Masterpieces about fathers: songs about dads to listen to together as a parent and child
What kind of person is your father to you?
A workaholic, clumsy and quiet, someone with lots of hobbies and a great sense of fun, strict but truly kind at heart… There are so many people in the world we call “Dad,” and I believe each of us has our own image of what a father is.
As we grow from children into adults and reach life’s milestones, we come to recognize just how great our fathers are.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that express newfound gratitude, unspoken feelings toward fathers, and pieces that sing about a father’s character.
Feel free to use these for Father’s Day gifts or to sing at karaoke as a present!
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Classic songs about fathers. Songs about dads to enjoy with your children (11–20)
Harubaraparesoshina
A song by Soshina that candidly expresses his feelings for his father.
It conveys a deep love for his father, who passed away when he was 17, and the despair of a sudden farewell.
The sorrow is so profound it leads one to question the existence of God, along with the frustration of losing someone irreplaceable.
It carries a powerful message that grips listeners’ hearts and doesn’t let go.
Rooted in Soshina’s own experiences, the lyrics convey a heartfelt longing for his lost family and a wish to tell his late father about how he has grown.
As the lead track from the album “Seisai to Taigi no Aria,” it opens up new ground with a band-style release.
It’s a song that gives you the strength and courage to face forward and move beyond grief.
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
GReeeeN’s “Haruka” is a send-off song about a child leaving their parents’ home, vowing to repay their gratitude.
It’s a masterpiece that resonates, conveying a father’s wish for his child to live honestly and straightforwardly—even if clumsily—without telling lies, and the child’s strong determination to fulfill their dreams and return.
It’s a refreshing track that evokes a departure scene so vividly you can almost feel a spring breeze just by listening.
COLORSGLAY
This is a song by GLAY about the bond between father and child, created as the theme song for the film Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light.
Set to a mid-tempo rock ballad, TERU’s vocals are beautiful and bring a rich expressiveness to the track.
The lyrics, which in parts tie in with the movie’s story, depict the bond between a father and son—blunt on the surface, yet deeply connected at heart.
I think many parents and children share a relationship like the one portrayed here.
It might feel a bit embarrassing, but this is a song that makes you want to express your gratitude.
Family Sale feat. DadPUNPEE
“Family Sale feat.
Oyaji” is a track co-created by rapper PUNPEE—who has just become a father—and his own dad.
Blending humor with everyday family life, the hardships of life, and the weight of experience felt as time passes, its lyrics are woven in real, heartfelt words that truly move you.
The warmth born from the father-and-son back-and-forth and the sound overflowing with family love are sure to resonate with listeners.
It’s a piece you’ll want to play when you want to reflect on your gratitude for family, and one you’ll want to listen to together with someone special.
Daddy’s SongImawano Kiyoshirō
Kiyoshiro Imawano’s “Papa no Uta” (Dad’s Song) sings about the gap between dads at home and dads working hard outside.
Released in 1991, the lyrics were written by copywriter Shigesato Itoi.
At home on days off, Dad might seem a bit sloppy, but outside he’s sharp and hardworking—and that’s really cool! The lyrics capture that feeling.
Many people probably feel the same when they look at their own fathers.
It’s a song that makes you feel gentle and forgiving: even if he lazes around a little at home, it’s okay if he’s out there working cool and confidently.
DadPRINCESS PRINCESS
“Papa” by PRINCESS PRINCESS portrays someone trying to introduce her boyfriend to her father.
It was included on the 1989 album LOVERS and as the B-side to the 1990 single OH YEAH!.
The song depicts her looking back on memories with her father while trying to express that, from now on, she wants to live with the person who is important to her.
Many people probably find it hard to ask their father for relationship advice.
Still, we want our fathers to cherish the people who are precious to us.
When you finally gather the courage to face that moment, give this song a listen.
Masterpieces about fathers: Songs about dads to enjoy with your kids (21–30)
3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees
“3090 ~Love Song~” is a masterpiece that passionately sings of warm childhood memories with a father and a son’s earnest desire to finally repay him.
Though he struggled to express gratitude and love to his father, the lyrics resound powerfully with the resolve to convey those feelings now, at the milestones of marriage and the birth of a child.