭 I'm struggling to cope. He left his 5 children here to live in Spain to 'start a new life' I don't want anything to do with him now 👊 he's lost out on all his children 👶🏻 one of which has died and he has no idea 😭😢 I really miss my dad but I know that it's his loss and he is not coming back into my life. Plus I'm only 13 😩my grandad is the only man In my life right now that actually matters to me. He has done so much for me and I will always be great full for that 😌 my dad is a waste of space, oxygen and life 🙄 my little bro and sis have no idea about any of this and are suffering so bad 😡 I just want what is best for them but they don't have a grandad like my situation to act like a father figure 😩 this song really goes home 🏡 thanks for reading this and caring 💙