Daddy
Wyclef Jean Lyrics

Da, da, da, daddy, daddy, daddy
The song is an ode to the artist's deceased father, who he misses dearly and holds a special place in his heart.

I'm sure y'all heard about my dad
The artist acknowledges that his father's story is known and wants to honor him through music.

This one goes out for everybody that lost somebody
The artist expresses sympathy for anyone who has ever lost a loved one and understands the pain of grieving.

Be strong
The artist encourages listeners to stay strong and to keep going even when things get tough.

Now I understand what Scarface meant When he said I never seen a man cry till I seen a man die
The artist references a line from a movie and realizes that he had never seen true pain until he witnessed the death of his father.

Never in my deepest thoughts that I would imagine I would be the one carrying a coffin
The artist never imagined that he would have to bury his own father and it is a difficult reality to accept.

Yo I feel like a orphan even though I got a mom I'm the first born so I gotta play strong
Although the artist still has his mother, losing his father makes him feel alone and he feels a sense of responsibility to stay strong as the oldest child.

Memories of the past bout when we cried when we laughed It makes it hard, dad, for me to finish write this paragraph
The artist reflects on past memories with his father that bring both joy and pain and it is difficult to express his emotions through writing.

You used to call me lazy cause I said it was too cold But you would go in the crib fix me a fresh cup a cocoa
The artist remembers a moment with his father where he called him lazy for not wanting to go outside in the cold, but his father would bring him cocoa to warm him up.

I can't front I wish there was a sequel of the sixth sense So I could see dead people
Although the artist wishes he could still see his father, he acknowledges that his wish is impossible and it is difficult to process his father's absence.

I'm so hurt, dad I can't cry no more But I know that you're knockin on heaven's door
The artist is so overwhelmed by grief that he can no longer cry, but believes that his father is in a better place.

Rest in peace, dad All my people live on
The artist wishes his father peace and acknowledges that although his father is gone, he still has loved ones who are alive and he is grateful for them.

Look into my eyes Realize I'm the same man my father was y'all can tell by my Pink Cadillac The way I clean my ride Old grim tilted to the side
The artist acknowledges that he is like his father in many ways, including his choice of car and his attention to detail in taking care of it.

But what I loved most was when the God philosophize About the philosophies of life in its reality Keep the right mentality Don't fall into vanity
The artist remembers his father sharing life lessons and encouraging him to have the right mindset and to avoid being too focused on material possessions.

Sometime I feel like he standin watchin over me Whisperin in my ear, baby boy, I'm still here
The artist believes that his father is still with him in spirit and provides him with guidance.

And even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil For the Lord is wit me But don't forget that your mom's in your hands You two were so close That I finally understand
The artist finds comfort in his faith and believes that God is with him even in the dark times, but he also acknowledges the importance of taking care of his mother, whom his father was very close to.

And here's a message to your brothers and your sisters I'ma miss em No matter what I'mma be wit em
The artist sends a message to his siblings, letting them know that he will always miss their father and that he will always be there for them.

Put the lighters in the air Oh, daddy I need you, daddy
The artist asks the audience to light up their lighters as a tribute to his father and expresses his need for him.