The second album Midnight Calling (2013) saw the introduction of fellow Dane, jazz vocalist, Karina Kappel and took a more song-based approach to the genre steering away from the samples of the first album. It also included the swing cover of Crazy In Love (a much-imitated version of the Beyonce tune) that has since notched up over 6 million plays on Spotify alone, achieved even higher numbers on YouTube and inspired the version that appeared in the film The Great Gatsby.
Swing Republic continued this success with a string of singles and EP’s The Ballroom EP (2011), Crazy in Love Remixes (2012), The Return Of… (2014), a further album melding the style of both the first two albums Mo’ Electro Swing Republic – Let’s Misbehave (2015), and the recent EP’s Musicians (2017), Long Legs (2018) and Back In Time (2018).
This new Best Of compilation selects highlights from all of these including material that was until now available only on CD. The last eight years have seen Swing Republic produce music that strikes a resonant balance between contemporary electronic and vintage swing; and this has been key to their huge popularity. They remain one of the artists that has come to define the contemporary sound of swing.
Daddy
Swing Republic Lyrics
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Lazy Daisy Mae
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
At times alarming, so they say
She has a man who's tall dark handsome large and strong
To whom she used to sing this song
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Clothes with Paris labels?
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Here's an amazing revelation
With a bit of stimulation
I'd be a great sensation
I'd be your inspiration
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables?
Clothes with Paris labels?
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Here's an amazing revelation
With a bit of stimulation
I'd be a great sensation
I'd be your inspiration
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daddy, Daddy
You ought to get the best for me
The song "Daddy" by Swing Republic is a fun and upbeat swing tune that tells the story of a young woman named Daisy Mae who wants the best things in life and isn't afraid to ask for them from her wealthy and doting father. The lyrics paint a picture of Daisy Mae as a sweet and charming girl with a somewhat demanding personality that can be alarming at times. She has a wealthy father who is happy to indulge her every whim, including buying her diamonds, sables, Parisian clothes, and even a brand new car with champagne and caviar to go along with it.
The song is essentially a celebration of materialism and the desire for luxury and lavish living. At the same time, it's also a charming ode to the dynamic between a father and his daughter, with the father figure doting on his young girl and indulging her every desire. Despite the somewhat demanding tone of the lyrics, there is a sense of affection and love that comes through in the way Daisy Mae addresses her father, calling him "Daddy" throughout the song and expressing her desire for him to get the best for her.
Overall, "Daddy" is a catchy and lighthearted swing tune that captures the fun-loving spirit of the genre. The lyrics may be somewhat controversial in their celebration of ostentatious wealth and materialism, but at its heart, the song is just a playful and entertaining tribute to the power of indulgence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, listen to my story about a gal named Daisy Mae
Introduction to the story-telling of Daisy Mae
Lazy Daisy Mae
Daisy Mae is known to be lazy
Her disposition is rather sweet and charming
Daisy Mae has a pleasant personality
At times alarming, so they say
Sometimes Daisy Mae can be a bit mysterious or frightening
She has a man who's tall dark handsome large and strong
Daisy Mae has a partner who is physically impressive
To whom she used to sing this song
Daisy Mae would sing the following lyrics to her partner
Hey, Daddy, I want a diamond ring, bracelets, everything
Daisy Mae requests expensive material possessions from her partner
Daddy, you ought to get the best for me
Daisy Mae believes her partner should provide her with the best things
Hey, Daddy, gee, don't I look swell in sables? Clothes with Paris labels?
Daisy Mae flaunts her extravagant fashion to her partner
Here's an amazing revelation
Daisy Mae presents a revolutionary idea
With a bit of stimulation
By being motivated or inspired
I'd be a great sensation
Daisy Mae has the potential to be impressive or extraordinary
I'd be your inspiration
Daisy Mae could be the source of inspiration for her partner
Daddy, I want a brand new car, champagne, caviar
Daisy Mae further stipulates her material desires
Daddy, Daddy
Daisy Mae repeats her request to emphasize its importance
You ought to get the best for me
Daisy Mae insists that her partner provide her with the best things
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY TROUP
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