Daddy

Emeli Sandé, Naughty Boy

About Daddy

"Daddy" is a song by British singer Emeli Sandé, featuring British record producer Naughty Boy. It was released on 27 November 2011 as the second single from her debut studio album, Our Version of Events, which was released on 13 February 2012. In early January 2012, it was made iTunes' song of the week.


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He's out your system, yeah it took you a while
You got your family back and you got your smile
And you promised your sister that you'd never go back again

But friends keep telling you what he did last night
How many girls he kissed, how many he liked
And you try to remember that there's no way you could ever be friends

But now you're
You're looking like you really like him, like him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You're speaking like you really love him, love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him

Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
It will be the one you run to, the one that saves ya
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
Daddy daddy

He kissed you on the lips and opened your eyes
You had to catch your breath, got such a surprise
And you almost forgot how it feels to live in his lie

He pulled you closer, said he'll never let go
You couldn't trust him, but you never said no
In that moment we may just forget how it feels when he's gone

But now you're
You're looking like you really like him, like him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You're speaking like you really love him, love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him

Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
It could be the one you run to, the one that saves you
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
Daddy daddy

You're looking like you really like him, like him
And now you're feeling like you miss him, miss him
You're looking like you really love him, love him
And now you're dancing like you need him, need him

Put it in your pocket, don't tell anyone I gave ya
It could be the one you run to, the one that saves you
It could be your daddy daddy, if you take it gladly gladly
Daddy daddy

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Emeli Sandé

Adele Emeli Sandé /sænˈdiː/ san-DEE (born 10 March 1987), better known professionally as Emeli Sandé, is a English/Scottish recording artist and songwriter. Sandé first became known to the public eye after she featured on the track "Diamond Rings" by the rapper Chipmunk (2009). It was their first top 10 single on the UK Singles Chart. In 2010, she featured on "Never Be Your Woman" by the rapper Wiley, which became another top ten hit. Simon Cowell called Sandé "his favourite songwriter at the minute". She has written for a number of artists, including Cher Lloyd, Parade, Susan Boyle, Gabrielle, Preeya Kalidas, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Alesha Dixon, Cheryl Cole, Tinie Tempah, and Mutya Keisha Siobhan. more »

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Written by: ADELE EMILY SANDE, GRANT CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL, JAMES TERENCE MURRAY, MUSTAFA ARMANDO OMER, SHAHID ALI KHAN

Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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9 facts about this song

Release Details
"Daddy" is a song by Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé, featuring British producer Naughty Boy. - The song was originally released on 27 November 2011 as the second single from her debut album, "Our Version of Events".
Songwriters and Producers
The song was written by Emeli Sandé, Naughty Boy (real name Shahid Khan), Grant Mitchell and James Murray. - Naughty Boy, alongside co-writer Grant Mitchell, took the helm as the song's producers.
Chart Success
The song reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart and spent 11 weeks on the chart. - It also had chart success in Europe, reaching the top 50 in several countries including Ireland, Belgium, and Austria.
Song's Theme
The song, as hinted by its title, is a reflection on past relationships. It gets its energy from Sandé's haunting vocals and the lyrics about a lover who left a deep imprint. - The track touches on themes of love, regret, and nostalgia.
Music Video
The music video for "Daddy" was directed by AG Rojas and explores themes of addiction which align with the interpretation of the song's lyrics. - It was released on YouTube on 27th October 2011, quickly amassing millions of views.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Daddy" for its lyrics, Sandé's vocals, and Naughty Boy's production. - Virgin Media even included the song in their "Top 10 Best Emeli Sandé Songs" list.
Live Performances
Sandé has performed the song live on several platforms including the Brit Awards 2012. - She also performed an acoustic version of the song at the Paste Studios in New York City in 2017.
Awards and Nominations
While "Daddy" itself did not receive any major awards or nominations, Sandé's debut album "Our Version of Events", which it was included in, won the BRIT Awards for "Best British Album" in 2013.
Commercial Use
The song, due to its memorable tune and lyrics, has been used in some TV shows, most notably BBC's drama series "Luther".

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