Song That Says When I Miss My Baby Right Now

Music touches my soul. When I am not singing, dancing or playing an instrument, I am writing articles nearly the songs that I hold dear.

Making the decision to take a kid is momentous. It is to make up one's mind forever to have your middle go walking around outside your torso.

— Elizabeth Stone

The emotional rush that new parents experience when their baby is born is different any other. In my years as a parent, I accept come across very few musicians who can express the profound thrill, awe, and level of responsibility that is inextricably woven into the role of parenting. The feelings of beloved towards your kid are strong, and when the lyrics connect with you deep in your heart, yous know that the creative person is in touch with these same feelings.

Although I will almost probable never meet the artists who wrote these lyrics, they have securely touched my heart. Each song contains an essence that transcends words, notes, and rhythm; they touch a deeper place and tap into the love that exists outside of ourselves in the space between us and our child. I wish the aforementioned connexion for you with your children. It is never besides tardily to make this connection.

Of course, children beloved their parents too! The love between a parent and kid is one of the most precious and pure connections, something that connects us across generations and ages.

Here is a compilation that I have collected that can express the love between parents and children. I promise they touch you as they have touched me.

Never Grow Upwards—Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is an American vocalist-songwriter who has won several awards (including a Grammy). When she was merely 21 years old, she wrote this center-piercing song.

In it, she follows the country music tradition of telling a story. In this example, information technology'south about savoring the wonderful moments of parenthood, gently shifting from the parent's perspective to the viewpoint of a child who, like Peter Pan, wants to agree onto the joy of being a child and never abound upwardly.

Lyrics to listen for:

To you everything's funny, you got nil to regret
I'd give all I accept, honey
If you lot could stay like that

Sarah's Vocal—Sissell

Although this is one of the almost powerful songs ever sung about maternity, it's actually told from the vantage betoken of the baby. It doesn't go better than this! Sissel is a very pop Norwegian vocaliser who credits Barbara Streisand as an inspiration.

Lyrics to heed for:

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When your fingers touch my skin
And yous osculation my lips and tickle my chin
I exhale you lot in, oh Mama, I'thousand where I belong

In My Daughter'southward Eyes—Martina McBride

Parents oftentimes speak of the lessons they acquire from raising their children. Martina McBride, a female parent of three daughters, sings near these priceless lessons the fashion only a mother could. Parenthood forces you lot to exist more than you e'er dreamed you lot could be.

Lyrics to listen for:

I see who I wanna exist
In my daughter'southward eyes

Cat'southward in the Cradle—Harry Chapin

This is a timeless classic, a middle-wrenching one written in 1974 by Harry Chapin nearly the opportunities that are lost when a parent can't make time for their kid. It attempts to teach a time-earned lesson sooner rather than later on and is both a haunting and a cautionary tale.

Lyrics to mind for:

When you comin' home son
I don't know when, but we'll go together then, Dad
Nosotros're gonna have a good time then

Daughters—John Mayer

In 2005, vocaliser-songwriter John Mayer won a Grammy for this song that talks about the importance of good parenting in a daughter's life. If a parent fails to treat his girl well, it will bear on her developed relationships with men. John Mayer has as well stated in concerts that, in a broad sense, it's too about how someone'south past affects whom they get.

Lyrics to heed for:

Fathers, exist good to your daughters
Daughters volition love similar you do
Girls go lovers who plough into mothers
And so mothers, be good to your daughters too

Butterfly Fly Away—Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus

Information technology is rare to find a duet betwixt a male parent and daughter, and this one touches on the difficulty of parenting and the rough road of single parenting. At the same time, it expresses the level of appreciation that children tin can have for proficient parents. It is a gentle tune that tells a heartfelt story.

Lyrics to listen for:

Daddy's piffling girl was hither at final
Looked away and dorsum again
Suddenly a yr was ten
Don't know how it got and so far so fast

Greatest Discovery—Elton John

This one was composed and sung by Elton John for an album in 1970. The lyrics, written by Bernie Taupin, tell the story of a child waking upwards i morning and discovering he has a new baby brother. Information technology captures the wonder and joy experienced in these moments.

Lyrics to listen for:

Tread cracking and so minor those fiddling feet
Amongst the morning his small eye beats

I'thousand Already There—Lonestar

Andrea Dresdale of Rolling Stone called this song "a finely detailed snapshot of everyday life that'll have anyone in a long-distance relationship reaching for the Kleenex."

Talking to his son on a long-altitude call, the male parent says, "I'g already at that place, take a await around, I'm the sunshine in your hair, I'thousand the shadow on the ground, I'm the whisper in the air current..." Y'all may find these lyrics remain with y'all long afterwards the vocal ends.

Lyrics to listen for:

We may exist a 1000 miles autonomously
But I'll be with you wherever you are...

I'm already there
Have a look around
I'chiliad the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the footing
I'thou the whisper in the wind

Hourglass—Mindy Gledhill

Mindy is a self-described "indie singer-songwriter that will get out you floating like a scoop of vanilla cream in a strawberry soda." "Hourglass" is the ninth rail from her 2010 album Ballast. This tune is guaranteed to bring out the warm, tender feelings in fifty-fifty the most worn-out parents.

Lyrics to mind for:

When you lot reach for the stars
Don't forget who you are

And please don't plough around and abound upward way too fast
Encounter the sand in my grasp
From the first to the last
Every grain becomes a memory of the past

When you reach for the stars
Don't forget who you are

I Promise You Dance—Lee Ann Womack

This is a touching melody for anyone you dearest in your life. Its bulletin is ane of encouragement and keeping the sense of wonder that everyone had when they were small.

Lyrics to listen for:

Don't let some hell-aptitude eye go out you lot bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider

My Wish—Rascal Flatts

One of the most popular modern land tunes in recent years, "My Wish" is an uplifting ballad that focuses on everything good that can happen in life. It is the perfect dedication for someone who is only starting a new journey in their life.

Lyrics to listen for:

And while you're out there getting where you're getting to
I hope yous know somebody loves you lot
And wants the same things too

Span Over Troubled Water—Simon and Garfunkle

This is a classic expression of love and support, even through tough times and emotional instability. It conveys the feeling of parents telling their children that they volition exist at that place for them... no matter what.

Lyrics to mind for:

When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I'one thousand on your side. When times get crude
And friends just can't be institute

Of form, we also want to give thanks our parents and tell them how much they mean to us.

Hither are some tunes that are perfect for dedicating to parents for different occasions like weddings or graduations, or for no occasion at all.

Enjoy!

The Prayer - Andrea Bocelli and Katharine McPhee

Originally written equally a duet for Celine Dion and Andrea Bocelli, its powerful emotion and lyrical dazzler will get out you incoherent. It was written equally a prayer and sung in both English language and Italian. I outset discovered this duet on a Josh Groban album years ago and find myself returning to it again and again.

Lyrics to listen for:

I pray you'll exist our eyes,
And scout us where nosotros become
And help united states to be wise,
In times when we don't know
Let this exist our prayer,
When we lose our way
Lead us to a place,
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be condom.
La luce che tu hai

Wind Beneath My Wings—Bette Midler

Without our parents we wouldn't exist here, both literally and figuratively. In the best scenario, they really have been the current of air beneath our wings, propelling u.s. to new heights. In fact, they've probably influenced united states of america more than we care to realize. This is a pure-hearted testament to those people (including parents) who have helped us go to where we are.

Lyrics to heed for:

Did yous always know that you're my hero
And everything I would like to exist?
I can fly college than an eagle
For you lot are the wind beneath my wings

Y'all Enhance Me Upwardly—Josh Groban

Similar the Bette Midler vocal to a higher place, "Y'all Raise Me Upwards" past Josh Groban gives testament to the people in our lives who have helped us become who we are. It'southward a reminder to be thankful to the people who take touched your life.

Lyrics to mind for:

Y'all raise me up, so I tin can stand on mountains;
You raise me upwards to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong when I am on your shoulders;
You lot raise me upwards to more than I tin can be.

Kind and Generous—Natalie Merchant

People always remember kindness, and we have much to give thanks our parents for. They were kind and generous fifty-fifty when we did not know how to, or could non, reciprocate. For all those tantrums you threw, for those sleepless nights when they held you lot, for the support they gave you even if they didn't hold with your decision later in life, these are the perfect words to thank them with.

Lyrics to heed for:

For your kindness I'thousand in debt to you
And I never could accept come this far without you
Then for everything you've washed

Exercise I Make You Proud—Taylor Hicks

I of the feelings that about people tin relate to is the desire to make their parents proud of them. Taylor Hicks captures both this sentiment and the reason behind information technology here.

Lyrics to listen for:

Because of you lot
I am standing tall
My heart is full
Of endless gratitude
Y'all were the one
The one to guide me through

While thanking both parents is of import, at that place are some times when nosotros desire to specifically thank or recollect 1 parent or the other. There'due south no shortage of songs for that special lady in your life, but here are a few of my favorites.

Loves Me Like a Rock—Paul Simon

Paul Simon perfectly describes a mother's dear and how information technology is steady as a rock throughout a child's life.

Lyrics to listen for:

My mama loves, she loves me
She gets downwardly on her knees and hugs me
She loves me similar a rock
She rocks me like the rock of ages
And she loves me

Mama Like Mine—The Band Perry

Once more, it's country music to the rescue with an incredibly sugariness song about a mother's love and how having a practiced mom can really brand all the difference.

Lyrics to listen for:

Oh the wars would all be over
'Cause she'd enhance us all as friends
And no one would always wonder if somebody wanted them
Tonight would be easier
And our dreams would all be deeper
If the world had a female parent like mine

Of form nosotros tin can't forget dads! Hither are some tunes to laurels and thank the begetter figures in our lives.

The Greatest Man I Never Knew - Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson

An emotional ballad nearly a less-than-emotional father, hither Reba McEntire shares her hit with relative newcomer Kelly Clarkson and together they give new life to the vocal. Parents can love their children in many ways and not all parents are the most expressive. The Greatest Homo I Never Knew is about a dad that loved his daughter in ways that he couldn't fully express.

Lyrics to listen for:

The greatest man I never knew
Lived just down the hall
And everyday we said hello
But never touched at all
He was in his paper
I was in my room
How was I to know he thought I hung the moon

I Learned From Y'all - Hanna Montana

Here, Miley Cyrus, formerly known equally Hanna Montana, shares some heartfelt appreciation for her dad by acknowledging that while she didn't e'er listen at commencement, she does come across the wisdom in his ways. Miley sings about her Dad, land music star Billy Ray Cyrus, using land music sensibilities and a pop music edge.

Lyrics to listen for:

Yous helped me to stand up on my own
And I cheers for that
It saved me, it made me
And now that I'm looking back I can say

I learned from you that I do not crumble
I learned that strength is somethin' you lot choose
All of the reasons to continue on believin'
There's no question, that's a lesson, I learned from you

A Vocal for Dad—Keith Urban

Once again, it's country music to the rescue with Aussie singer-songwriter Keith Urban who sings from the bespeak of view of a male parent about growing older and how your perspective on life and your parents change.

Lyrics to mind for:

The older I go
The more than I can see
How much he loved my mother and my brother and me
And he did the best that he could
And I but hope when I have my own family
That everyday I see
A little more of my father in me

Grandparents deserve acknowledgment for the deep golden love they share with their grandchildren besides.

I Miss You - Miley Cyrus

A sweetness and touching ballad written from the vantage signal of a grandchild to her grandfather. The bond betwixt grandchildren and grandparents is precious and when a grandparent passes abroad, the grandchild is left with feelings and memories that are hard to procedure. Here, Miley Cyrus expresses these emotions beautifully and honestly, equally only a loving grandchild could.

Lyrics to mind for:

You lot used to call me your angel
Said I was sent direct downwardly from heaven
You'd hold me close in your arms

I loved the way you felt and then stiff
I never wanted you lot to leave
I wanted you to stay here property me

© 2011 Tracy Lynn Conway

Kevin on November 15, 2019:

Tin't forget Drops of Jupiter! All-time mom song e'er.

Tracy Lynn Conway (writer) from Virginia, USA on July 09, 2019:

Thank you, Elsa!

Elsa on July 09, 2019:

Fantastic

JonaDenz on June 12, 2019:

Maybe I'grand just as well demanding

Perhaps I'1000 but like my father, also bold

Maybe you're only similar my mother

She's never satisfied (she's never satisfied)

Why do we scream at each other?

This is what it sounds like

When doves cry. --Prince

Lars on April sixteen, 2019:

Female parent you lot left me but I never left you......The soul of John Lennon

The deeper y'all go, the higher you fly

John on May 28, 2018:

Hey Mama-Kanye Westward. Cheque information technology out

Katharine severs on May 25, 2017:

I love the songs with deep meanings of life. They touch our hearts so very much. Inspired of God and the dearest that should always prevail.

apple on February 21, 2017:

thank you lot sooooooooooo muuuuuucccccccccccccccchhhhhhhhh..... it really helps!

*sniffles a picayune* on December 28, 2016:

Some other song which I think can actually pull the heartstrings is Slipping Through My Fingers past ABBA

Pawel Kostulak on November 25, 2016:

best songs well-nigh parents? Parents past Budgie

Andrei Andreescu from Seattle, Washington on November 16, 2015:

Lovely,heartmelting songs.I used to have a tensionate human relationship with my parents during my early on teens but now we are getting along and sympathise each other just fine! :D.

Ameeta on August 14, 2015:

Lovely songs... I'm going to send a request of your song to Sri Lankan radio for my parents. Thanks so much.

ThatWallflowerJen from PH on June 15, 2015:

I love these songs... especially Miley'southward.

#heartmelting

NoGoodNamesLeft on June 01, 2015:

This is a nice list. "Sinner" by Andy Grammer is also a pretty good one.

Tracy Lynn Conway (author) from Virginia, USA on January 21, 2015:

Aminebombom,

You're welcome!

All-time, Tracy

Amine from Doha, Qatar on September 25, 2014:

thanks for the talented option Tracey

Tracy Lynn Conway (writer) from Virginia, USA on September 29, 2013:

Career Mommy - Thank yous so much!

All-time, Tracy

Tirralan Watkins from Los Angeles, CA on September 28, 2013:

Awww what a swell hub for parents to read and mind to. I'll have to share this with my husband.

Tracy Lynn Conway (author) from Virginia, United states on May sixteen, 2012:

Soundtrack Junkie, thank you I am glad you enjoyed information technology.

Margaret, thank yous, glad to hear that y'all constitute a favorite artist here.

Margaret Scarboro on May 11, 2012:

I love annihilation by John Mayer. Adept job!

soundtrack junkie from New Hampshire on May 10, 2012:

crawly hub

Tracy Lynn Conway (author) from Virginia, USA on May 07, 2012:

I will have to look for that song, thank you lot. I love the possibility of adding songs from other genres. I am glad yous liked the hub, cheers!

dipsmi from Plymouth, Minnisota on Apr 15, 2012:

great hub! There is an Indian song from the picture Taare Zameen pur which has an astonishing song for mothers. In case you lot are choosing songs around the globe for parents, do take a await on this song'due south lyrics.

klipleri on January 20, 2012:

Your Welcome Tracy Every bit I deep strong emotions About parents and zip incorrect with the rest but all is our generation.Thanks Over again

Tracy Lynn Conway (writer) from Virginia, U.s.a. on Jan 17, 2012:

Jschach, I will take a mind to "Gracie," thanks! Best, Tracy

jschach on January xiv, 2012:

This hub is so sweetness! You should have a listen to Ben Folds' "Gracie". But a really nice song written for his daughter. Prissy job!

Tracy Lynn Conway (writer) from Virginia, USA on Jan 07, 2012:

Klipleri, I am and then glad you liked the hub and tin can relate to these deep stiff emotions that parents feel towards their children which is expressed in these songs. Give thanks you!

Best, Tracy

klipleri on January 04, 2012:

nice hub i like and i besides shared my feelings music of dearest towards your child are potent, and when a song nigh parenthood connects with you, deep in your centre.

Tracy Lynn Conway (author) from Virginia, U.s.a. on December 26, 2011:

Sorry for the delayed response here.

Howard, thank you and so much!

Kenneth, nothing beats "Cats in The Cradle", the song is unforgettable. Thanks and then much for your votes and praise. They are very much appreciated!

Kenneth Avery from Hamilton, Alabama on October 17, 2011:

Tracy, YOU scored HIGH! Voted Upward and abroad for this hub. Cat's In The Cradle, was THE song for me, nothing wrong with the rest, but Harry was from my generation. Cudo's to my HubFriend, Tracy, an splendid writer.

Tracy Lynn Conway (author) from Virginia, Us on August 02, 2011:

Cheers Agsawan! I honey the Stevie Wonder song you accept mentioned and have sung it to my daughter many times. I retrieve when I was compiling this list of songs I couldn't find a skillful version of the vocal to add. I will take a heed to the Kenny Chesney song. I likewise like the Phil Collins song. Cheers so much for commenting and sharing your favorites!

agsawan on July xvi, 2011:

Keen piece hither a few of my favorites:

In that location goes my life, Kenny Chesney. (I cry everytime.)

Isn't She lovely, Stevie Wonder

You'll Be In My Heart, Phil Collins.

howard berkun on Apr 21, 2011:

Nice site and Swell Work. Good of you to share all this wonderful advice in such a helpful way!

Tracy Lynn Conway (author) from Virginia, United states of america on April 01, 2011:

Cathmomof4, I am glad that y'all enjoyed them, fifty-fifty if you cried a little. Thank you!

Ashley Anne, I am thrilled that you loved the hub. Thanks for your votes!

Ashley Esmacher from Virginia on March 31, 2011:

I love this list! Voted up and beautiful!

cathmomof4 on March 29, 2011:

Pass the Kleenex delight!! These are smashing- thanks for sharing!

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