Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece (Idol Version) [Audio]

[@GenreLessLegend]

Played this for my Dad, technically my "step-dad," before he passed away from cancer. He cried his eyes out as I thanked him for being the Dad he didn't have to be. He said, "I did it because I love you, and I'd do it all over again but just better if given the chance." I played this at his funeral. May he Rest in Heavenly Peace.

[@j1quxn]

i’m so sorry for your loss... 😞

[@GenreLessLegend]

@@j1quxn Thank You!

[@mikeatl]

Sounds like my step dad.

[@nifthevulicorn]

I cried reading this... Bless a man who cares for someone not for blood but for love.

[@sheer9203]

🙏

[@GothicLane]

My father walked out while my mum was pregnant with me. Then once I was born, she walked out on me. Thankfully I got adopted by two angels. Now I'm stronger.

[@jenniferdooliver4880]

Lena Boo

[@wissab2398]

Lena Boo when did u find out thAt ur adopted , I always wanted to adopt a baby but I wouldn't tell him the truth

[@GothicLane]

I was adopted at the age of 9 years old. So I have always known I was adopted. As hard as it seems, not telling the child the truth. It may make things worse, and I've known people who never knew until their mum (the one who adopted them) dies and it makes things worse. x

[@iluvfamoussingers]

Dear Lena, Hi my name is Gracie. I know what you mean. I don't know who my father is, I believed he walked out on me too when before I was even born or something. All I know is that he wasn't there when I went back to Vietnam, because, I am adopted. Born and adopted from vietnam, raised in America. I have special needs because, I didn't know english, I have scoliosis and neurofibromatosis type one, I had to get back surgery twice and neck surgery once. I was adopted at the age of 6 months old, I was a baby, I always knew I was adopted

[@nylavlogs525]

Lena Boo 😔 I'm so sorry at least you have parents that love you

[@kenziex4941]

"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" yeah I felt that. Through my bones all the way into my soul.

[@GretaVanFleetGroupie]

I read this right as she sang it

[@wolfie8227]

@@GretaVanFleetGroupie same lol

[@duanenidia-foodtravelandfun]

Wow.. Powerful and heart felt.

[@ansonbalintona8102]

me too. i always cry on this part.

[@demi7108]

My father didn’t walk out on me. He did much worse that I can’t even put into words. I was abused and neglected in every single way for 15 years until I found an opportunity to leave. Now that I’m finally 18 I have the power to make sure he never finds me again or comes into contact with my future children. I am working on assuring myself that I am capable of being loved by a man in the right way. This song helps me.

[@kenwilliams3494]

Im so sorry

[@dyakilinkirimit6479]

I'm so sorry you have to suffer to such terrible things, I hope someday you'll find a man who will love and respect you.

[@demi7108]

@@dyakilinkirimit6479 I am doing much better. Thank you💗

[@delphinemaitre]

I'm so sorry hope that you are doing great 😘

[@eroxcis]

Hello, I just want to tell you that you're so strong for enduring all of that ❤️. I hope you'll continue to stay strong during your worst times, but I also hope you know it's ok to be weak at times, it's ok to cry, it's ok to be sad, it's ok to let it all out. I pray that you'll stay safe and healthy during your journey through life ❤️.

[@karasmith8120]

Whats sadder than this song is seeing just how many people can relate to it.

[@LPthaInsurgent]

I know right :(

[@matthewalvarez295]

+Kara Smith true af

[@danisnotonfirefan327]

Kara Smith I can relate I'm 10 right now my dad left me when I was 3! almost 11 then it's going to be 8 years that I haven't seen him

[@korylove7293]

im 14 and my dad left when i was 1 year old. I live with my mom and 2 sisters.I know i have 3 elder brothers from him but it was heartbroken when i found out i have a younger brother who is 6 and he never told me. he contacts my sister and I but only after we passed for the top schools in our country.

[@azalea6332]

Kara Smith it is even worse when he is in prison and never saw u even now I hate him I am only 11 I have only saw a picture for 5 seconds it breaks my heart

[@dannycarswell6780]

I've cried every time I've heard this song. My mom and dad split up when I was an infant. I vowed MY kids would NEVER know what never having a father in their life was like. Thank you Kelly Clarkson for not only writing this song for your experiences but mine also.

[@shamimak2723]

You are a great person

[@keirag2202]

Yes, thank you for the same. I was 2 when my real dad walked out of my life. I had drain cancer 3 years ago and still had no word from him

[@skylar8134]

This version is WAY better than the other one

[@alejandrolikewhoa]

I know right?! I heard this one first and when I heard the original I was like wtf

[@yaniquegray6827]

+Alejandro Valdes-Carletti Same here!

[@narutocupcakes4083]

that is truedo

[@mayanobles4787]

Skylar it is *singing*

[@roxc453]

Skylar who sang the original?

[@Amaddiegrace]

my daughter's father will one day realize what he left behind . a loving wife and a beautiful little girl

[@kimberlymarie9435]

AmaddiesWorld very true 🙏🏼

[@ΟλταΤορομανι]

And my son's father will one day realize same ......but it will be so late then 👊👊👊🤐

[@chadlovell6876]

😭😭😭

[@cynthialopez2084]

And they always do realize it...

[@ronaldd4279]

i don't know why they are doing that, while there's a lot of men out there like me that who would want a family on their own but cant

[@amandaballard1420]

This is the anthem to all us little girls that had their dad's walk out of their lives and try to return as if nothing happened 😢

[@lemon-qi9cg]

And boys

[@lovemalik3009]

Here😢

[@kynslieb1306]

I was 12 last time I saw him. Thankfully.

[@tayahinkle2742]

Yes 🙌

[@chelseagamble6034]

Here😭

[@angelalandestoy2286]

the abandonment of a child, cause a profound wound, and deep inside no-one really get over it. Powerful song and message into it.

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Piece by piece

[@1295disney]

Christina Morales

[@lornaacton4210]

I was abandoned by both parents at different times when I was little ....I was then adopted at 7 and again abandoned by them..... NOW I can't even keep a relationship of my own .... 😂😂😂

[@WhyDoIBother1846]

Once heard a man say it is the worst form of child abuse.

[@LurkerBae]

dad left at 6. i searched for him for the next 18 years to be abandoned all over again at 24. worst feeling ever:( this song makes me cry

[@nylavlogs525]

Mia Davis me too but my dad left me at 3

[@LurkerBae]

+sarah j. thank you:) you are very kind. and you are right...took me a while to stop blaming myself

[@swagqueen5233]

Don't you ever blame yourself. It's his loss x

[@LurkerBae]

Swag Queen thank you:) it took time but I know now it was him and not me:/ but I have such a fear of starting a family and this happening to my daughter. I never want a child to grow up feeling like there not good enough to be loved like I used too

[@swagqueen5233]

Mia Davis That's horrible. You shouldn't have to be afraid of starting a family. I'm sure that you'd never let any child you have feel that way *hug*

[@kimberlypeterson9889]

My dad is the one who picked me up when my MOM left me. I was so young I don't even remember a time when my family was together & happy. Every memory I have of her, when she was actually out of jail, is her showing up unexpected with a few gifts & then leaving again for a few YEARS. I'm 18, & she is still teasing me with motherly love. My dad will always be enough because he will never abandon me. 💖💖

[@ariannaodum7284]

I'm in the exact situation but I was old enough to remember a little bit of the good and I remember it all tumbling down my dad took me and my brothers in and I'm 16

[@kelsieboyd730]

Kimberly Peterson listen to wonder by Kelly pickler

[@JoseLopez-fr6of]

Yooo saame

[@hollieestey8499]

I had a very similar situation and my dad and step mom had to pick up all mine and my sisters pieces and I love this song so much because i trade him for her and it affects me personally

[@cortlynmckinley565]

That is actually how I take it and my mom is not mentally there for me. You know?

[@Imjust-here_]

this is such an emotional song. I have both parents in my life, but I know people that lost their fathers. it makes me sad to see how many people don't care for their children.

[@hoe5582]

my father abandoned me when I was younger. I know he went to jail, but I dont know what he did after that (expect that he left). I'm planning to try to find some info of him, after I turn 18.

[@flowerpowerr2071]

your right

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Same

[@lucyw.2216]

It truly is. It's good that Kelly's mother took good care of her...or else she probably wouldn't be spreading the word about this.

[@christiherd7052]

Sad ;-;

[@JaneFaire]

Had no idea this song was by Kelly Clarkson. I cried the first time I heard it. My bf left me and my daughter 2 days after she was born with special needs and was still in the NICO. She's 16 months now and is the light of my life, and she makes progress every day. He's missing out. I pray he doesn't damage her by not being in her life.

[@lilitheswiftie8638]

Jane Faire I'm sorry for you and your daughter.😢❤️❤️

[@mualuatua4128]

Awww stay strong hun! So glad that you're a loving mother to your beautiful child regardless of him not being there! You go girl! God bless you and your princess! Love and hugs from New Zealand

[@anamata121]

Jane Faire I'm now 25, my brother to be 23 in a few days. Our real dad left us high and dry more times than I can count , my brother is special needs and the most amazing and pure human being I know. My real dad may have left us, but I've come to realize he would never have been good enough to experience my brothers life, the joy and happiness he brings to people. Kids with special needs are truly a blessing. Good luck to you and your blessing daughter.

[@lilmisstokenchoke]

his loss you go mama

[@jimthecactus7425]

Yeah my dad abandoned me because of my medical issues and his family didn't want me because they didn't want to deal with a child that had issues.

[@nallelove83]

My real father walked out on our family, but my mom met a wonderful man and that is who I call dad. He has been there since I was 10 years old and to me is my FATHER. My mother and him are no longer together, but he is still there for me, and my children. I can't wait to ask him to give me away.

[@adri1712]

I have the feeling that this song has helped (and will still help) a lot of people. ❤

[@lilitheswiftie8638]

adriatic98 Me too!😊❤️

[@oritbelay7523]

thank you:-)

[@ambercapano7427]

Tammie Williams 👗👠👚👓⛲🚿🔩⛲⛲🏠🏩👒🎢💖👄💋❤💙💚💚💛💜💕💓💟💖👊☝👆👇👈👉👋👏👐👐👍👎👌✊💔✌

[@juliewakefield8746]

adriatic98 yes it has.

[@hotpocketoverlord7800]

adriatic98 it does.

[@rayelizabeth6862]

Today is Father's Day. The day that all fatherless children, including me, dread. Having to see all the posts and pictures from your friends of their dads and how much they loved them and have been loved by them. The constant reminder that that is something you will never have, but we will come out of this even stronger than before. We will rebuild piece by piece. We will be everything our fathers weren't to us for our kids because we know how it feels and would never wish that hell on anyone. To all the fatherless kids out there, have a great Father's Day in spite of him. (:

[@annetsab524]

I just cried reading this comment. I too am a fatherless child whose dad walked out on me and my mom when she was pregnant with me. I am now 34 and have 3 children of my own and a father of my kids who loves us more than anything in this world.

[@rayelizabeth6862]

+Anne Cha Stories like these give me hope for my own life. I've always believed one day it would happen for me, it's good to know that it happened for you!

[@momotaylor4423]

That is many of the reasons why I don't post happy mothers day or fathers day photos. I have many friends who don't have a mother or father. I'll never understand that pain of missing someone so close. But I hope you will prosper.

[@shekinahcabunilas7190]

Piece by piece we'll be okay. I know we're not complete withouth fathers but we made it this far. We can strive our lives with or without them.

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

"What doesnt kill you makes you stronger" -Kelly Clarkson Song Quotes

[@worldofivy8816]

this is so beautiful and devastating in the same time. she puts such emotion in one song. truly beautiful. kelly deserves all love

[@OdaniAnderson]

i love this version more than the other, who's agree ??

[@loganj508]

Me

[@alexamedina6043]

I agree

[@genii9592]

Me. The Other one. sounds like dubstep

[@janousegers]

I agree🎤

[@blugrey1167]

Agreed

[@mariahclark4658]

My parents got separated when I was 10 years old. I have never looked at my life the same again. God became my perfect Father and began to pray for a man to never walk away and who would love me for everything I am. I am grateful that I now have a boyfriend who puts me first and restores my faith that "a man could stay and a father could be great". Thank you much for this song and the powerful words in them!!! God bless!!

[@karenoleksy911]

I lost my dad to drug addiction at 12 years old..my foster dad filled that void till I walked away. He accepted me again 3 years later when I got clean. I became the same addict my dad was BUT when I got pregnant at 19 I stayed clean. I put her first and she is my light and joy.

[@shelbygrey970]

I pray you and your baby girl are still doing amazing. From one recovering addict to another 🖤🤍 I found the man thay restored my faith and is an AMAZING daddy to our girls. Proud of you for getting clean and being there for your baby. I hope you're still doing great 🤍🖤

[@TheMarlonChannel]

I'm so addicted to this masterpiece. So raw, so pure, so real. I wish there were more songs like this in this industry. Thanks Kelly for keeping up your truth.

[@PryncessNubiiaa]

I found out that I was adopted before I was 6 months old. When I was in Elementary School. I was told what that meant by my adopted Big Sis and once I understood what that deeply meant, I was OK with that. 6yrs after l graduated High School, I became pregnant. I decided to go to the Adoption Agency to see if I can get info of my Biological medical history (if any was available) for my unborn. I drove 24hrs straight to get there. Once I got there, I gave them the Adoption papers that was given to me with my "adopted" Mami and Papi. While there I found out that neither of my bio parents wanted to be found by me. I sat there for awhile stunned and hurt. I took a deep breath and thanked the lady for the help. As I stood up to leave, she handed me a folder and told me not to say anything about it to anyone at the Agency and not to open it until I left. When I got in my car and opened it. It was my Biological medical history along with some other papers about my bio parents. Come to find out, they was living one block away from me the whole time. I'm now in my 40's and hold no grudges towards them. And I always put my son first!!! I refused to continue that "unwanted" cycle. This song just gave me #flashlash.

[@fann.9874]

I'm glad your living happily bless your heart and your child 😌

[@dwena39]

Sarah Vargas You were not unwanted. Your adoptive parents chose you special.

[@Fawxo]

God bless u

[@Cari111111]

hey, maybe they chose an adoptive family that was nearby so they could secretly watch you grow up, but didn't want to have to answer any difficult questions. That's tough, but maybe deep down they were watching out for you a block away.

[@kiapet286]

I cry when I listen to this song because it feels like an expression of my parents' love for me. My mom's father left her when she was younger than ten, leaving my grandmother to raise five children on her own. My mother found a wonderful man who loved her more than anything, and together they raised me and my sisters in a house that was stable and loving and strong. I owe so much to my parents and their determination to never let the dysfunction of the generation that raised them affect me.

[@elgingersnap2444]

LONG LIVE KELLY CLARKSON. *standing ovation/thunderous applause

[@tinaarmstrong5894]

AMEN

[@janellegreene9874]

I'm in love with this song 😢😢😍😚😘😙

[@colton6728]

THIS IS STILL NOT THE IDOL VERSION! IT'S IN A HIGHER KEY!

[@rubypimentel5182]

👏👏👏👏

[@allisoneuph1]

This is such an emotional song. My dad and I barely speak. There's a past filled with hurt and tears. I'm so thankful for my Heavenly Father who loves me unconditionally. I'm stronger and I'm loved.

[@savannahrose3771]

The people who disliked this were our dads who abused us,never cared for us, and got drunk and walked out.

[@hectorhector3819]

It Depends just Saying & no I’m not gonna Waste my Time Arguing

[@TheTiredGaming1291]

My dad is never gonna leave us. He’s the only person that works out the state. My mum and I pray that he doesn’t get COVID-19. Update: both of my parents had it. We will endure

[@kennedywarren9347]

Punkirella uhh how if h

[@rebeccataylor5099]

I’m sorry

[@AveryBui1402]

or maybe they have mommy issues, the mom walked away and abused them, or just simply the men were abused and neglected by their wives. be kind.

[@darnelmarmolejos3345]

piece by piece he restored my faith that a man can be kind and a father could be great. favorite song right now, and this is one of those songs you don't get bothered by if its stuck in your head

[@antthegord9411]

First time I heard this song, I was driving home from Army PT and I could hardly see because my eyes started tearing up uncontrollably as I listened to this. Very touching song that really hits home for me personally.

[@annafaride4280]

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

[@kaelib1452]

This song honestly goes out to ALL the girls who's "dad" broke their heart before ANY guy could. Trust me, I know how it feels.

[@PlayMyMusic333]

This is one of the best Kelly Clarkson songs ever...so pure, and true! You can literally hear the emotions in her voice and I think that's one of the greatest things about music is that you can use it as a way to express your emotions. Great job Kelly!

[@OriginalBlitz]

All of my life, I wanted to feel loved by him. I don't remember a time growing up when he noticed me in a positive way. He skipped out on most of the big events in my life... including my wedding. He moved away years ago with his new family, and never calls. I have tried to connect with him in so many different ways thinking maybe he just had issues with family relationships, but he has been wholly uninterested. I had given him the first painting worth anything that I ever created, and he put it in a storage shed for a decade. This year I took a solo trip to put my artwork out there for the first time, and strangers started noticing. I was interviewed by publications and kept a travel blog. Suddenly he was sharing my every accomplishment, and proudly calling me his daughter. He dug out the old painting and shared that on social media. All of these years I thought this is what I wanted. Now he was noticing me for something I was actually proud of. And I felt... angry. Disgusted. "And all of your words, they fall flat. I made something of myself and now you want to come back. But your love isn't free, it's got to be earned. Back then I didn't have anything you wanted, so I was worthless." I'm thankful every day for the last 10 years my husband has spent trying to remind me that I am worth so much more than the value my dad places on my public accomplishments. Watching my husband with our daughter does bring a pang of envy for what I've missed out on, but there's so much more joy, and relief, that she will grow up knowing how much she means to both of us.

[@sailorcinnamonroll8899]

I cried a lot when I saw the performance the first time... And my eyes get all teared when I watch it again.

[@jilliantrent1666]

my dad is verbally abusive,, but he's been better. And at least he's still here with me. I love him. He knew he was wrong, so he worked, and worked, and worked till he was better. I love you Daddy and I pray that every fatherless child Gets the love they deserve.

[@geliep]

Raised by a single mom... One lesson I learned "you make the best out of the situation" and she did and still does today. I love you mom!

[@billkarnes948]

I will be very disappointed if this woman doesn't win a Grammy, or something equally spectacular, for this performance. I don't think I have ever had a song affect me like this. This song (beautifully) rips your heart out.

[@teallady9121]

This song made me smile instead of cry. Kelly has a husband who restored her faith in love and what a father should be. Kelly has talent and beauty inside and out and it shines in this song. I love her vocals and integrity.

[@MsDottie09]

+Teal Lady Love your comment. Thanks.

[@thesassifrasslass]

I feel every lyric of this song as if it was written for my life. My husband and I were both saddled with terrible fathers who abandoned us and made us feel like burdens or worthless. I tell my husband all of the time how proud I am of him for being such a great father, even though he never learned how to be. He just IS. The cycle stopped with us, and we have given our children an amazing childhood with parents who stay together and stick around. We also fell far from the tree. I cry every.single.time I listen to this, and I listen to this often. So as to never forget how far we've come together, and what we've overcome. A very meaningful song written by a very talented artist. Well done!

[@allisonmarie132]

reading all these comments break my heart. I couldn't imagine having one of my parents walk out of my life like I was nothing

[@elizabethm9456]

That's what I thought, until he left.

[@ocarinasims]

Ehhh, it doesnt hurt so bad after a while, mine walked out when I was little, it hurt but you grow from it.

[@andressacorrea9190]

is worst when one of them are so bad that you pray everyday for he left you but he don't

[@carlacastro9752]

It definitely leaves a mark on you. I don't remember my dad because he walked out when I was a toddler and though I had the best mother in the world and would not trade her for the world, it has always felt like there is a part of me missing.

[@aiyanasanchez6259]

It's not that bad, if anything it makes you more independent

[@SerenaHSerena77Elvis2]

This should be the only version

[@littleone2318]

Serena H why would you say that

[@asianmusicfan001]

@@littleone2318 Probably because the other version is at a dance tempo and when you have a powerful ballad such as this and speed it up to make it a dance song then the words tend to lose all their depth and meaning. I felt the same way when I heard the dance version of Michael Jackson's You Are Not Alone.

[@AngieRay1981]

I do agree that this is a better version, but, a lot of power ballads get remixed into club versions. This one was just released as the upbeat version first. It is much more powerful as a ballad. I felt it when she sang it on idol. My dad is on hospice and I take care of him. He hates me, though, because I look just like my mother, whom we lost last September. They were married for almost 42 years when she passed. He holds grudges against me, from when I was battling substance abuse, and from my son's sperm donor causing a rift, and he has early onset dementia. For 8 years, this man, who is suppose to protect me from hurt and heartache, has turned into the same type of man I'm recovering from. My ex husband and I are back together after 13 years of being divorced, and I'm back in the arms of the man God made for me. This man only wants me. This is the second time he's came into my life, at the darkest time. I buried 5 close relatives in 11 months and 25 days. My mother and Papa, were both hospice patients that I took care of at home, until they passed. I have performed this task that the lord has given me, to the best of my abilities....all by myself. This man told me, that I'll never go through anything alone again. This is the song that best describes what I've been feeling.

[@borneandayak6725]

Yup, this is the most powerful version...

[@borneandayak6725]

@@asianmusicfan001 i agree, this is the most powerful version.

[@freyaE36]

for the people without a parent/s: they are idiots to throw away a child so amazing and kind hearted, its their loss completely, they didnt get to see the kickass person you became. keep strong babies ♥️

[@dixiebell7005]

Thank you I had a abusive dad and a drunk so this really hits home for me he got more drunk after I was born

[@freyaE36]

@@dixiebell7005 i feel you girl, mine was a hardcore druggy, abusive, still has mental illness issues, i didnt know him til i was 12, sadly i inherited a lot of bs from him but im not like the person he is, and don’t ever think you will be like him either, u are strong, you are brave, you are beautiful x

[@natashakelly9589]

Omg YAAAS I have been waiting for this version, so beautiful

[@tabbyizhot101]

Who else cried when she performed this at American Idol?

[@trinitywidmann9197]

Me

[@DiegoIgnacio23]

me 😢

[@brooke6063]

I cried so much😞😞😞

[@malinahernandez4907]

I do

[@__aida__1]

🙋😭

[@edgyqueen77]

A heartbreaking rendition from Kelly, and also... wow... the pianist did an amazing job. I almost feel as much emotion from the instrumental as the lyrics and vocals. Just wow.

[@AppleJuiceQueen95]

You know, I know everyone is talking about how this song makes them think of how their fathers left, but to me, it makes me entirely grateful that I have a father who does his best to give me the world, who would never leave me no matter what him and my mom go through. I've seen it all, all of their fights, but he never walked away from my family even when he clearly could have, and I'm grateful to him for it. He continues to tell me what I'm worth, what I deserve, and how a young woman should behave. I've never truly been "lost" in this world because he's helped me find my way. To those who don't have a testimony like this, I apologize. I'm not trying to offend, I'm just offering my perspective on this song 💜

[@meganprimrose807]

same

[@RockinPanhead]

+Brittany Banks Same here... I am beyond grateful that I had my daddy and still to this day I have him and he is my best friend, same with my mom. Now here I am a single mommy and his "sperm donor" is not in the picture. Played the whole it is not my BS and then I find out that he is married (we were together a year and half and slept together one time, I wanted to make sure he was the "right" thing for me but guess not). So this song hits me soooooo much knowing that someday my son will ask me why his daddy did not want him. So this song touches sooo many others that like me are a single mom and knowing someday he will ask will ask where the other is... mean goes for single dads too. Everyone's situations are different but breaks my heart it happens all the time and I just do not understand how someone would not want anything to do with a child they helped create.

[@AppleJuiceQueen95]

+Bree Fisher how a person could not love a baby who is, literally, half of who they are is beyond any human being's comprehension. Leave it to God himself to get him right, girl. And stay strong💜

[@16050390]

+Brittany Banks I agree, I was very grateful to have a wonderful father and I am thankful for that everyday. I feel so sad for anyone who wasn't as fortunate as I was and it breaks my heart how true this song is to so many. My husband is one of the unfortunate ones who's father walked out on him, and for what he has gone through my husband is a strong man and I can't wait for him to be a father to our children some day. He will do great, even though he is scared and thinks he won't be since he never had a father figure. I told him as long as he is there for the child and stays he will be an amazing father and a much better man than his dad.

[@Jwells00]

I'm so glad this brings you comfort in knowing you have a loving father. it shows you appreciate what you have and many (like I) Don't have. Love your dad well 😊

[@sarahrutt4331]

I can't relate to this at all but everytime I listen to it it tears my heart apart...

[@taylordavidson6118]

My dad hasn't walked out of my life, necessarily. However, this song does still hit me hard. I cry almost every time. My dad is an alcoholic. He doesn't even know who or how his own kids are.

[@alysafay6310]

Same its ruff...I have a 4 year old and a 3 month old and he has seen my 3 month old 1 time and my 4 year old maybe 10

[@danaaustin582]

I'm the same way, my dad had never walked out on us but he is an alcoholic and just not "a dad". It's taken therapy to really realize the damage it's done to me mentally and emotionally. I've been through 2 divorces myself now and I feel like the little girl in me just won't let things go.

[@joannlaney]

Still love him inspite of his bad drinking habits. Sometimes u never really know the story behind the reason why he drinks so much becuz he's in pain. It could be child hood trauma. My mother was an alcoholic. She had to siblings to get murdered who she was very close to. She couldn't cope & she went into a downward spiral. When she was sober she was the best mother ever. When she drink she was like 2 different people. We still loved her thou. She's passed 30 yrs ago left 5 children to be raised. My 3 brothers & sister Father walked completely out of there lives when our mother passed away. The moral of the story love him. One day he might share his story the reason why he became an alcoholic. Sending hugs XOXO & prayers❤🙏

[@taylordavidson6118]

@@joannlaney Of course I still love him, always will. Doesn't mean I have to tolerate it or give my hopes up that he'll quit and be decent before he passes or anything.

[@JohannaAFlorez]

I'm okay, I'm okay, I'm not crying, I'm okay.

[@veronican8226]

yplh

[@breezybasketball6158]

Ikr

[@naimspice6489]

+Johanna A. Florez Let it out. Don't be shy. Cry together. Y_______________Y

[@SeleneSalcedo]

I know right my dad left me at 3 and I actually remeber it

[@TheMarlonChannel]

+Selene Salcedo This songs means so much to me. I want to be an artist and put my soul into songs like this one. I'd be really glad if you checked me out on #SoudClound soundcloud.com/marlondleoc-dio-alexxxje/kelly-clarkson-piece-by-piece-idol-version-cover

[@estherm1620]

i barely heard this song earlier this morning as i was driving my daughter to school. her biological father left me when i was pregnant and he's chosen to never be a part of her life. 4 years ago i met my now husband and he's her Dad, this is such a beautiful, touching song, it was so hard to hold the tears back while she was in the car with me.

[@annamarie6375]

So glad this song is getting the recognition it deserves. I've been a fan of this song since the day it came out and it's so refreshing to see it be at the top of the charts!

[@laurensoto-turner7067]

When your dad loves drugs more :'( This song hits hard!! Thank God my daughter will never feel this pain. I love you Isaiah thank you for being the best husband and greatest father to our baby girl

[@chynnhowe]

Lauren Soto-Turner You’re comment made me tear up. I’m glad you’ve got a good man.

[@kaylasegobia8559]

That’s exactly what my dad did and I suffer for it and that’s all I think about 💗

[@arielnaylynn5608]

I feel your pain, my father walked out on my family and I when I was 8 years old. He had an addiction to Heroin. I've tired to reconnect with my father do to me being 17 and still wanted that father figure but it sucks when the only times he wants his family is to use them. I adore this song!

[@jourdinnbaker8300]

My sons father walked out of our lives for drugs but luckily I met my husband about a year later and he has raised my son thru the hard times and good for 6 years now

[@Domino_0604]

She wrote this praising her now ex husband. My heart breaks for her.

[@daphne10120]

Songs don't usually make me cry but this one gets me every time. I honestly don't understand how a parent could walk out on their kid, yet this is something very common in my family and several of my friends. Sad.

[@biancaa1019]

it's crazy how many of us can relate to this. 😔

[@idontcare-sf1vb]

well there are a lot of deadbeats in the world

[@jenniferortega2759]

biancaa1019 koo

[@lilmisstokenchoke]

shows how many dead beat mom's and dad's there are glad I fell far from the tree I couldn't do this to my children

[@breannamckee4586]

biancaa1019 i can

[@olivertew4642]

biancaa1019 totally

[@oliviademetra7653]

This version of the song fits the lyrics & mood way better than the studio version. This is a masterpiece and Kelly has such amazing vocals...

[@beesworkshop6594]

Can't lie, this song hits me in the feels. When I have kids, I'm never gonna let them down, I'm gonna show them what propper parenting should be like

[@xAaeiynx]

FINALLY! Been waiting for an audio version of this rendition :D

[@rawrxchristina]

You can feel the pain pouring out of her words. It's so bitterly beautiful.

[@ZainR]

I don't know why but the lyric, "I made something of myself and now you want to come back" really gets me for some reason, and the way she sings it too.

[@idontwantagoogleplusprofil4174]

+ZainR She really pours herself into every line. This song has value in what is being said and how it is being said.

[@katlynoja]

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 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, yeah Piece by piece he filled the holes That you burned in me at 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 restored my faith That a man can be kind and a 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, yeah Piece by piece he filled the holes That you burned in me at 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 [6x] 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 And piece by piece he'll restore my faith That a man can be kind and a father should be great Edit: Lots of love to everyone who suffers, piece by piece you’re healing💞

[@jenniferdooliver4880]

Kätl

[@lunachester3056]

Kätlyn Oja amazing. 😉

[@v_v9195]

thank u you r amazing God bless u and your loved ones 🙇‍♂️🌹💖

[@zandreahkressin8934]

So good

[@jaenafrye2971]

Good thank you

[@emilyllanes5272]

This song really spoke to me. My father left me and when I was younger and the only person I looked up to was my mother. When my father left my mom took all het pain and anger on me which lead to abuse and sexual abuse to any man who entered her life. Later as I grew older I fell in love with this guy who ended up being abusive I stood with him because I just wanted to stay any kind of love I could get. Now later down the line I now have a wonderful boyfriend who loves me and treats me like a queen we are now expecting a baby girl and this song spoke to my heart not only did I find a man who loves me but I can love my daughter and give her all of what she desires.

[@yourlocalgem]

I pray that your three are. Doing well!!! Im sure the baby is cute

[@MsDottie09]

Saw Kelly 3 times during her "Piece by Piece" tour. She had difficulty every time she sang this song. The audience always encouraged her by their resounding applause. I admit that Kelly and this song made me cry all 3 times. Awesome song and so happy that it and Kelly are getting deserved recognition especially since she wrote the song.

[@JohannaAFlorez]

+MsDottie09 Sometimes when I listen to studio recordings of it I don't cry. Videos of live performances, though, are a different story.

[@jason6142]

HOLY! the original version was awesome. this one is much more beautiful and breathtaking. I just wish her have a good life

[@mikeatl]

I can’t understand humans. How can over 4000 people give this a thumbs down. I just don’t get it. I cry my eyes out every time I hear it. It’s so easy to emotionally connect with Kelly when she sings songs like this. Thank you #kellyclarkston

[@cindyswazey5437]

What an amazingly raw and beautiful song.... So much pain, so much love, and so much hope.... Piece by Piece he restores my faith that a man can be kind and a father can stay... Sad that it has to be learned... sad that it's the story for so many children...

[@nirvana2172]

some of my close friends said that they didn't think her performance at idol was "that touching" and i finally understood the reason, most of the people who cried actually had a similar upbringing at home, that was why we cried.

[@bethgater9364]

I'm so glad this song was written. So relatable... It is not easy being abandoned by the first man you ever loved and all he leaves you with is trust issues.

[@NerdyArianatorFan]

I'm so glad this song is finally getting the recognition it deserves. I've been a fan of Piece By Piece since it was released as a promotional single a few days before the album, and now it's blowing up and I'm just so happy.

[@singer0004]

well, this idol version is blowing up

[@JoseLuis-kc9fs]

ariana la puta grande lol

[@nacho615]

+Nerdy Arianator Same happened to me... I was a fan of PBP, and I loved this version from the first time I listen to it on a live concert... It was my fave single from last year, I'm so happy that now it's doing well on charts

[@NoahPrice1023]

this version of SO much better than the original

[@NoahPrice1023]

oops...*is

[@kyla3834]

+Noah Price i agree

[@Qcattee]

It's not that I think the other is bad this one just seems so much more honest and emotional with just the piano I love it so much

[@Nikki-cv6xr]

so true

[@jhacorianderson2727]

This hit me so hard! My life was full of lies and disappointments when I was a kid. My father left me when I was 3 and my mom gave me and my sister to our aunt when I was only 8 saying that she was going to go find a place for us to live. She told us we would be staying with our aunt for a few weeks. A few weeks turned into a few months which ended up being 10 years. Through those 10 years, even though I had a roof over my head and food in my stomach, my aunt mistreated us and made me feel like I was worthless, but all that I have been through I am a better person for it!

[@jennycastillo8659]

This song is now a Grammy Nominated Song. Congrats Kelly if this were the 2016 Grammys you would have definitely won this category without a doubt

[@addisonpalmer141]

when your father puts everything and one before you you learn to deal with it but when I listen to this song I can let go everything. When she says put her first gets me every time.

[@annascholle9572]

I don't care what people say about Kelly, she's a BEAST!! I love her music.

[@adrianarodriguez-cv5il]

can't stop listening to this song. You can actually feel the pain, its so hard to feel the song now a days. My respects for Kelly!

[@skullzstar8722]

Kelly has some amazingly raw and emotional songs.

[@mandykaylexo]

Oh Father’s Day.. This fits so perfectly. Everything I can’t put into words. Thank you Kelly. Thank you to my Mother who fought to keep my mind innocent & allowed me to see things for myself as I got older. That took so much strength. I currently do the same for my two daughters, because I learned from the best. & I thank the man in my life & will for the rest of my life for showing me as well as my daughters, how a man, husband & father SHOULD be. I never had, nor will ever have those father daughter moments, but my daughters will. That’s all that matters to my heart. 💜

[@berniceblockton6849]

my daddy left me when I was 8 and came back whrn I was almost 20 years old and he still walks in and out when he wants. thank God he placed a spiritual father in my life who is doing everything this song and he hasn't been a part of my life for that long. him and his wife took me in and treat me like I'm theirs for real. I love them so much

[@tonifalconer4528]

my father recently decided to come into my life as I am getting married, well now he revealed the truth, he's coming to the wedding to stay only until the pictures are done. no father daughter dance or cake.... so now he will not have the honor of giving me away. he doesn't deserve it. my father is God. I dont need any other.

[@mariahawkx]

Oh wow I'm so sorry

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

I respect you

[@JoshRomer]

i hope you enjoy your wedding nonetheless! don't let it keep you down

[@blakes_girl_2832]

Toni Black AMEN

[@jenniferdooliver4880]

Toni Black

[@prettycelia6978]

My dad walked out on us My mother took care of me and my four brothers all by herself 😌 God bless you Mom💯💞👩‍👧‍👧

[@cannotmisseverblack9035]

While I am sad because we were left behind by the first man to break my heart and put me up with a life long trust issue, I am glad to have a step father and a brother who restored my faith in all men. They are my true gems. They never walked away.

[@josemartinez3504]

Absolutely breathtaking, emotional, raw, just beautiful! I cried!

[@kristinburns312]

This songs is very close to my heart . I never met my father as he left my mother when she was pregnant. My grandmother reached out when I was 14 to only be told to never call this house again. I at 18 wrote a letter to my father to hear from him once and never again after that. At almost 37 still not knowing or having my father in my life hurts and has caused alot of pain and emptiness. It hurts even worse that he has 2 other kids and grandkids he sees everyday. Who can go through life not even thinking about there child they know damn well is there's ??? Thank u Kelly for writing this song it's beautiful

[@LoveSpecialGuy]

i got goosebumps all over for 3:34 minutes, including tears down my cheecks. the best from all the idols! love her

[@faithglorioso6469]

Am I the only one who can't help closing her eyes while listening to this song?

[@lilcookiemon5ter]

Nope

[@rlizreiter]

no, I do it toi

[@LanternNick]

+faith glorioso yeah, don't do that on the highway ha ;-)

[@intentionallyinpired]

I ball everytime. my father walked away

[@Ivy-uo6tz]

Nope.

[@calahbutterfly]

Im grand for this song. Truly hits home with everything. My dad left my life at 6 or 7. I was able to cry on queue just thinking about him. Now im with a man who would never ever want to leave his daughter's life.

[@gabriellarawlins1126]

Just found out today that me and my husband are expecting a girl. In which after finding this out I played this song for my husband. The lack of "Father" on my biological father's part made me connect to this song strongly. He had only reared his ugly head when he found I was doing good with my life and was in the process of buying a home. It made me sick. But everything this song is saying described to a T what I had gone through and felt over the years. And now that I'm having a daughter of my own I am so unbarebly happy. My husband is a great man and is already a good father to our son. But I know he will be our daughters Knight in Shinning Armor. Like every little girls father should be... needs to be. The first person a girl learns how it is to be treated right, fair, and loved is by her father. Should be by her father. I thankfully had a man in my life that my mother married that tought me. So all the step father's out There raising another mans baby, you are that child's father regardless of DNA.

[@yonamatrod6109]

+Gabriella Rawlins Congratulations love, I hope everything turns out well

[@mikaeladavis5553]

congratulations. enjoy the joy of life

[@mikaeladavis5553]

congratulations. enjoy the joy of life

[@MyDollsForeverAfter]

Omg I just read this and it made me cry this relates to me so much my step dad is my real dad my

[@ChristinaMoralesMindfuqed]

Im not crying again...

[@samjhurry8874]

Beautiful. So full of raw emotion. Stunning, Kelly.

[@KS-cq2pt]

This song never fails to make me cry

[@itsRandyRandom]

... I have never cried more to a song like this one... It's so beautiful...

[@eileenconway2966]

That moment when you connect with a song on a personal level and have to play it until the pain stops.

[@CiggsNDiggs420]

it never stops

[@micaylashrum1455]

my sister went through this with her biological Father. she recently got married and this is the song she chose this song for there Father daughter dance as a surprise to my Father. he started to cry, he never gets emotional, I've seen him cry three times since I've been alive. it was the most beautiful thing. so thank you Mrs. Clarkson for writing this and sharing it with the world! All of my love and support-Mickey S.

[@myescapecomics]

This song made me see how blessed I am because I have a selfless dad who would do anything for me. I don't know what I would do without him or my mom.

[@MegaGeneral23]

I get choked up every time I hear this beautiful song (idol version that is.)

[@fann.9874]

Same

[@laurenbulleigh2746]

I’m crying. I have no word to describe what you just made me feel. You have a real gift

[@mylifeinabottle8711]

My dad left me when I was two, I'll be fourteen next month, he pops into my life for maybe a week at a time years apart, to give me just anough hope then he leaves again, decides that being a father to me isn't worth it... he takes care of my older brother, but he doesn't give a damn about me.... up untill I was five he didn't even refer to me as HIS. My step dad, my real daddy, came into my life when I was five, and he picked me back up. He has taken care of me, held me when I was sad, and cared for me when I was sick. Thank you daddy, I love you so much. 😢

[@laneycrosson4415]

My father had left me when I was six. I am fifteen now and I don't hear from him except if he needs money. I live in Georgia, he lives in Arizona. I sent this song to him after meeting my boyfriend.

[@otiliapavel7615]

How did he reacted?

[@emilycook169]

To anyone that’s fathers did them wrong! I feel ya and know that this song pulls on our heart strings like no other. Much love x

[@ShannonMMiller]

Aaaaaaannnd I'm crying. Again.

[@thecrain383]

+Shannon Miller But is is a good cry? This song makes me cry because it is so sad and yet happy for her. It also makes me cry because I am so lucky to have not had to deal with this situation.

[@ShannonMMiller]

I think I mainly cry because of the emotions you can tell she's going through. And then the happy part at the end and resolutions for her daughter.

[@brendakean8201]

Shannon Milller its so true for me this is her daughter

[@BlahBlah-ps2uc]

Shannon Miller aaaaaaaannnnnddddd your pathetic

[@autumnborn2811]

Hi

[@katierozzi4659]

this song gets to me on so many levels. my father walked away from me and my mother before I was born. and when I would go to visit him at his house he would always go out drinking. to have a father that didn't want anything to do with you is hard... then my father passed away in 2012 due to a motorcycle accident so I never got to ask him why he did what he did to me.. I never got the closure. this song just makes me feel some sort of way

[@manfox149]

I am sry

[@aiyanasanchez6259]

I know how you feel, but do you know how awesome you are? and guess what honey, it's his loss

[@ashleyanderson690]

omg i feel so sad my father drinks and smokes too but he has abused me and now he is up in new york never knew why he did it

[@hanbear518]

I understand....he even came up to me at my job trying to get into my life. I had to leave work early because of him...

[@liminalmeow]

I'm so sorry...I'm going through something similar