Lyrics

"Daddy, Why?"
By Yves Stilmant © 2025
Verse 1A
"Why do the clouds look like a bear?"
"Why can't I see the angels there?"
She asked me things I'd never guessed
While peanut butter stained her dress
Verse 1B
"Do fish get bored of swimming 'round?"
"Why don't the trees make any sound?"
She climbed into my arms again
And asked if rain was God's best friend
Pre-Chorus
I paused and chuckled, shook my head
"You're miles ahead," is all I said
"But I'll tell you what I've learned so far--
Kindness shows you who you are"
Chorus
Be kind, be strong, be slow to fight
Tell the truth and sleep at night
Use your heart and not just noise
Every day, you have a choice
Ask the world what, when, how, and why--
But always live with love and pride
And if you fall, I'll help you try
That's what daddies do when daughters ask "Why?"

Verse 2A
"Why do some people act so mean?"
"And why is grass not always green?"
She stared at me with furrowed brow
Said, "Why don't we fix the world right now?"
Verse 2B
I wiped her face and kissed her cheek
Said, "Sweetie, that's a heavy week..."
"But when you stand for what is true
You plant the change inside of you"
Pre-Chorus
She squinted like she understood
And whispered, "Daddy, I'll be good"
Then laughed and asked, "Do cows wear socks?"
I swear that girl could outthink clocks
Chorus
Be kind, be strong, be slow to fight
Tell the truth and sleep at night
Use your heart and not just noise
Every day, you have a choice
Ask the world what, when, how, and why--
But always live with love and pride
And if you fall, I'll help you try
That's what daddies do when daughters ask "Why?"

Bridge
Now she drives and texts instead
I miss that mop of curls in bed
But every time my phone buzzes light
It still begins with "Daddy, why?"

Final Chorus (Extended)
Be kind, be strong, be slow to fight
Tell the truth and sleep at night
Use your heart and not just noise
Every day, you have a choice
Ask the world what, when, how, and why--
But love outlives the reasons why
And I'd still carry her, no lie
That's what daddies do... when daughters ask "Why"