"Daddy" is a song by the American nu metal band Korn, released as the first single from their self-titled debut album in 1994. The song is a deeply personal and emotional exploration of lead singer Jonathan Davis' tumultuous relationship with his estranged father, who was physically and emotionally abusive towards Davis and his family.
The song begins with a haunting, distorted sample of a child singing "I love you, Daddy" before launching into a heavy and aggressive soundscape of distorted guitars, driving drums, and Davis' distinctive and emotional vocals. The lyrics are raw and deeply personal, as Davis sings about the abuse he endured at the hands of his father and the lasting impact it has had on his life.
One of the most powerful and poignant lines in the song is "You took me and you hit me, you told me that I wasn't worth it / But I was something you created, and I'm still here." This line speaks to the deep emotional pain that Davis experienced as a result of his father's abuse, but also to his resilience and determination to survive and thrive despite the abuse he suffered.
The song also touches on the theme of forgiveness, as Davis sings "I forgive you for all the hurt you caused / I forgive you for making my life hell." This line speaks to the complex and often difficult process of forgiveness and the importance of letting go of resentment and anger in order to move on and heal from past traumas.
Overall, "Daddy" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the impact of abuse and the importance of forgiveness. It is a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for healing and growth.
Daddy by Korn
Marilyn Manson was never sexual abused. Mommy said she didn't care! Retrieved December 29, 2022. You raped, I feel dirty It hurt, not a liar My God, saw you watching Mommy, why your own child? The band continues on playing an instrumental version until eventually a door is heard shutting. Long before Davis found music as his calling, his childhood was surrounded by darkness, including a brief stint where he worked as a mortician. Paris: Prélude et Fugue.
I know what it like to be raped. It hurt, as a child! The album is credited with launching the nu-metal movement of the 1990s, setting the template for albums from bands like DEFTONES, LIMP BIZKIT, COAL CHAMBER and others. . Fieldy: I remember crying on that song. California I was like around 5yrs. . My God, saw you watching! The performance commemorated last year's 20th anniversary of the 1994 record's release, and featured just the second-ever live airing of "Daddy", which was last played in concert in 1995.
How Korn Captured Jonathan Davis's Emotional Breakdown…
Daddy why, your own child? My God, saw you watch! I'm sick of it, motherfucker! I wanted to die! This is as much as I've ever talked about it. It's alright You raped, I feel dirty It hurt, as a child Tied down, "That's a good boy" And fuck, your own child I weep, no one hears me It hurt, as a child Tied down, no one hit me And raped your own child I'm sick, no one hears me It hurt, as a child Tied down, "That's a good boy" You fucked your own child I speak, no one hears me It hurt, as a child Tied down, no one hears me Mommy, why your own child? My God, saw you watching! But now I think where we're at 20 years later, I think it's more about making music and impacting people's lives and helping people. . I'm not happy that a similar thing happened to Jonathan Davis but I'm happy that I finally have a role model who I can relate to and who can relate to me. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS: 'Daddy' Is 'One Of The Most Insane, Emotional Songs I Ever Wrote'
He listened to the tape and he thought he should put it on the CD. Retrieved July 4, 2020. Retrieved July 16, 2015. . I thank Jonathan Davis for this song, or else I would still be that sad teen with an empty heart and broken spirit. The teachers would all verbally and physically abuse me I wasn't raped, thank god , but it stuck with me and messed me up, and I've been struggling with feelings of hate and sadness every day since then. I scream, no one hears me It hurt, I'm not a liar My God, saw you watch Mommy, why? I scream, no one hears me! Tied down, no one hears me! But it was very, very intense.
We were like the fucking Three Musketeers — everybody was there for all their parts. Mommy, why your own child? I don't want people to expect me to freak out like I did on that. Got the Life: My Journey of Addiction, Faith, Recovery, and Korn. . During the early to mid 80's, there was a rash of SRA Satanic Ritual Abuse cases in Kern county where Bakersfield resides in. Retrieved October 17, 2012. This song has meaning 2 it and I love it cause you can put your pain into a song "Daddy" is an awsome song.
It hurt, as a child! I was sexually assaulted by a stranger and friend, raped by a cousin, an uncle, and my ex boyfriend had me gang-raped, all before I was 15. Both were bullied as kids 2. I've moved away, but I can't move away from what happened, and how nobody understands. Did anyone stop and think for a single minute before thinking it was a guy. I didn't touch you there Mommy said she didn't care I didn't touch you there That's why mommy stopped and stared Little child Looking so sweet I rape your mind And now your flesh I reap You raped, I feel dirty It hurt, as a child Tied down, "That's a good boy" And fuck, your own child I scream, no one hears me It hurt, I'm not a liar My God, saw you watch Mommy, why your own child? The song was written about singer Jonathan Davis's experiences with being molested as a child.
It hurt, I'm not a liar! To report spam or any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, use the "Report to Facebook" and "Mark as spam" links that appear next to the comments themselves. Mother awake me from my dreams! It's alright You raped, I feel dirty! My feelings toward you are extremely hurt because you are a son of a bitch. And fuck, your own child! Hand in hand we're dancing together, dancing together in Thy joy! They don't believe it was happening to their son. Mother awake me from my dreams! Little child Looking so pretty Come out and play I'll be your daddy You raped, I feel dirty It hurt, as a child Tied down, "That's a good boy" And fuck, your own child I scream, no one hears me It hurt, I'm not a liar My God, saw you watch Mommy, why? A three-minute video clip of the members of KORN performing and talking about their song "Daddy" from their self-titled debut album can be seen below. Davis: And I remember that moment, when I came out of there, and I was fucking sobbing, my whole band was crying, and they just all hugged me and shit. It hurt, I'm not a liar! It hurt, I'm not a liar! Retrieved October 24, 2021. My God, saw you watch! They didn't believe it was happening to their son.
Jonny Davis breaks out some killer lines in this episode, and South Park makes the most obvious site-gag. Jonathan Davis says that the song is simply too personal for him to perform live. There was abuse there, I dealt with it, and the person who abused me is dead now. So we just kept going. Retrieved December 14, 2022. When you hear the creak at the end of the song, the actual tape ran out and rolled off the reel.
And James continuing the song with the sobbing… They were so good at jamming. The rest of the band did not know that the song was about Davis' childhood prior to recording. Yates compared the impact of the album to that of Korn itself was the forebear of a musical movement". And, y'know, I've buried that. You fucked your own child! He's feeling good, and so now his emotional words have no weight anymore. I didn't touch you there Mommy said she didn't care I didn't touch you there That's why mommy stopped and stared Little child Looking so sweet I rape your mind And now your flesh I reap You raped, I feel dirty It hurt, as a child Tied down, "That's a good boy" And fuck, your own child I scream, no one hears me It hurt, I'm not a liar My God, saw you watch Mommy, why your own child? It is unknown who the people are in the recording, it's between a male and a female and they are fighting over how to fix a car. It's a dark song — it feels dark and everything — but it's kind of like therapy, I think, for people.
