Texas, Texas, Texas, Texas
Came into this world, daddy’s little girl
And daddy made a soldier out of me
Oh, oh, oh
And daddy made me dance and daddy held my hand
And daddy liked his whiskey with his tea
We rode motorcycles
Blackjack, classic vinyl
Tough girl is what I had to be
He said, “Take care of your mother
Watch out for your sister”
That’s when daddy looked at me
With his gun and his head held high, he told me not to cry
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
With his right hand on his rifle, he swore it on the Bible
My daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
He held me in his arms and he taught me to be strong
He told me when he’s gone, “Here’s what you do
When trouble comes to town and men like me come around”
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
(Texas)
Daddy made me fight, it wasn’t always right
But he said, “Girl, it’s your second amendment”
Oh, oh, oh
He always played it cool, but daddy was no fool
And right before he died he said, “Remember.”
Oh, oh, oh
He said, “Take care of your mother
Watch out for your sister”
And that’s when daddy looked at me
With his gun, with his head held high, he told me not to cry
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
With his right hand on his rifle, he swore it on the Bible
My daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
‘Cause he held me in his arms and he taught me to be strong
And he told me when he’s gone, “Here’s what you do
When trouble comes to town and men like me come around”
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, oh, oh
Hey
Texas
Texas
Ooh, ooh, oh
I think, I think, I think, I think
This your song, this your song!
Put your hands together now
They sound tired, but they don’t sound Haggard
They got money, but they don’t have Cash
They got Junior, but they don’t have Hank
I think, I think, I think, I think
My daddy warned me about men like you
He said, “Baby girl, he’s playing you, he’s playing you”
My daddy warned me about men like you
He said, “Baby girl, he’s playing you, he’s playing you
(He’s playing you)
‘Cause when trouble comes in town and men like me come around”
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
“Cause when trouble comes to town and men like me come around”
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
(Good job, B, I hope you, uh, secretly recorded that. That’s ’cause we’re all sweating. We warm, we loose, we’re like “Oh, it’s not recording today. We’re good.” That’s how it works.)
Resilience and Roots: Exploring ‘Daddy Lessons (Remix)’ by Beyoncé
In “Daddy Lessons (Remix),” Beyoncé celebrates the strength and wisdom passed down from father to daughter, weaving a powerful narrative rooted in Southern culture. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of growing up in Texas, with lessons of resilience, self-reliance, and caution against deceitful men. Through metaphors of guns and references to country icons, Beyoncé pays homage to her roots while challenging stereotypes of femininity. The song’s references to family, loyalty, and survival reflect both personal and broader cultural themes, making it a standout track that bridges genres and generations.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé, Wynter Gordon, Kevin Cossom, Alexander James, Caleb Sean McCampbell
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records