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[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.

[Thank You Always] Western Songs I Want to Give on Father’s Day (21–30)

Good Good Father ft. Pat BarrettChris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin – Good Good Father ft. Pat Barrett
Good Good Father ft. Pat BarrettChris Tomlin

Chris Tomlin, known as a leading figure in Christian pop, wrote “Good Good Father ft.

Pat Barrett” around the theme of fatherhood.

Featuring singer Pat Barrett, the song stands out for the powerful yet gentle harmony of their voices.

The lyrics convey that “there is no father as perfect as You.” Because the message of love is expressed in such straightforward words, it’s sure to resonate deeply.

Father FigureGeorge Michael

George Michael – Father Figure (Official Video)
Father FigureGeorge Michael

This is a song by George Michael, the British singer-songwriter also known as a member of the music duo Wham!.

It’s included on his 1987 solo debut album, Faith.

The airy, languid vocals and a simple yet deeply resonant sound are striking.

The lyrics include the message, “I will be your father figure.” While it’s more of a love song to someone dear than a song directed at a child, it’s a perfect and wonderful track to listen to on Father’s Day.

if father time had a daughterWalker Hayes

Walker Hayes – if father time had a daughter
if father time had a daughterWalker Hayes

A song I’d like to recommend as one a daughter could dedicate to her father is “if father time had a daughter.” It’s a track released by singer-songwriter Walker Hayes.

From the daughter’s perspective, it recalls childhood memories with her dad and then depicts her growing up, getting married, and leaving home.

While there’s a slightly bittersweet tone, the overall focus is on the happiness of the time they shared.

So listening to it should leave you with a warm feeling.

FatherJah Vinci

Jah Vinci – Father (Official Video)
FatherJah Vinci

Released in 2023 and drawing comments like “I want to give this for Father’s Day,” the song is Father.

It’s a track by Jamaican reggae singer Jah Vinci, included on his album World News.

The lyrics urge listeners to express gratitude and love to fathers who are always doing their best.

Because it’s reggae, it doesn’t get overly sentimental, yet it still conveys the feelings clearly.

Father And DaughterPaul Simon

Paul Simon – Father And Daughter (Official Video)
Father And DaughterPaul Simon

Paul Simon is the Simon from the legendary American folk duo Simon and Garfunkel.

In 2019, reports of his death circulated, but it seems they were false, and he is actually still alive (as of May 2019).

The song Father and Daughter was the theme song for The Wild Thornberrys Movie.

It’s a song about the bond between a father and his daughter—perfect for Father’s Day! If you want to move your dad to tears, try singing it for him!