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Papa Don't Preach Lyrics

by Madonna

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Papa Don't Preach Lyrics

Papa, I know you're going to be upset 'Cause I was always your little girl But you should know by now, I'm not a baby You always taught me right from wrong I need your help, daddy, please be strong I may be young at heart, but I know what I'm saying The one you warned me all about The one you said I could do without We're in an awful mess And I don't mean maybe Please Papa don't preach I'm in trouble, deep Papa don't preach I've been losing sleep But I made up my mind I'm keeping my baby Ooh, I'm gonna keep my baby, mmm He says that he's going to marry me We can raise a little family Maybe we'll be all right It's a sacrifice But my friends keep telling me to give it up Saying I'm too young, I ought to live it up What I need right now is some good advice Please Papa don't preach I'm in trouble, deep Papa don't preach I've been losing sleep But I made up my mind I'm keeping my baby Ooh, I'm gonna keep my baby, aah, ooh Daddy, daddy, if you could only see Just how good he's been treating me You'd give us your blessing right now 'Cause we are in love We are in love So please Daddy, daddy Daddy, daddy Daddy, daddy, if you could only see Just how good he's been treating me You'd give us your blessing right now 'Cause we are in love We are in love So please Papa don't preach Papa don't preach Papa don't preach Papa don't preach Papa don't preach Papa don't preach Papa don't preach I'm in trouble, deep Papa don't preach I've been losing sleep But I made up my mind I'm keeping my baby Ooh, I'm gonna keep my baby Papa don't preach Don't you stop loving me, daddy I know I'm gonna keep my baby, ooh

Meaning of Papa Don't Preach

“Papa Don’t Preach” captures the tumultuous frustration of a young woman, Madonna herself, grappling with her father's disapproval and attempts to control her life. The core theme revolves around youthful defiance against parental authority, specifically regarding a forbidden love. She desperately pleads with her father not to “preach,” revealing she’s deeply troubled and losing sleep over the situation, yet steadfastly determined to keep her relationship and potentially start a family. Despite his warnings and attempts to guide her, she feels he doesn't understand her feelings or the genuine connection she shares with this man. The repeated refrain underscores her unwavering resolve and yearning for his acceptance, highlighting the universal struggle of young people asserting their independence and seeking validation against the expectations of those who care about them most.

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