Songs about grandparents are a special genre of music. These songs can be happy, sad, or nostalgic, but they all share one common theme: grandparents are special. This blog post will discuss some of the best songs about them.
These songs often capture the love and admiration that grandchildren have for their grandparents. We will also provide links to listen to these songs online!
Contents
- 1. “Slipped Away” by Avril Lavigne
- 2. “Epiphany” by Taylor Swift
- 3. “Tomorrow” by U2
- 4. “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers
- 5. “Grandpa Told Me So” by Kenny Chesney
- 6. “Save a Place for Me” by Matthew West
- 7. “Thank You” by Johnny Reid
- 8. “Son of a Son of a Sailor” by Jimmy Buffett
- 9. “Supermarket Flowers” by Ed Sheeran
- 10. “We Live Again” by Beck
- 11. “Grandpa” by The Judds
- 12. “Longest Days” by John Mellencamp
- 13. “Leave Here Dying Young” by Chad Brownlee
- 14. “Sunday Candy” by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
- 15. “Nan’s Song” by Robbie Williams
- 16. “Better Days” by Dianne Reeves
- 17. “Glorious” by Macklemore
- 18. “Nana” by The 1975
- 19. “My Angel” by Kellie Pickler
- 20. “Tell You Something” by Alicia Keys
- Final Thoughts
1. “Slipped Away” by Avril Lavigne
Starting off our list is a song that is more on the sad side. “Slipped Away” by Avril Lavigne is about her grandfather who passed away suddenly.
The lyrics talk about how she wished she had more time with him and how much she misses him now. It became a global hit with over 11 million views.
2. “Epiphany” by Taylor Swift
“Epiphany” by Taylor Swift is a more personal song written about her grandfather. It is a sad song about how he was hospitalized and how she was worried about him. It was released in 2020 under her famous album “Folklore”.
3. “Tomorrow” by U2
“Tomorrow” is a more lighthearted song by the Irish rock band U2. Tomorrow is about one of the member’s mother that passed away. He talks about how he badly wants to see her when he wakes up. This song was released in 1981 for the album “October”.
4. “Grandma’s Hands” by Bill Withers
Bill Withers’ “Grandma’s Hands” is a classic R&B song about, you guessed it, grandma’s hands. He talks about how she used to comfort him as a child and how her hands were used to always be of service to others. This song was released in 1971 on the album “Just As I Am”.
5. “Grandpa Told Me So” by Kenny Chesney
Another song about grandparents is Kenny Chesney’s “Grandpa Told Me So”. In this song, he talks about the wisdom that his grandpa imparted to him.
He also talks about how he is now passing down that same wisdom to his children. This song was released in 1995 and can be found on the album “All I Need to Know”.
6. “Save a Place for Me” by Matthew West
The next song on our list is “Save a Place for Me” by Matthew West. It was released in 2008 as a part of his album “Something to Say”.
This song is about a grandfather that has passed away and how the grandchild will see him again one day in heaven. It is a very emotional and powerful song with a great message.
7. “Thank You” by Johnny Reid
Another song on our list is “Thank You” by Johnny Reid. In this song, he talks about how grateful he is for all the wisdom and love that his grandfather has given him. This song was released in 2007 on the album “Kicking Stones”.
8. “Son of a Son of a Sailor” by Jimmy Buffett
“Son of a Son of a Sailor” is a song by Jimmy Buffett about his grandfather who was a sailor. He talks about how he always wanted to be just like him and how much he admires him.
This song was released in 1978 on the album of the same title. It now has over 1 million views on Youtube.
9. “Supermarket Flowers” by Ed Sheeran
Another song on our list is “Supermarket Flowers” by Ed Sheeran under his best-selling “Divide” album. This song is about his grandmother who passed away and how she was her angel on earth. It is a very touching and emotional song that will let you realize how much you should treasure your grandparents.
10. “We Live Again” by Beck
“We Live Again” is by Beck and it is about how his grandfather passed away but he knows that he will see him again one day. He talks about how much he misses him but he takes comfort in knowing that they will be reunited one day. This song was released in 1998 on the album “Mutations”.
11. “Grandpa” by The Judds
The Judds’ “Grandpa” is a song about how much they loved and admired their grandfather. This song was released in 1985 on the album “Rockin’ with the Rhythm”.
They talk about how he was always there for them and how he was the best grandpa anyone could ask for. You can stream this song on major digital music platforms like Spotify, Deezer, and Youtube.
12. “Longest Days” by John Mellencamp
“Longest Days” by John Mellencamp is about how the death of a grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with. This song was released in 2008 on the album “Life, Death, Love, and Freedom”. It now has over 150k views on Youtube.
13. “Leave Here Dying Young” by Chad Brownlee
The next song on our list is “Leave Here Dying Young” by Chad Brownlee. This song is a tribute to his late grandfather.
This song was released in 2012 and can be found on the album “Love Me or Leave Me”. It is about the simple things about his grandfather that he will miss the most.
14. “Sunday Candy” by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment
“Sunday Candy” is by Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment and it talks about how much the singer loves his grandmother and the other way around. This song was released in 2015 on the album “Surf”. It has a very nostalgic and heartwarming feeling to it that will make you appreciate your grandparents even more.
15. “Nan’s Song” by Robbie Williams
“Nan’s Song” by Robbie Williams is about how much he loved and misses his grandmother who is now in a good place. It is a very emotional and personal song that was released in 2002 on the album “Escapology”. You can find this song on major digital music platforms like Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music.
16. “Better Days” by Dianne Reeves
This classic hit song “Better Days” by Dianne Reeves is about how the singer appreciates her grandmother for always being there for her. This song was released in 1982 on the album “Welcome To My Love”. It became a global hit with over 2.7 million views on Youtube.
17. “Glorious” by Macklemore
“Glorious” by Macklemore is a song about how the singer wants to make his grandmother proud. This song was released in 2017 on the album “Gemini”. It also is a hip-hop/rap song that features American singer Skylar Grey.
18. “Nana” by The 1975
The 1975’s “Nana” is a song about one of the member’s late grandmother and how much he misses her. This song was released in 2016 on the album “I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It (Box Set)”. It has over 300k streams on Youtube and you can also listen to it on Spotify and Apple Music.
19. “My Angel” by Kellie Pickler
“My Angel” by Kellie Pickler is a song about the singer’s late grandfather. This song was released in 2006 on the album “Small Town Girl”.
It has a very emotional vibe to it that will touch your heart. Kellie Pickler is an American Idol alumnus and this song helped her start her country music career.
20. “Tell You Something” by Alicia Keys
The last song on our list is “Tell You Something” by Alicia Keys. This song is about how the singer wants to tell her grandmother that she loves her before she no longer has the chance to.
This song was released in 2007 on the album “As I Am”. It became a global hit with over 2 million Youtube streams.
Final Thoughts
These are just some of the songs out there that are about grandparents. Most of them are tributes to their late grandparents but there is also some that talk about how much they appreciate their grandparents. Whether you have good or bad memories with your grandparents, these songs will make you appreciate them more.
