Daddy
Queen Ifrica Lyrics

Stop it daddy
The singer is commanding their father to stop their inappropriate behavior.

Daddy stop it nuh
The singer is repeating their command to their father, emphasizing the urgency and seriousness of the issue.

A going to tell on you enuh
The singer is warning their father that they will report his behavior to someone in authority.

Daddy don't touch mi there
The artist is explicitly stating the inappropriate behavior their father is engaging in, and commanding him to stop.

I'm gonna tell on you one day I swear
The artist is reiterating their warning to their father that they will eventually report his behavior to someone in authority.

Can't you see I'm scared
The singer is expressing their fear and discomfort with their father's behavior.

You suppose to be ma father x2
The singer is emphasizing how their father is failing in his role as a parent by not providing a safe and supportive environment for his child.

Everyday a wonder why ma daddy had to be di one
The artist is expressing their distress and confusion about why their own father would engage in such inappropriate and harmful behavior.

to take away my innocence
The artist is expressing how their father's actions have robbed them of an innocent childhood.

Oh sometimes a wanna die feels
The artist is expressing how their feelings of distress and trauma can lead them to feel suicidal.

like no one cares for me and it's evident
The singer is expressing how their feelings of isolation and lack of support are palpable.

That something must be wrong with me
The artist is expressing how their father's behavior has left them feeling at fault for what is happening.

I'm not as happy as I seem to be
The singer is expressing how their outward appearance of happiness does not reflect the inner turmoil they are experiencing.

The long showers I take don't wash away the memories
The singer is expressing how they try to cope with their trauma by taking long showers, but this does not erase the memories of their abuse.

Why do I have to face these tragedies
The singer is expressing their sense of injustice and despair at having to deal with such abuse.

We go thru struggles in life I'm aware
The artist is acknowledging that life has its challenges and difficulties.

But to have ma daddy touching me that's just not fair
The artist is expressing how their father's abuse is particularly unfair and unjust.

Stop him from destroying ma future
The singer is warning of the long-term consequences that their father's abusive behavior may have on their future.

Believe me he's behaving like a creature
The singer is condemning their father's behavior by comparing it to that of an animal.

all you mothers out there
The artist is addressing mothers specifically, perhaps appealing to their role as protectors of their children.

Give a listening ear
The artist is asking mothers to listen closely to their children and pay attention to signs of abuse.

Pay attention even if di man a pastor
The artist is warning mothers that even trusted authority figures like pastors can engage in abusive behavior.

Yuh affi mek sure before yuh trust him wid yuh daughta
The singer is reminding mothers of the need to verify and trust individuals before leaving them alone with their children.

Plus him will even try fi tek yuh son as brawta
The artist is warning mothers that abusers may target their sons as well.

Watch it mek mi duck him wid some dutty watah
The singer is expressing their desire for revenge against abusers, even if it's in the form of throwing dirty water at them.

Yuh cyaah hide nuh more now yuh affi meet yuh karma
The singer is warning abusers that they will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions.

If yuh know seh it a gwaan and turn a blind eye
The singer is calling out those who know abuse is happening but choose to ignore it.

Den yuh judgment ago pile up bout a mile high
The artist is warning that there will be consequences for those who do not take action against abuse.

Get suicidal if yuh tink it ago save yuh
The artist is highlighting the desperation and hopelessness that survivors of abuse may feel, despite attempts to take their own life.

Because mi sure seh yuh naah guh get fi si di saviour
The singer is expressing their doubt that those who engage in abusive behavior will be saved or forgiven.

Mi just cyaah find a name fi yuh behaviour
The singer is condemning abusive behavior as something that is beyond comprehension or explanation.

Is a lucky ting wi got a nosey neighbour
The artist is acknowledging that sometimes it takes external intervention in order to stop abuse.

When yuh feel like giving up
The artist is acknowledging that survivors of abuse may feel hopeless and close to giving up.

Just shake it off and live it up
The artist is encouraging survivors to overcome their trauma and live life to the fullest.

Di most high will deliver you
The singer is expressing faith in a higher power to heal and deliver survivors of abuse.

Cyaah jump di rope if yuh nuh try
The artist is using a metaphor of a jump rope to encourage survivors to keep trying, even if they may stumble.

Suh wipe da tears deh from yuh eye
The singer is encouraging survivors to wipe away their tears and keep moving forward.

Get di wings of confidence fi mek yuh fly
The singer is encouraging survivors to find the confidence within themselves to rise above their trauma and achieve their goals.

Tribulations a just fi mek yuh stronga
The singer is reminding survivors that trials and tribulations can make them stronger and more resilient.

Love yuh self and it will help yuh fi get ova
The artist is encouraging survivors to love and care for themselves, as it can aid in the healing process.

Any flesh weh hurt a likkle yute will neva prospa
The artist is condemning abusive behavior as something that ultimately harms both the victim and the perpetrator.