Well, this is what I see.
That’s all I wanted, something special,
Something sacred in your eyes,
For just one moment, to be bold and naked
At your side
Sometimes I think that you’ll never understand me
Maybe this time is forever, say it can be
That’s all you wanted, something special,
Someone sacred in your life
Just for one moment, to be warm and naked
At my side
Sometimes I think that you’ll never understand me
But something tells me together, we’d be happy
I will be your father figure (oh baby)
Put your tiny hand in mine (I’d love to)
I will be your preacher teacher (be your daddy)
Anything you have in mind (it would make me)
I will be your father figure (very happy)
I have had enough of crime (please let me)
I will be the one who loves you
Until the end of time
This is a really neat song. Whenever I hear it, I think of the friendship between Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin. Michael took up the role of father figure for Macaulay, as Macaulay's own father, Kit Culkin, was never there for Macaulay, and used him as a cash cow.
That’s all I wanted
But sometimes love can be mistaken for a crime
However, in the eyes of the people who disliked Michael, their friendship was seen as a crime. They would pass along untrue rumors that Michael was only hanging out with Macaulay just to get something from him, and Macaulay was only interested in money like his father. But Macaulay's friendship with Michael stayed strong, no matter what.
That’s all I wanted just to see my baby’s blue eyes shine
This time I think that my lover understands me
If we have faith in each other
Then we can be strong
I will be your father figure
Put your tiny hand in mine
I will be your preacher teacher
Anything you have in mind
I will be your father figure
I have had enough of crime
I will be the one who loves you
Until the end of time
In other words, Michael was there for Macaulay whenever Macaulay needed someone. He would engage in activities like water balloon fights at Michael's Neverland Ranch, and sharing secrets with each other. They both had to deal with controlling fathers, and hanging out with Michael was Macaulay's chance to just be a kid -- no hiding or being full of pretense. When he was with Michael Macaulay was able to just be himself.
That's what I see when I hear this song. It's a great song -- very deep, creative and very philosophical.
