Father/Daughter Dance dilemma

gagirl85

I'm trying to find a song that would suit my relationship with my father.  I love the man because he is my father, but I don't feel that strong connection becaue he wasn't around a lot when I was little.  My mom and dad divorced when I was 3 so I really don't have to many memories of him when I was younger. 

While I was a teenager and on into my mid-twenties my relationship with him is still strained.  All the songs I have heard so far talk about all the "fatherly" things the dad does and that just isn't the truth for my situation.  I want a song that says that we love each other but really doesn't mention all the "duties" that he didn't do.  Can anyone help or make a suggestion?

Stormes

You could go with something like "What a Wonderful World," or "Somewhere over the Rainbow," that everyone knows and is celebratory but doesn't mention the relationship at all.  Even "The Way You Look Tonight," is a safe pick that works well for father/daughter.

Are you close enough with him to know what some of his favorite bands are?  If not maybe ask him, and then look through their catalog for something appropriate.

I would go for something updbeat and celebratory more than specific to a relationship.

I've seen "My Cherie Amour" as a mother/son song, and that could work too.

What kind of music do you like?

nhelene

I am considering Tennessee Waltz for mine, which is about losing your "darlin" to a new love.  I like the ambiguity of it.

I was dancin' with my darlin' to the Tennessee Waltz
When a good friend I happened to see
They were dancin' and conversin'
And while it was playing
My friend stole my sweetheart from me.

I remember the night and the Tennessee Waltz
Now I know just how much I have lost
Yes, I lost my little darlin' the night they were playing
The beautiful Tennessee Waltz.

ChrisChelsea10/08

I loved her first by heartland. it maily talkes about when you were first born

beach11

OP I'm in the same situation as you are.  My dad and I just started talking again after about 15 years.  I told him that I wanted him to pick a song for our father/daughter dance. 
I agree with Stormes also, I was actually thinking of Somewhere over the Rainbow as one of our choices.  My dad hasn't told me what any of his choices are yet.

Good Luck!

Jamryle210

I am having the same problem. Only my step dad is walking me and dancing with me. But I am going to pick another to dance with my father.

kissamary

i plan on dancing with my dad to still fighting it by ben folds.  it's a quirky song (techinally about a son, but whatevs) that talks about getting fast food and some beers in the future.  we aren't lovey dovey, so it works.  It might be too long, though, so I have johny cash's you are my sunshine as a backup.  I've got to come up with one for my stepdad too... ugh

fallingobsession

I don't even know if my father is going to bother showing up... So I guess we'll see what happens when I get the RSVP back...

gagirl85

Thanks for all the advice.  This opens new doors for me as far as the dance goes!

jenneymarie

same problem. im actually considering having my brothers cut in since i feel like they had a bigger hand in raising me.

but to answer the question, im thinking "in my life" by the beatles

kissamary

Johnny Cash also did In My Life, and it is beautiful!  I strongly dislike the beatles, but I love that song.

Michelleymydear

My dad and I are the same way sort of. We're dancing to Muse - Blackout