Father’s Day is coming up and soon it will be time to give dad his card giving thanks to all he has done and giving him those golf clubs he’s been asking for. When it comes to dads, they are there to give us advice and encourage us as we grow.
For many, a father is the person one looks up to most and they teach us how to grow and thrive. While some may not have a father to call their own, many other men in our lives can play that role, giving us a chance to thank them for all they have done.
When it comes to dads, we can think of any gift for them that would be special from the heart. Some songs have even been written about a relationship between dads and their children. Some songs may not talk about the best relationships, but for others, they encompass the emotions that one feels when they think of their dad or child, whether it is positive or negative.
To celebrate Father’s Day, we look at some of the top ten songs about dads. Ranging from many types of relationships, from not getting to have that bond to becoming a father at a young age, these classic songs cover the emotional surge that comes when we think about our fathers or even when our dads think about us. What are your favorite songs about dad?
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10. My Father’s Eyes
The hit song by Eric Clapton focused on his feelings of never getting to experience a relationship with his father. While this song is tough when it comes to not being able to get that bond, it does show that for some, having that bond is what we really want.
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9. Father To Son
This classic song by Queen is seen from the dad’s point of view as he is trying to talk to his son and give him advice, even when he won’t listen. We’ve all had our times where we don’t listen to our dads and no matter what, their words will stick with us.
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8. Daughters
John Mayer’s hit focused on how fathers should treat their daughters well because they would learn from them and become mothers one day and love just like fathers do.
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7. Dance With My Father
Possibly one of the most heartbreaking songs ever recorded, this song touches on a son’s wish to dance with his father once more like they had when he was a child. The video below shows many celebrities with their own fathers or children. Tissues may be needed while watching this video.
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6. I Learned From You
A duet by Miley Cyrus with her father Billy Ray, the song touches on how a child eventually learns that even if they want to be right, dad will always know what the right thing to do is.
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5. Song For Dad
Keith Urban’s country ballad delves into how we end up imitating our fathers. This sweet song shows him embracing the little things he does that resemble his father.
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4. Isn’t She Lovely
Stevie Wonder’s song touches on his feelings when his daughter was born back in the 70’s.
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3. There Goes My Life
One of the toughest things a teenager could go through is a teenage pregnancy and for young fathers, it’s hard to think about life with a child. Kenny Chesney’s song talks about how a father who had a child too young ends up discovering just how much he loves his little girl.
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2. Just The Two Of Us
WillSsmith covered this hit song and turned it into a father-son song. The video below features Will with his first child, Trey.
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1. Butterfly Kisses
This song by Bob Carlisle is a beautiful tribute to a father’s love for his little girl. It encompasses the father/daughter relationship such as tucking your child into bed and when your little girl grows up to become a bride.