Daughters
John Mayer Lyrics
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She puts the color inside of my world
But, she's just like a maze
Where all of the walls all continually change
And I've done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hand
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe it's got nothing to do with me
Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she's left cleaning up the mess he made
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without warmth from
A woman's good, good heart
On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the God and the weight of her world
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
In John Mayer's song Daughters, he sings about his own experience with a girl who he perceives to be difficult to understand. He describes her as a maze in which the walls are continually changing, making it difficult to navigate. He relates to his struggles in trying to understand her and win her heart, but as he begins to step back and reflect, he realizes that maybe it has nothing to do with him.
The song also contains a powerful message about the relationship between fathers and daughters. Mayer implores fathers to be good to their daughters, recognizing the profound impact that they have on their daughters' lives. The song highlights the idea that the way fathers treat their daughters can shape the way that they form relationships in the future, as they become lovers and eventually mothers themselves. Similarly, he encourages mothers to be good to their daughters as well, recognizing the important role that they play in their children's lives.
Overall, the song is an emotional and introspective look at both personal relationships and larger societal issues, particularly the dynamics of parent-child relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a girl
The artist knows a girl he cares about.
She puts the color inside of my world
The girl is a positive influence on the artist's life.
But, she's just like a maze
The girl is complex and difficult to understand.
Where all of the walls all continually change
The girl's thoughts and emotions are constantly changing.
And I've done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hand
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe it's got nothing to do with me
Despite the artist's efforts, he cannot fully understand the girl's behavior and realizes that it may have nothing to do with him.
Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
The artist urges fathers and mothers to treat their daughters well, as their parental behavior will shape how their daughters will love and parent in the future.
Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she's left cleaning up the mess he made
The girl is still struggling with the pain of a past breakup, where she was left to pick up the pieces.
Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without warmth from
A woman's good, good heart
Boys may seem tough, but they also need love and support from women.
On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the God and the weight of her world
Men have a responsibility to support and care for the women in their lives.
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
The artist emphasizes again the importance of mothers treating their daughters well.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: John Clayton Mayer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melbelle5152
This song used to make me cry.
“On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the god and the weight of her world
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do”
❤️❤️❤️
Dad is daughter’s first love.
@devv791
I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But she's just like a maze
Where all of the walls all continually change
And I've done all I can
To stand on the steps with my heart in my hand
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe it's got nothing to do with me
[Chorus]
Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too
[Verse 2]
Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she's left
Cleaning up the mess he made
[Chorus]
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too
[Bridge 1]
Boys, you can break
You find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without warmth from
A woman's good, good heart
[Bridge 2]
On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the God and the weight of her world
[Chorus]
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too
[Outro]
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
So mothers be good to your daughters, too
@brettbrenner4106
I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But, she's just like a maze
Where all of the walls all continually change
And I've done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hand
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe It's got nothing to do with me
Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters too
Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she's left cleaning up the mess he made
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters too
Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without warmth from
A woman's good, good heart
On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the God and weight of her world
So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers be good to your daughters too
So mothers be good to your daughters too
So mothers be good to your daughters too
@jenniferburrough8392
My mom kept me from my dad from age 3 until I was 26. He is a wonderful man and I am so thankful for him. Why she did this I will never understand. He is now 76 and I am 53. Married 34 years now to my high school sweetheart. My kids were grown and never had to feel the pain of a missing parent. Cycle broken.
@weareuniqueforareason7503
YES! BREAK EVERY CHAIN! ❤❤❤❤
@saifservaia5863
Cycle broken - good on you!
@taahineLA
That was great it really stuck to me thank you
@sleeplessincalifornia8676
never know what he was like back then remember be good to your mothers and fathers okay ..i speak from experience .. many blessings !!
@tomwalley2097
You weirdo
@donpaladino
I'm confident John Mayer's aware that, if fathers love their daughters as they should, they won't run into the arms of a loser, or look for the love, that they should've gotten from their fathers, from a boyfriend who can't give them that. Fathers, love your daughters right and they will have healthy relationships.
@sarama4153
Don Paladino why can’t I quadruple-like this comment?
@yomayradrpr1
Sarah Khan honestly lol
@donaldbeetlestone7545
@@sarama4153 or even double like it...am I rite?