Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me
Motörhead
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Little girl sleeping in dreams of peace Mommy's been gone a long time Daddy comes home and she still sleeps Waiting for the world's worst crime And he comes up the stairs like he always does And he never turns on the light And she's wide awake, scared to death She smells his lust and she smells his sweat Curled in a ball, she holds her breath Praying to a God that she's never met Don't let Daddy kiss me, don't let Daddy kiss me Goodnight Little girl lies by her Daddy's side And she listens to him breathe She knows there's something awful wrong That she's far too young to see And she knows she can't tell anyone She's so full of guilt and shame And if she tells she'll be all alone They'd steal her Daddy and they'd steal her home And it's not so bad when Daddy leaves her alone Praying to her God with his heart of stone Don't let Daddy kiss me, don't let Daddy kiss me Goodnight Why Tell me why The worst crime In the world And Daddy lies by his daughter's side And he sleeps both deep and well No nightmares come to him tonight Though his daughter lives in hell For his seed is sown where it should not be And the beast in his mind don't care And the only sounds are tears that fall Little girl turns her face to the wall She knows that no-one hears her call But it seems that God hears nothing at all Don't let Daddy kiss me, don't let Daddy kiss me Don't let Daddy kiss me Goodnight
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Written by: IAN FRASER KILMISTER
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" is a song by the English rock band, Motörhead, renowned for its heavy metal music. The song was released in 1993 as part of their album "Bastards."
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ContentionThe song is somewhat contentious and shocking thanks to the sensitive subject matter it discusses - child sexual abuse. An issue that many bands and artists often stay away from.
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SongwriterThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist and bassist, Lemmy Kilmister. Kilmister was known for exploring a range of themes in his songwriting, from humor to dark subjects like this one.
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Band's PerspectiveThe band considered this song to be one of their groundbreaking ballads, as it helped demonstrate their ability to create powerful music that deals with serious issues.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its controversial theme, "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" has been acknowledged by critics as being a brave piece of social commentary. It's praised for its potential to create awareness about child abuse.
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Unusual StyleFor a band known primarily for their heavy metal music, this song, presented as a slow, poignant ballad, was seen as a departure from their typical style.
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Limited Live PerformancesBecause of the sensitive subject matter, "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" is seldom performed live by the band.
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Single ReleaseThough featured in the album "Bastards," the song never received a single release, likely due to its challenging theme and the potential controversy it could stir up.
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Influential SongDespite its dark theme, "Don't Let Daddy Kiss Me" has managed to inspire other musicians and bands, showcasing the power of music in communicating difficult topics.
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LegacyThe song remains a powerful segment of Motörhead's discography and serves as an example of how music can be used to draw attention to important social issues.
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