Daddy Pop
Prince and the New Power Generation Lyrics
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Oh, sock it to me
See my brother talkin' plently head
Steady wishin' he could sleep in your bed
Steady wishin' he was in your car
Just a steady wishin' that he was who you are
Brother steady talkin' while
The girlies steady hop
Pop daddy, daddy pop
Punchin' in the rock and roll clock (oh daddy)
See all the people wonder why
Set your goals high, high as the sky
See the people runnin' from the truth
Livin' in the past
When they need to be livin' the new
Pop daddy (oh yeah) daddy pop
Brother steady talkin' while
The girlies steady hop
Pop daddy, daddy pop
Punchin' in the rock and roll clock
Pop, daddy pop
Pop, punchin' in the rock and roll clock
Talk, guitar, talk
(Oh daddy)
Daddy pop is the writer and love is the book
You better look it over before you overlook
One, oh daddy
Two, oh yeah
Three, oh, sock it to me
Four, oh (come on), your the best
See all my critics wastin' time
Worryin' about the daddy while he beat you blind
Get your life together, stop your cryin'
Whenever you say that you can't
That's when you need to be tryin'
Pop daddy, daddy pop (oh daddy)
Brother steady talkin' while (steady, steady, steady)
The girlies steady hop
Pop daddy, daddy pop
Punchin' in the rock and roll clock (punchin' in, punchin' in)
What kind of fool is this, that thinks daddy will miss
What kind of boy would diss, a list, as long as his-tory itself
I got grooves and grooves up on the shelf (oh daddy)
Deep purple concord jams (oh yeah)
This party I will slam (I don't think)
I don't think you understand (sock it to me)
Whatever you can't do, daddy can
The one and only daddy pop
(Oh daddy) one and only, daddy pop
Pop daddy, daddy pop (oh no, my brother)
Brother steady talkin' while
The girlies steady hop (there ain't no stoppin')
Pop daddy, daddy pop (check the record, yeah!)
Punchin' in the rock and roll clock
Poppa daddy's commin'
(Ring di di ding) somebody's calling
"The jester's on the phone!"
Oh yeah?
Rosie tell him I ain't home (ooh, ooh)
Just one in a long line that want to see me!
Daddy pop
(Oh daddy)
(Oh yeah)
(Oh daddy)
(Oh yeah)
Daddy pop (oh daddy)
Daddy pop (oh yeah)
Daddy pop (oh daddy)
Daddy pop (oh yeah)
Daddy pop lead the band
As I step to the mic and lend a hand (oh daddy)
To the funky groove, let's make the whole house move
Yo band let me hear you say oh (oh) (oh yeah)
That's right, we're gonna turn this mother out tonight
We ain't leavin' 'til they (oh daddy)
Gonna have to turn off the lights
And if they do then what we gonna do?
(Trash it up cause we ain't through) (oh yeah)
Yeah hit it, it's time to get with it, huh
I ain't no angel so to hell with playin' innocent (oh daddy)
Those who came to party know just what I'm talking about
So come on y'all (oh yeah)
Wave your hand in the air, everybody
Wave your hand in the air (oh daddy) (daddy pop)
For the funkiest band in the land and don't forget
The p-a-r-t-y-m-a-n (oh yeah) (daddy pop)
Peace (daddy pop) (oh daddy)
Yeah, peace (daddy pop) (oh yeah)
Like I said right about now (daddy pop) (oh daddy)
NPG is like a (daddy pop) (oh yeah)
The lyrics to Daddy Pop by Prince and the New Power Generation are a celebration of the power of the individual and the importance of being confident and sure of oneself. The song speaks to the idea that one should not be held back by the doubts and fears of others, but should instead forge ahead with a strong sense of purpose and ambition. The lyrics are filled with references to self-confidence, with lines like "set your goals high, high as the sky" and "whatever you can't do, daddy can" emphasizing the need to believe in oneself in order to achieve success. The song also contains a number of references to the power of music, with lines like "punchin' in the rock and roll clock" and "pop daddy lead the band" underscoring the importance of creative expression and the joy of making music.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was the opening track on Prince's album Diamonds and Pearls, which was released in 1991. The album was a commercial success, reaching the top ten in both the US and the UK, and spawned several hit singles, including "Cream" and "Gett Off." Another interesting fact is that the song features a number of samples from James Brown's "Funky Drummer," including the iconic drum break that has been widely used in hip-hop and other genres of music. Additionally, the song features some of Prince's most memorable guitar work, with a particularly impressive solo that showcases his virtuosity as a musician.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh daddy
The singer is addressing Daddy Pop
Oh, sock it to me
The singer is asking Daddy Pop to give them what they're looking for
See my brother talkin' plently head
The singer observes someone else talking a lot of nonsense
Steady wishin' he could sleep in your bed
The person wants to be close to Daddy Pop
Steady wishin' he was in your car
The person wants to go places with Daddy Pop
Just a steady wishin' that he was who you are
The person wants to be like Daddy Pop
Pop daddy, daddy pop
A chant identifying Daddy Pop
Brother steady talkin' while
Someone else continues to talk a lot of nonsense
The girlies steady hop
The girls around them are dancing
Punchin' in the rock and roll clock (oh daddy)
Daddy Pop is making music
See all the people wonder why
People are questioning things
Set your goals high, high as the sky
The singer is encouraging people to aim high
See the people runnin' from the truth
People are avoiding the truth
Livin' in the past
People are focusing too much on the past
When they need to be livin' the new
They should focus on what's happening right now
Talk, guitar, talk
The guitar is communicating something through its music
Daddy pop is the writer and love is the book
Daddy Pop has written the words on the book of love
You better look it over before you overlook
The listener better not miss it
See all my critics wastin' time
People who criticize are wasting their time
Worryin' about the daddy while he beat you blind
It's pointless to worry about Daddy Pop while he's doing his thing
Get your life together, stop your cryin'
Pull yourself together and stop being emotional
Whenever you say that you can't
Whenever you doubt yourself
That's when you need to be tryin'
That's when you need to give it a shot
What kind of fool is this, that thinks daddy will miss
Someone foolishly thinks Daddy Pop will miss something
What kind of boy would diss, a list, as long as his-tory itself
What kind of person would dismiss something with such a long and important history?
I got grooves and grooves up on the shelf (oh daddy)
The singer has a collection of music
Deep purple concord jams (oh yeah)
The singer has a specific type of music they're proud of
This party I will slam (I don't think)
The singer is confident they will host a great party
Whatever you can't do, daddy can
Daddy Pop is capable of doing what others can't
The one and only daddy pop
A chant reiterating Daddy Pop's unique status
Poppa daddy's commin'
Daddy Pop is coming soon
(Ring di di ding) somebody's calling
There's a phone call for Daddy Pop
"The jester's on the phone!"
A message for Daddy Pop
Oh yeah?
Daddy Pop wants to know more
Rosie tell him I ain't home (ooh, ooh)
Daddy Pop doesn't want to talk to the caller
Just one in a long line that want to see me!
There are many people who want to see Daddy Pop
Daddy pop lead the band
Daddy Pop is in charge of the band
As I step to the mic and lend a hand (oh daddy)
The singer is going to help with the music
To the funky groove, let's make the whole house move
The singer wants everyone to dance
Yo band let me hear you say oh (oh) (oh yeah)
The band should acknowledge the singer
That's right, we're gonna turn this mother out tonight
The party is going to be lit tonight
We ain't leavin' 'til they (oh daddy)
The partygoers aren't leaving
Gonna have to turn off the lights
Someone will have to force the party to end
Trash it up cause we ain't through) (oh yeah)
They'll cause chaos to show they're not done partying
Yeah hit it, it's time to get with it, huh
They need to start the music
I ain't no angel so to hell with playin' innocent (oh daddy)
The singer admits they've made mistakes
Those who came to party know just what I'm talking about
The partygoers understand the singer's message
So come on y'all (oh yeah)
The singer wants everyone to dance
Wave your hand in the air, everybody
Everyone should put their hands up
Wave your hand in the air (oh daddy) (daddy pop)
A chant to Daddy Pop to join the fun
For the funkiest band in the land and don't forget
Praise for Daddy Pop's band
The p-a-r-t-y-m-a-n (oh yeah) (daddy pop)
Daddy Pop is the party man
Peace (daddy pop) (oh daddy)
A goodbye to Daddy Pop
Yeah, peace (daddy pop) (oh yeah)
A final goodbye to Daddy Pop
Like I said right about now (daddy pop) (oh daddy)
An echo of an earlier message
NPG is like a (daddy pop) (oh yeah)
A comparison to Daddy Pop
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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