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Daddy's Girl
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Heavy on the pedal, heavy metal on ya speakers
My daddy had that look in his eye
Before you even made it inside
He said girl where'd you pick him up he must be from the city
He looks a little Hollywood his jeans are kinda skinny
That don't look like four-wheel drive
Darlin' he ain't my type
It don't matter if I love you boy, he's gotta love you too
It's not you it's him
A fight we'll never win
Hate I have to kick ya to the curb
But if my daddy doesn't like you
It's never gonna work
When I think I know best he always seems knows better
Don't tell him that I said he's got a good track record
I don't wanna waste your time
Only a country boy can survive
I'm sorry hate to break it to you but I gotta tell you the truth
It don't matter if I love you boy, he's gotta love you too
It's not you it's him
A fight we'll never win
Hate I have to kick ya to the curb
But if my daddy doesn't like you
It's never gonna work
Never gonna
Never ever gonna work
Never gonna
Never ever gonna work
You could be a millionaire, an astronaut, a preacher or a lawyer
The CEO of Chevrolet, a top notch doctor
A quarterback in the SEC
But it really ain't up to me
I'm sorry hate to break it to you but I gotta tell you the truth
It don't matter if I love you boy, he's gotta love you too
It's not you it's him
A fight we'll never win
Hate I have to kick ya to the curb
But if my daddy doesn't like you
Yeah you could be the last man on this earth
But if my daddy doesn't like you
It's never gonna work
In Rachel Wiggins's song "Daddy's Girl," the singer sings about her father's disapproval of her love interest. The first verse sets the scene, with the singer's love interest arriving in a fancy car, playing loud heavy metal music. The father has a disapproving look in his eye and immediately questions where the love interest is from, pointing out that he doesn't look like a country boy. The chorus, "It's not you it's him, a fight we'll never win," highlights the central conflict of the song - the singer's desire for her father's approval, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats with variations, emphasizing the idea that even if the singer loves someone, if her father doesn't approve, it's never going to work. The line "when I think I know best he always seems to know better" reveals the power dynamic between the singer and her father - even though she is grown and can make her own decisions, she still defers to her father's judgment.
The final verse lists possible careers and accomplishments for the love interest, but ultimately concludes that it doesn't matter who he is or what he does - if the father doesn't like him, it's never going to work. The song's message is not only about the importance of family approval, but also about respecting and valuing the opinions of those we love and trust.
Line by Line Meaning
You pulled into the driveway in your pretty little beamer
You arrived in your luxurious car in a showy manner.
Heavy on the pedal, heavy metal on ya speakers
You were driving aggressively with loud rock music playing.
My daddy had that look in his eye
My father's expression suggested that he was not pleased.
Before you even made it inside
My father disliked you before he even met you.
He said girl where'd you pick him up he must be from the city
My father presumed that you were from the city and not a suitable match.
He looks a little Hollywood his jeans are kinda skinny
My father judged your appearance, deeming it too flashy and feminine.
That don't look like four-wheel drive
My father prefers practical vehicles such as trucks or SUVs and criticized your car.
Darlin' he ain't my type
I do not share romantic or personal interests with you.
I'm sorry hate to break it to you but I gotta tell you the truth
I regret to inform you, but I must be honest.
It don't matter if I love you boy, he's gotta love you too
My father's approval is crucial for our relationship to work, regardless of my feelings for you.
It's not you it's him
Your qualities are not the issue; my father's preferences and opinions are the obstacle.
A fight we'll never win
Convincing my father to accept you is a futile effort.
Hate I have to kick ya to the curb
I regret that I must end our relationship.
When I think I know best he always seems knows better
I may have confidence in my decisions, but my father's intuition is often more reliable.
Don't tell him that I said he's got a good track record
Please do not inform my father that I recognize his past decision-making success.
I don't wanna waste your time
I do not wish to prolong our relationship if it is unlikely to be successful.
Only a country boy can survive
My father has a preference for men from a rural or conservative background.
Yeah you could be the last man on this earth
Even if you were the last man alive, it wouldn't matter if my father did not approve of you.
But if my daddy doesn't like you
My father's opinion is the determining factor in our relationship's success.
It's never gonna work
Our relationship is doomed if my father does not approve of you.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Chancie Neal, Eric Dodd, Mackenzie Carpenter, Rachel Wiggins
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