Once You Called Me Songtext
von Peter Hammill

I wish that I remembered better.
You′ve grown so fast before my very eyes.
The woman that you're now becoming suddenly takes me by surprise.
I thought that there′d be time and tide a-plenty to grow into a
Proper fatherhood but underneath our feet the sands were shifting.
You spread your wings, soon you'll be gone from me for good.
And when I tucked you in at night and swore I'd always love you
Madly I′d wonder would this be the
Last time that you′d ever call me "
Daddy"?
A bittersweetnes runs through every memory:


A daughter's father wants to be so strong,
Then suddenly he′s just an ancient relic.
You spread your wings, you weren't a little girl for very long.
And if trouble′s on its way you know
I'd lay my life down for you gladly.
I only wish that I could still
Remember the last time that you called me "
Daddy".
Once you called me "
Daddy".
Oh, my precious girl.