Lady
Brett Young Lyrics


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I remember when I first heard your heartbeat
It had only been eight weeks
Standing there, starin' at that screen was the
First time you ever scared me

God knows I don't know
Exactly what I'm doin', but
Good news, we got her to get through it

I hope you look just like your mama
And love her like I do
You'll see close to perfect patience
If you watch her every move
You can always run to daddy
You'll always be my baby, but
Look at her, baby girl
And you'll learn
How to be a lady
Just how to be a lady
Mm-mm

I can make you laugh 'til you cry
But she can make your tears dry, and
When you get your heart broke by the wrong guy
She can make it right

I hope you look just like your mama
And love her like I do
You'll see close to perfect patience
If you watch her every move
You can always run to daddy
You'll always be my baby, but
Look at her, baby girl
And you'll learn
How to be a lady
Mm-mm
Just how to be a lady
Oh

She'll hear you
She'll hold you
She'll help you through
She'll fix you
And me too

I hope you look just like your mama
And love her like I do (love her like I do)
You'll see close to perfect patience
If you watch her every move (every move)
You can always run to daddy
You'll always be my baby, but
Look at her, baby girl
And you'll learn




How to be a lady
Just how to be a lady

Overall Meaning

The song "Lady" by Brett Young is a tender and heartwarming tribute to a father's hopes and dreams for his daughter. In the song, the singer sings about his unborn daughter and the overwhelming emotions he felt when he first heard her heartbeat. He admits to not knowing exactly what he is doing as a parent, but is grateful that he and his partner have each other to help them navigate parenthood. He hopes that his daughter will look just like her mother and love her as much as he does, and he vows to always be there for her as she grows up. He also acknowledges that his daughter's mother has a special role in shaping their daughter into a lady, and that he hopes their daughter will learn how to be strong and caring from her.


One of the most touching aspects of the song is the way it celebrates the bond between a father and daughter. The singer recognizes that while he can make his daughter laugh, her mother will be the one who can comfort her and dry her tears. He acknowledges that there will come a time when his daughter will experience heartbreak, but he trusts that her mother will be there to help her through it. The song also highlights the importance of having strong female role models in a girl's life and the positive impact they can have on her development.


Overall, "Lady" is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the special bond between a father and daughter, and the hopes and dreams parents have for their children as they grow up.


Line by Line Meaning

I remember when I first heard your heartbeat
I recall the moment I first heard your heart beating inside your mother's womb


It had only been eight weeks
It was just eight weeks into the pregnancy


Standing there, starin' at that screen was the First time you ever scared me
Seeing you on the screen during the ultrasound made me feel scared for the first time


God knows I don't know Exactly what I'm doin', but Good news, we got her to get through it
I admit that I don't know what I'm doing, but thankfully we have each other to get through it


I hope you look just like your mama And love her like I do
I wish you will resemble your mother and love her with the same intensity that I do


You'll see close to perfect patience If you watch her every move
If you observe her every action, you will learn nearly perfect patience


You can always run to daddy You'll always be my baby, but Look at her, baby girl And you'll learn How to be a lady
Even though you will forever be my baby, you can always count on me, but your mom can teach you how to become a lady


Mm-mm I can make you laugh 'til you cry
I can make you laugh until you are so overwhelmed with joy that you cry


But she can make your tears dry, and When you get your heart broke by the wrong guy She can make it right
However, your mother has the power to comfort and heal you when the wrong man breaks your heart


She'll hear you She'll hold you She'll help you through She'll fix you And me too
She will listen, console, guide, and heal you and me as well




Lyrics © CTM Outlander Music LC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Brett Young, Jon Nite, Ross Copperman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@michealayoung3469

Currently 10 weeks pregnant. We have two boys and hoping for a girl. We find out next month💗

Just a small update. We are having a girl just like we wanted💓💓

Thank you all. Unfortunately we received some concerning news at our anatomy scan on Monday. They found a small amount of fluid around her heart and we have to get another ultrasound in 2-3 weeks to see if it's still there.

At our follow up ultrasound the fluid was going away. However we still need to see a specialist because at my last prenatal appointment her heartbeat was irregular, so my doctor wants to make sure everything is okay and that she is getting proper blood flow.


She was born September 19th at 42+2 and perfectly healthy. There haven’t been any more issues with her heart.



All comments from YouTube:

@Mandapanda5642

Imagine this little girl growing up and hearing this song written just for her by her dad ❤️

@naturallytyree686

Imagine being his wife and hearing this song and how much he adores them both😭❤️

@briruss4998

And that being the father and daughter wedding song ❤️

@paula-janenewberry8242

Good

@faithhibinger1416

That is the point of the song

@georgiarobinson8891

🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘🥰🥰🥰😆

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@Erik-IngramHOG4life

😢The ultimate compliment to his wife. Such a great song. Thank you Brett!! ❤

@Off..BrettYoungmusicnation001

Thanks so much for the love and support.,Are you one of my great fans out there ?

@beckiiegirvin163

This song makes me bawl 😭 We are due our first little girl in February after losing our little boys. It means so much to be getting further and further in to a pregnancy, this song just hits every nail on the head❤

@nayelin.4977

Congratulations! And I'm very sorry for your loss as well ❤ keep your head up and don't let doubts and fears ruin your experience, you'll be wonderful parents

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