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But Daddy I Love Him

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April 19, 2024
5:40
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But Daddy I Love Him Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I forget how the West was won
I forget if this was ever fun
I just learned these people only raise you
To cage you
Sarahs and Hannahs in their Sunday best
Clutchin’ their pearls, sighing, “What a mess”
I just learned these people try and save you
‘Cause they hate you

[Pre-Chorus]
Too high a horse
For a simple girl
To rise above it
They slammed the door
On my whole world
The one thing I wanted

[Chorus]
Now I’m runnin’ with my dress unbuttoned
Scrеamin’, “But, Daddy, I love him”
I’m havin’ his baby
No, I’m not, but you should see your faces
I’m tellin’ him to floor it through thе fences
No, I’m not coming to my senses
I know he’s crazy, but he’s the one I want

[Verse 2]
Dutiful daughter, all my plans were laid
Tendrils tucked into a woven braid
Growin’ up precocious sometimes means
Not growin’ up at all
He was chaos, he was revelry
Bedroom eyes like a remedy
Soon enough, the elders had convened
Down at the city hall

[Pre-Chorus]
“Stay away from her”
The saboteurs
Protested too much
Lord knows the words
We never heard
Just screeching tires and true love

[Chorus]
And I’m runnin’ with my dress unbuttoned
Screamin’, “But, Daddy, I love him”
I’m havin’ his baby
No, I’m not, but you should see your faces
I’m tellin’ him to floor it through the fences
No, I’m not coming to my senses
I know he’s crazy, but he’s the one I want

[Post-Chorus]
I’ll tell you something right now
I’d rather burn my whole life down
Than listen to one more second of all this bitchin’ and moanin’
I’ll tell you something ’bout my good name
It’s mine alone to disgrace
I don’t cater to all these vipers dressed in empath’s clothing

[Bridge]
God save the most judgmental creeps
Who say they want what’s best for me
Sanctimoniously performing soliloquies I’ll never see
Thinkin’ it can change the beat
Of my heart when he touches me
And counteract the chemistry
And undo the destiny
You ain’t gotta pray for me
Me and my wild boy and all of this wild joy
If all you want is gray for me
Then it’s just white noise, and it’s just my choice

[Verse 3]
There’s a lot of people in town that I
Bestow upon my fakest smiles
Scandal does funny things to pride, but brings lovers closer
We came back when the heat died down
Went to my parents and they came around
All the wine moms are still holdin’ out, but fuck ’em, it’s over

[Chorus]
Now I’m dancin’ in my dress in the sun and
Even my daddy just loves him
I’m his lady
And, oh my God, you should see your faces
Time, doesn’t it give some perspective?
And, no, you can’t come to the wedding
I know it’s crazy, but he’s the one I want

[Post-Chorus]
I’ll tell you something right now
You ain’t gotta pray for me
Me and my wild boy and all of this wild joy
(He was chaos, he was revelry)
If all you want is gray for me
Then it’s just white noise, and it’s my choice

[Outro]
Screamin’, “But, Daddy, I love him”
I’m having his baby
No, I’m not
But you should see your faces
But, oh my God, you should see your faces
(He was chaos, he was revelry)
(He was chaos, he was revelry)

About Song

“But Daddy I Love Him” is a song from Taylor Swift’s eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department (2024). Co-written by Swift and Aaron Dessner, the track was produced by Swift, Dessner, and Jack Antonoff. Musically, it blends electronica and folk rock with touches of country and rock, featuring fingerpicked guitars, live drums, and dynamic shifts in the chorus. The lyrics depict a narrator who defends her love life, condemning the hypocrisy and self-righteousness of her critics.

Critics generally praised the song for its intense yet humorous lyrics and catchy production, with some highlighting it as a standout track on the album. “But Daddy I Love Him” peaked at number seven on the Billboard Global 200 and entered the top 10 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. Swift included the song in the revamped set list for the 2024 leg of her Eras Tour.

Song Credit

Producers
Aaron Dessner, Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift
Writers
Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
Lyricist
Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
Composer
Taylor Swift & Aaron Dessner
Vocals
Taylor Swift
Strings
Bobby Hawk
Mastering Engineer
Randy Merrill & Ryan Smith
Drums
Sean Hutchinson
Assistant Recording Engineer
Jon Sher & Jack Manning
Recording Engineer
Laura Sisk, Oli Jacobs, Sean Hutchinson, Michael Riddleberger, Mikey Freedom Hart, David Hart, Evan Smith, Jonathan Low, Bella Blasko & Zem Audu
Mixing Engineer
Șerban Ghenea & Bryce Bordone
Mellotron
Jack Antonoff
Background Vocals
Jack Antonoff
Acoustic Guitar
Jack Antonoff & Aaron Dessner
Electric Guitar
Jack Antonoff
Bass
Jack Antonoff
Synthesizer
Jack Antonoff, Mikey Freedom Hart, Evan Smith & Zem Audu
Cello
Jack Antonoff
Programmer
Jack Antonoff
Label
Republic Records
Publisher
Taylor Swift
Phonographic Copyright â„—
Taylor Swift
Copyright ©
Taylor Swift

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