Who's Your Daddy
Sax-O-Tromba Lyrics
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Have a bit o' cracky, till the boat comes in
Dance ti' th' daddy, sing ti' th' mammy, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
You shall have a fishy on a little dishy
You shall have a fishy when the boat gets in
You shall have a mackerel on a little dishy
You shall have a mackerel when the boat gets in
Dance ti' th' daddy, my little laddie, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
Dance ti' th' daddy, sing ti' thy mommy, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
You shall have a fishy on a little dishy,
You shall have a fishy when the boat gets in
You shall have a herring on a little dishy
You shall have a herring when the boat gets in
Come here, me little Jacky, now aw've smoked mi backy
Have a bit o' cracky, till the boat comes in
Dance ti' th' daddy, sing ti' th' mammy, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
You shall have a fishy on a little dishy
You shall have a fishy when the boat gets in
You shall have a mackerel on a little dishy
You shall have a mackerel when the boat gets in
The song "Who's Your Daddy" by Sax-O-Tromba features a chorus that encourages a little boy named Jacky to dance and sing with his daddy and mommy until the boat comes in with fresh seafood. The song is likely set in a fishing village or coastal community, where the arrival of a boat would be cause for celebration and feasting. The first verse mentions smoking "backy," which could be a reference to tobacco or other substances, and also invites Jacky to have some "cracky," which could mean a type of snack or possibly a type of drug.
The lyrics of the chorus are repetitive and playful, emphasizing the joy of dancing and singing with family members. The repetition of the line "dance ti' th' daddy, my little man" reinforces the bond between father and son, and the line "you shall have a fishy on a little dishy" creates a sense of anticipation for the meal to come. The different types of fish mentioned - fish, mackerel, and herring - could represent the different levels of success or prosperity that the fishermen in the community might experience.
Overall, "Who's Your Daddy" is a cheerful and catchy folk song that celebrates family, community, and the simple pleasures of fresh seafood. It also offers a glimpse into the traditions and lifestyles of coastal towns and villages, where fishing plays a central role in the economy and culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here, me little Jacky, now aw've smoked mi backy
Come here, my little Jacky, now that I have smoked my tobacco
Have a bit o' cracky, till the boat comes in
Let's have a bit of fun until the boat arrives
Dance ti' th' daddy, sing ti' th' mammy, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
Dance with your father, sing with your mother, dance with your father, my little man
You shall have a fishy on a little dishy
You will have a fish on a little plate
You shall have a fishy when the boat gets in
You will have a fish when the boat arrives
You shall have a mackerel on a little dishy
You will have a type of fish called a mackerel on a small plate
Dance ti' th' daddy, my little laddie, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
Dance with your father, my little boy, dance with your father, my little man
Dance ti' th' daddy, sing ti' thy mommy, dance ti' th' daddy, my little man
Dance with your father, sing with your mother, dance with your father, my little man
You shall have a herring on a little dishy
You will have a type of fish called a herring on a small plate
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX HARVEY, ALISTAIR MACDONALD CLEMINSON, CHRIS GLEN, HUGH MCKENNA, TED MCKENNA
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Rich Pace
Man....how I miss this band always was a great time
Sax-o-Tromba Official
Thanks, Rich!
Matthew Schnupp
Awesome! CLE represent!
timandalli seidel
I think i saw you all on a card with Cherry Poppin Daddies and Squirrel Nut Zipers at the Agora. As I get older, I fund myself using this album for jogging <sigh> . Thank you all!
Sax-o-Tromba Official
Hello. Yes, we played with the Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs on April 11, 1998 at the Agora Theater. We will upload that show in the near future. Thanks!
TheBeavadelic
Thank you so much for uploading!
Holly White
Ska lives forever!