“Big Daddy” is a Standout From Tems’ EP, Love Is A Kingdom (2025)
The song “Big Daddy” sees Tems asserting her independence and reclaiming her power. She delivers sharp, confident lyrics that call out a partner’s lack of ambition and support.
The song’s infectious hook and danceable beat provide a celebratory backdrop to the lyrical message of moving on from a non-committal lover. It’s a fiery anthem that beautifully balances Tems’ signature soulful delivery with a more up-tempo, head-nodding production, making it an undeniable and very catchy favorite on the EP.
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[Verse 1]
Where were you when there was no one around?
Where were you when I needed someone down?
What were you doing when nobody gave a damn?
What were—, mm
What were—, now you're begging me to take a chance
What were you doing that you didn't have my back?
What were—, now you remember that you had a friend
What were—
[Pre-Chorus]
Unbeliever-iever-ayy-iever-ayy
Undertaker-aker-ayy-taker-ayy
No ambition, he's a loser, ayy
No ambition
[Chorus]
But he love it when I call him "big daddy"
Big daddy, what's the deal, daddy?
Big daddy, drop for me, daddy
Drop something for me, daddy
Big daddy
[Verse 2]
Ooh, are you high on a mountain to be calling me?
Ooh, you may look like you're breathing, but you're dead to me
Ooh, you thought you could trap me, but I left you behind
Don't reach out to me now
[Pre-Chorus]
Unbeliever, but you love it
Love the way you give me nothing
Unbeliever, but you love it
Love the way I—
[Chorus]
Don't you love it when I call you "big daddy"?
Big daddy, what's the deal, daddy?
Big daddy, drop for me, daddy
Drop something for me, daddy
[Bridge]
You think that you hiding
Just because I'm silent
That's the way I like it
Maybe you should try it
[Chorus]
Maybe you should call me "big daddy"
Big daddy, what's the deal, daddy?
Big daddy, drop for me, daddy
Drop something for me, daddy
Big daddy
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