Many have wondered if Bono had the idea for Macphisto in mind before he wrote this song, because it has an interesting “Screwtapes-que” quality to it, in that it could be Satan talking. The lyrics describe a father who always cleans up for the mistakes of his kid. If “Daddy” is God, humans would be HIS spoiled children.
A positive interpretation would be that God’s grace washes all sins away, no matter how much we mess up. However, if this song was written from a devil’s perspective, he might be trying to convince us of two things: We might as well sin as we please, since God redeems us anyway; and/or we should expect God to make every road we travel on smooth. It would be to a devil’s advantage to convince people that personal accountability is really a superfluous character trait.
It could simply be about a woman who is continuously bailed out of trouble by her rich ‘sugar daddy”.
Click here to download the guitar tab for Daddys Gonna Pay For Your Crashed Car
You’re a precious stone, you’re out on your own
You know everyone in the world, but you feel alone
Daddy won’t let you weep
Daddy won’t let you ache
Daddy gives you as much as you can take
A-ha, sha-la, A-ha, sha-la
Daddy’s gonna pay for your crashed car
A little uptight, you’re a baby’s fist
Butterfly kisses up and down your wrist
When you see him coming, you’re licking your lip
Nails bitten down to the quick
A-ha, sha-la, A-ha, sha-la
Daddy’s gonna pay for your crashed car
Daddy’s gonna pay for your crashed car
You’ve got a head full of traffic
You’re a siren’s song
You cry for mama, and daddy’s right along
He gives you the keys to a flamin’ car
Daddy’s with you wherever you are
Daddy’s a comfort
Daddy’s your best friend
Daddy’ll hold your hand right up to the end
A-ha, sha-la, A-ha, sha-la
Daddy’s gonna pay for your crashed car
Daddy’s gonna pay for your crashed car
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