Teenage Daughters
Martina McBride Lyrics
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But I'm tired, so I'm just sayin'
What I think
And if we're being honest
Then honestly I think I need a drink
My baby's growin' up
She thinks she's fallin' all in love
At seventeen, she's just like me when I was seventeen
So I don't blame her
Do do do do
Do do do do
What are we gonna do?
Do do do do
Do do do do
What are we gonna do about it?
Remember when we use to be
Everything they ever need
We had them believing we were cool
It's like it happened over night
We're always wrong, they're always right
We use to be the one's breakin' the rules
Now we're just mothers, we're just fathers of
Teenage daughters
She rolls her eye's when I'm funny
But she's sweet when she wants money and her freedom
Oh my god, she's got a car
Swears they won't go far
And I wish I believed 'em
Do do do do
Do do do do
What are we gonna do?
Do do do do
Do do do do
What are we gonna do about it?
Remember when we use to be
Everything they ever need
We had them believing we were cool
It's like it happened over night
We're always wrong, they're always right
We use to be the one's breakin' the rules
Now we're just mothers, yeah, we're just fathers of
Teenage daughters
They're beautiful, wild and free
Everything we wish we could be
But they're still crazy
Oh you know, they make us crazy
Remember when we use to be
Everything they ever need
We had them believing we were cool
It's like it happened over night
We're always wrong, they're always right
We use to be the one's breakin' the rules
Now we're just mothers, and we're just fathers of
Teenage daughters
Yeah teenage daughters
I ain't complainin'
But I'm just tired, so I'm just sayin'
What I think
If we're being honest
Then honestly, I think I need a drink
Martina McBride's "Teenage Daughters" reflects the struggles, frustrations, and joys of raising teenage daughters. In the first verse, the singer confesses that she is tired and needs a drink, but she honestly thinks she needs a break from her daughter's growing pains. The mother notices that her teenage daughter is falling in love and often misunderstands her, thinking that she hates her. However, she understands that these are normal teenage issues, as she was once a seventeen-year-old girl.
The chorus highlights the change in dynamics in their relationship. The mother and father use to be everything their daughters needed and were considered cool. But now, the roles have reversed, and the parents are always in the wrong while their daughters are always right. The singer reflects on the beauty of her teenage daughters, who are wild, free, and everything they wish they could be.
The song resonates with the experiences of many parents raising teenage daughters. It acknowledges the difficulties of this stage in raising children but also celebrates the joy in watching them grow up. McBride's powerful vocals, combined with the relatable lyrics, make "Teenage Daughters" a timeless hit.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't complainin'
I'm not trying to whine or be negative
But I'm tired, so I'm just sayin'
I am exhausted, so I am simply expressing my thoughts
What I think
I will now share my opinion
And if we're being honest
If we are truthful with ourselves
Then honestly I think I need a drink
Frankly speaking, I believe I require an alcoholic beverage to relax
My baby's growin' up
My child is maturing
She thinks she's fallin' all in love
She believes she is experiencing love
And that I hate her
And assumes that I dislike her for it
At seventeen, she's just like me when I was seventeen
She reminds me of myself when I was her age
So I don't blame her
Thus, I cannot blame her
What are we gonna do?
What actions shall we take?
Remember when we use to be
Recall when we were
Everything they ever need
We could provide everything they required
We had them believing we were cool
We convinced them that we were hip and trendy
It's like it happened over night
It appears as if this shift occurred rapidly
We're always wrong, they're always right
Now we are always incorrect, and they are always correct
We use to be the one's breakin' the rules
We were once the individuals who defied conventions
Now we're just mothers, we're just fathers of
However, now we are only parents of
Teenage daughters
Adolescent daughters
She rolls her eye's when I'm funny
My daughter is unamused when I attempt to be humorous
But she's sweet when she wants money and her freedom
However, she is kind when she requests money or asks to be granted independence
Oh my god, she's got a car
Oh my goodness, she has a vehicle
Swears they won't go far
She promises that they won't travel a great distance
And I wish I believed 'em
I wish I would trust her
They're beautiful, wild and free
They are stunning, unrestrained, and independent
Everything we wish we could be
They possess all of the attributes that we desire for ourselves.
But they're still crazy
Despite their advantages, they are still somewhat unstable and erratic
Oh you know, they make us crazy
Oh, you know that they drive us insane
Yeah teenage daughters
Yes, adolescent girls
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARTINA MCBRIDE, BRAD WARREN, BRETT WARREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelclifton23
I'm a dad of the sweetest 6 year old girl and I play this song all the time. I've always wanted to share it with her mom but that's another story for another day. Great song if you got a daughter. It's so true
@HersheyChocolateChip
It was a blast seeing her in concert and she can be quite the entertainer... Especially this classic
@heronries
As the mom with (several) teenage daughters and fosterlings, I really like this song. My girls are creative, civil, sensible, loyal, brave, strong, and generous: real ladies. So proud of you! They are also popular, brilliant, beautiful, and talented. Where did THAT come from?!? You are amazing, ladies. It's an honour, pleasure and priviledge to be your Mom and watch you grow up.
@versansky75
She has one of the best voices in country music. Can't wait to hear more from Martina McBride
@betsyjemerson5658
Another nail she hit right on the head!! I love Martina and all her music. This is something that both me and my 15 year old love, something that doesn't happen often between moms and daughters at her age..
@linseybergin3743
I can relate to this. When I was little, my parents seemed perfect - they were everything I needed. When I began to grow up, I started noticing that they had flaws, just like every human being, and it became harder to relate to them. But we still manage to reconcile our differences and get along for the most part.
@miguelporraz
Have you realized your parents also loved you unconditionally and you’re far from perfect???
@1americanidol11
I LOVE this music video so much!(: I think it's so cool how they go down the differant decades, I especially love the 50s and 60s because that's the time period I wish I was growing up in!
@coreygue2555
Song makes me smile I remember singing it as a teenager now I have 2 girls of my own and they are something else.my oldest will be 9 on Sunday💓💓 now I see what my mom was saying all those years💯👏happy mother's day to all the moms this weekend
@janicedcunha9092
Martina is awesome. Whatever she sings, she sings with passion. God's gift to us.