Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car
U2
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You're a precious stone You're out on your own You know everyone in the world But you feel alone Daddy won't let you weep Daddy won't let you ache Daddy gives you as much as you can take A-ha sha-la, a-ha sha-la Daddy's gonna pay for your crashed car A little uptight You're a baby's fist Butterfly kisses up and down your wrist When you see daddy coming You're licking your lip Nails bitten down to the quick A-ha sha-la, a-ha sha-la Daddy's gonna pay for your crashed car Daddy's gonna pay for your crashed car You've got a head full of traffic You're a siren's song You cry for mama And daddy's right along He gives you the keys to a flamin' car Daddy's with you wherever you are Daddy's a comfort Daddy's your best friend Daddy'll hold your hand right up to the end A-ha sha-la, a-ha sha-la Daddy's gonna pay for your crashed car Daddy's gonna pay for your crashed car Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday's Alright
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN, PAUL HEWSON
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12 facts about this song
Musical Genre"Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car" is a track by U2 that leans towards the industrial and experimental rock genres, displaying the band's versatility in exploring unconventional sounds.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the studio album, "Zooropa", which was released on July 5, 1993. This makes it one of the 90's tracks by U2 that shows a move away from their early rock sound.
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Musical ContributionThe lead guitarist, "The Edge", uses a rhythm device that provides the distinctive sound of the song, showcasing his continued ability to innovate and keep the band's music fresh.
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Unique SamplingThe song includes samples from MC 900 Ft. Jesus' "The City Sleeps", highlighting U2's ability to incorporate diverse elements into their songs.
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Song StructureUnlike many U2 songs that follow a verse-bridge-chorus structure, "Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car" is noted for its relatively unconventional structure, reinforcing the experimental nature of the track.
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Literal InterpretationOn the surface the song seems to be about depending on wealth of others, but dig deeper and you'll discover metaphoric meanings and cryptic lyrics characteristic of U2's songwriting.
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Symbolic Cover ArtThe sleeve art for "Zooropa" where this song exists, features a chrome car crashed in a desert emphasizing the theme of the song "Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car".
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Band's TransitionThe track captures a period of transition for U2, from their early roots in traditional rock towards a more experimental and technologically driven sound.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics appear to critique dependence, materialism, and entitlement, consistent with U2's tendency to address social and psychological issues in their music.
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Live PerformancesDespite its innovative sound, "Daddy's Gonna Pay for Your Crashed Car" was rarely performed live by U2, likely due to its complex production and arrangement.
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PromotionThis song eventually was used by "Top Gear" for their review of the Bentley Brooklands, bringing it to a wider audience.
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Pop Culture ReferencingThe song title has often been quoted in social conversations and music forums, becoming a somewhat popular phrase in pop culture.
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