Story Behind The Song

I am a father who watched his daughter come of age and pondered the age-old questions.

Song Description

This is a song about a father watching his daughter come of age and pondering the age-old questions.

Lyrics

When did you start growing up, little girl?
And when did the rock and roll scene replace your ribbons and curls?
And when did mom and I start sittin' all alone
With you in your room with a mirror and a comb,
Little girl?

Daddy's little turnip
Spendin' hours applyin' make-up.

When did you lose your faith in Barbie and Ken?
And when did your hatred for boys become an interest in men?
And when did mom and I start sittin' all alone
With you in your room talkin' on the telephone,
Little girl?

Daddy's little turnip
Spendin' hours applyin' make-up.
Daddy's little turnip
Fallin' in love just like a grown-up.

When did you start growin' up, little girl?
And when did the keys to the car start expandin' your world?
And when did mom and I start sittin' all alone
With you and your boyfriend at someone else's home,
Little girl?

Daddy's little turnip
Spendin' hours applyin' make-up.
Daddy's little turnip
Fallin' in love just like a grown-up.
Just like a grown-up;
Just like a grown-up;
Just like a grown-up.