Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British… Read Full Bio ↴Hedley was a Canadian pop rock group that originated in Abbotsford, British Columbia, originally formed in 2003. They were named after the unincorporated community of Hedley, British Columbia, a name chosen after members heard that it was for sale for $346,000. After lead singer Jacob Hoggard placed third on the second season of Canadian Idol in 2004, the group signed with Universal Music Canada and released their self-titled debut studio album the following year. After signing an international recording contract with Capitol Records in 2006, which brought them an increased American following. Hedley saw commercial success with their subsequent studio albums, including Famous Last Words (2007), The Show Must Go (2009), Storms (2011), Wild Life (2013), Hello (2015) and Cageless (2017).

Following the release of their seventh studio album Cageless (2017) and its accompanying tour, current members of Hedley faced accusations of sexual misconduct with young women over the course of their career. After Hoggard faced additional accusations of sexual assault by two women, the group confirmed they would enter an indefinite hiatus.

On July 23, 2018, Hoggard was charged with one count of Sexual Interference and two counts of Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm. On June 5, 2022, Hoggard was convicted of sexually assaulting the Ottawa woman.

On November 8, 2018, former drummer of the band Chris Crippin spoke out against Hoggard's behaviour during his time with the band. Crippin stated he was routinely called a "f*ggot" and was told to "shut the fuck up" when he tried to speak out. In a separate interview in July 2019, Crippin said that Hoggard was "extremely rude" and it wasn't behaviour he wanted to be around.

On October 20, 2022, Hedley frontman Jacob Hoggard was sentenced to 5 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an Ottawa woman.

Daddy-O
Hedley Lyrics

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I let you down you saw me fall
You laugh at Mr. Know it all
It's all you ask and all you are
You wake me up you calm me down
You wake me up you calm me down
It's all you ask and all you are

Find a way to cry

But what if my tears don't dry
It's so damn cold inside
Every time we close our eyes

I made it up we got this far
It's climbing up and down these stars
It's all you ask and all you are
You wake me up you calm me down
You wake me up You calm me down
It's all you ask and all you are

Find a way to cry
But what if my tears don't dry
It's so damn cold inside
Every time we close our eyes
Close our eyes

I always wanted to be
I always wanted to be
I always wanted to be
I always wanted to be

Yeah yeah

Find a way to cry
But what if my tears don't dry
It's so damn cold inside
Every time we close our eyes
Close our eyes
Yeah yeah

Yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Daddy-O" by Hedley is about the struggles and challenges of life, and how the love and support of a partner can help to overcome these obstacles. The lyrics describe the singer's journey through highs and lows, as they strive to achieve their dreams and goals. The singer acknowledges that they have let their partner down and fallen, but they are comforted by their partner's presence and support. The lines "You wake me up, you calm me down" highlight the importance of this support, as it helps them through the rough times.

The chorus of the song, "Find a way to cry, but what if my tears don't dry? It's so damn cold inside, every time we close our eyes," touches on the vulnerability and emotional struggles that people face. The singer is afraid that their partner won't be able to handle their tears or emotions, and worries about being left alone with their struggles. The overall theme of the song is about the power of love and how it can help people overcome difficult situations in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I let you down you saw me fall
I disappointed you and you watched me fail

You laugh at Mr. Know it all
You mock me for pretending to know everything

It's all you ask and all you are
You demand perfection and it's part of your identity

You wake me up you calm me down
You bring me back to reality and soothe me

It's all you ask and all you are
You demand perfection and it's part of your identity

Find a way to cry
Figure out how to express your emotions

But what if my tears don't dry
What happens if I can't stop crying?

It's so damn cold inside
I feel empty and alone

Every time we close our eyes
When we shut everything out

I made it up we got this far
I created a fake persona and we've come a long way with it

It's climbing up and down these stars
Life is a constant climb and descent