Mother Son Dance Songs: Personalized to Your Relationship
Updated November 14, 2023 | Author: Matthew Campbell
The mother and son (groom) dance during the wedding reception is a very special moment between parent and child. The dance celebrates your relationship.
Know popular mother-and-son songs chosen from real weddings – and unique hits.
Quick Tips
When picking out the song to dance the mother-son wedding dance, you must consider the following 3 factors:
1. Does the song have a special meaning to both of you?
2. Does the song’s meaning describe your relationship?
3. What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the style of dance that fits best?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for the mother-son dance. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s brides. Besides the relationship type between the mother and groom, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
Popular versus Unique Alternatives
Below is a list of popular and unique alternative mother-son dance songs. The songs on the left are popular mother-son dance hits. The songs on the right are similar alternative tracks in the same music style, tempo, and mood – but not played at every wedding.
Popular Songs | VS. | Unique Songs |
---|---|---|
My Wish – Rascal Flatts | vs | Can She Have This Dance – Drew Baldridge |
Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw | vs | Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan |
You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins | vs | No Matter What – Calum Scott |
A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men | vs | Mother – Michael Bublé |
Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd / Shinedown | vs | Loves Me Like A Rock – Paul Simon |
Days Like This – Van Morrison | vs | Days Like This – Dermot Kennedy |
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack | vs | You Are My Sunshine – Chris & Morgane Stapleton |
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong | vs | Perfect Day – Al Green |
Landslide – Fleetwood Mac / The Chicks | vs | Glitter In the Air – P!nk |
Thought You Should Know – Morgan Wallen | vs | I Called Mama – Tim McGraw |
Forever Young – Rod Stewart | vs | Story Of Love – Bon Jovi |
Boy – Lee Brice | vs | You Will Always Be My Son – Caleb and Kelsey |
Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion | vs | When God Made You My Mother – Riley Roth |
Her Little Man – Jami Grooms | vs | He’s Her Life – Waylon Nihipali |
In My Life – Beatles | vs | You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Randy Newman |
Stand By Me – Ben E. King | vs | One Call Away – Charlie Puth |
You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban | vs | No Prayer Like Mama’s – Jay Allen |
93 Million Miles – Jason Mraz | vs | House of Gold – 21 Pilots |
Don’t Blink – Kenny Chesney | vs | Next Thing You Know – Jordan Davis |
You’re Gonna Be – Reba McEntire | vs | The Good Ones – Gabby Barrett |
Never Alone – Jim Brickman, Lady A | vs | Call My Name – Lukas Graham |
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder | vs | I Got You – Ciara |
Your Song – Elton John | vs | I Love You Mom – Jackson Nance |
Like Jesus Does – Eric Church | vs | Mama Ain’t Jesus – Jordan Rowe, Lainey Wilson |
Perfect Fan – Backstreet Boys | vs | superhuman – Bishop Briggs |
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – J. Taylor | vs | Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins & Messina |
Lean On Me – Bill Withers | vs | Will You Be There – Michael Jackson |
Mother-Son Dance Songs by Relationship
Mother and Son Are Friends
A short curated list of songs that reflects a friendship between a mom and son.
You’ve Got A Friend – James Taylor
You’re My Best Friend – Queen
In My Life – Beatles
Mom’s Love For Her Son
A short curated list of songs that signifies a love of a mother for her son.
Dance With Me, Baby – Toni Becker
No Matter What – Calum Scott
Everything – Matthew John
Boy – Caleb and Kelsey
He’s Her Life – Waylon Nihipali
You’re Gonna Be (Always Loved by Me) – Reba Mcentire
Mama’s Hand – Queen Naija
Son’s Love For His Mom
A short curated list of songs that show a love for a mom from her son.
Mother – Michael Bublé
All To You – Scott Keo
I Love You Mom – Jackson Nance
A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men
I Love This Dance – Caleb Beachy
Putting Mom in High Regard
A short curated list of songs signifying a son who keeps his mom on a pedestal.
superhuman – Bishop Briggs
My Hero – Westlife
Perfect Fan – Backstreet Boys
Hero – Mariah Carey
Mama Ain’t Jesus – Jordan Rowe, Lainey Wilson
Moms and Sons Being There For Each Other
A short curated list of songs that reflect on a mother and son supporting each other through good times and bad.
Call My Name – Lukas Graham
One Call Away – Charlie Puth
You’ll Be In My Heart – Phil Collins
There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Unexpected & Fun About Moms and Sons
Looking for a fun-loving song to play for a mother and son dance? Here you go!
Sorry Mom – The Band CAMINO
Mama – Lunchmoney Lewis
Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins & Messina
Loves Me Like A Rock – Paul Simon
I’ll Always Love My Mama – Intruders
Mom’s Dedication To Son For The Future
A list of curated songs signifying a mother wishing her son a life full of happiness and joy.
Forever Young – Rod Stewart
Find Your Wings – Mark Harris
My Wish – Rascal Flatts
Simple Man – Shinedown
Days Like This – Van Morrison
Songs for Every Mom & Son
Cannot find a song to play for a parent-child dance? Here are a few great generic songs to play.
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I’m Happy Just To Dance With You – Beatles
Over The Rainbow – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Songs For A Single Mom and Son
Enjoy a curated list of songs to play for a son who was raised by a single mom.
Mama Was Daddy Too – Tainted Lyric
Mother – Pink Floyd
Songs For A Stepmom and Stepson
A short curated list of songs to play for a dance between a stepmom and stepson.
Blended Family (What You Do For Love) – Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky
Step by Step – Brandon Davis
My Boy – Elvie Shane
Groom and Mother-In-Law
Will the groom dance with his partner’s mother? Here are a few suggestions.
The Good Ones – Gabby Barrett
I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
Most People Are Good – Luke Bryan
Humble And Kind – Tim McGraw
Groom and Grandma
If the groom will dance with his GG/Mom-Mom/Grandma on his wedding day. Enjoy these song selections.
Mamaw’s House – Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen
Grandma’s Garden – Zac Brown
Grandma’s Hands – Bill Withers
You’ll Be in My Heart – Brent Morgan
Groom and Sister
Sibling love can be celebrated at weddings with this hits for brothers and sisters.
Brothers & Sisters – Coldplay
Come Dancing – Kinks
Rainbow Connection – JJ Heller
Tip
It’s a good idea to listen to the lyrics and select a love song or a special song that tells your story.
Tip
If you have selected a mother-son dance, don’t forget about the bride! Plan a father-daughter dance with a special song.
New Mother-Son Songs
- Journey of You and I – Kodi Lee (Singer-Songwriter – 2024)
- Sun/Son – Jhené Aiko (Soul – 2024)
- Mom Like You – Cade Thompson (Christian – 2023)
- Boy Mama – Jason Blaine (Country – 2023)
- Growing Up Raising You – Gabby Barrett (Country – 2023)
- Perfect Day – Al Green (R&B – 2023)
- Mama’s Do – The Dryes (Country – 2023)
- Raised Up Right – Riley Green (Country – 2023)
- Mother’s Love – Soul Payn (R&B – 2023)
- “Can She Have This Dance” by Drew Baldridge (Country – 2023)
Dance With Me, Baby – Toni Becker
Most Meaningful Lyrics: “Looking at you takes my breath away / from the moment your life began / to this strong and handsome man / On your wedding day”
The song is a love sentiment from a mother to her son. “Dance With Me, Baby” expresses all the love and emotion that a mom feels for her son as they dance for all that was and all that’s yet to be.
Other great modern mother and son dance songs.
- A Song For My Son – Mikki Viereck
- Angels – Randy Travis
- Blessed – Elton John
- Do I Make You Proud – Taylor Hicks
- Dog and Butterfly – Heart
- Forever Young – The Pretenders
- God Only Knows – Beach Boys
- God’s Been Good to Me – Keith Urban
- Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) – The Chicks
- Greatest Love Of All – Whitney Houston
- Halo – Beyonce
- He Gets That From Me – Reba McEntire
- I Will Be Here – Steven Curtis Chapman
- I’ll Stand By You – The Pretenders
- If I Didn’t Have You – Thompson Square
- In My Life – Johnny Cash
- Letter To My Mother – Edwin McCain
- Mama – B. J. Thomas
- Mama, I’m Coming Home – Ozzy Osbourne
- Mama’s Boy – Heidi Raye
- Mama’s Boy – Ryan Griffin
- MOM – Daniyel
- Mom – Garth Brooks
- Momma’s Love – Morray
- Mommas – Swon Brothers
- Mother – Sugarland
- Mother Like Mine – The Band Perry
- Mother’s Love – KEM
- Mothers – Thomas Finchum
- Mothers & Sons – Paul Bogart
- My Baby You – Marc Anthony
- My Little Boy – Chris Jasper feat. Margie Jasper
- My Son – Frank Patterson
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
- She’s Magic – Mike Parker
- Son Of A – Dillon Carmichael
- Sunrise, Sunset – Cast from Fiddler on the Roof
- Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
- Sweet Child o’ Mine – Sheryl Crow
- Sweet Thing – Van Morrison
- Sweetest Devotion – Adele
- Tell Me Twice – Chayce Beckham
- Thank You – Dido
- Thank You for Loving Me – Bon Jovi
- Thank You, Mom – Good Charlotte
- That’s What Mamas Are For – Chris Lane
- That’s What Mamas Do – Jason Matthews
- The Baby – Blake Shelton
- The Best Day – Taylor Swift
- The Man You’ve Become – Molly Pasutti
- The One Thing – Shakira
- Then They Do – Trace Adkins
- Three Times A Lady – Commodores
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus – Alan Jackson
- What I Never Knew I Always Wanted – Carrie Underwood
- When You Need Me – Bruce Springsteen
- With A Girl Like You – The Troggs
- With Arms Wide Open – Creed
- Your Mama Don’t Dance – Poison
- Your Mother Should Know – The Beatles
FAQs
Why trust
?DJ, Author, Music Lover
Matthew (Matt) Campbell is the founder/editor of My Wedding Songs from his experience as a wedding DJ. He is the author of two wedding planners: ‘Wedding Songs Planner’ and ‘The Wedding Music Toolkit’. Matt is the host of the ‘Wedding Songs Podcast’. He shares music inspiration in his weekly newsletter the ‘Wedding MusicLetter’. His articles have been published on Rolling Stone, DJ Life Magazine, and DJ Times. Matt resides in the wedding capital of the world – Las Vegas.
Suggestion for mother son dance when mom is the bride
Hi Charlene. Thank you for your question. Many of the above songs would be appropriate for a dance with your son. However, I will create a list for just the scenario and add it this page.
Love the song “I get to love you” by Ruelle. Does this seem appropriate?
Hi Lynn. Thanks for your question. I love Ruelle’s song “I Get To Love You”. We have it on several ceremony songs. However, we would save the song for a moment between the wedding couple and not a parent-child moment. Hope this helps.
I’m getting married. I am older than my sister and my mother has passed on. My sister used The Wind Beneath my Wings for a dance for the two of us at her wedding. I want something to dance with her at my wedding that is equally special so please give me ideas.
Hi Jeffery. Thanks for reaching out. Please see our list of Sister Brother songs. Listen to each song and the lyrics to see if one describes your relationship. However, we always recommend playing a song that is special to both of you over trying to find a song that describes your relationship. Hope this helps.
House of Gold
21 Pilots
Supermarket Flowers
Ed Sheeran
Thank you so much Dian. We will definitely be adding your 2 song suggestions on our next update!
I’ll pick thank you for loving me by bon jovi
Hi Kikee. Thanks for sharing. A great modern classic rock love song!