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2. USA Hard rock/Heavy Metal band EightBall was born in 2017 in Cookeville, Tennessee. Fronted by founder and vocalist David Bush (ex-Lust along with Chuck Gee & Greg Burnette (Guitarists), Val Batts (Bass), Tayvieon Graham (Drums) make up the band Eightball. Released Eightball in 2017, Back to Rock 'n' Roll in 2019 and Love Struck in 2020.
3. For the sleaze band, see here - Eightball Voodoo
4. Hardcore band from Antwerp, Belgium. Also known as 'Eightball Antwerp Crew'.
Daddy
Eightball Lyrics
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Hello, you have reach the Bell South Voice Mail Service
to listen to your messages press star now..... new messages.
[Baby Momma]
Ball
I done two wayed you two or three times
now you need to call me back now
you need to call me
I'm getting pissed off.
[Chorus]
Daddy, why you gone so long?
Daddy, when will you come back home?
Daddy, don't get your ??? alone
Daddy, when will you come back home?
[Eightball]
Running though the airport
my lil' shorty birthday and I ain't there for it
another show I gotta get it how it come to me
even though I want to see my baby run to me smiling
reaching up, so I can pick him up
it's not enough that I can send money and buy his stuff
I want to see him blow the candles out on the cake
be there to correct you when you make mistakes.
It's only so much ya momma can do for you
even though she do so much for you
only a man can teach you how to be a man
teach you not to be a fool in this foolish land.
Listen to ya momma
go to school don't trip
learn everything
being smart, that's hip.
Little man be strong hold the house down
and I'm goin be there to see you when I touch down, yeah.
[Chorus]
[MJG]
Baby I think about you all the time
throughout every show and every line
hope you and ya momma doing fine
I luv ya'll.
They had a fight at the club last night
don't worry
I'm straight
you can still hug dad tight
When I get home from off the road
you take this load off me
sweetheart tell ya momma to make me some coffee
Daddy's princess
Daddy's little gyrl
learning things daily in yo own little world.
I'm goin continue doing what I doing
to provide for ya
close ya eye's now, daddy's gotta surprise for ya
I'll ride for ya till I'm old grey and tired for ya
so when I'm gone, you'll understand I tried for ya.
It's important for a gyrl to know her father
so I can be the man you run to, when times get harder
I'm coming home
'cause home is where the heart is
I'm worn out but still, I'll be there regardless.
[Chorus]
Daddy, why you gone so long?
Daddy, when will you come back home?
Daddy, don't get your ??? alone
Daddy, when will you come back home?
[Eightball]
This is for the
cats who hustle all day and night
in the streets doing what's wrong or what's right
you see ya babies when you can
don't ya know ya lil babies need to see you man
if you don't teach them
then they gonna learn the wrong way
so sit down and listen what they got to say.
And you boys in the club every weekend
straight ballin' but you can't take care of ya kids.
When they grow it's to late to try to make it up
you never know when god plan on taking us.
So much evil in the world and it's all new
to a child who ain't been through what you been through
a kid can't play in the streets without dodging bullets
and nine times outta ten
a kid probably pulled it
cause they momma
and daddy weren't there for ?em
so it's important that we let ?em know we care for ?em, yeah.
(Chorus:)
Daddy, why you gone so long?
Daddy, when will you come back home?
Daddy, don't get yo ??? alone
Daddy, when will you come back home?
(Bridge:)
Daddy, Daddy
I really miss my daddy
Daddy, Daddy
I really miss my daddy
Daddy, Daddy
I really miss my daddy
Daddy, Daddy
I really miss my daddy.
(Eightball: talking)
Yeah
respect that
song right here
dedicated to Lil Lace'
Lil Von
Lil Ali and Aliyah
we love you.
(Phone)
Hello you have reach the Bell South answering service
to listen to your messages press start now........new messages
(Lil Boy talking)
Daddy I love you come home soon.
The lyrics to Eightball's song Daddy are emotional and complex, exploring the relationship between a father and his child. The song centers around the singer's reflections on being away from his child for extended periods, and the pain and loss he feels as a result. In the song, Eightball raps about his inability to be there for his son on his birthday, despite his desires to do so. He worries that his absence will have long-term consequences, and that his son needs a father figure to teach him how to be a man, and avoid becoming a "fool in this foolish land." Throughout the song, there is a sense of regret and longing, as the singer wishes he could be closer to his child. In the end, the song serves as a reminder to fathers everywhere of the importance of being present in their children's lives, even when it's difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
Running though the airport
my lil' shorty birthday and I ain't there for it
another show I gotta get it how it come to me
even though I want to see my baby run to me smiling
Eightball is missing his son's birthday because he has another show to perform at, even though he wants to be there with his son.
reaching up, so I can pick him up
it's not enough that I can send money and buy his stuff
I want to see him blow the candles out on the cake
be there to correct you when you make mistakes.
Eightball wants to be physically present with his son to celebrate his birthday instead of just sending money and buying him material things. He wants to be there to guide and support his son.
Only a man can teach you how to be a man
teach you not to be a fool in this foolish land.
Eightball believes that only a father figure can teach a boy how to be a man and how to avoid making foolish decisions in life.
Little man be strong hold the house down
and I'm goin be there to see you when I touch down, yeah.
Eightball encourages his son to be strong and take care of the household. He promises to come back and see him soon when he touches down.
They had a fight at the club last night
don't worry
I'm straight
you can still hug dad tight
When I get home from off the road
tell ya momma to make me some coffee.
MJG tells his daughter that he's okay after a fight at the club and she can still hug him tight. He asks his wife to make him coffee when he gets back home.
Daddy's princess
Daddy's little gyrl
learning things daily in yo own little world.
I'm goin continue doing what I doing
to provide for ya
MJG sees his daughter as his little princess who is constantly learning and growing in her own world. He promises to continue doing what he's doing to provide for her.
It's important for a gyrl to know her father
so I can be the man you run to, when times get harder
MJG believes it's crucial for a daughter to have a relationship with her father so that he can be the person she can turn to during difficult times.
This is for the
cats who hustle all day and night
in the streets doing what's wrong or what's right
you see ya babies when you can
don't ya know ya lil babies need to see you man
Eightball addresses the fathers who are hustling in the streets, telling them that their children need to see them more often even if they're doing things that are right or wrong.
a kid can't play in the streets without dodging bullets
and nine times outta ten
a kid probably pulled it
cause they momma
and daddy weren't there for ?em
so it's important that we let ?em know we care for ?em, yeah.
Eightball emphasizes the necessity of being present in a child's life, as it can prevent them from making poor choices in life due to lack of adult guidance and support.
Daddy, Daddy
I really miss my daddy
The repeated refrains of the chorus emphasize the children's longing for their fathers to be present in their lives.
Contributed by Nicholas T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.