Daddy Rollin' Stone
Johnny Thunders Lyrics
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Girl you think you've had fun,
Girl you ain't a seen nothin' 'til I come along.
I'm a daddy, I'm a daddy, I'm a daddy,
Yeah I'm a daddy daddy I'm daddy rolling stone.
I said I got a girl named tony,
I'm gonna steal that girl though she's twice my size,
and she knows how to do it like this.
I'm a daddy, I'm a daddy, I'm a daddy,
Yeah I'm a daddy daddy I'm daddy rolling stone,
I'm daddy rolling stone, I'm daddy rolling stone,
Daddy rolling stone, call me daddy rolling stone.
The lyrics to Johnny Thunders's song Daddy Rollin' Stone speak of a man who believes he is the ultimate lover, telling a girl that she has not experienced true love or fun until she has been with him. He claims to be Daddy Rolling Stone, a man who is a master at seduction and has multiple women under his command. He sings of his intention to steal a girl who belongs to someone else, disregarding her size as she knows how to pleasure him in the way he desires.
The lyrics of Daddy Rollin' Stone depict a man who views women as objects, existing only for his own pleasure. He presents himself as a figure of power, capable of taking any woman he wants, no matter who she belongs to. However, the song is also a commentary on the societal norms of the time, where women were often seen as disposable objects for men's entertainment. The song is a reflection of Johnny Thunders's own personal experiences as a musician in the New York punk scene, where he was known for his wild lifestyle and drug use.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you think you've had loving,
You believe you have experienced love before, but you have not encountered anything like what I can offer you.
Girl you think you've had fun,
You think you have experienced moments of enjoyment, but compared to the type of entertainment I can provide, it's nothing.
Girl you ain't a seen nothin' 'til I come along.
You haven't witnessed anything extraordinary until you see what I can do for you.
I'm a daddy, I'm a daddy, I'm a daddy,
I'm a man who takes responsibility for other people, providing for their needs and wants.
Yeah I'm a daddy daddy I'm daddy rolling stone.
I'm a man who loves to travel and explore new places, but I'm also a father figure who takes care of multiple people.
I said I got a girl named tony,
I have a woman in my life named Tony.
He's got a girl named Chris,
Someone else in my circle has a significant other named Chris.
I'm gonna steal that girl though she's twice my size,
Despite the fact that the woman I'm interested in is much larger than me, I still plan on winning her over.
and she knows how to do it like this.
She has skills that I find attractive and exciting.
Daddy rolling stone, call me daddy rolling stone.
I am a wanderer, always on the move, and I take on the role of a father figure for those I meet along the way.
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Written by: OTIS BLACKWELL
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