Story Behind The Song
It's the story of a prostitute who was left by her mother at a young age and was forced to take to the streets to survive. She has alcohol and drug addictions and the story is told in such a way that to make the listener see things through her eyes.
Song Description
Listener is asked to see things through a broken young woman's eyes.
Song Length |
3:47 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Contemporary |
Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Judgement, Cocaine |
Similar Artists |
Luke Bryan, Alan Jackson |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
American Daughter
Lyrics by Michael Louis
Music by Jared Mathis
Verse 1:
She takes a drink before she blots her lips
Quiet through the door
And sure to pick up her tips
She's sure to leave before he turns over
Facing her choices
Is too hard when she's sober
She's been to meetings
But it's more of a cry for help
Won't share her story
Goes home and starts cutting herself
You may turn your head when you see her on the street
But before you judge her by her defeat
Chorus:
Just know...
She's an American Daughter
Mama ran off and left her to the slaughter
16 going on 45
Lucky if she hits 18 alive
She can't remember her father
She's an American Daughter
Verse 2:
She checks the pipe before she clicks to light
Hopin' the cocaine
Will keep her warm through the night
She stands alone where the cops don't patrol
Flaggin' down a ride
And giving up all control
She's got her reasons
Why she won't ever ask for help
Would you trust people
Given the hand that she's been dealt?
You may find yourself thinking she could be much more
But are you willing to open that door?
Chorus/Solo/Chorus