“They Live On Through Us and With Us”: Nate Smith Teases Moving New Track, ‘Dad’s Don’t Die’

In a touching tribute to his father, Nate Smith has shared a poignant lyric video for his new song, ‘Dad’s Don’t Die’.

In the heartfelt caption on Instagram, Smith wrote, “Dads Don't Die... they live on through us and with us. Whether you've lost your dad, need to forgive your dad, or miss your dad, this song is for you. Dad, I love you so much. Don't ever leave me”. 

Against a golden hour sunset over the ocean, waves lapping the shore and birds quietly soaring out of shot, the ‘Whiskey On You’ singer’s gravelly voice carries the sorrowful chorus.

Nate Smith wistfully reflects, “Dad’s don’t die / They still make you laugh / Still make you cry / Still make you mad / The day it dawns / That you were wrong / And he was right”.

Last teased in November 2024, the ballad is painfully relatable for his fans, with many commenting to share how much the clip has helped them navigate their own grief.

Nate Smith’s latest album, ‘California Gold’, was released only six months ago, but the California native has since been teasing a lot of new music. Tracks titled ‘Rooftops’ and ‘Navigator’ have played a key part in his social media videos, with his most recent track, ‘Nights These Days’, seemingly being lined up as his next release.

‘Dad’s Don’t Die’ sits harmoniously with another unreleased teaser, ‘No Stranger To The Pain’, during which Smith shares a more vulnerable side to his artistry. Last month, he spoke to Holler about the juxtaposition of excitement and apprehension in putting out such a different sound, “I believe in this song so much,” he shared while in London, “But it’s really, really, really tough. It’s really raw and real.”

With ‘California Gold’ still in its infancy, we might not be seeing a full body of work in the immediate future - but that doesn’t mean to say we won’t be drip-fed some singles this summer… 

For the lyrics so far to Nate Smith's ‘Dads Don't Die’, see below:

“Dad’s don’t die,

They still make you laugh

Still make you cry

Still make you mad

The day it dawns

That you were wrong

And he was right

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Dad’s don’t die

And neither does the love

They leave behind

That’s the holy truth

I hold onto

Until I see you

In the next life

Where there’s no pain

No goodbyes

And dads don’t die”

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