Who's Your Daddy?
June 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Level 2 11 -20 songs
Level 3 21 or more songs
Each song can be used once.
23/21
TASKS
1. Cats in the Cradle
"Cat's in the Cradle" is a folk rock song by American singer-
songwriter Harry Chapin. The song is narrated by a father who is repeatedly too busy with his work to spend time with his son, despite his son looking up to him and promising he will grow up to be just like him. In the final stanza, the now-retired father calls his adult son and asks to spend some time together, but the son is now too busy with his own work and family to spend time with his dad, and the father realizes his son has indeed grown up to be just like him.
🎼 Read a book where a son and father spend time together or where a son idolizes his father or with a character who is retired.
"Cat's in the Cradle" is a folk rock song by American singer-
songwriter Harry Chapin. The song is narrated by a father who is repeatedly too busy with his work to spend time with his son, despite his son looking up to him and promising he will grow up to be just like him. In the final stanza, the now-retired father calls his adult son and asks to spend some time together, but the son is now too busy with his own work and family to spend time with his dad, and the father realizes his son has indeed grown up to be just like him.
🎼 Read a book where a son and father spend time together or where a son idolizes his father or with a character who is retired.
A Colton Kidnapping - Justine Davis (HRS #2283 - July 2024) (son idolizes father) - June 26
2. Just The Two Of Us
“Just The Two Of Us” sung by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers and tells the story of a father and son spending time together. “Just The Two Of Us” is ultimately about love and the importance of relationships. The relationship between father and son, the relationship between husband and wife; all relationships take work and patience to make them last.
🎼Read a book which is tagged family, or with a MC who is in a relationship or which is second in a series.
“Just The Two Of Us” sung by Grover Washington Jr. with Bill Withers and tells the story of a father and son spending time together. “Just The Two Of Us” is ultimately about love and the importance of relationships. The relationship between father and son, the relationship between husband and wife; all relationships take work and patience to make them last.
🎼Read a book which is tagged family, or with a MC who is in a relationship or which is second in a series.
How to Tame a King – Juliette Hyland (HR #4906 – June 2024) (2nd in series) - June 2
*3. Boy Named Sue
"A Boy Named Sue" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash. The song tells the tale of a young man whose father only contribution to his entire life was giving him a guitar and naming him Sue, which results in the young man suffering from ridicule and harassment by everyone he meets. He swears that he will find and kill his father for giving him "that awful name". Later he meets his father and this results in a vicious brawl. As the two pull their guns on each other, Sue's father smiles with pride and admits that he is the man ("son of a bitch" in the Johnny Cash version) that named him Sue. Sue's father knew that he would not be there for his son, he gave him the name as an act of tough love, believing (correctly) that the ensuing ridicule would force him to "get tough or die".
🎼Read a book with a character called Sue or with a gun on the cover or where a character does an act of tough love.
4. Daddy's Hands
“Daddy’s Hands” was written by Holly Dunn in memory of her father. He was a Baptist minister who had a profound influence on her life, and she wanted to pay tribute to him through her music. Dunn was inspired by her father’s hands, which she describes as “strong but gentle” in the song’s lyrics.
🎼 Read a book with hands on the cover or where a character is a minister or tagged as music.
"A Boy Named Sue" is a song written by Shel Silverstein and made famous by Johnny Cash. The song tells the tale of a young man whose father only contribution to his entire life was giving him a guitar and naming him Sue, which results in the young man suffering from ridicule and harassment by everyone he meets. He swears that he will find and kill his father for giving him "that awful name". Later he meets his father and this results in a vicious brawl. As the two pull their guns on each other, Sue's father smiles with pride and admits that he is the man ("son of a bitch" in the Johnny Cash version) that named him Sue. Sue's father knew that he would not be there for his son, he gave him the name as an act of tough love, believing (correctly) that the ensuing ridicule would force him to "get tough or die".
🎼Read a book with a character called Sue or with a gun on the cover or where a character does an act of tough love.
“Daddy’s Hands” was written by Holly Dunn in memory of her father. He was a Baptist minister who had a profound influence on her life, and she wanted to pay tribute to him through her music. Dunn was inspired by her father’s hands, which she describes as “strong but gentle” in the song’s lyrics.
🎼 Read a book with hands on the cover or where a character is a minister or tagged as music.
Three Cowboys and a Bride - Kate Pearce (Zebra - May 2024) (hands) - June 9
5. Anything Like Me
"Anything Like Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley. The song is from the perspective of an anxious father-to-be who discovers that he and his wife will soon have a son, and instantly begins fretting over what will happen if his son is like he was when he was young. As the song nears its end, he slowly becomes more optimistic, concluding that "there's worse folks to be like".
🎼Read a book where a character is pregnant or with a character who is anxious or with a baby boy being born.
"Anything Like Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Brad Paisley. The song is from the perspective of an anxious father-to-be who discovers that he and his wife will soon have a son, and instantly begins fretting over what will happen if his son is like he was when he was young. As the song nears its end, he slowly becomes more optimistic, concluding that "there's worse folks to be like".
🎼Read a book where a character is pregnant or with a character who is anxious or with a baby boy being born.
The Kiss That Made Her a Countess - Laura Martin (HH #1803 - July 2024) (pregnant) - June 27
6. Papa Was A Rolling Stone
"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is a song originally performed by Motown recording act the Undisputed Truth in 1972, though it became much better known after a Grammy-award winning cover by the Temptations was issued later the same year. Of the song’s meaning, writer Strong told the Wall Street Journal, “‘Rolling stone’ was a phrase used all the time in my neighborhood going back to the ’50s. It meant a guy who couldn’t settle down, even if he had a wife and kids. It was from the old proverb, ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss.’”
🎼 Read a book where a character is tempted to do something or where a man can't settle down with a family or where the author's initials can be found in ROLLING STONE.
"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is a song originally performed by Motown recording act the Undisputed Truth in 1972, though it became much better known after a Grammy-award winning cover by the Temptations was issued later the same year. Of the song’s meaning, writer Strong told the Wall Street Journal, “‘Rolling stone’ was a phrase used all the time in my neighborhood going back to the ’50s. It meant a guy who couldn’t settle down, even if he had a wife and kids. It was from the old proverb, ‘A rolling stone gathers no moss.’”
🎼 Read a book where a character is tempted to do something or where a man can't settle down with a family or where the author's initials can be found in ROLLING STONE.
15 Summers Later - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street Press -June 2024) (initials)- June 20
7. "Lullabye (Goodnight My Angel)
Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" is about the connection between people and their children or other loved ones. The song is inspired by his daughter Alexa Ray, who asked him what happens when he dies when she was about seven years old. Joel explains that he wanted to explain to her that she goes into other people's hearts, and she seems okay with that. The song is also about how families can deal with loss and find solace in dark times.
🎼 Read a book where someone dies or with a heart on the cover or with a seven in the publication date.
Billy Joel's "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" is about the connection between people and their children or other loved ones. The song is inspired by his daughter Alexa Ray, who asked him what happens when he dies when she was about seven years old. Joel explains that he wanted to explain to her that she goes into other people's hearts, and she seems okay with that. The song is also about how families can deal with loss and find solace in dark times.
🎼 Read a book where someone dies or with a heart on the cover or with a seven in the publication date.
Wyoming Mountain Investigation - Juno Rushdan (HI #2230 - Aug 2024) (dies) - July 3
8. "Daughters,"
"Daughters" is the third single from Heavier Things, the 2003 studio album from blues rock singer-songwriter John Mayer. Lyrically, "Daughters" is an admonition to fathers (and to a lesser extent, mothers) to nurture their daughters in their childhood, because the relationship will affect their future relationships with men as adults. He uses his own troubled lover to illustrate his belief.
🎼 Read a book with a character called John or a blue cover or where two lovers have trouble.
"Daughters" is the third single from Heavier Things, the 2003 studio album from blues rock singer-songwriter John Mayer. Lyrically, "Daughters" is an admonition to fathers (and to a lesser extent, mothers) to nurture their daughters in their childhood, because the relationship will affect their future relationships with men as adults. He uses his own troubled lover to illustrate his belief.
🎼 Read a book with a character called John or a blue cover or where two lovers have trouble.
Married by Mistake - Shannon Stacey (HSE #3024 - Dec 2023) (John) - July 20
9. "Butterfly Kisses,"
"Butterfly Kisses" is a song written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas and was written for Carlisle's daughter Brooke's 16th birthday. The story is about a father and daughter and the father says with all he has done wrong he must have done something right because he has butterfly kisses each night.
🎼 Read a book with a butterfly on the cover or where two characters kiss or where the author's initials can be found in CARLISLE,
"Butterfly Kisses" is a song written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas and was written for Carlisle's daughter Brooke's 16th birthday. The story is about a father and daughter and the father says with all he has done wrong he must have done something right because he has butterfly kisses each night.
🎼 Read a book with a butterfly on the cover or where two characters kiss or where the author's initials can be found in CARLISLE,
Threats in the Deep - Addison Fox (HRS #2288 - Aug 2024) (kissing) - July 5
10. "He Didn't Have to Be'
"He Didn't Have to Be" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. This song is written from the perspective of a son of a single mother. The single mother begins dating a new man who almost immediately includes the child in things like going to the movies. In the final verse, the son now is about ready to become a father himself, standing in the hospital next to his stepfather and hoping that he can be "at least half the dad" that his stepfather "didn't have to be."
🎼Read a book with a character who is a step-dad or a single mother or where a character goes to the movies.
"He Didn't Have to Be" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. This song is written from the perspective of a son of a single mother. The single mother begins dating a new man who almost immediately includes the child in things like going to the movies. In the final verse, the son now is about ready to become a father himself, standing in the hospital next to his stepfather and hoping that he can be "at least half the dad" that his stepfather "didn't have to be."
🎼Read a book with a character who is a step-dad or a single mother or where a character goes to the movies.
The Cottage on Pelican Bay - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Sept 2024) (movies) - Aug 27
11. "Color Him Father,"
"Color Him Father" is a song written by Richard Lewis Spencer and recorded by American rhythm and blues group the Winstons. "Color Him Father" is a song about a boy expressing his love for his stepfather. The stepdad is portrayed as a hardworking and loving gentleman who married the narrator's widowed mom, who had seven children, and embraced them as his own after her first husband was "killed in the war".
🎼Read a book about a war or with a character who is hardworking or a character who is widowed.
"Color Him Father" is a song written by Richard Lewis Spencer and recorded by American rhythm and blues group the Winstons. "Color Him Father" is a song about a boy expressing his love for his stepfather. The stepdad is portrayed as a hardworking and loving gentleman who married the narrator's widowed mom, who had seven children, and embraced them as his own after her first husband was "killed in the war".
🎼Read a book about a war or with a character who is hardworking or a character who is widowed.
Redeeming the Maverick - Christine Rimmer (HQN - Aug 2024) (widowed) - July 12
12. "Daddy"
"Daddy" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. The lyrics tell the story of someone struggling to come to terms with the loss of their father. The protagonist of the song is trying to make sense of their feelings and find closure by asking their father for guidance from beyond the grave.
🎼Read a book where a father dies or with a book tagged paranormal or that is set in England.
"Daddy" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. The lyrics tell the story of someone struggling to come to terms with the loss of their father. The protagonist of the song is trying to make sense of their feelings and find closure by asking their father for guidance from beyond the grave.
🎼Read a book where a father dies or with a book tagged paranormal or that is set in England.
The Lyon and His Promise - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade - June 2024) (England) - July 6
13. “Isn't She Lovely"
"Isn't She Lovely" is a song by Stevie Wonder. This song is an expression of the joy Stevie Wonder felt at the birth of his first child, a daughter by the name of “Aisha”. Indeed we can see that in the first verse that the titular “she” is “less than one-minute old”. However, he has already proclaimed her “precious”, “wonderful” and of course “lovely”. More to the point, the level of happiness he is experiencing due to her coming into the world has exceeded his expectations.
🎼 Read a book that brings you joy or where a baby is born or where the first letter of each title word can be found in STEVIE WONDER.
"Isn't She Lovely" is a song by Stevie Wonder. This song is an expression of the joy Stevie Wonder felt at the birth of his first child, a daughter by the name of “Aisha”. Indeed we can see that in the first verse that the titular “she” is “less than one-minute old”. However, he has already proclaimed her “precious”, “wonderful” and of course “lovely”. More to the point, the level of happiness he is experiencing due to her coming into the world has exceeded his expectations.
🎼 Read a book that brings you joy or where a baby is born or where the first letter of each title word can be found in STEVIE WONDER.
Saved by the Lyon - Laura Landon (Dragonblade - July 2024) (baby born) - July 14
14. "First Man,"
"First Man" is a song by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello. Cabello revealed that “First Man” was inspired by her relationship with her father, who raised her as a single parent. Growing up, Cabello’s father worked incredibly hard to provide for their family while also being a supportive presence in his daughter’s life. The song is about her relationship with her father while she is in a romantic relationship with a "good guy".
🎼 Read a book with a character who is a good guy or a single dad or tagged a romance.
"First Man" is a song by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello. Cabello revealed that “First Man” was inspired by her relationship with her father, who raised her as a single parent. Growing up, Cabello’s father worked incredibly hard to provide for their family while also being a supportive presence in his daughter’s life. The song is about her relationship with her father while she is in a romantic relationship with a "good guy".
🎼 Read a book with a character who is a good guy or a single dad or tagged a romance.
Operation Rafe's Redemption - Justine Davis (HRS #2268 - Mar 2024) (romance) - July 10
15. "Dance With My Father"
"Dance with My Father" is a song by Luther Vandross. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience. "Dance with my Father" is a tribute to his father, Luther Vandross Sr., who died due to complications of diabetes. Vandross was eight when his father died. The lyrics recall childhood memories with Vandross's father, who used to dance with him and his mother.
🎼 Read a book where a character goes dancing or with a character who has diabetes or where the first letter of each title word can be found in DANCE WITH MY FATHER. (Three-word minimum)
"Dance with My Father" is a song by Luther Vandross. With Richard Marx, Vandross wrote the song based on his personal experience. "Dance with my Father" is a tribute to his father, Luther Vandross Sr., who died due to complications of diabetes. Vandross was eight when his father died. The lyrics recall childhood memories with Vandross's father, who used to dance with him and his mother.
🎼 Read a book where a character goes dancing or with a character who has diabetes or where the first letter of each title word can be found in DANCE WITH MY FATHER. (Three-word minimum)
The Duke's Mercenary - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - June 2024) (title) - June 24
16. "Song For Dad"
"Song for Dad" is a heartfelt tribute by country music superstar Keith Urban to his late father. This beautiful track resonates with its audience through its poignant lyrics and emotional melody. The song explores the bond between a father and a son, capturing the essence of the love, gratitude, and admiration that Urban had for his dad.
🎼 Read a book about country music or where someone presents something in front of an audience (Can be performing, handing out an award, or something else) or where the author's initials can be found in KEITH URBAN.
"Song for Dad" is a heartfelt tribute by country music superstar Keith Urban to his late father. This beautiful track resonates with its audience through its poignant lyrics and emotional melody. The song explores the bond between a father and a son, capturing the essence of the love, gratitude, and admiration that Urban had for his dad.
🎼 Read a book about country music or where someone presents something in front of an audience (Can be performing, handing out an award, or something else) or where the author's initials can be found in KEITH URBAN.
Honey Be Mine - Sasha Summers (HQN - July 2024) (presents/audience) - June 30
17. "That's My Job"
"That's My Job" is a song written by Gary Burr, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. This country ballad beautifully portrays the unconditional love and selflessness that a father has for his child throughout their lives. Twitty sings about the different stages of life and the important role fathers play during each phase. He reflects on the memories shared, from childhood to adulthood, and highlights the sacrifices and support that fathers provide along the way.
🎼 Read a book set in the country or where a character shares memories with another or where the author's initials can be found in THAT'S MY JOB.
"That's My Job" is a song written by Gary Burr, and recorded by American country music artist Conway Twitty. This country ballad beautifully portrays the unconditional love and selflessness that a father has for his child throughout their lives. Twitty sings about the different stages of life and the important role fathers play during each phase. He reflects on the memories shared, from childhood to adulthood, and highlights the sacrifices and support that fathers provide along the way.
🎼 Read a book set in the country or where a character shares memories with another or where the author's initials can be found in THAT'S MY JOB.
The Lyon and the Rose of Mayfair - Aviva Orr (Dragonblade - June 2024) - June 21
18. "There Goes My Life,"
"There Goes My Life" is a song written by Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. This ballad tells the story of a teenage father-to-be who puts his dreams on hold to raise his child, and how that decision ends up being the greatest thing that ever happened to him.
🎼 Read a book with a teenager as a MC or with a teenage pregnancy as a storyline or with a character called Kenny or Neil.
"There Goes My Life" is a song written by Wendell Mobley and Neil Thrasher and recorded by American country music singer Kenny Chesney. This ballad tells the story of a teenage father-to-be who puts his dreams on hold to raise his child, and how that decision ends up being the greatest thing that ever happened to him.
🎼 Read a book with a teenager as a MC or with a teenage pregnancy as a storyline or with a character called Kenny or Neil.
Campus Killer - R. Barri Flowers (HI #2234 - Aug 2024) (Neil) - July 8
19. Watching You
“Watching You” was written and performed by Rodney Atkins. Steve Dean and Brian White were co-writers. The inspiration for “Watching You” came from Atkins’ own experience as a father to his then four-year-old son, Elijah. One day he was driving his son to school when he heard him say a four-letter word. When he asked him where he learned it, his son replied, “from you, daddy”. That moment sparked an idea in Atkins’ mind that would become the foundation of “Watching You”.
🎼 Read a book where someone is watching another, where a child uses a four-letter swear word (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #), or with a car on the cover.
“Watching You” was written and performed by Rodney Atkins. Steve Dean and Brian White were co-writers. The inspiration for “Watching You” came from Atkins’ own experience as a father to his then four-year-old son, Elijah. One day he was driving his son to school when he heard him say a four-letter word. When he asked him where he learned it, his son replied, “from you, daddy”. That moment sparked an idea in Atkins’ mind that would become the foundation of “Watching You”.
🎼 Read a book where someone is watching another, where a child uses a four-letter swear word (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #), or with a car on the cover.
The Betrayed - Jana DeLeon (HI #1447 - Sept 2013) (watching) - July 15
20. "Stealing Cinderella,"
"Stealing Cinderella" is a debut song recorded by American country music artist Chuck Wicks. "Stealing Cinderella" is a ballad which, through allusions to the fairy tale of Cinderella, the narrator tells of a conversation with his girlfriend's father, asking for the father's permission to marry his daughter.
🎼 Read a fairy tale or where a character asks permission for something or a MC who has a girlfriend.
"Stealing Cinderella" is a debut song recorded by American country music artist Chuck Wicks. "Stealing Cinderella" is a ballad which, through allusions to the fairy tale of Cinderella, the narrator tells of a conversation with his girlfriend's father, asking for the father's permission to marry his daughter.
🎼 Read a fairy tale or where a character asks permission for something or a MC who has a girlfriend.
Their Fairy Tale India Escape - Ruby Basu (HR #4889 - Feb 2024) (Rapunzel-ish) - June 7
21. "Drive (For Daddy Gene),"
Alan Jackson’s “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” is a touching tribute to his father, Eugene Jackson, also known as Daddy Gene. The song describes Jackson’s childhood memories of driving with his father in a Pontiac, learning to drive in a Chevrolet, and bonding over their shared love of cars. Through his lyrics, Jackson honors his father, who had passed away, and reflects on the lifelong impact his dad had on him.
🎼 Read a book where a character learns to drive or where two or more characters bond over a shared interest or where the author's initials can be found in CHEVROLET.
Alan Jackson’s “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” is a touching tribute to his father, Eugene Jackson, also known as Daddy Gene. The song describes Jackson’s childhood memories of driving with his father in a Pontiac, learning to drive in a Chevrolet, and bonding over their shared love of cars. Through his lyrics, Jackson honors his father, who had passed away, and reflects on the lifelong impact his dad had on him.
🎼 Read a book where a character learns to drive or where two or more characters bond over a shared interest or where the author's initials can be found in CHEVROLET.
Murderous Intent - Rachel Lee (HI #2211 - May 2024) (initials) - July 17
22. "Father and Daughter,"
"Father and Daughter" is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. The song, written for the animated family film The Wild Thornberrys Movie. The song expresses the singer's hopes and dreams for his daughter. Simon wrote the song as an ode to his daughter, Lulu, who was seven at the time it was completed. Simon's son, Adrian, sings harmony on the song's choruses; he was 10 years old at the time of recording. He had heard his son singing along to it while driving and encouraged him to contribute to it
🎼Read a book with a brother and a sister as characters or read a book where a character contributes to something or where two characters find harmony together.
"Father and Daughter" is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. The song, written for the animated family film The Wild Thornberrys Movie. The song expresses the singer's hopes and dreams for his daughter. Simon wrote the song as an ode to his daughter, Lulu, who was seven at the time it was completed. Simon's son, Adrian, sings harmony on the song's choruses; he was 10 years old at the time of recording. He had heard his son singing along to it while driving and encouraged him to contribute to it
🎼Read a book with a brother and a sister as characters or read a book where a character contributes to something or where two characters find harmony together.
How the Wallflower Wins a Duke - Lucy Morris (HH #1811 - Aug 2024) (brother and sister) - July 10
23. "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy),"
"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" is a song written and performed by John Lennon. The song was for Lennon's son, Sean, his only child with Yoko Ono. It begins with John comforting his son from what is presumably a nightmare and develops into John passionately describing the love he has for his son and the joy Sean gave him.
At the end of the song, John Lennon whispers, "Good night, Sean. See you in the morning. Bright and early."
🎼 Read a book where a character gets up early or is a stand-alone or where a character has a nightmare.
"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" is a song written and performed by John Lennon. The song was for Lennon's son, Sean, his only child with Yoko Ono. It begins with John comforting his son from what is presumably a nightmare and develops into John passionately describing the love he has for his son and the joy Sean gave him.
At the end of the song, John Lennon whispers, "Good night, Sean. See you in the morning. Bright and early."
🎼 Read a book where a character gets up early or is a stand-alone or where a character has a nightmare.
The Love Shack - Lori Foster (Canary Street - June 2024) (gets up early - before dawn) - June 17
24. "Daddy Come and Get Me,"
"Daddy Come and Get Me," is sung by singer Dolly Parton. The central theme of “Daddy Come and Get Me” revolves around mental health and the struggle of coping with loneliness, despair, and the feeling of being lost. Dolly Parton’s captivating lyrics shed light on the pain and vulnerability experienced by someone battling their inner demons and desperately seeking solace. The song conveys a cry for help from a troubled individual who longs for the love and support of the father figure in their life to come to their rescue.
🎼 Read a book where a character has mental health issues or where a character is in pain or with a character who is a demon.
"Daddy Come and Get Me," is sung by singer Dolly Parton. The central theme of “Daddy Come and Get Me” revolves around mental health and the struggle of coping with loneliness, despair, and the feeling of being lost. Dolly Parton’s captivating lyrics shed light on the pain and vulnerability experienced by someone battling their inner demons and desperately seeking solace. The song conveys a cry for help from a troubled individual who longs for the love and support of the father figure in their life to come to their rescue.
🎼 Read a book where a character has mental health issues or where a character is in pain or with a character who is a demon.
Last Chance Investigation - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2252 - Nov 2023) (mental health) - June 5
*25. Just Cleaning My Gun
"Cleaning This Gun (Come On in Boy)" is a song written by Casey Beathard and Marla Cannon-Goodman, and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Atkins. The song begins with the narrator's recollections of his teenage years. The only thing he remembers from high school is the speech given to him by his girlfriend's father after meeting him for the first time—a speech meant to instill fear in the boy so that he doesn't misbehave when he's with the girl, ending with "I'll see you when you get back / Bet I'll be up all night still cleanin' this gun." In the second verse, the narrator, who's now a father himself, confesses that he's "scared to death" that his own daughter is going to find a boyfriend who was just like him when he was in high school and he'll need to give that same speech to his daughter's boyfriend.
🎼 Read a book where a character cleans their gun or set in a high school or a book with a single narrator.
"Cleaning This Gun (Come On in Boy)" is a song written by Casey Beathard and Marla Cannon-Goodman, and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Atkins. The song begins with the narrator's recollections of his teenage years. The only thing he remembers from high school is the speech given to him by his girlfriend's father after meeting him for the first time—a speech meant to instill fear in the boy so that he doesn't misbehave when he's with the girl, ending with "I'll see you when you get back / Bet I'll be up all night still cleanin' this gun." In the second verse, the narrator, who's now a father himself, confesses that he's "scared to death" that his own daughter is going to find a boyfriend who was just like him when he was in high school and he'll need to give that same speech to his daughter's boyfriend.
🎼 Read a book where a character cleans their gun or set in a high school or a book with a single narrator.
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