My heart belongs to daddy
Platters (the) Lyrics

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While tearing off a game of golf
I may make a play for the caddy
But when I do, I don't follow through
'Cause my heart belongs to Daddy.

If I invite a boy some night
To dine on my fine finnan haddie
I just adore his asking for more

But my heart belongs to Daddy

Yes my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I know you're perfectly swell
But my heart belongs to Daddy
'Cause my Daddy he treats it so well

There was a dame that a football game
Made long for the strong undergraddie
I never dream of making the team
'Cause my heart belongs to daddy

Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
So I simply couldn't be bad
Yes, my heart belongs to Daddy
Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
So I want to warn you, laddie
Though I know you're perfectly swell

That my heart belongs to Daddy
'Cause my Daddy, he treats it so well

Overall Meaning

The Platters' song "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" is a classic tune that exudes a certain level of light-heartedness and audaciousness. The song is essentially about a woman who has her heart firmly entrenched with her father and is warning her potential suitors of her unwavering loyalty to her daddy. The lyrics talk of how she may flirt with a golfer or invite a boy to dine with her, but ultimately her heart belongs to her father. The woman acknowledges that she couldn't be bad because she cannot bear to let her daddy down.

The lyrics of this song, written by Cole Porter, are a classic example of the mischievousness with which Porter infused his songs, coupled with a sense of humour that makes them so appealing. Although the song is essentially about a woman's loyalty to her father, an underlying adulterous theme can be perceived. Nevertheless, these lyrics capture a sense of playfulness and are delivered with such charm and wit.

In conclusion, the Platters' "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" is a lighthearted and humorous song about a woman's fierce loyalty to her father, conveyed with an underlying sense of adultery. It is a classic tune that encapsulates the essence of Cole Porter's writing style.

Line by Line Meaning

While tearing off a game of golf
While playing golf aggressively

I may make a play for the caddy
I might try to seduce the caddy

But when I do, I don't follow through
But I never act on the impulse

'Cause my heart belongs to Daddy.
Because my love is reserved for my father

If I invite a boy some night
If I ask a man over for dinner

To dine on my fine finnan haddie
To eat a fancy fish dish I've prepared

I just adore his asking for more
I love when he wants more of the food

But my heart belongs to Daddy
But my feelings are reserved for my father

Yes my heart belongs to Daddy
Yes, my heart really belongs to my father

So I simply couldn't be bad
So I couldn't do anything wrong

Da-da-da, da-da-da, da-da-da
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