Recommended songs to give on Father’s Day: tear-jerking, moving tracks.
Father’s Day is coming up in June.
Have you decided how you’re going to show your appreciation to your dad?
When it comes to Father’s Day gifts, yellow roses are the classic choice.
But many people might feel a bit shy about giving roses.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended songs to give on Father’s Day!
How about sending your gratitude—something that’s hard to express in words—through music instead?
If you’re looking for “songs to give on Father’s Day” or “songs to listen to with your dad,” be sure to check these out!
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- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- [Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
- [Thank You] A classic song expressing gratitude to one’s parents. A number loved across generations.
- [Memorial Song] A moving classic and love song dedicated to a beloved person embarking on a journey to heaven
- [Songs of Bereavement] Songs about losing a loved one. Tracks to listen to while thinking of someone dear
- [Emotional Song] A classic wishing for a child’s growth — a love song dedicated to my child
- Songs to gift for longevity celebrations: heartwarming classics and popular tunes about life
- [Thank you, as always] Western songs I want to give on Father's Day
- Tear-jerking masterpieces sung by male artists that I’d recommend to Gen Z
- [Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare
Recommended songs to give on Father's Day: Tear-jerking inspirational tracks (11–20)
I am a fatherHamada Shogo
Even if you can’t be the kind of father you see in movies or novels, there are still fathers who are cool and admirable, covered in sweat and doing their best every single day.
This song conveys that message to everyone who listens.
As a tired, ordinary father, it undeniably captures a real image—and as a piece of music, it also inspires a positive mindset that affirms the repetitive rhythm of daily life.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
Kobukuro’s song “A Flower That Blooms Only Here” expresses deep love and the joys and sorrows of life through its beautiful melody and lyrics.
Released in 2005, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ruri no Shima.” This masterpiece movingly portrays the strength and hope to face life’s hardships, overcome tears, and keep looking forward.
It’s a perfect song to give on Father’s Day with gratitude to your dad.
It’s a wonderful work that makes you want to cherish the bond between the two of you forever.
Dad’s SongUrufuruzu
Here is a heartwarming song that celebrates the bond between parent and child.
It’s a track by Ulfuls, written and composed by Tortoise Matsumoto, included on their 2002 album “Ulfuls.” The lyrics depict small, everyday scenes—family trips, birthdays, and a father singing karaoke—and convey deep respect and affection for Dad.
It’s a perfect song for Father’s Day.
Listen to it together as a family, and it’s sure to warm your hearts.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
Perfect for moving scenes! This deeply soulful, love-filled song—so characteristic of Superfly, one of Japan’s leading divas—will linger in your heart after just one listen.
It’s the perfect number to express everyday gratitude that’s too embarrassing to say out loud, letting the music speak for you!
honeysuckleArakezuri
Arakezuri is a four-piece rock band calling themselves a “timid rock band,” drawing attention with straight-to-the-point messages and rock sounds that don’t chase trends.
“Honeysuckle,” which closes their album QUINTET, features an arrangement that shifts from a piano-and-strings ensemble into a rock sound—an emotional progression that really stirs the heart.
Its lyrics, woven with gratitude to a father over a warm melody, may speak on behalf of the words we can’t usually say.
It’s an emotional number you’ll want to send along with the flower language meaning of honeysuckle: “bonds of love.”
I’m home!Shonan no Kaze
Let me introduce a heartwarming message song that truly resonates.
Released by Shonan no Kaze on February 23, 2020, it was chosen as the theme song for the drama “Papa ga Mo Ichido Koi wo Shita” (My Dad Fell in Love Again).
Centered on deep love for family and loved ones, it carefully portrays the feelings contained in the word “I’m home,” exchanged each time someone returns home.
The lyrics, which evoke life’s joys, struggles, and hopes, remind us of the importance of family.
It’s perfect for expressing gratitude to your dad.
Recommended songs to give on Father’s Day: tear-jerking, moving songs (21–30)
I’ll write a letter.JUDY AND MARY
This song by JUDY AND MARY was released as a single in 1998.
It was cut from the album “POP LIFE” and was used in an NTT DoCoMo PHS commercial.
The lyrics, which convey the warm feeling of staying connected even when far apart, are especially striking.
Through the act of writing a letter, it carefully weaves feelings of gratitude and the thoughts held in one’s heart for someone important.
As you listen, you’ll surely feel like writing a letter to your father, too.