Daddy – English Lyrics

• By: Beyoncé
• Album: Dangerously In Love

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the touching tribute "Daddy" by Beyoncé, a song dedicated to her father, Mathew Knowles. This R&B track offers a personal glimpse into Beyoncé's life, showcasing her deep appreciation for her father's influence and the cherished memories they share. Listen closely to learn how family bonds and admiration can be beautifully expressed through music.

[English]

I remember

When you used to take me on a bike ride

Everyday on the Bayou

(You remember that? We were inseparable)

And I remember when you could do no wrong

You'd come home from work

And I jumped in your arms when I saw you

(I was so excited)

I was so happy (So happy to see you), to see you

Because you loved me I overcome, yeah

And I'm so proud of what you've become, yeah

You've given me such security

No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me

You cure my disappointments and you heal my pain

You understood my fears and you protected me

Treasure every irreplaceable memory and that's why

I want my unborn son to be like my daddy

I want my husband to be like my daddy

There is no one else like my daddy

And I thank you (Thank you), for loving me

Daddy, daddy, daddy

Daddy, daddy, daddy

Daddy, daddy, daddy

Daddy, daddy, daddy

I still remember the expression on your face

When you found out I'd been on a date

And had a boyfriend (My first boyfriend, you shoulda seen your face)

I still remember I called you crying 'cause of my tattoo

Could have said, "Beyonce I told you so"

Instead you said you'd get one too

(Even my mama said y'all get one just like mine)

Words can't express my boundless gratitude for you

I appreciate what you do

You've given me such security

No matter what mistakes I know you're there for me

Cure my disappointments and you heal my pain

You understand my fears and you protected me

Treasure every extraordinary memory and that's why

My unborn son to be like my daddy

I want my husband to be like my daddy

There is no one else like my daddy

And I thank you for loving me

Even if my man broke my heart today

No matter how much pain I'm in, I will be okay

'Cause I got a man in my life that can't be replaced

For this love is unconditional, it won't go away

And I know I'm lucky (Lucky)

Know it ain't easy (It ain't easy)

Men who take care of their responsibilities

Love is overwhelming

Lord why did you pick me

Can't stop my tears from falling

I love you so much daddy

Thank you

You've done so much for me

I love you daddy

I get so emotional daddy, every time I think of you

I get so emotional daddy, every time I think of you

There is no one else like my daddy

No one else can replace my daddy

Daddy, daddy, daddy

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
remember /rɪˈmɛm.bər/ A2	verb - to recall something
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get into a vehicle or place
ride /raɪd/ A2	verb - to sit and control a vehicle or animal in movement
separable /ˌɪn.səˈpɪə.rə.bəl/ C1	adjective - able to be separated or divided
happy /ˈhæp.i/ A2	adjective - feeling or showing pleasure or contentment
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to feel deep affection
security /sɪˈkjʊərɪti/ B1	noun - state of being free from danger or threat
mistake /mɪsˈteɪk/ A2	noun - an action or decision that is wrong
heal /hiːl/ B2	verb - to become healthy again or make healthy
pain /peɪn/ A2	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
fears /fɪərz/ B2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ B2	verb - to keep safe from harm or damage
treasure /ˈtrɛʒ.ər/ B2	noun - valuable or precious objects or memories
be /biː/ A1	verb - to exist or occur

Key Grammar Structures

• Because you loved me I overcome, yeah

  ➔ Conjunction + subject + verb

  ➔ The sentence uses **'Because'** as a conjunction to explain the reason why she overcame something.

• No matter what mistakes I make you're there for me

  ➔ Fixed phrase + relative clause + subject + verb

  ➔ The phrase **'No matter what mistakes I make'** introduces a condition that does not affect the main statement.

• And I thank you for loving me

  ➔ Conjunction + subject + verb + object

  ➔ The sentence uses **'And'** as a coordinating conjunction to link ideas and express gratitude.

• You understood my fears and you protected me

  ➔ Past tense verb + possessive pronoun + noun + coordinating conjunction + past tense verb

  ➔ The sentence combines two actions with **'and'**, illustrating coordination and continuity of actions in the past.

• There is no one else like my daddy

  ➔ Existential there + be + noun phrase

  ➔ The sentence uses **'There is'** to state the unique nature of the person being referred to.

• Lord why did you pick me

  ➔ Interrogative sentence with inversion of subject and auxiliary verb

  ➔ The sentence is a **question** formed by inversion of the subject **'you'** and auxiliary **'did'**, typical in English interrogative forms.