Looking for a great wedding song? Not really a fan of country wedding songs or R&B; wedding songs? If so, you may want to think about choosing a rock wedding song for your first dance. While there are many rock wedding songs out there for you to choose from, these best modern rock songs are ones that you will want to take into consideration.
1. “I Could Not Ask For More” by Edwin McCain
Edwin McCain is a pro at making great wedding songs, which is why you’ll see his name on this list twice. I Could Not Ask For More” could be the ideal wedding song choice for just about any couple getting married. Edwin McCain sings, “I could not ask for more Than this time together / I could not ask for more than this time with you / And every prayer has been answered / And every dream I’ve had has come true / Yeah, right here in this moment is where I’m meant to be / Oh, here with you here with me.” If you like this song, you might also want to consider the country cover version by Sara Evans.
2. “Feels Like Home” by Chantal Kreviazuk
If you’re looking for a softer modern rock wedding song, “Feels Like Home” by Chantal Kreviazuk is an excellent choice. This song appeared in the movie How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days with Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. The lyrics to this song are, “If you knew how lonely my life has been / And how long I’ve been so alone / And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along / And change my life the way you’ve done.” For the right couple, this can make a really beautiful first dance wedding song.
3. “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith
This is considered to be one of the most classic rock wedding songs. It describes not wanting to lose another moment with the person you love. Aerosmith sings, “Don’t want to close my eyes / I don’t wanna fall asleep / Cause I’d miss you babe / And I don’t want to miss a thing / Cause even when I dream of you / The sweetest dream will never do / I’d still miss you babe / And I don’t want to miss a thing.” This can make a first great dance for almost any couple.
4. “Look After You” by the Fray
If you and your future spouse love the Fray, then “Look After You” is the perfect wedding song choice for you. The music in this song, which is a personal favorite, is perfect for a first dance song. The Fray sings, “You’ve begun to feel like home / What’s mine is yours to leave or take / What’s mine is yours to make your own / Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh / Be my baby / I’ll look after you.”
5. “Far Away” by Nickelback
Nickelback is another master of wedding songs, which is why this band will also appear twice on this list. This is the perfect first dance wedding song for a couple who realized years later than they should have that they were meant to be together, or for a long distance relationship. Nickelback sings, “I have loved you all along / And I miss you, been far away for far too long / I keep dreaming you’ll be with me and you’ll never go / Stop breathing if I don’t see you anymore.” For the right couple, this can be the perfect wedding song for a first dance.
6. “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain
This Edwin McCain song is a beautiful choice for a wedding song. Edwin McCain sings, “And I’ll be your cryin’ shoulder / I’ll be love’s suicide / And I’ll be better when I’m older / I’ll be the greatest fan of your life.” The melody of “I’ll Be” by Edwin McCain makes it a perfect choice for a first wedding dance song.
7. “Never Gonna Be Alone” by Nickelback
The lyrics to this song make it a perfect choice for a wedding song. Nickelback sings, “You’re never gonna be alone / From this moment on / If you ever feel like letting go/ I won’t let you fall / You’re never gonna be alone / I’ll hold you till the hurt is gone.” The melody of this Nickelback song also makes it a good choice for a first wedding dance.
8. “Life After You” by Daughtry
American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry has one of the most beautiful voices in the music industry today, so it is no surprise that his recent song “Life After You” is a perfect choice for a wedding song. Daughtry sings, “All that I’m after is a life full of laughter / As long as I’m laughing with you / I’m thinking that all that still matters is love ever after / After the life we’ve been through / ‘Cause I know there’s no life after you.” For the right couple, this can be a beautiful wedding song choice.
9. “All I Want” by Staind
The melody to “All I Want” is very beautiful. It is actually a song that you would not necessarily expect from Staind until you hear Aaron Lewis’s voice. He sings, “I can’t live without / All I think about / All I want is you / You’re all I dream about / I can’t live without / All I want is you.” This can make a really beautiful wedding song for any couple who likes Staind.
10. “You and Me” by Lifehouse
This is considered to be one of the more classic modern rock wedding songs. There is no doubt that the melody to this song is very beautiful, making it a wonderful choice for a first wedding dance song. Lifehouse sings, “Cause it’s you and me / And all of the people with nothing to do and nothing to lose / And it’s you and me and all of the people / And I don’t know why, I can’t keep my eyes off of you.” This is definitely a wedding song that almost any couple should at least listen to before making their decision.
There are many other modern rock songs are there too choose from. Unfortunately, there are far too many to include a top 10 modern rock wedding songs list. Songs which deserve an honorable mention include “Your Guardian Angel” by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, “1234” by the Plain White T’s, “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls, “Wherever You Will Go” by the Calling, “Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews Band, and “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed.
Sources: www.metrolyrics.com, www.azlyrics.com
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