Papa (song)
"Papa" is a 2006 song written by Stephen Poliakoff and Adrian Johnston
for the BBC drama Gideon's Daughter. The song is originally sung by Emily Blunt's character Natasha to her father during a performance at her school. The performance features vocals with flamenco style acoustic/classical guitar accompaniment by renowned classical guitarist Georgina Whitehead. The song, which forms a pivotal part of the story in Gideon's Daughter, was inspired by the tragic life and writings of Marie-Georges Simenon, daughter of the novelist Georges Simenon, who committed suicide by shooting herself at the age of 25.Lyrics
I see you from my window
Walking with her there
I don't have to know which number
I won't stop you touch her hair
I don't need to see you waving
When you slip away at night
I don't have to know what happened
As you crawl back when it's light
I don't need to catch you with them
Your voice so full of joy
As you murmur your little nothings
My own Papa so very coy
Mon cherie Papa
Mon cherie Papa
I don't need you to say you love me
I don't need you to say goodnight
I don't need you to caress me
I don't need to be held tight
I only want you to be ready
To know my voice will never ring
To know there'll never be another letter
You've got to hear this one small thing
I need you to remember
That I never was your shame
I always was your daughter
I never did complain
I always was your daughter
I never did complain
