Father's Day is a special occasion for the wonderful man in life, who has always been there with you as a friend, a guide and who has assumed many other significant roles. It is a day to cherish the ultimate bond between father and his children. You may express your sincere gratitude to him in a number of ways, one of the most apt being songs. A number of songs have been composed by keeping Father's Day as the theme. One such popular song is 'Dance With My Father', an album done by American R&B-soul singer-lyricist Luther Vandross. Released in the United States on 10 June 2003 by J Records, this is the last album of the artist, who died on 1 July 2005. Check out the lyrics of 'Dance With My Father' in the following lines.

Dance With My Father Artist: Luther Vandross


Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence

My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then

Spin me around 'til I fell asleep

Then up the stairs he would carry me

And I knew for sure I was loved

If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him

I'd play a song that would never, ever end

How I'd love, love, love

To dance with my father again


When I and my mother would disagree

To get my way, I would run from her to him

He'd make me laugh just to comfort me

Then finally make me do just what my mama said

Later that night when I was asleep

He left a dollar under my sheet


Never dreamed that he would be gone from me

If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him

I'd play a song that would never, ever end

'Cause I'd love, love, love

To dance with my father again


Sometimes I'd listen outside her door

And I'd hear how my mother cried for him

I pray for her even more than me

I pray for her even more than me

I know I'm praying for much too much

But could you send back the only man she loved

I know you don't do it usually

But dear Lord she's dying

To dance with my father again

Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream