parade
Carter Hulsey Lyrics

Daddy's little girl, is daddy's secret.
The singer refers to someone's father who has committed a dark and sinister act towards his daughter who is his beloved child.

How could he? It's his baby girl.
The singer expresses shock and disbelief that the father could do something so terrible, despite his daughter being his precious child.

What am I to do as your brother?
The singer wonders what they can do as a sibling of the victim to ease their pain and help them overcome this traumatic experience.

Tell you, you gotta run from this world.
The artist encourages their sibling to escape from this world and the people in it who have hurt them, in order to heal and move on.

And if and when you go stay away.
The artist advises their sibling to keep their distance and stay away from the place where the traumatic event occurred, for their own well-being.

Run out the house, down the road.
The singer suggests that their sibling literally run away from the place where they were hurt and start anew by creating distance between themselves and their harmful environment.

We dreamed of Mexico since we were kids.
The singer recalls how they and their sibling had dreams of a better life somewhere else, perhaps somewhere sunny and far away from their current situation.

And she's called your name ever since.
The artist suggests that their sibling has been calling for them since the traumatic event, perhaps seeking their comfort or guidance.

And this is your parade. This is your parade.
The artist declares that their sibling is in control of their own life and journey going forward, and that they should take pride in this autonomy and make the most of it.

And don't you run away, run away. Yea.
The artist urges their sibling to avoid running away from their problems, but rather to confront them and deal with them bravely.

Take it straight down main. This is your parade.
The singer advises their sibling to take the most direct path towards their aspirations and goals and seize control of their own life and future.

And go dancing with the moon. You'll love her.
The artist suggests that their sibling embrace life's beauty and appreciate the wonder in the little things around them as they move forward.

This drinking life from that silver spoon.
The singer describes a luxurious lifestyle that they may have been sold, whether by family or society, that is out of reach for their sibling and will not necessarily bring them true happiness.

Go run through a field of wild flowers.
The singer encourages their sibling to seek out and enjoy the small, simple joys in life that are often overlooked, such as the beauty of nature.

It's funny how the rain can make everything new.
The singer notes how a seemingly negative event like rain can actually bring about renewal and fresh growth, lending a positive or hopeful outlook to their sibling's future.

Sometimes I dream I find you in a town on a street with no name.
The artist imagines stumbling upon their sibling in an unexpected place, perhaps seeking a new start in life in a new location.

You take me by the hand. And we waltz away. We waltz away.
The artist pictures themselves and their sibling joyfully dancing away from their troubles, as they are comforted and supported by one another.

We go to your parade. And this is your parade.
The singer reiterates that their sibling is in charge of their own life and destiny, and that they should make the most of this fact to create a life they will be proud of.

This is your parade. This is your parade.
The singer once again emphasizes the importance of their sibling taking control of their own destiny and not letting anyone else determine the course of their life.

And don't you run away, run away. Yea.
The artist urges their sibling to stay strong and not allow their problems to overwhelm them to the point of running away from them.

But take it straight down main. This is your parade.
The artist advises their sibling to stay focused and remain true to themselves as they move forward, being self-assured in the knowledge that they are in charge of their own life and journey.