Daddy I'm Fine
Sinead O'Connor · Faith and Courage
Where there was not too much going on down
For girls whose only hope
Was not to find a man who could piss in a pot
So early I heard my first guitar
And I knew I wanted to be a big star
And I told my poor worried father
Said I ain't gonna go to school no more
Cuz see I wanna look cool and I wanna look good
With my hair slicked back and my black leather boots
Wanna stand up tall with my boobs upright
And feel real hot when the makeup's nice
I get sexy underneath the lights
Like I wanna fuck every man in sight
Baby come home with me tonight
Make you feel good make you feel all right
I'm going away to London
I got myself a big fat plan
Gonna be a singer in a rock 'n' roll band
And I'm gonna change everything I can
Sorry to be disappointing
Wasn't born for no marrying
Wanna make my own living singing
Strong independent Pagan woman singing
And I feel real cool and I feel real good
Got my hair shaved off and my black thigh boots
I stand up tall with my pride upright
And I feel real hot when the makeup's nice
I get sexy underneath them lights
Like I wanna fuck every man in sight
Baby come home with me tonight
Make you feel good make you feel all right
I'm glad I came here to London
I've myself some big fat fun
And I have even made some mon'
I got the most angelic son
My baby daughter is golden
And I do what I like for fun
And I'm happy in my prime
Daddy I'm fine I'm fine Daddy I'm fine
Daddy I'm fine I'm fine Daddy I love you
Daddy I'm Fine
Sinead O'Connor's 1990 recording 'Daddy I'm Fine' stands as a pivotal moment in her career, marking her transition from the punk-infused energy of her debut to a more mature, soulful exploration of faith and family. Featured on the album *Faith and Courage*, the track blends gospel influences with her signature raw vocal delivery to address complex themes of parental conflict and spiritual seeking. Released during a period where O'Connor was deeply engaged with her Catholic upbringing and the controversies surrounding her earlier performance of 'God Save the Queen', the song reflects a nuanced shift in her public persona. It serves as a companion piece to her broader discography, which often juxtaposes political activism with intimate, religious introspection. The recording remains a defining example of her ability to merge personal narrative with universal themes of redemption and reconciliation.