DADDY
LAFAWNDAH Lyrics

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I took your lips so I can kiss you
Upside down, Upside down
I got your eyes, the same shadows
They go like low echoes of yours
I touch your nose so I can kid you
I have your hair but I made a wish
The chip on your shoulder will not be mine

Fear eats the soul
Leaves a flavor
You don't know what's left inside
Fear eats the soul
Leaves a flavor
You don't know what's left inside

Daddy didn't tell you
He didn't know
Mama couldn't tell you
But it's time to know
Now is the time
Now is the time for you to know
Daddy didn't tell you
He didn't know
Mama couldn't tell you
But it's time to know
Now is the time
Now is the time for you to know

I pick a piece the rest I write it off
I write it off, I write it off
I can only be the best of you the rest
I write it off, I write it off

Fear eats the soul
Leaves a flavor
You don't know what's left inside
Fear eats the soul
Leaves a flavor
You don't know what's left inside

Daddy didn't tell you
He didn't know
Mama couldn't tell you
But it's time to know
Now is the time
Now is the time for you to know

The rhythm on my mind I mold it

The untold tale running in my head

The rhythm on my mind I mold it

I'm leaving you behind unfolded

Daddy didn't tell you he didn't know
Mama couldn't tell you
But it's time to know
Now is the time
Now is the time for you to know
Daddy didn't tell you he didn't know
Mama couldn't tell you
But it's time to know

Now is the time
Now is the time for you to know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LAFAWNDAH's song "Daddy" reveal a complicated and emotional relationship between the singer and her father. The chorus starts with the line "Daddy didn't tell you, he didn't know, Mama couldn't tell you, but it's time to know." This suggests that there is something important that has been hidden from the singer, likely by her parents. It's possible that the singer is discovering a part of her identity that has been obscured or neglected by her family.

The verses describe the singer taking parts of her father, such as his lips and eyes, and molding them into herself. This could represent the singer's struggle to understand and come to terms with her family history, as well as her attempts to create her own identity. The line "I pick a piece, the rest I write it off" further emphasizes this idea, as the singer seems to be actively discarding certain parts of her past in order to move forward.

The repeated line "Fear eats the soul, leaves a flavor, you don't know what's left inside" is a poignant reminder of the toll that secrets and hidden emotions can take on a person. It's possible that the "fear" being referenced here is the fear of the unknown or the fear of confronting uncomfortable truths.

Overall, "Daddy" is a complex exploration of family dynamics, identity, and the power of secrets and emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

I took your lips so I can kiss you Upside down, Upside down
I kissed you while I was upside down, so I could savor the feeling of being out of control and taking risks with you.

I got your eyes, the same shadows They go like low echoes of yours
I have your eyes, and the shadows beneath them look like a reflection of the depths within you.

I touch your nose so I can kid you I have your hair but I made a wish The chip on your shoulder will not be mine
I tease you by touching your nose, and I have a strand of your hair which I wished upon. But I won't take on your burdens and negative attitude.

Fear eats the soul Leaves a flavor You don't know what's left inside Fear eats the soul Leaves a flavor You don't know what's left inside
Fear can consume your spirit and leave behind a lingering taste. You may not realize how much it has affected you and what remains within.

Daddy didn't tell you He didn't know Mama couldn't tell you But it's time to know Now is the time Now is the time for you to know Daddy didn't tell you He didn't know Mama couldn't tell you But it's time to know Now is the time Now is the time for you to know
Your parents didn't disclose certain information to you, but it's important for you to learn the truth. The time has come for you to be aware of it.

I pick a piece the rest I write it off I write it off, I write it off I can only be the best of you the rest I write it off, I write it off
I choose to keep what is valuable from our relationship, and I let go of whatever is harmful. I strive to be the best representation of you, and disregard the rest.

The rhythm on my mind I mold it The untold tale running in my head The rhythm on my mind I mold it I'm leaving you behind unfolded
The beat of my thoughts are under my control, and I can shape them as I see fit. There's a story in my mind that I haven't shared with you, but now I am moving on and revealing it.

Writer(s): aaron david ross, james connolly, jenny karr, nick weiss, yasmine dubois

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