[Thank you, as always] Western songs I want to give on Father's Day
A day to express gratitude to our fathers—Father’s Day.
It’s a holiday that exists overseas too, but since Japanese culture doesn’t typically encourage expressing feelings directly, many people might feel a bit shy about it.
For those people, how about using a Western song with a Father’s Day theme as one of your gifts?
So, this time, we’re introducing Western songs themed around Father’s Day!
We’ve selected tracks to suit a variety of situations.
Be sure to check them out.
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[Thank You Always] Western Songs to Give on Father’s Day (11–20)
Song Of My FatherUrban Rescue
A piece enveloped in deep prayer and silence.
It’s a track included on “Wild Heart” by Urban Rescue, a Christian music group from Los Angeles, USA.
The words woven by leader Jordan Frye teach us the importance of sensing God’s presence and listening closely to His voice.
When you look up at the night sky, when you face hardship, you can hear God calling from the depths of your heart.
When you answer that voice, your soul is filled with joy, and you can overcome any trial.
Such a message of deep prayer is embedded in this song.
Why not listen to it quietly? You will surely feel the great presence of the “Father” who watches over you.
Cat Stevens – Father & SonYusuf
Yusuf Islam is a British singer-songwriter who once performed under the name Cat Stevens.
Father & Son, included on Tea for the Tillerman, is known as a classic that portrays the generational conflict between a father and his son.
The lyrics, which plainly express a father’s love and a son’s desire to follow his own path, convey the depth of the parent–child bond.
Although it wasn’t a major hit at the time of its release, Boyzone’s later cover became a success.
In recent years, it has also been used as background music in Marvel films and TV series, and it continues to be loved across generations.
If you give it as a Father’s Day gift, it’s sure to convey a heartfelt “thank you.”
OlderSasha Alex Sloan
Sasha Alex Sloan is known for her delicate vocals and lyrics that deftly capture the subtleties of the heart.
Among her songs, this piece, which centers on family relationships, is a popular track included on her EP “Loser,” released in November 2018.
It portrays the realization that parents who seemed perfect in childhood are, in fact, human beings who struggle and get hurt just like we do.
When she performed it on the popular American TV show “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” its earnest delivery drew significant attention.
As we grow older and recognize our parents’ awkward love and vulnerabilities, this song can give voice to those ineffable feelings deep inside.
Why not listen to it quietly on a special anniversary?
Things Dads DoThomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett is a singer-songwriter active on the American country scene.
He grew up in a musical family where his father is also a famous singer.
The heartwarming song Things Dads Do, which he co-wrote with his father, Rhett Akins, was released in June 2021.
It humorously portrays the classic “dad behaviors” he couldn’t understand as a child, while singing about the depth of love you come to recognize once you become a parent yourself.
His gratitude to the father who always protected the family is expressed in down-to-earth words.
If it feels too embarrassing to say “thank you” in everyday life, why not use this song to share those feelings?
My Father’s EyesEric Clapton
Singer-songwriter Eric Clapton, known for his virtuosic guitar technique and catchy musicality, has garnered widespread popularity.
He’s an extremely popular artist in Japan as well, a timeless star whose name is known even among younger generations.
His song “My Father’s Eyes” is regarded as one of his hidden gems and is apparently a go-to track for Father’s Day overseas.
Beyond its moving lyrics, the blend of rugged coolness and an ennui-tinged mood in the music is also a must-hear.
