Deadly Daddy
Deadly Daddy's Blues: Unveiling the Heartache in Lord Rochester's Melody
Lyrics
Every day I'm working
Expresses routine work or labor performed daily.
Trying to break my back
Describes the strenuous effort or hard work involved, possibly leading to exhaustion.
I come home in the evening and
Highlights the narrator's return home in the evening.
I get a heart attack
Suggests a figurative "heart attack," perhaps symbolic of stress or emotional strain.
I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
Repetition emphasizes the narrator's identity as a powerful or formidable figure.
I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
-I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
-And I won't be round so long
Indicates the narrator's awareness of their limited time or presence.
Went to see the doctor
Narrator seeks medical attention, potentially due to health concerns.
Could not pay the bill
Suggests financial difficulties or inability to cover medical expenses.
Doctor would not tell me
Portrays the doctor's refusal to disclose information about the narrator's health.
Was I sick or was I ill
Raises uncertainty about whether the narrator is sick or just unwell.
I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
Reiteration underscores the narrator's self-perceived lethal or powerful persona.
I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
-I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
-And I won't be round so long
Reiterates the notion that the narrator won't be present for an extended period.
If you never see me
Suggests the possibility of the narrator's absence being permanent.
Don't you be surprised
Advises against surprise if the narrator is not seen again.
Coz just like I told you
Confirms the narrator's warning about their impending absence.
Your deadly daddy died
Explicitly states that the deadly daddy has passed away.
I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
Reiteration of the narrator's deadly identity and the brevity of their presence.
I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
-I'm a Deadly Deadly Daddy
-And I won't be round so long
Reaffirms the narrator's anticipation of a short-lived existence.
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