Story Behind The Song
Kelly gave me a poem. I composed the music and had my sister sing it in my studio as a demo.
Song Description
Same
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Moving, Peaceful |
Subject |
Cigarettes, Hell |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
(Spoken Mom) Come on princess, let's put your dollies away, it's time for bed.
(Spoken Little Girl) Mommy, I was thinking, do you miss daddy?
(Spoken Mom) Yes, Honey, I do.
(Spoken Little Girl) Where's daddy now?
(Spoken Mom) He's still in the desert, baby.
(Spoken Little Girl) Well, if I had one wish, I'd wish him home right now. I think my heart's broken, mommy, like yours 'cause it hurts real bad. I love you, you're the bestest mom, but...I miss my dad.
Searching for the right words
Wondering what to say
I'll just hold you closer
I'll love your hurt away
Darling, I know your heart's lonely and
I can't ease your pain
But I just don't have the answers
How can I explain?
CHORUS: Why your daddy left us and why we are alone
I can't stop your crying and he's not coming home
War is not a word you know, I can't explain the fight or
Why DADDY'S IN THE DESERT and not kissing you goodnight.
Let me rock-a-by you,
I'll kiss your tears away.
(Mommy, hold me tighter, make everything okay)
As I rock you gently
Sleep will find you now
But your questions echo in my heart
I don't know how to tell you
CHORUS:
(Spoken: Little Girl) Dear God, Please watch over my Daddy, and all the Daddies. Amen. Goodnight mommy, I love you.
(Spoken: Mom) Goodnight, baby.
Copyright 1989 by Kelly Chandler & Jody Smith
43308 Cottage Lane, Lancaster, CA. 93536 661-722-1650