Dad's 40th birthday · £24.99
Forty years of Dad. One song about all the crazy moments.
A personalised 40th birthday song for Dad, written from your memories: lycra, triathlons, Pokemon, Oasis and the Saturday rain drills. Delivered within 24 hours. £24.99.
He may call himself retro, but the kids think he's both ridiculous and perfect. Give him a gift that sings back the stories you love.
You approve every lyric · One revision included · His to keep forever
The soundtrack of a late-90s kid
When Ryan was a teenager the night sky was lit by the glow of a CRT set, the hum of dial-up internet and the thudding bass of Oasis blasting from a bedroom speaker. Saturdays meant trading Pokemon cards on the schoolyard bench, arguing over the best starter and dreaming of the next evolution. The TV was full of sitcoms with laugh tracks and the occasional reality show that promised fame at the click of a remote.
Those years left a soundtrack that still echoes in his playlists: the anthems of a generation that sang about 'wonderwall' and 'champagne supernova'. The same energy now fuels his weekend coaching, his love of colour-splashed lycra and the determination to finish a triathlon, even when the clouds open and the rain turns the field into a splash zone.
A worked example
Meet Ryan, our example Dad
Ryan isn't real, but many Dads share his mix of retro pride and modern hustle. Here's the detail families send us, and the song we crafted from it.
Ryan
Turning 40. Lycra-clad triathlete, Pokemon-master, Oasis fan.
- Buys lycra for every race
- Coaches under-9s on rainy Saturdays
- Says 'I'm not old, I'm retro'
- Kids think he's ridiculous and perfect
What his family told us
Dad turns 40 and has responded by buying lycra and entering a triathlon. He grew up on Pokemon and Oasis and has now inflicted both on the kids. Coaches the under-9s on Saturdays, rain or shine, mostly rain. Says 'I'm not old, I'm retro'. The kids and I think he's ridiculous and perfect.
The sort of thing a child might send us
Read the lyrics: Retro RunPop-rock · Male vocals · 40th birthday
Verse 1
Forty candles and he's lost his mind,Bought some lycra, says it's triathlon time,Swimming, cycling, running for his life,Training schedule taped up next to the kids and the wife
Verse 2
Raised on Pokemon and Oasis tapes,Now the kids know every word and every cape,He's singing "Wonderwall" doing the voices too,Gotta catch 'em all, that's just what dads do
Chorus
He says "I'm not old, I'm retro",Ryan, forty and still glowing,Ridiculous and perfect, that's the deal,Wouldn't change a single thing that's real,Forty years and he's just getting started,Retro Ryan, one of a kind, big hearted
Verse 3
Under-9s on a Saturday morn,Rain coming down since the day they were born,He's out there shouting, "Man on, get it wide!"Soaked to the bone with his whistle and pride
Chorus
He says "I'm not old, I'm retro",Ryan, forty and still glowing,Ridiculous and perfect, that's the deal,Wouldn't change a single thing that's real,Forty years and he's just getting started,Retro Ryan, one of a kind, big hearted
Bridge
Lycra shining like a superhero cape,Half a Pokemon, half Liam Gallagher's face,Forty's just a number, we can all agree,He's still the same dad we want him to be
Chorus
He says "I'm not old, I'm retro",Ryan, forty and still glowing,Ridiculous and perfect, that's the deal,Wouldn't change a single thing that's real,Forty years and he's just getting started,Retro Ryan, one of a kind, big hearted
Outro
Happy birthday, Dad, from all of us here,Here's to forty more, retro and dear,Not old, just retro, that's the plan,Our ridiculous, perfect, wonderful man
Every song is written from scratch for one person only. Ryan's came from lycra, triathlons, Pokémon cards and Oasis riffs. Yours will come from whatever you tell us.
What to put in a 40th birthday song for Dad
Just share the moments that make him, well, him. We'll weave them into verses.
His catchphrase
The line he repeats: 'I'm not old, I'm retro': works great in a chorus.
The new hobby
Lycra, the triathlon, the early-morning training runs: give us the details.
Childhood loves
Pokemon cards, Oasis songs, the TV shows that shaped his teen years.
The weekend ritual
Coaching the under-9s on rainy Saturdays, the jokes he cracks on the pitch.
From memories to music
How it works
Four quick questions, a lyric review, and a finished song lands in your inbox within 24 hours.
Tell us about them
The memories, the inside jokes, the things that make them them. Three minutes, tops.
We write, you approve
We turn your words into lyrics and send them to you before we produce a single note.
Delivered within 24 hours
A professionally produced song lands in your inbox, ready for the big moment.
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Before you ask
Questions, answered
Practical bits for pulling this off before the party.
What should I include for a 40th birthday song for Dad?
Anything that only your family knows: his favourite catchphrase, the sport he's taken up, the music that still makes him sing along, the rainy Saturday coaching sessions. A few sentences are enough.
Will the song arrive before his birthday celebration?
Your song is delivered within 24 hours of ordering, so even a last-minute order is usually ready in time. Just approve the lyrics when they arrive.
Can other family members add details?
Absolutely. The best songs combine memories from siblings, kids and even Mum. Send us all the bits you have and we'll stitch them together.
Do I get to check the lyrics first?
Yes. You read and approve every line before we record the track, and one revision is included free.
What music style works best for a Dad turning forty?
Pop-rock captures the energy of his triathlon training and his love of Oasis, while a light acoustic vibe can highlight the nostalgic side. You can also choose 'Surprise me' and we'll match the style to his story.
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