A Father’s Day Song for Tony: Walk Like Our Hero

This Father’s Day, Ellie wanted to surprise her husband Tony with something unforgettable. Not just a gift from her - but from his five kids, Mack, Lucy, Bella, Tilly, and Maddie. She wanted Tony to hear their love in a way that would make him laugh, cry, and feel truly seen.

The answer? A custom Father’s Day song written just for him.

The Backstory

Tony is both a dad and a step-dad, and one thing is certain: he always puts his kids first. He’s up early for work, but still finds the energy to be on the sidelines at netball games, or to cheer for his beloved Hawthorn Hawks - loud and proud in brown and gold.

But he’s not all seriousness. His family will tell you he’s downright hilarious - from pulling funny faces when he’s tired, to giving the best airplane and horsey rides, to busting out his trademark dance moves whenever Walk Like an Egyptian comes on.

The Song

Ellie shared these stories with us, and we turned them into lyrics that Mack, Lucy, Bella, Tilly, and Maddie could give straight to their dad.

Here are just a few highlights:

• On his selfless love:
  “Tony, you put us first every day,
  With your love, you light the way.”
  This chorus line captures what the kids admire most — that no matter how tired or busy he is, Tony always makes time for them.
  
  
• On his quirks and laughter:
  “You make us laugh till the tears roll on,
  And dance like an Egyptian to our song.”
  A nod to his goofy sense of humour and the iconic “Walk Like an Egyptian” moves that have become a family inside joke.
  
  
• On his Hawks pride:
  “Through life’s four quarters, you never fall,
  Our Mighty Hawk who gives it all.”
  This lyric ties Tony’s devotion to his kids with his love of the Hawthorn Hawks - showing him as their “Mighty Hawk” who never stops giving.
  
  
• On the little things that mean so much:
  “Airplane rides and horsey rides too,
  Simple little things that mean so much from you.”
  The children wanted to capture how even the smallest gestures - those moments of play - are memories they’ll always cherish."
  
  
• On his tired-but-loving presence:
  “That confused, tired look we know so well,
  But you still find the time, and we can tell.”
  This line lovingly teases Tony while acknowledging how he shows up for his kids, even when worn out.

Why It Matters

Ellie could have bought Tony something small and practical, but instead, she gave him a memory that will last forever. A song that celebrates his quirks, his passions, and above all, the way he shows up for his family every single day.

When Tony presses play, he won’t just hear music. He’ll hear his children’s laughter, their gratitude, and Ellie’s thoughtfulness - wrapped up in a melody that’s theirs to keep forever.

Want to create a gift like this?

If you’re searching for a personalised Father’s Day gift that means more than socks and gadgets, a custom song is the perfect way to say thank you. Share the stories, memories, and inside jokes that make your dad unique, and we’ll turn them into music he’ll never forget.