As Father’s Day approaches, you are planning to make it more special for your dad. From the perfect cake to decorations that show him how special he is, you’ve got everything planned out. Or maybe you’re also thinking of dedicating a song to him, to convey your emotions. If you are not sure which song would be best suited for the occasion, fear not!
This article is here to guide you through selecting the perfect Father’s Day 2024 song that will truly honor your dad and make him feel loved and appreciated. This guide is the sum of the best English and Hindi songs that amazingly showcase the pure emotions of parents and children.
1. Daddy Come and Get Me:
This song was released in 1981 in the voice of Dolly Parton. This song tells the story of a woman who is stuck in a psychiatric hospital. In this song, the woman expresses how her husband conspires against her and requests her father to rescue her. This song tells us that no matter how old you are, you always need your father.
2. Mr.Mom:
This is a song not only for fathers but all the parents who constantly work hard and sacrifice for their children. Dolly Parton, the singer of this song admires how a stay-at-home father is raising his kids while his wife is working far away.
3. “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You):
James Taylor sang this song. This song beautifully expresses the feeling of being loved by a great dad and loving him back equally. Every time you listen to this song it hits the notes perfectly and fills you with that emotion again and again.
4. Unforgettable:
Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole sang this song. The fun fact is that this duo is a real father-daughter. Originally this sung is realised in Nat King Cole’s voice. Years later he recorded this song in duet form and realized it.
5. They Don’t Make ‘Em Like My Daddy:
Loretta Lynn sang this song. In this song, she describes her father as “one hell of a man who worked for what he got. In other words, she calls her father a hardworking man who earned everything he has. Through this song, she beautifully showcases the sentiment many of us share that fathers like him are rare to find nowadays.
6. Color Him Father:
The Winstons, a musical group, released their first musical album. This song is part of that music album. This tells the story of a young boy expressing his love for his stepfather. The boy describes his stepfather as a strong guy who took on the role of father to him and his six siblings after his father “died in the war. The album was a hit, particularly this song. It touched many people’s hurt because it was released during the Vietnam War.
7. Butterfly Fly Away:
This song is part of a movie called “Hannah Montana: The Movie”. This movie is based on Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus (her father). Both have never stopped from discussing their relationship, particularly since Billy paved the door for Miley’s musical career. Miley Cyrus gave voice to this song and beautifully expressed her emotion with this. In this song, she tells about all the things her dad did for her when she was little, like putting her to bed and turning out the lights.
8. Papa Kehte Hain (Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak-1988):
Udit Narayan gave his voice to this song, which features Aamir Khan. This song highlights the relationship between a father and son during adolescence. The song is still popular and relevant. If you don’t enjoy very emotional songs, you can dedicate this one instead. This song still conveys your emotions to your father.
9. I Love You Daddy (Akele Hum Akele Tum-1995):
The fun fact about this song is, that real-life father and son duo (Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan) sang this song. You could dedicate this lovely, heartfelt song by to your father on Father’s Day. The captivating tune is filled with feelings that any father and son can relate to.
10. O Mere Papa The Great (Papa The Great-2000):
Another emotional song sung by real-life father and son duo (Udit Narayan and Aditya Narayan). This is an emotional song, which is about a child’s love and appreciation for his father and has simple lyrics.
11. Papa Ki Pari (Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon-2003):
Sunidhi Chauhan gave her voice to this song. This song is not filled with heavy emotion but it is a catchy song. This song is filmed from the perspective of a girl and showcases a beautiful relationship between father and daughter.
12. Papa Mere Papa (Main Aisa Hi Hoon-2005):
One of the emotional songs and every time I listen to this song it brings tears to my eyes. Sonu Nigam, Baby Archana, and Shreya Ghoshal collectively sang this song. Even though this song was filmed from the perspective of a young girl this song hit the soft spot of any adult.
13. Meri Duniya Tu Hi Re (Heyy Babyy-2007):
This emotional song conveys the delicate and everlasting relationship between a father and his little daughter while also making you feel wonderful. Sonu Nigam and Shankar Mahadevan sang this heartfelt song.
These Father’s Day songs beautifully express the love and care we have for our dads. The Words of these emotional songs truly represent our emotions toward our fathers. Thus, let these songs remind us about the unique bond we have with our fathers as we celebrate Father’s Day. Why not listen to these songs and let the music express how much you value your father? After all, songs can occasionally express emotions that words alone are unable to.