(2) Tommy Guerrero may be better known in the world of skateboarding than music. Born in San Francisco, Guerrero joined the skateboard company Powell Peralta in 1985 and became one of the original members of the legendary "Bones Brigade" team. Always interested in music, Guerrero was a fan of the high-energy punk music that surrounded the early-'80s skate scene. Since then, Guerrero has become an accomplished bassist and guitarist with influences as diverse as John Coltrane, Latin Playboys, and Tortoise. Guerrero released his debut album, Loose Grooves & B**tard Blues, in 1998 on the Galaxia label. To support the record, Guerrero turned to his friends -- skateboarder and bassist Monte Vallier, DJ Gadget, and former Threeo drummer Tim DeGaugh -- to form the band Jet Black Crayon, who toured with Isotope 217 in 1999. With help from Gadget, he released Hoy Yen A**'n in 2000, as well as the solo record A Little Bit of Somethin' on Mo Wax. His warm, soulful music continued on 2004's Soul Food Taqueria, and after the five-song EP Year of the Monkey, Guerrero moved to Quannum, issuing From the Soil to the Soul in 2006. Another record on the Galaxia imprint, Return of the B**tard, followed in 2007. Four years later, Lifeboats and Follies was released on the same imprint and largely featured the same cast (including an appearance by Money Mark). In 2012, Guerrero recorded his seventh solo album No Man's Land which was released in Japan. Two years later, the album would receive worldwide distribution via the Modulor label. ~ Matt Collar, Rovi
I'm Her Daddy
Tommy Guerrero Lyrics
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You sure been hard to find
I heard you had a daughter six years old
And I just can keep from crying
Six years and Lucy
Lord, have mercy
That's a long time
Is she pretty? Has she grown?
Does she sleep well in a room of her own?
Can I see her? Does she know
That I'm her daddy? I'm her daddy
Did you give her love, love, one of my pictures?
Does she carry, yeah, yeah, picture with her?
Does she show it to the baby sitter
And say, see that man, that's my daddy
That's my daddy, yeah
You should have told me, Lucy
You should have told me, Lucy
You should have told me, Lucy
Poor Lucy, poor Lucy, poor Lucy, oh Lucy
You should have told me, Lucy
You should have told me, Lucy
In this song, Tommy Guerrero sings to a woman named Lucy whom he has not seen in six years. He has heard that she has a six-year-old daughter, and this news brings him to tears. He asks questions about the daughter, wondering if she is pretty and how she is growing. He also wonders if Lucy has shown her a picture of him and if the daughter knows that he is her father. Throughout the song, he expresses regret and sadness that he was not informed of the daughter's existence earlier.
The lyrics of this song are emotive and poignant, reflecting the pain and confusion of a man who has been kept in the dark about his own child. Tommy Guerrero's vocal delivery is understated and intimate, augmenting the emotional tenor of the song. The lyrics are simple but effective, allowing the listener to feel the depth of the singer's emotions.
The song is a reflection on themes of absence and regret, highlighting the importance of communication and honesty in relationships. The lyrics emphasize the importance of fathers in their daughter's lives, and the pain of being separated from them.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you do, Lucy?
Hello Lucy, how are you doing?
You sure been hard to find
It has been difficult to locate you
I heard you had a daughter six years old
I heard that you have a six year old daughter
And I just can't keep from crying
This news is making me emotional and I am crying
Six years and Lucy
It has been six years since we last spoke, Lucy
Lord, have mercy
Expressing emotional distress
That's a long time
Six years is a long period of time
Is she pretty? Has she grown?
Is she attractive and has she grown up?
Does she sleep well in a room of her own?
Is she comfortable sleeping in her own room?
Can I see her? Does she know That I'm her daddy? I'm her daddy
Can I meet her and make sure she knows that I am her father?
Did you give her love, love, one of my pictures?
Did you give her a photo of me and show her love on my behalf?
Does she carry, yeah, yeah, picture with her?
Does she always have the picture with her?
Does she show it to the baby sitter And say, see that man, that's my daddy That's my daddy, yeah
Does she show the picture to the babysitter and tell them that it's her dad?
You should have told me, Lucy
You should have informed me, Lucy
Poor Lucy, poor Lucy, poor Lucy, oh Lucy
Expressing sympathy for Lucy's situation
You should have told me, Lucy
Once again expressing that Lucy should have informed him
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Addicted to Data
It's been way too long since I've listened to Bill Withers!
anickamilujefilm
Love the song....AND BEN'S AMAZING VOICE! :) :)
AgneseMoon
THAT voice xx
Sil T
Oh love that intro :)
farrog
that's the sort of intro I like