Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy
The Coconuts, Kid Creole, Kid Creole & the Coconuts
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
They say that all is fair in love and war and child, believe it When mama stayed in St. Tropez, she had a fall or two And I'm telling it to you straight So you don't have to hear it in another way Oh Annie I'm not your daddy Oh Annie I'm not your daddy They say that out of sight is out of mind and child, believe it Your mama was in search of love, but all she got was used And I'm telling it to your face So you don't have to hear it in another place Bring it to me gently now Don't forget, I'm just a child Oh Annie I'm not your daddy (mama's baby's papa's baby) Oh Annie I'm not your daddy (mama's baby's papa's baby) See, if I was in your blood then you wouldn't be so ugly Oh! I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a I don't wanna, I don't wanna be a Yes, I'm telling it to you straight So you don't have to hear it in another way Bring it to me gently now Don't forget, I'm just a child Oh Annie I'm not your daddy (mama's baby's papa's baby) Oh Annie I'm not your daddy (mama's baby's papa's baby)
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
12 facts about this song
Release Date"Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy" was released in August 1982.
|
AlbumThe song is from Kid Creole and the Coconuts' third album called "Tropical Gangsters" (known as "Wise Guy" in the United States).
|
GenreThis song falls under the genre of Dance-Pop, Post-Disco, and New Wave genres.
|
Chart PerformanceIt is Kid Creole and the Coconuts' most successful single, reaching no. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, and it also peaked at no. 18 in Ireland.
|
LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a story of a man who has to break it to a girl, named Annie, that he's not her father, since the mom has been telling the kid that he is, just because they were once lovers.
|
Music VideoIt featured a comedy music video that was common for early MTV hits and stands as a classic example of early 80s music culture.
|
Songwriters and ProducersThe song was written and produced by August Darnell, who is Kid Creole himself.
|
Cover VersionsThe song was covered by dance artist Bob Sinclar for his 2013 album "Paris by Night".
|
Music InfluenceThe song captivates Latin, jazz, and Caribbean sound with a fusion of disco and pop elements that were popular in the 80s.
|
Annie's CharacterAugust Darnell said in an interview that the character Annie was somewhat autobiographical, referring to a woman who was looking for a father figure rather than a lover in a relationship.
|
Lasting ImpactMore than 30 years after its release, "Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy" continues to be popular at retro 1980s nights held in clubs across the UK and many parts of Europe.
|
Critical Acclaim"Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy" is appreciated for its catchy chorus, brilliant lyrics and memorable melody, making it a staple of 80s music.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 14 May 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/34009198/Kid+Creole+%26+the+Coconuts/Annie%2C+I%27m+Not+Your+Daddy>.
Discuss the Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In