My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Henri René and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I may make a play for the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
'Cause my heart belongs to Daddy.
If I invite a boy some night
To dine on my fine finnan haddie
I just adore his asking for more
Yes my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I know you're perfectly swell
But my heart belongs to Daddy
'Cause my Daddy he treats it so well
There was a dame that a football game
Made long for the strong undergraddie
I never dream of making the team
'Cause my heart belongs to daddy
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I know you're perfectly swell
That my heart belongs to Daddy
'Cause my Daddy, he treats it so well
The lyrics to Henri Rene & His Orchestra's song "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" speak to the loyalty and devotion of a young woman to her father. The song takes the form of a warning to any potential suitors, explaining that while she may indulge in a round of golf or invite them over for dinner, her heart ultimately belongs to her father. The repetition of the phrase "my heart belongs to Daddy" reinforces the idea that her father is the central figure in her life and that no romantic interest could compete.
The lyrics lean heavily on double entendre, with the golf game and football game representing the pursuit of sexual pleasure, and the dinner invitation standing in for a more intimate encounter. However, in each scenario, the singer ultimately decides not to follow through with her advances, instead opting to remain faithful to her father. This paints the picture of a woman who is both innocent and loyal, with a deep respect and love for her father.
Overall, "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" is a playful and witty song that explores the themes of loyalty and devotion in a unique and entertaining way.
Line by Line Meaning
While tearing off a game of golf
While playing golf as a leisure activity,
I may make a play for the caddy
I might show some interest in the caddy,
But when I do, I don't follow through
But when I do show interest, I never act on it,
'Cause my heart belongs to Daddy.
Because my heart is devoted to my father.
If I invite a boy some night
If I make plans to dine with a male companion one evening,
To dine on my fine finnan haddie
To share a meal of smoked haddock with him,
I just adore his asking for more
I enjoy it when he requests seconds, showing that he likes the food,
But my heart belongs to Daddy
But my love and devotion belong to my father.
Yes my heart belongs to Daddy
Yes, my heart is devoted to my father.
So I simply couldn't be bad
So I could never be unfaithful or disloyal to him.
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
So I feel compelled to caution you, young man,
Though I know you're perfectly swell
Even though I know you're wonderful and charming,
But my heart belongs to Daddy
But my love and loyalty are reserved for my father.
There was a dame that a football game
There was a woman who, while watching a football game,
Made long for the strong undergraddie
Felt a strong attraction to the athletic college student.
I never dream of making the team
I have no aspirations of joining that football team,
'Cause my heart belongs to daddy.
Because my father has already won my heart.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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