51 Best Songs About Having A Baby

“Letting You Go” by Jason Isbell

Song Year: 2020

Taking care of babies is a skill every parent has mastered through countless hours. Seeing your children take care of themselves after you had to take care of them is difficult at first.

As Jason Isbell discusses in this country tune, the hard part in the process is letting go of your child and letting them master life.

“Cats In The Cradle” by Harry Chapin

Song Year: 1974

Work is a time-consuming task that causes many parents to spend less time with their children. The child in this song is never discouraged by his absent father but is determined to be just like his father.

This folk rock song has an old-school feel and is full of insightful lyrics.

“What I Never Knew I Always Wanted” by Carrie Underwood

Song Year: 2015

Having a baby boy is a wonderful addition to your life. This song from the beloved singer is about a mother who did not know how much she wanted a baby boy in her life.

After having a boy, she discovered how much she was missing in her life.

“Acapella” by Kelis

Song Year: 2009

Your children will make life more colorful and complete. This song is a tale about a woman who felt her life was incomplete until she had children.

After having children, she feels as though her life transformed into a symphony, as illustrated through this experimental and energetic song.

“This Angel” by Jennifer Nettles

Song Year: 2014

Seeing your baby for the first time is a surreal moment. They appear like an angel sent from elsewhere.

This slow country song is about a mother who opens her heart to welcome home her newborn child. The singer's voice is strong but soothing.

“Sail To The Moon” by Radiohead

Song Year: 2003

“Sail To The Moon” is a song written by the famous musician Thom Yorke to his child. He wonders if his child will become the next president and how far he will go.

The future of children is a puzzle and will always remain mysterious, like the moon.

“Hailie's Song” by Eminem

Song Year: 2002

Eminem devotes this song to his beloved daughter and speaks of his undying love for her. Throughout his life, his daughter is the only person who has never wronged him.

In the well-known rap song, the legendary rapper tells his daughter that he will always be there for her.

“Daughters” by Nas

Song Year: 2012

Daughters pose a different parenting challenge. “Daughters” is about a father who tries his best to keep his daughters safe.

In the hip-hop track, the artist talks about the difficulties he faced as a single man while raising his children.

“Retrospect For Life” by Common

Song Year: 1997

“Retrospect For Life” tackles a controversial issue regarding birth and abortion. The song has a song beat and powerful lyrics, as it urges men to support their children and their life choices.

There are many touching lines in this song that aim to deliver a message to society.

“Sweetest Devotion” by Adele

Song Year: 2015

Parents have a strong devotion to their children. In this song, the vocally-gifted Adele talks about how they tear down our walls and always make us smile.

They become our hope and have our sweetest devotion.

“The One Thing” Shakira

Song Year: 2014

Shakira talks about her troubled past and how she left like a broken compass. She says her children are the one thing she has done right and that she can never get enough of them.

She calls herself the luckiest girl as her children turned the world into a cheerful and bright place.

 “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves

Song Year: 1983

“Walking On Sunshine” is a song about the joy of meeting your children when they are older. They lead busier lives and when they make time to meet, it makes parents feel alive and full of love.

This song is the band's top hit and is an energetic song to brighten your mood.

Top Songs About Having A Baby, Final Thoughts

There are many songs about having a baby. Some songs are devoted to the pregnancy phase, and others are about parenthood.

Many songs cover unexpected pregnancies and the trouble that ensues. Some cover painful experiences such as stillbirth.

The most common type of song is an ode to a child expressing their parent's love and admiration for them.