Daddy, Why? |
Lyrics"Daddy, Why?"By Yves Stilmant © 2025 Verse 1A "Why do the clouds look like a bear?" "Why can't I see the angels there?" She asked me things I'd never guessed While peanut butter stained her dress Verse 1B "Do fish get bored of swimming 'round?" "Why don't the trees make any sound?" She climbed into my arms again And asked if rain was God's best friend Pre-Chorus I paused and chuckled, shook my head "You're miles ahead," is all I said "But I'll tell you what I've learned so far-- Kindness shows you who you are" Chorus Be kind, be strong, be slow to fight Tell the truth and sleep at night Use your heart and not just noise Every day, you have a choice Ask the world what, when, how, and why-- But always live with love and pride And if you fall, I'll help you try That's what daddies do when daughters ask "Why?" Verse 2A "Why do some people act so mean?" "And why is grass not always green?" She stared at me with furrowed brow Said, "Why don't we fix the world right now?" Verse 2B I wiped her face and kissed her cheek Said, "Sweetie, that's a heavy week..." "But when you stand for what is true You plant the change inside of you" Pre-Chorus She squinted like she understood And whispered, "Daddy, I'll be good" Then laughed and asked, "Do cows wear socks?" I swear that girl could outthink clocks Chorus Be kind, be strong, be slow to fight Tell the truth and sleep at night Use your heart and not just noise Every day, you have a choice Ask the world what, when, how, and why-- But always live with love and pride And if you fall, I'll help you try That's what daddies do when daughters ask "Why?" Bridge Now she drives and texts instead I miss that mop of curls in bed But every time my phone buzzes light It still begins with "Daddy, why?" Final Chorus (Extended) Be kind, be strong, be slow to fight Tell the truth and sleep at night Use your heart and not just noise Every day, you have a choice Ask the world what, when, how, and why-- But love outlives the reasons why And I'd still carry her, no lie That's what daddies do... when daughters ask "Why" |
| Lyric Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Music Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Producer Credits: Lumiere Soundworks/Audio Alchemy Productions |
| Publisher Credits: Groove Tattoo Publishing |
| Performance Credits: Yves Stilmant |
| Song Length: 4:09 |
| Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary |
| Secondary Genre: - |
| Lead Vocal: Male Vocal |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |