The Beyonce Daddy Lessons song was released in 2016 as a track on her secret album titled Lemonade. The reason we covered this song on Country Fancast is because among the tracks is a country music song titled “Daddy Lessons”. The song opens up with Beyoncé saying “Texas” with what sounds like a New Orleans blues band. However, the tune quickly takes on a country music vibe that reminds you of a Miranda Lambert or Pistol Annie’s song.
A Southern Tribute
Hailing from Houston, Texas, Beyoncé’s southern upbringing is deeply woven into the fabric of “Daddy Lessons.” The song tells a poignant story of her relationship with her father, Mathew Knowles, reflecting on the lessons he taught her about resilience, self-reliance, and the complexities of life. With its twangy acoustic guitar, brass instrumentation, and storytelling lyricism, “Daddy Lessons” captures the essence of country music while maintaining Beyoncé’s distinctive artistry.
Check out “Daddy Lessons” by Beyoncé with the lyrics and music video below!
Beyonce Daddy Lessons Lyrics
Yee-haw!
(Oh, oh, oh)
Texas, texas (oh, oh, oh) texas…
Came into this world
Daddy’s little girl
And daddy made a soldier out of me
(Oh, oh, oh)
Daddy made me dance
And daddy held my hand
(Oh, oh, oh)
And daddy liked his whisky with his tea
And we rode motorcycles
Blackjack, classic vinyl
Tough girl is what I had to be
He said take care of your mother
Watch out for your sister
Oh, and that’s when he gave to me…
With his gun, with his head held high
He told me not to cry
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
With his right hand on his rifle
He swore it on the bible
My daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
And he taught me to be strong
He told me when he’s gone
Here’s what you do
When trouble comes in time
And men like me comes around
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, oh, oh…
Daddy made me fight
It wasn’t always right
(But he said girl it’s your second amendment, oh, oh, oh)
He always played it cool
But daddy was no fool
And right before he died he said remember…
He said take care of your mother
Watch out for your sister
And that’s when daddy looked at me…
With his gun, with his head held high
He told me not to cry
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
With his right hand on his rifle
He swore it on the bible
My daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
And he taught me to be strong
He told me when he’s gone
Here’s what you do
When trouble comes in time
And men like me comes around
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
My daddy warned me about men like you
He said baby girl he’s playing you
My daddy warned me about men like you
He said baby girl he’s playing you
He’s playing you
Cause when trouble comes in town
And men like me come around
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Oh, my daddy said shoot
Cause when trouble comes to town
And men like me come around
Oh, my daddy said shoot!
Oh, my daddy said shoot!
Beyonce Daddy Lessons Music Video
Bridging Genres
“Daddy Lessons” is a testament to Beyoncé’s versatility as an artist. By blending country elements with her R&B roots, she challenges genre boundaries and pays respect to a musical tradition that resonates with her heritage. The song’s bluesy undertones and New Orleans-inspired brass sections further enrich its texture, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and contemporary.
While “Daddy Lessons” received praise for its authenticity and storytelling, it also sparked debate among country purists about what defines the genre. Nonetheless, the song’s success and the acclaim it garnered underline Beyoncé’s ability to push artistic boundaries.
