18 Songs That Perfectly Capture the Beautiful Chaos of Having a Son

Having a son is not for the faint of heart. Known for being as rambunctious as they are sweet, little boys constantly keep you on your toes and fill you with love. And as a parent, you've probably struggled with putting into words just how much your little one means to you. That's where music comes in. These 18 songs about having a son will make you laugh — like the whimsical ode to breastfeeding in "Rufus Is a Tit Man" — and cry — like the endearing Neko Case cover of "Danny's Song." Rap, country, and everything in between, this playlist is sure to tug at the heartstrings of every parent with a loving son.

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"Goodnight Little Cathy" by Woody Guthrie

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"Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon

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"Just The Two Of Us" by Will Smith

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"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses

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"Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)" by Dixie Chicks

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"Hey Jude" by The Beatles

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"To Zion" by Lauryn Hill

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"Kooks" by David Bowie

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"Father And Son" by Cat Stevens

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"Audra Mae & The Forest Rangers HD" by Forever Young

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"Anything Like Me" by Brad Paisley

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"I Love You So Much Ft. Chance The Rapper (Grateful)" by Dj Khaled

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"A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" by Bob Dylan

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"Obvious Child" by Paul Simon

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"A Boy Named Sue" by Johnny Cash

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"I Got You" by Ciara

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