Lily Allen - He Wasn't There

[IntegraBishop]

i love the way she sings this kind of things!!! talking like a bitch while she sounds kind but saying just truth!!!

[amiradollx]

my dad wasn't there for most of my life. i met him 4 years ago&listening to this song made me realize i wasn't alone&i should forgive him because he made me stronger and he loves me no matter what

[WhatsUpAlexandra]

A lot of us have problems with daddy dearest and I'd rather not speak of my own, but I'm glad that I could listen to Lily sing about it and make me realize that I'm not alone.

[deadkittyl4d2luva111]

This song is totally same here. I havent seen my dad in years only but because hes so immature. All he does is drink and play video games, he acts like everythings just wonderful when i get a chance to talk to him. Im always happy to hear from him and I do know he loves me very much. ;)

[amieschoeff]

I didn't know this song was about her father, and I totally thought it was about a guy she loved. If taken in that context, this song completely describes my life right now.

[bailenat000]

I know that this song is pure sarcasm but I like to think of it as a happy song. It brightens up life.

[VitalRegionsPlz]

oh god, my last comment came out so wrong "^^ he's not that bad a dad, I'm just awkward when I talk OTL

[SelenaPinkR]

I like to listen this many times!

[VitalRegionsPlz]

@ilalesana- (sorry if this posted twice) It's okay, I can relate to it also, and it's not fine with mine either, even though he thinks life is just peachy XD. I'm sure things will get better someday, things are getting better for me slowly, and I hope the same goes for you :) Love this song~ :3

[fenderbassman69]

She reminds me of a sexy Marry Poppins.

[hayat21mohammed]

this song is all about unconditional love.. =]

[xXpickjasmineXx]

@hayat21mohammed No it's not. It's about her father, Keith Allen.

[hayat21mohammed]

@xXpickjasmineXx i know its about its about her dad, and its also about love too

[LittleMissBeth23]

Love Lily Soooo Muchh <3

[augustmoon14]

Is this song about her father?

[ThpapermassacrE]

@augustmoon14 yupp this song is about her dad when he left her at four

[montsesita1988]

i love this song <3

[chookieJS]

Isn't this about her dad?

[augustmoon14]

@chookieJS I think so!

[asanineartist]

i wanna make love to her voice

[ilalesana]

Is it sad that I can completely relate to this? Except I'm still giving him time, but everything isn't fine... :/

[Trying2FindWhoIam]

i would be there for Lily Allen, always :)

[Xx9Moonchild9Xx]

Listening to this on fathers day XD <3

[JONathaNandspermette]

Her voice is amazing

[PissedOffL3tt3]

No one ever was, fuck that ;)

[MauAlexander2]

sigh, dad... :/ I didn't cared about the lies.."

[david2008long]

I REALLY miss Lily.

[831lavilla]

her beauty, her talent, and uniqueness is what makes her a true artist:)

[pmills076]

I love her music, but i hate that shes a liberal bitch!

[valentinomilikic]

@pmills076 what do you have against liberals

[cataxhead]

I love this song, is so simple and perfect (L)

[BoughtABride56]

You might have thought you didn't teach me much,

But you taught be right from wrong.

And it was when you didn't keep in touch, it taught me to be strong.

And just incase you ever thought I would, I wouldn't change you for the world.

Because I know you'll always love me very much, I'll always be your little girl.

[21silvy]

47 people missed the "like" button :D

[sparks0531]

...I think she's being at little sarcastic

[TheWarnerSister]

@sparks0531 She's usually being a little sarcastic!

[CursedKitty627]

This is like the story of my life lately.

[cheese1993]

My dad's had all the time in the world to call me... He still hasn't and idk why I think he still will. It's that stupid "don't give up hope" shit.... It's just not fine for me, yet I wish it was.

[moonstruckfaye]

In fact it's quite sad, but it still makes me laugh that so many people misinterpret this song. it's pure sarcasm. the father isn't loved by her despite being an asshole, she ridicules his view of her by using expressions such as "little girl" etc to show how girls are still expected to behave nicely towards their fathers no matter what they did to them and to be polite, forgiving and caring. how strange this couragous woman is so often mistaken for "a nice little girl" ;)

[boburiinchankludho]

hahahaha katy's perry ad is in the lily allen's video D:

[YakiToli]

when i hear this song it remember me to my father and i hope that he call me back anytime. but he don`t.

sorry for my bad english :D

[noxatracava]

@YakiToli It reminds me my father too. But I don't want him to call me. I'm so pleased because I can live without him.

[noxatracava]

@noxatracava Oh well I didn't want to get so irritated ;)...

[ImNotTHATDumb]

Lily is absolutely gorgeous. 'Nuff said. : )

[shanamonster]

i can relate to this. my father's acting like an asshole. ugh.

[zombieslayer411]

@shanamonster she's saying that even though stuff happened between her nd her dad she found out it was just tough love

[TheDemeest]

@skeletonSusiii In an interview she says that she wings that way to shock people into realizing what she's singing about, to make them stop and actually listen to what she;s sating in her lyrics.

[mullemann]

@TheDemeest if thats true then at least in my case it works. Heard her first time at work on the radio, and i was like: WTF? What is these incredible tunes? they are...mezmerizing:O

[skeletonSusiii]

I'm always wondering how she's able to sing such lyrics with this innocent voice, as if it was about a happy day with sunshine and lollipops.

[Lilyfloss]

@skeletonSusiii True. I showed F*ck you to my mom, and she didn't realize what she sang cause she sang it so happily ;D

[booo7099]

Shes fantastic!! Love every single song I have heard from her thus far...just wonderful.

[Riverstarry]

I wish time was all my dad needed to be a good dad.

[PoopleBloop]

@Riverstarry I agree :(

[catamacias]

&hearts;

[PhantomoftheForum]

Finally, a song that reminds me of the boy I've adored for years without making me sad. Love Lily's music. <3

[WhatTheToastt]

@PhantomoftheForum That is disgusting. If a song about a father reminds you of your boyfriend you have issues.

[ghuntersrule22]

@WhatTheToastt

I lol'd.

[Amyescence688]

This is how I am with my mother. :) She abandoned me when I was two, but came back when I was fourteen. Since then she's been a horrible mother. I dont really mind though. I know she loves me, and I forgive her for all of the things she's done.

[TheQueenMalika14]

soo not into this

[INDIEbritain]

Lily's amazing cover of 'Naive' and Womaizer' in HD on my channel!

[caro0225]

I've officially gone gay for her, this song is just.... I love you Lily!

[thepromiseGA]

i kinda cried abit wen i hrd this 4 the 1st time

lilys an amazin songwriter n singer n person shes just boss xxxx

[MsDida92]

I love her! I just love her!

[sparks0531]

reminds me of my father.. ive never met him and doubt i ever will. glad too if i had i wouldnt be where i am now. thanks a millon jerk i owe you one =]

[sparks0531]

this made me think of my biological father... ive never met him and im glad because if he had raised me then i wouldnt be where i am now ...thanks ahole i owe you one =]

[QueenBreanna1129]

i love lilys voice :)

[FuukoxChan]

She's so beautiful on this picture <3

[UncleMark13]

this song reminds me of jill barber.

[Speak2U2]

I adore Lily :]

[deanawade]

Class !

[waterules101]

Nice TV!!!! AND GREAT SONG!!!

[AnaBananaLove]

One of my favourites by her <3

[pythonkyd]

On The Top - V. Ramires ft. Pro Dot

[xlokitaXninax]

her voice is amazing in this song lol. :)) <3

[liz8976]

its about her dad, i read it in wikipedia. you guys should really read her biography its wow amazing.

[alcomonkey1]

is this about her dad?

[thingswillfly]

I love this song. still hate my dad though

[Beelzebubblensqueak]

@Gyphia Not sure I agree about her songs "standing up to the greats of the past", but she's about the only artiste around the UK these days who has a clue about crafting a song with an infectious melody and any semblance of a lyric. As someone who gerw up with 60s pop music, I can only say: "GO LILY, GO ...!!!"

[princessdaisy2468]

I wish I had her face~ She's so pretty!

[emtika800]

Lily is amazing!

[84cruzazul]

wow compare lily 2 britney spears or lady caca lily is amazing music these days suck

[azulturquesa2000]

@84cruzazul I totally agree with you!

[nicolie01]

@azulturquesa2000 does she have a sister?

[PavoBritannia]

I LOVE LILY ALLEN :D

[Rhademanthus]

I like the super-retro instrumentation in the beginning- like an Ink Spots record. Then it drops into the modern stuff.

[theaterstar89]

my favorite song from her!!! i love the 40's style. and i can relate to this:( although i gave up on him and it is his lost!! go lily allen!!

[MattLongTube]

check my videos out !

[Commonsensitivity]

I like her style of music so much.

[Peanutheadish]

Love it (:

[FondyMondi]

Das ist echt richtig geil!

[xcaitimariex]

Im thankfull for this song, because i wasnt willing to ever talk to my dad again and after hearing this i gave it a try, and im happy i did :) thanks lily haha :))

[OptimisticClearly]

Aha, I can relate very much to this song, except for it wasn't my dad, it was my mum. :]

Woohoo! Go everyone who never gave up!

[xCrookedSpiralx]

Lily is a genius. Everything about her, is beautiful.

[VolleyBall4Life144]

@xCrookedSpiralx

Except for her third nipple right

[xCrookedSpiralx]

@VolleyBall4Life144

Lol, surely.

[kristiismystified]

@xCrookedSpiralx I completely agree. I would go lesbian for her. Straight up. ;)

[xCrookedSpiralx]

@kristiismystified haha xD

[jessbabessx]

This song has my dad written all over it (L)

[themightyandygray]

god this song is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[lumbriga1980]

She's the best!

[transworld20]

is she jazz?

[WhitePresents]

NOT at all

shes like broken down old time-y songs remixed (gotta love her)

[BeanaDe]

This song makes me think of my Dad... or at least I hope not giving up on my Dad will end up being a bad thing.

[pheebz2197]

heyy dont swear coz lil kidz might look threw the comments and pick it up loveing lily

[snowprincessmorgif]

@pheebz2197 are you kidding? she has a song called fuck you, and its refrain is fuck you lol

[pheebz2197]

true lol

[xjx2]

Lilly.. Whens it my turn? Shes so fucking beautiful man.

[HummerLimoGirl]

Lily Allen is the BEST. her music has so much meaning!! and her lyrics r stuff that us girls and even guys can relate to!!!<3 Lily, u rock!!

[LeenaHere]

I Love How She Talks About Her Father (If She Was Talking about Her Father) I Love this Song With A Passion

[blueeyeassasin]

i believe she was talking about her father. a few of her songs relate to her brother and father... they all have a meaning behind them.

[xoboredxo]

@blueeyeassasin Yep, also, Chinese was about her mom and Back to the Start was about her sister.

[exheartoh08]

@blueeyeassasin so alfie is about her real brother? i didn't know if it was that or it was a scenario from her imagination

[EmilyMcHale13]

@blueeyeassasin She actually wrote it about God.

[hello10577]

@EmilyMcHale13 'stay with your ex wife' about God??? lol

[EmilyMcHale13]

@hello10577 Ah, yes, I'm sorry, just looked it up and "Him" is about God, lol yeah i know right? That's what I thought when I heard this and I thought this is the one she wrote about God.

[holycrapno]

@hello10577 haha

[ilalesana]

@EmilyMcHale13 Nope. Her daddy I think. It would make much more sense.

[EmilyThompson97]

@blueeyeassasin it is about her dad because she says "I'll always be your little girl" :)

[JosephSeraph]

@blueeyeassasin YEs... Chinese is about her mother. :)

She is so awesome. :D

[Number1LilyFan]

Yeah the song is about her dad

[WhitePresents]

gah? her dad wasn't good?

i heard she was taking a 5 year break from music :[

[JessiGirlPro]

damn long time.

[WhitePresents]

i know im saddddddddddddd

[MusicLyricsandStuff]

@WhitePresents 2 year break.

[skateemos]

nah its not gona be 5years

[shortyhottits]

damm watatalent

[frumble10]

i love this song!!! it's so unique...sounds like something from the 1940s!!

[elchikofrexa]

esta chida la cancion wiii i ♥ lily allen

[take2vidio1]

good song have a look at me singing

[safetheworldcom]

she's amazinq

hahahaha xD

[xenexe]

garry newman is watchign this right now

[skirrid1]

shes singing about her dad

[ProConstitutioner]

most of her music is about guys, she must get around the block.

[Stefy828]

My 2nd Favorite Lily Allen Song Next To Fuck You =)

LILY ALLEN IS JUST AMAZING.

[johnnyfarout]

here in america it's okay to say 'miss lilly" without a big todoo...

[berLinyes]

i wanna do her.....YES

[reyders2]

she is so fuckin hot! i want to meet her so bad.

[creature1018]

i like her style of music

[Saraisdabest101]

So do I this song sounds a little olden days like.

[Icky1961]

This is exquisite - it suits Ms. Allen perfectly and allows her to show off her strengths, particularly her phrasing.

I wish she'd focus on performing in small clubs. I can see her in a killer cocktail dress á la Audrey Hepburn in about 1962, singing mostlysongs like this one.

[GGdahut]

ms allen?? cant u call her lily?

[kawaiieevee321]

You could, however doesn't it seem that using "Ms. Allen" is much more formal and exhibits more of a greater feeling of praise whenever mentioning her in such a way instead of just "Lily"?

[GGdahut]

yh bu it sounds quite old fashioned, jolly good jolly good

[kawaiieevee321]

True, true. But simply, it's the speaker's choice to say "Ms. Allen" or "Lily". =w=

Either way, it doesn't really matter which one you choose to say.

[Nekochan2854]

You could call her Lily-san

*Its just 'Ms.' in japanese but it sounds cuter.

[kawaiieevee321]

Ohlol, yeah, that's true. xD

[LauraEliz94]

Woooow, who do you think you are, missy? Anything we should call you, Miss Rodasalejandria?

[rodasalejandria]

FUNNY !!

[geminibaby28]

God you are actually a fucktard. ooo can't i say Lily?

LILY LILY LILY LILY LILY

[Ashicakes]

that's what he said :)

[forkintheroad29]

@rodasalejandria ur out of ur mind

[forkintheroad29]

@rodasalejandria case in point

[forkintheroad29]

@rodasalejandria ur annoying me! lol LILY ALLEN! dnt tell me wat i can and cannot do

[Icky1961]

@GGdahut

If I'd met her I'd call her "Lily", but since I haven't, to me she's "Ms. Allen" - a mode I normally wouldn't be so careful about using around someone her age but in her very talented case I'll make a point of it.

[lumbriga1980]

wow, I'm sorry about that, but, hmm, now you're better, aren't you?

[NoFrag0]

lo-fi sound ftw

[15nicole16]

love thiss!!!

[sammi101ramirez]

its soundes 1940s