Tenille Townes - Somebody's Daughter Lyrics






I drive home the same way two left turns off the interstate
And she's always standing at the stoplight on 18th Street
She could be a Sarah, she could be an Emily, an Olivia, maybe a Cassidy
With the shaky hands on the cardboard sign and she's looking at me

Bet she was somebody's best friend, laughin'
Back when she was somebody's sister
Countin' change at the lemonade stand
Probably somebody's high school first kiss
Dancin' in a gym where the kids all talk about someday plans

Now this light'll turn green and I'll hand her a couple dollars
And I'll wonder if she got lost or they forgot her
She's somebody's daughter
Somebody's daughter
Somebody's daughter

Did she give up wondering where the cars all go?
And can she even tell that I don't know what to say?
So I just nod my head and wave
Well no one's going to ask if she wants to be
Or why we're both stuck here at the mercy of geography
And whether it shines or rains

Bet she was somebody's best friend, laughin'
Back when she was somebody's sister
Countin' change at the lemonade stand
Probably somebody's high school first kiss
Dancin' in a gym where the kids all talk about someday plans

Now this light'll turn green and I'll hand her a couple dollars
Oh, and I'll wonder how she felt when no one caught her
She's somebody's daughter
Somebody's daughter
Somebody's daughter
Somebody's daughter

Oh I don't know the reasons why
I'm the one who's drivin' by
And she's the one on the corner of 18th Street

Bet she was somebody's best friend
Back when she was somebody's sister
Bet she was somebody's first kiss
Dancin' in a gym where the kids all talk about someday, someday

Now this light'll turn green and I'll hand her a couple dollars
Oh and I'll wonder if she got lost or they forgot her
She's somebody daughter
She's somebody's daughter





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  1. G.... B....

    Your GORGEOUS.... AND CAN SANG !?!? YOU GO GIRL !! LOVE YOUR VOICE !! I watched the video of you singing Etta James song, simply Beautiful !! Your going to go far young Lady, spread your wings and just Fly ! Much Love from Kentucky !! XOXOXOXO

  2. b.... ....

    Could just be a relationship somebody is needing. Somebody's daughter!

  3. A.... D....

    My mom showed me this and I have loved it ever since

  4. M.... B....

    This is such a great song 🙌🏻

  5. J.... L....

    My sister just passed from her battle with addiction. This song just absolutely wrecked me.

  6. R.... Y....

    Awesome song, awesome voice👍👍👍👍👍

  7. J.... D....

    You are a good singer my favorite song from u is jersey on the wall

  8. M.... S....

    Keep this kind of country music going, please.

  9. M.... W....

    I would love to work with you and make some merch for you rmerch line!!! I Love this song and your voice is awesome!! The company I own does work for the Dave Matthews Band, Gary Allan, Blue October, Matchbox 20 and a few others.. Let's chat!!!

  10. A.... P....

    I love this song so much and this is my second time listen to this song

  11. T.... R....

    Kinda sad. Like my life ;-;

  12. j.... f....

    Her voice reminds me of Stevie Nicks, love her voice it shouldn't be limited to country, she can do sooo much more.

  13. D.... ....

    Is this a country song with meaningful lyrics? Can't be...
    I hate country, the sound and lyrical content, friggin love this song though. Singer sounds like dixie chicks.

  14. P.... C....

    That little girl is adorable.

  15. A.... H....

    I just watched her perform this in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade! soooo good

  16. S.... C....

    Just heard this song on the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade. I’m usually not into mainstream country but this song really hit me. Great song!

  17. J.... M....

    Holy s*** this song is amazing, just saw her perform at the thanksgiving parade

    J.... M....

    Same. I had heard the song a hand full of times before but neber figured out the name. So glad I found it

  18. E.... C....

    Tenille Townes > Taylor Swift.

  19. E.... C....

    This song is so beautiful, and she is so talented. I first heard this song on NPR in the car. I had to pull over because I was crying so much.

  20. K.... ....

    Thank you for making Country music tolerable. They always play Country at work every day, and your music is some of the only country music I am happy when I hear it. You are fantastic. Thanks for putting meaningful lyrics back in country, instead of the 100th song about being an alcoholic.

    K.... ....

    This shit has zero to do with country music.

  21. N.... L....

    Be more than moved, do something, keep compassion in your hearts the next time you vote at the polls or with your wallet.

  22. C.... D....

    Maybe I'm just an asshole but this song sounds like it was ripped right of Daphne Willis's "somebody's someone"..way to be original👍

  23. a.... b....

    Why is this shit being played on country music radio?

  24. D.... B....

    I miss my daughter, was my,everything, "She"SARA was is someone special to her father! Love you....

  25. S.... ....

    Wow, that’s allot of auto tune.

  26. J.... B....

    I love everything about this song! Just because they’ve fallen on hard times doesn’t make them worth lesser than you.

  27. C.... H....

    When I first heard this I swore it was Miranda Lambert.

  28. w.... ....

    You Hit my very soul with your music ....May you reign FOREVER!! LOVE FROM THE COLD NORTH!!

  29. B.... K....

    As a Dad I can't help but get a little misty over this song, it is beautiful!

  30. R.... A....

    This song makes me cry! It is so sad and you sing it so beautifully😍

  31. a.... J....

    What's wrong with losers? Why dislikes! she sounds so good.

  32. J.... S....

    I LOVE this song.

  33. P.... R....

    I sent this to my mom and dad and my two brothers and my best friend

  34. S.... G....

    I've got 3 years on the 22nd of this month!!! Keep your head held high and you will make it! Your worth it!

  35. T.... D....

    always makes me cry when i listen to this song. ive had a traumatic life :'( and ive managed to still be here.

  36. D.... S....

    no one wants to look at the homeless! Not even the music industry. I asked why the highway removed the best song I've ever heard and they said it was the management? What's wrong with people?

  37. J.... B....

    Shame on all of us if this girl doesn't make it to the next level.....I've been listening to music for many years and she's the real deal....you go Tenille :)

  38. R.... A....

    Tenille has a voice that's perfect for country music

    R.... A....

    What is country about this?

  39. K.... ....

    Love it!!! so proud to be CANADIAN. You go girl!!

  40. S.... S....

    2.5 million views and only 12k subscribers?
    Y'all gonna sleep on Miss Tenille? Really?

  41. s.... ....

    No one forgot about her, she chose addiction over family and the ones that love her most. And those shaky hands are probably from withdrawals, stop giving her those couple dollars, you're enabling her, you aren't helping her.

  42. C.... ....

    So I listened to Jersey on the Wall and thought “what amazing lyrics!” Wondering if it was a one time thing I listened to this. This songwriter has an incredible gift. Reminding us all that “she was somebody’s daughter.” Such a simple message that’s so easy to miss. Thank you.

  43. L.... B....

    Musically, the bass is genius.

  44. R.... C....

    Happy one year

  45. E.... C....

    Miranda's new song brought me here. Love your voice, I will be listening for more. =)

  46. J.... F....

    I think alot of us should remember this. Your voice is beautiful!!!

  47. T.... S....

    Amazing!My daghters name is Olivia!!!!

  48. J.... W....

    Sounds like the good old Country from 2003

  49. W.... T....

    Love her voice. Listen to I Fooled around and fell in love with Miranda and others. It's great.

  50. D.... O....

    Wow, a song with substance. Refreshing.

  51. S.... P....

    Come back home to Jesus. He is still waiting for you.

  52. B.... ....

    I heard this song on the radio and had no idea tenille sang it until now

  53. I.... ....

    *SOMEBODY'S DOOOOOOYYYAAAAAAAHH*

    Modern country, ladies and gentlemen.

  54. C.... B....

    as some of your previous posts touch on, no doubt, this line makes the song.... "I wonder how she fell and no one caught her" - Great video Tenille

  55. R.... G....

    Yeah baby ❤️ CCM Awarded tonight!

  56. L.... B....

    The tones and twists of Stevie Nicks, Barbara Streisand, Cher.
    And writing like Lightfoot.
    WOW!

  57. W.... B....

    Grown ass man driving his car home from work, balling like a 6 year old.. POWERFUL SONG! This is what REAL music is people! Great melody, meaningful lyrics.. I love this song!

  58. c.... ....

    The song has moved me to tears. But at the same time I wonder why when homelessness is nearly entirely a male thing, the gender which is seen as overtly disposable and not worthy of help so no wonder, that the focus would be on a woman.

  59. C.... Q....

    Check the link its hidden features of Tenille Townes!!!https://alipaj.com/tIhjsiZ

  60. R.... H....

    Love this song, every person is facing battles that we are not aware of.. Always be kind. Would like to know who the lady is in the video.

  61. A.... *....

    She's fun to watch! Sings good, pretty, and nice song. 😊

  62. M.... W....

    Music video is a about a girl with daddy issues

  63. N.... W....

    This song is about my friend Zoe 😋

  64. L.... B....

    Country music?
    Nope.
    Way beyond that noise.

  65. A.... R....

    when are you gonna make another song???

  66. V.... W....

    Her voice is perfect for this song

  67. J.... B....

    I'll say it again....she's something special :)

  68. J.... O....

    Annie and Justinpullin
    Iave with Bella

  69. T.... M....

    So what the heck happened with her dad? Did he leave? Die?

  70. m.... ....

    As a Man, I don’t have a daughter, but this song always makes my heart race, the lyrics are amazing, makes you think

  71. D.... S....

    You were amazing in Cleveland!!

  72. R.... A....

    Thanks for being the lead in my Zeppelin Dirk's Bentley.......you really do love me ... Lol

  73. A.... ....

    The last time a song hit me this hard it was "There Goes My Life".. I stumbled across this song a few weeks ago and have listened to it several times a day since. I love the message and I love the way it was delivered. I love this rising star's voice. I hope and expect to hear great things from her. Fantastic song! Very very well done and point most definitely taken. Just because someone has fallen on hard times doesn't make their life worth less than your own. We are ALL God's creations. If we could only learn to love each other as much as he loves us what a Beautiful world we would live in. God Bless you all.

  74. C.... ....

    I always loved this song and it’s amazing that I got to meet you♡♡♡The lyrics mean a lot and you gave a very important message.

  75. D.... T....

    H,nbvas. Hgssy vrsf. ;#( jjdmm mntryonf guGogogogpgohohohos ia y shiv cakch. Ning

  76. A.... L....

    This song makes me think of my moma. Shes homeless and on drugs...and i really miss her.

  77. R.... I....

    I love this song... I am so upset that this great and wealthy country fails so many people to addiction, mental issues etc... I see it everyday I bring water and pop and food to people daily... It is just unacceptable and I have had so many good intelligent conversations with my fellow men and women that don't have a home.... Society needs to wake the f@#K up...

  78. J.... M....

    Definitely was a punch to the gut when I heard this song. As a mother of a 6 year old daughter, I pray for her daily and hope that she makes good life choices.

  79. B.... B....

    Beautiful song. Made me cry 😢

  80. N.... C....

    Not any song makes everyone cry. But, this did. If Tenille Townes doesn’t make it big, something is most definitely wrong with Nashville. Great Job, Tenille

  81. J.... A....

    Lost my wife to a overdose when I heard this song I broke down again..

    I'm now a drug counselor with a story to tell need help with treatment call me 707 7987664

  82. M.... ....

    Wow 😢 i just seen ya preform on Today show and man this is most real,raw,powerful song I've heard in yearsssssss!

  83. V.... M....

    She was a guest on nbc news this morning and sung this. I’m hooked ❤️

  84. m.... ....

    Tenille Townes' breakthrough hit.

  85. T.... L....

    Everyone has a story that's true, everyone has feelings too and simple kindness can make someone's day

  86. C.... M....

    How does this song have 1k dislikes??

  87. c.... m....

    I miss my Mother. I miss my best friend. I miss my boyfriend. I have no children. No phone calls in over three months. No addiction.
    I was once loved and important.

    c.... m....

    Call them

  88. O.... G....

    Thanks, Tenille, for the great song and for reminding me just how lucky I was growing up to have three siblings who kept me safe and out of self destruction's way.

  89. J.... M....

    I drive home the same way
    Two left turns off the interstate
    And she's always standing
    At the stoplight on 18th Street
    She could be a Sarah
    She could be an Emily
    An Olivia, maybe Cassidy
    With the shaky hands
    On the cardboard sign
    And she's lookin' at me
    Bet she was somebody's best friend laughing
    Back when she was somebody's sister
    Countin' change at the lemonade stand
    Probably somebody's high school first kiss
    Dancin' in a gym where the kids all talk about someday plans
    Now this light'll turn green and I'll hand her a couple dollars
    And I'll wonder if she got lost or they forgot her
    She's somebody's daughter
    Somebody's daughter
    Somebody's daughter
    Did she give up wondering where the cars all go?
    And can she even tell that I don't know what to say?
    So I just nod my head and wave
    Well, no one's gonna ask what she wants to be
    Or why we're both stuck here at the mercy of geography
    And whether it shines or rains
    Bet she was somebody's best friend laughing
    Back when she was somebody's sister
    Countin' change at the lemonade stand
    Probably somebody's high school first kiss
    Dancin' in a gym where the kids all talk about someday plans
    Now this light'll turn green and I'll hand her a couple dollars
    Oh, and I'll wonder how she felt when no one caught her
    She's somebody's daughter
    Somebody's daughter
    Somebody's daughter
    Somebody's daughter
    Oh, I don't know the reasons why
    I'm the one who's driving by
    And she's the one on the corner of 18th Street
    Bet she was somebody's best friend
    Back when she was somebody's sister
    Bet she was somebody's first kiss
    Oh, Dancing in a gym where the kids all talk about someday, someday
    Now this light'll turn green and I'll hand her a couple dollars
    Oh, and I'll wonder if she got lost or they forgot her
    She's somebody's daughter
    She's somebody's daughter

  90. L.... B....

    Incredibly insightful!

  91. k.... d....

    1k thumbs down? WTF! But much more importantly, 2 million views! Way to go Tenille! Killin it!

  92. J.... K....

    Hey Tenny, just saw a woman w/ a sign that read, "I'm somebody's daughter." That's all you, so I gave her a couple dollars.

  93. T.... V....

    This shit is wackkkkk

  94. R.... K....

    SEE YOU IN TAMPA SATURDAY!!!

  95. J.... M....

    The girl and dad look so retarded sleeping on each other 🖕