This project was comprised by Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde (vocals, bass, guitar), the late Marc Moreland of Wall of Voodoo (guitar) and Danny Montgomery (drums).
No Daddy No
Pretty & Twisted Lyrics
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I feel something like a presence of I don't Know what
I got a chill and shiver and a nail in my heart
Who do you think you are, trying to split me apart
I told to you I won't go, no I won't go
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I'm kicking against the undertow
Green eyes glowing in the dark above my bed
I got hot coals blowing up inside my head
& molten metal running in my veins
& you, ratting my chains
But I won't go, no I won't go
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I'm Kicking against the undertow
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
Like a devil on my shoulder with his tongue in my ear
Hissing like a snake, and I don't wanna hear it
Sinking in quicksand, minute by minute
This is your hell, baby, I ain't burning in it
No I won't go, I told you won't go
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I'm Kicking against the undertow
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I won't go, no I won't go
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
The lyrics of Pretty & Twisted's song "No Daddy No" have a very dark and powerful meaning. The song describes a person who is being haunted by a presence they cannot identify. The lyrics create an atmosphere of suspense and fear, with the singer feeling as though they are being pulled apart.
The song's chorus "No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no" is a clear expression of resistance to whatever it is that is haunting them. This could be interpreted as a rejection of a controlling figure, a reference to an abusive or absent father figure, or even a metaphor for addiction or depression. The lyrics "kicking against the undertow" could represent the struggle to stay afloat despite being pulled down by overwhelming internal or external forces.
The symbolism of "green eyes glowing in the dark above my bed" could represent a dark force or presence watching over them, while "hot coals blowing up inside my head" could symbolize a sense of burning rage or anger. The underlying message of the song seems to be one of defiance and survival, with the singer insisting that they will not be broken or consumed by whatever it is that haunts them.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel something like a hands in the dark
I have a sense of being touched or prodded in the dark by someone or something unknown
I feel something like a presence of I don't Know what
I sense the existence of something or someone unfamiliar lurking in the shadows
I got a chill and shiver and a nail in my heart
I am experiencing an intense feeling of fear, anxiety and heartbreak
Who do you think you are, trying to split me apart
Why are you attempting to divide and conquer me?
I told to you I won't go, no I won't go
I have previously informed you that I will not comply
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I refuse to submit or obey you, father figure
I'm kicking against the undertow
I am fighting against the strong current that threatens to pull me under
Green eyes glowing in the dark above my bed
There are unnerving green eyes staring at me from above my bed
I got hot coals blowing up inside my head
I am burning with rage, anger and frustration
& molten metal running in my veins
I am filled with fiery passion and determination
& you, ratting my chains
You are holding me captive, chaining me down and limiting my freedom
Like a devil on my shoulder with his tongue in my ear
You are tempting, seducing and corrupting me with your evil words and deeds
Hissing like a snake, and I don't wanna hear it
You are whispering venomous lies and deceit in my ear, and I want no part of it
Sinking in quicksand, minute by minute
I feel trapped, helpless and slowly sinking into a quagmire of despair
This is your hell, baby, I ain't burning in it
You have created this hellish situation, but I refuse to suffer and endure it
No I won't go, I told you won't go
I will not give in or back down, as I have stated before
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I am determined not to comply or submit to you, father figure
No daddy, no daddy, no daddy no
I will not allow you to control or manipulate me, father figure
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Thanks for hosting this song ~ Appreciate that very much ~ Love these ones ~ This one in particular ~ Great bass movement ~