Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
Steely Dan
This song reflects on the changes in a father’s life as he no longer resides in New York City, has altered habits, and is absent from his previous lifestyle, portraying a sense of loss and transformation.
[Verse 1]
Daddy don't live in that New York City no more
He don't celebrate Sunday on a Saturday night no more
Daddy don't need no lock and key
For the piece he stowed out on Avenue D
Daddy don't live in that New York City no more
[Verse 2]
Daddy don't drive in that Eldorado no more
He don't travel on down to the neighborhood liquor store
Lucy still loves her coke and rum
But she sits alone 'cause her daddy can't come
Daddy don't drive in that Eldorado no more
No more
[Bridge]
Driving like a fool out to Hackensack
Drinking his dinner from a paper sack
He says I gotta see a joker and I'll be right back
[Verse 3]
No my daddy don't live in that New York City no more, no more
He can't get tight every night, pass out on the barroom floor
No, daddy can't get no fine cigar
But we know you're smoking wherever you are
Daddy don't live in that New York City no more
No more
[Outro]
No, no, no, no, no
Daddy Don’t Live in That New York City No More was written by Walter Becker & Donald Fagen.
Daddy Don’t Live in That New York City No More was produced by Gary Katz.
Steely Dan released Daddy Don’t Live in That New York City No More on Sat Mar 01 1975.