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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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