My dad and I have never gotten along. I'm 28. It seems all the father/daughter dance songs are for those who have close relationships. We do not.
2007-09-26 16:25:49 · 16 answers · asked by First Lady 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The best thing to do is to take a list of songs to your DJ or Band and to ask them to play you a little of each song. This way you can get a "feel" for every one and an idea of the tempo. You want to choose something that will be meaningful as well, so look up the lyrics and make sure they will be appropriate. I think the best one for your specific situation (if you decide to dance with your father) is Wild World by either Cat Stevens or Maxi Priest. It is not specifically for a father and his daughter, but the words are pretty nice and not neccessarily about a very close relationship. Here is a list of songs I think are appropriate in general for a Father Daughter dance:
My Wish - Rascal Flatts
Daughters - John Mayer
Because of You - Kelly Clarkson
I Loved Her First - Heartland
Isn't she lovely - Stevie wonder
Wild World - Cat Stevens or Maxi Priest
Father & Daughter - Paul Simon
Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
Thank heavens for little girls - Maurice Chevalier
Because you loved me - Celine Dion
Some of these have already been mentioned above. Some of them are uptempo and cheeful and some are a little more soppy.
Please don't use "Dance with my Father" by Luther Vandross. Although it is a very beautiful song, it is really about a father who has passed on. Not a good choice for a song on your wedding day with your father.
Good luck!
2007-09-27 01:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by Joey88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you do a father/daughter dance if you don't get along with your dad? I've only once seen a father/daughter dance at a wedding. My best friend and her dad don't get along either so they just scrapped that. They did a first dance for the bride and groom and then a wedding party dance, but not the father/daughter dance. No point in dancing with someone you don't care too much for. It'll look fake and awkward.
2007-09-27 00:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why are you having a father daughter dance if you don't get along?
2007-09-26 21:15:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try "I loved her first" by Heartland. It talks more about the day the daughter was born. here are the lyrics.
"I Loved Her First" by Heartland
Look at the two of you dancing that way
Lost in the moment and each others face
So much in love your alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one
She told me so
And she still means the world to me
Just so you know
So be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything
Life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way
But I loved her first and I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it still hard to give her away
I loved her first
How could that beautiful women with you
Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
The one that I read all those fairy tales to
And tucked into bed all those nights
And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time
But I loved her first and I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But its still hard to give her away
I loved her first
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first
2007-09-26 16:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by Dance Maniac 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wind Beneath My Wings by Bete Midler?
2016-05-19 21:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by tera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Long And Winding Road could be nice, if you are able to give your father (who I am assuming is paying for this wedding), a sweet smile and pretend that you are going to hate leaving home. You will miss yer Daddy when he's not there anymore, BTW.
2007-09-26 16:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Chiksita 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even though I love "I Saw Her First", I think it's not right for someone who doesn't get along. I would go with something generic & maybe scrap it or dance with your mom.
2007-09-27 03:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by underthemoon101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dance with my father-by Luther Vandross..its a beautiful song even if you 2 arent close..im sure it will bring you close..good lucK!
2007-09-26 16:29:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that comes to mind that is a "sweet" sounding song but honestly isn't is
'Because of You' by Kelly Clarkson.
I don't get along with my stepfather but if i had to dance with him for a song, this song would be it without a doubt.
2007-09-26 16:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't have a dance then. If you are not close and it would be uncomfortable don't do the dance thing.
2007-09-27 03:23:35 · answer #10 · answered by L H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋