What is everclear father of mine?

Everclear's "Father of Mine" is a song recorded by the American alternative rock band Everclear. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album, "So Much for the Afterglow" in 1997. The song was written by Everclear's lead singer, Art Alexakis, as an autobiographical reflection on his childhood and strained relationship with his father, who abandoned him when he was a child. The lyrics describe the pain and confusion of growing up without a father, and the lasting impact it had on Alexakis. "Father of Mine" became one of Everclear's biggest hits, reaching number four on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and earning critical acclaim for its honest and emotional lyrics.