Daddy Lessons
Beyonce Lyrics

Yee-haw (ooh)
Expressing excitement for the Western-style theme of the song

Texas, Texas (ooh)
Acknowledging the state where she was born and raised

Texas
Repeating the name of the state as a nod to her Texas roots

Came into this world
Referring to her birth and entry into the world

Daddy's little girl
Highlighting her close relationship with her father

And daddy made a soldier out of me (ooh)
Emphasizing her father's influence in shaping her character and strength

Daddy made me dance
Recalling her father's encouragement for her to pursue her interests

And daddy held my hand (ooh)
Evoking the image of her father providing comfort and guidance to her

And daddy liked his whisky with his tea
Describing a specific detail about her father's drinking habits, which showcased his personality and preferences

And we rode motorcycles
Sharing a memory of a shared activity between her and her father

Blackjack, classic vinyl
Naming some of the interests shared between her and her father, which contributed to their bond

Tough girl is what I had to be
Explaining the expectations placed on her to be resilient and tough, due to her father's influence

He said, "take care of your mother
Quoting her father's advice to look after her mother, showing his concern for his family

Watch out for your sister"
Extending the advice to her sister, which reflected his protective nature

Oh, and that's when he gave to me
Transitioning to the moment when her father gave her his own advice and wisdom

With his gun and his head held high
Remembering a powerful image of her father being confident and proud

He told me not to cry
Reiterating her father's command to be tough, which she internalized

Oh, my daddy said shoot
Repeating her father's instruction, which intertwines with his legacy and impact on her life

With his right hand on his rifle
Portraying a scene of her father being prepared and assertive

He swore it on the bible
Emphasizing the gravity of the moment, when her father gave her his advice with conviction

He held me in his arms
Reminiscing of a moment when her father provided reassurance and tenderness to her

And he taught me to be strong
Summarizing her father's values and teachings to always be strong and resilient

He told me when he's gone
Alluding to her father's death, which adds emotional weight to the song

Here's what you do
Starting the last section of the song, where she shares her father's advice with the listener

My daddy warned me about men like you
Shifting the focus to the present, and how her father's advice still resonates and applies to her life

He said, "baby girl, he's playing you"
Quoting her father's warning about being cautious with men, which shows his protectiveness and insight into human relationships

'Cause when trouble comes to town
Repeating the last set of instructions, which ties back to the beginning of the song, to be tough and assertive when there's trouble

Oh, my daddy said shoot (yee-haw)
Concluding the song by echoing her father's authoritative voice, and reaffirming the importance of his influence in her life