The video for “Oh Father” by Madonna is one of her best ever. It was such a drastically different type of song for her too. As a matter of fact, it ended a long string of 17 top 10 hits in a row (15 straight in top 5) but I think it was a good move to release it in order to show another side to her.
Here’s the beautiful black and white video directed by David Fincher with captivating images such as the show falling in the cemetery.
“Oh Father”
It’s funny that way, you can get used
To the tears and the pain
What a child will believe
You never loved me
[Chorus:]
You can’t hurt me now
I got away from you, I never thought I would
You can’t make me cry, you once had the power
I never felt so good about myself
Seems like yesterday
I lay down next to your boots and I prayed
For your anger to end
Oh Father I have sinned
[chorus]
Oh Father you never wanted to live that way
You never wanted to hurt me
Why am I running away
[repeat]
Maybe someday
When I look back I’ll be able to say
You didn’t mean to be cruel
Somebody hurt you too