Daddy
Julie London(줄리 런던) Lyrics
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Lazy Daisy Mae
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
At times alarming, so they say
She has a man who's tall dark handsome large and strong
To whom she used to sing this song
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Clothes with Paris labels?
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Here's an amazing revelation
With a bit of stimulation
I'd be a great sensation
I'd be your inspiration
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Clothes with Paris labels?
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Here's an amazing revelation
With a bit of stimulation
I'd be a great sensation
I'd be your inspiration
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daddy, Daddy
You ought to get the best for me
The song "Daddy" by Julie London is a jazz standard that was released in 1955. It portrays the story of a woman named Daisy Mae, who sings the song to her man. The song reveals Daisy's materialistic nature and how she wants the best things in life. The lyrics suggest that she wants a diamond ring, bracelets, sable fur, clothes with Paris labels, a brand new car, champagne, and caviar. At the same time, she is trying to be charming and alarming.
The song is more than just a simple love story. In fact, it is a reflection of the time when it was written, which was an era in which many women were beginning to voice their desires for equal rights and pay. The lyrics of the song, therefore, can be viewed as a commentary on consumer culture, the position of women in society, and the ongoing capitalist system that brings about these desires for materialism.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, listen to my story about a gal named Daisy Mae
Introducing a story about a girl named Daisy Mae
Lazy Daisy Mae
Imagery of a relaxed and easygoing character
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
Description of a pleasant personality
At times alarming, so they say
Possible negative qualities that others have observed
She has a man who's tall dark handsome large and strong
Introduction of Daisy Mae's romantic partner
To whom she used to sing this song
Implying that Daisy Mae has sung this song to her partner before
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daisy Mae's desire for material possessions
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Direct appeal to her partner to fulfill her wants
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Pointing out how good she looks in certain clothing items
Clothes with Paris labels?
Reinforcing her desire for high-end fashion
Here's an amazing revelation
Introducing a new idea or perspective
With a bit of stimulation
Suggesting that further investment in Daisy Mae would yield benefits
I'd be a great sensation
Implying that Daisy Mae has talent and potential to be successful
I'd be your inspiration
Positioning herself as a source of motivation for her partner
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Reiteration of her materialistic desires
Daddy, Daddy
Emphasis on her appeal to her partner
You ought to get the best for me
Reinforcing her expectation for her partner to fulfill her desires
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY TROUP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pharmasteve
What a fab song. This is one of my favourite J.L. songs. Thanks for sharing!
@fromthesidelines
This song was also featured on Julie's 1961 album, "Whatever Julie Wants"; for this performance, first telecast on March 4, 1962, she gently satirized her "come hither/bedroom chanteuse" image.
@dangervich
brilliant to start it on the phone.... i'd have done the whole song right there, on the phone... an inspired idea... can't figure out why the director dropped it... pressure from somewhere.
@tanukisan666
Who wouldn't want to be Julie London's daddy? I'd certainly apply! (:
@dangervich
Her... character??? LOL!!! She's a performer. She's representing a kind of relationship between men and women.
@nikihunter9863
I first saw Julie London on "Emergency" as Nurse Dixie McCall/ Then I saw this on The Jack Benny Show a few months or so ago. Never knew she was a singer. I watch The Jack Benny Show late night on Charter's Channel 222 (AntennaTV) and Emergency in the evenings on Charter's Channel 221 (MeTV).
@tammytoro3936
I agree with you, but I didn’t see her sing on any t.v. Show. I think I was reading her biography after she passed, and I found out that she had a singing career before she ever entered acting. She was an original double threat. Maybe even triple if she could dance. Anyway, I then brought most of her albums because I wanted to hear her sing.
@MustangSheilaK
Love you Daddy, I promise I won't rashon all you need for relaxation! :-)
@Hister333
@whitedaddy4u I can have an impression of the character she plays...
@Hister333
@whitedaddy4u So?