2. Naughty Boy, a side project from the German production team bass bumpers. Under this moniker they only released one single, "Phat Beach (I'll Be Ready)".
Daddy
Naughty Boy Lyrics
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You got your family back and you got your smile
And you promised your sister that you'd never go back again
But friends keep telling you what he did last night
How many girls he kissed, how many he liked
And you try to remember that there's no way you could ever be friends
You're looking like you really like him, like him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You're speaking like you really love him, love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him
Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
It will be the one you run to, the one that saves ya
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
Daddy daddy
He kissed you on the lips and opened your eyes
You had to catch your breath, got such a surprise
And you almost forgot how it feels to live in his lie
He pulled you closer, said he'll never let go
You couldn't trust him, but you never said no
In that moment we may just forget how it feels when he's gone
But now you're
You're looking like you really like him, like him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You're speaking like you really love him, love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him
Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
It could be the one you run to, the one that saves you
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
Daddy daddy
You're looking like you really like him, like him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You're looking like you really love him, love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him
Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
It could be the one you run to, the one that saves you
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
Daddy daddy
The song Daddy by Naughty Boy featuring Emeli Sande is about a woman who has finally managed to move on from a toxic relationship. The woman has worked hard to get her life back in order, and she has promised her sister that she will never go back to her ex-boyfriend. However, her friends keep reminding her of the terrible things her ex has done, and she is struggling to resist the temptation to get back together with him. The lyrics describe how the woman is becoming increasingly drawn to her ex, despite her better judgment. She is looking at him with longing, speaking about him with affection, and dancing as though she needs him.
The chorus of the song urges the woman to take a safety message to heart. The message is to "put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya." The "it" in question is never explicitly defined, but it seems to be some kind of talisman that will protect the woman from her temptations. The talisman is something the woman can "run to," it will "save" her, and it could be her "daddy daddy" if she accepts it willingly.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they appear to be about the struggle to stay away from a toxic relationship. The woman in the song has been hurt by her ex, but she is finding it hard to resist the temptation to go back to him. The chorus offers her a glimmer of hope, urging her to hold onto something that will protect her from her weakness. The song's lyrics can be taken as a warning that toxic relationships can be hard to escape, and that it's important to have something to hold onto when the going gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
He's out your system, yeah it took you a while
It took you some time to completely forget about him and move on
You got your family back and you got your smile
You managed to reconcile with your family and find happiness again
And you promised your sister that you'd never go back again
You made a commitment to your sister that you won't get back together with him
But friends keep telling you what he did last night
Your friends continue to update you on his actions and behavior
How many girls he kissed, how many he liked
Your friends tell you about the number of girls he has kissed and expressed interest in
And you try to remember that there's no way you could ever be friends
You try to remind yourself that being friends with him is not an option
But now you're
But despite all this, now you are
You're looking like you really like him, like him
You give off the appearance of genuinely liking him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You have a sense of missing him
You're speaking like you really love him, love him
You communicate as if you truly love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him
You dance as if you need him
Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
Keep this as a secret between us
It will be the one you run to, the one that saves ya
This can be your go-to supporter, who will save you
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
This can be your protector, as long as you embrace it willingly
He kissed you on the lips and opened your eyes
He kissed you in a way that made you see things differently
You had to catch your breath, got such a surprise
You were taken aback by the intensity of the moment
And you almost forgot how it feels to live in his lie
You almost forgot how it felt to be caught up in his false realities
He pulled you closer, said he'll never let go
He drew you closer and promised never to let you go
You couldn't trust him, but you never said no
You didn't trust him, but you didn't say no either
In that moment we may just forget how it feels when he's gone
At that moment, we tend to forget how it feels when he's not around
You're looking like you really like him, like him
Despite your attempts to move on, you still give off the appearance of liking him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You can't help but feel like you miss him
You're looking like you really love him, love him
Your behavior indicates that you still love him deeply
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him
You dance as if you need him to be present
Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
Keep this secret to yourself
It could be the one you run to, the one that saves you
This could be the person you turn to in times of need
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
This person can take on a fatherly role, but only if you accept them willingly
Daddy daddy
Referring to the person who can be your protector and father figure
Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADELE EMILY SANDE, GRANT CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL, JAMES TERENCE MURRAY, MUSTAFA ARMANDO OMER, SHAHID ALI KHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iamshredzz
i have been listening to this track since it was released and here i still am in 2022 appreciating it just as much. for some reason it drenches me in emotions but i still listen to it. its as raw as you can get. naughty boy has composed a ridiculously heavy backing track. the whole thing is a masterpiece.
@yellow5350
I can't believe I just found this song, beautiful.
Emeli Sande - "It signifies the one thing you keep going back to. People who are quite artistic usually get obsessive over very small things that aren't really conducive to what they need to do."
@naviitaramro3474
Then daum I must be artistic cause I obsess over small things but then get bored easily.
@personalpersonal9202
Still rocking with this song 7.5 years later. It’s captivating and electric.
@martinasimon
This lady is a miracle, so is her voice.
@nathanielpoyser5595
Yes her voice is amazing
@AmySmith-cf4ov
Seen her live she's magical
@antinterpretation
I'm extremely shocked that the Grammy awards snubbed her for the consecutive year. Not even A single nomination was received to acknowledge her brilliance...
@lonewolf_101
Ridiculous 🙄 she is awesome 👌
@nathanielpoyser5595
Its such a shame 😢 not on her though