Daddy Issues
A girl’s father punished her by trashing her dolls when she misbehaved. As she grew up, she dated guys she treated like toys, daring her father to discard them too, hoping one day she’d find someone strong enough to finally stand up to him.
Track Number: 01
Artist: Metanoia
Album: I Am Unwell
Year: 2004
Runtime: 4:53
Catalog (CD): SYNC04 31811-CD ALB-15ST US #T01
Digital: SYN04 31811-DD REI-35STSE US #T01
BPM: 127
Mood: Defiant
Daddy Issues
VERSE AND CHORUS
Song Lyrics
She had a shelf full of porcelain queens
With painted smiles and plastic dreams
But every time she made a scene
Dad picked one out and made it leave
He’d say, “This one’s gone, you crossed the line”
And drop her doll in the trash outside
So she learned not to cry, just to bide her time
And plot like a princess with a twisted mind
Now she’s older, but the game’s the same
Just swapped the dolls for boys with names
They act tough, but they’re made the same
Snap their limbs and forget their face
She plays with bad boys like they’re toys
Wind ‘em up just to hear the noise
Then lines them up in her little room
Says, “Let’s see if daddy comes for you.”
Broken hearts on the bedroom floor
She don’t cry when they’re out the door
She just shrugs, like, “What can I do?”
You taught me love means losing you
Ken with a switchblade, Joe with the bike
Said they’d protect her, never treat her like
A pawn, a prize… but they lied
So she spun their heads ‘til they cracked inside
No tears now, no more pretend
Each heart she breaks feels like revenge
For every doll she lost back then
She’s building her army of disposable men
Now she’s dancing with a devil grin
Takes ‘em home, lets the games begin
But every time they think they win
She’s already packing up their limbs
She plays with bad boys like they’re toys
Wind ‘em up just to hear the noise
Then lines them up in her little room
Says, “Let’s see if daddy comes for you.”
Broken hearts on the bedroom floor
She don’t cry when they’re out the door
She just shrugs, like, “What can I do?”
You taught me love means losing you
Don’t try to fix her, don’t even try
She’s not the problem, you were the guy
Who taught her power comes in pain
So now she makes her own hurricane
Snap! Goes your ego
Crack! Goes your game
She’s got your number
But forgets your name
She plays with bad boys like they’re toys
Wind ‘em up just to hear the noise
Then lines them up in her little room
Says, “Let’s see if daddy comes for you.”
Broken hearts on the bedroom floor
She don’t cry when they’re out the door
She just laughs, like, “Look what I do?”
This love was never built for two
Daddy’s girl, but not so sweet
Taught to lose, now she deletes
All her dolls and every fool
Welcome to her twisted rule
Releases
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- Compact Disc (2004) – The original CD edition for crisp, high-quality audio.
- Cassette (2004) – A nostalgic throwback with analog warmth, perfect for retro enthusiasts.
- 20th Anniversary Re-Release (2024) – A commemorative edition celebrating three decades, including remastered tracks and rare content.
- Digital Download (2004) – Instant access to the album in high-quality digital formats, compatible with your favorite devices.
- Vinyl (2018) – The classic listening experience on high-grade vinyl, featuring rich sound and collectible artwork.

