Daddy's Girl
Shawny Sander Lyrics

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Behind the face you see
Another part of me
Take a closer look
You know the cover not the book
My skin is pale and white
My soul is dark as night
Come closer if you dare
Do or die I just don't care

This is not a scam
No this is who I am
They say eyes so blue
Could never be untrue
But if you look into my eyes
The truth is full of lies
Man you should be brave
I ain't nobody's slave

Shine like a diamond
My heart is a black pearl
Baby, I'm spoiled and rotten
But I'm not daddy's little girl
Shine like a diamond
My heart is a black pearl
Even if you offer me the world
I'm not daddy's girl

All these demons that I hide
I keep 'em locked inside
In my closet are the victims of the past

Watch out boy
Every kiss might be your last

Overall Meaning

In Shawny Sander's song "Daddy's Girl", the lyrics convey a sense of rebellion and darkness within the singer's identity. She warns the listener to not judge her by her appearance alone, as there is more to her than meets the eye. She describes herself as having "pale and white" skin but a "soul...dark as night", which insinuates that she has a troubled past or carries inner pain. The singer presents herself as unafraid, almost daring someone to try to get to know her better. She insists that her eyes, despite being blue, do not reveal her true self, instead, they are full of lies. She also declares that she is not anyone's slave, which might imply that she has managed to free herself from a toxic environment.

Most interestingly, the song's title, "Daddy's Girl", seems to hint at a close or complicated relationship between the singer and her father. However, the lyrics twist that image as the singer declares that "Even if you offer me the world, I'm not daddy's girl." She distances herself from that label, which may signify a rebellion against stereotypical feminine roles or a strained relationship with her father. Towards the end of the song, she admits that she carries "demons" within herself, which she keeps hidden from public view. The imagery of a closet full of "victims of the past" adds to the sense of darkness and implies that the singer might have a past of hurt or trauma.

Line by Line Meaning

Behind the face you see
There's more to me than meets the eye

Another part of me
A hidden side of myself

Take a closer look
Don't judge me by my appearance

You know the cover not the book
You don't know the real me

My skin is pale and white
I may look innocent, but...

My soul is dark as night
...I have dark thoughts and feelings

Come closer if you dare
I challenge you to get to know me

Do or die I just don't care
I'm not afraid to take risks

This is not a scam
I'm being real with you

No this is who I am
I'm not pretending to be anyone else

They say eyes so blue
People assume I'm trustworthy