10 Awesome Groom Entrance Songs
Weddings are special. As a result, it makes sense to plan things out so that everything can proceed smoothly. That includes choosing the perfect song for the groom’s entrance. Fortunately, you have plenty of options from every genre in existence. That means you should have no problem finding something suitable.
Here are ten of the best groom entrance songs ever recorded and released:
10. “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” – The Proclaimers
“I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” is an excellent choice for a groom’s entrance. It’s catchy. Better still, the song conveys a strong sense of love, so much so that the narrator is willing to go to great lengths to reach his significant other. Some might see this song as somewhat outdated, which is fair because it came out in 1988. However, others would agree that it holds up surprisingly well.
9. “Sugar” – Maroon 5
“Sugar” is a much more recent release. Specifically, Maroon 5 chose it as the third single for V in 2014. This song is well-suited for weddings. The lyrics are all about how the narrator craves his significant other. Furthermore, the music video is famous because it featured Maroon 5 crashing a series of weddings in Los Angeles. “Sugar” didn’t reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100. Still, it peaked at the number two position, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it remains popular.
8. “Nothing Else Matters” – Metallica
This song fits this list better than interested individuals might expect. After all, it traces its origins to the frontman James Hetfield’s phone call with his girlfriend while he was out on tour, thus explaining much about the lines. Regardless, those looking for a rock and roll song can do much worse than “Nothing Else Matters,” one of the singles that ushered in a new era for the band.
7. “On Top of the World” – Imagine Dragons
Moving on, Imagine Dragon offers another rock single well-suited for use as a groom’s entrance song. It’s more interpretable than most of the songs on this list. Even so, it works. One of the most popular interpretations is that the narrator has found the love of his life, while another is that the narrator has uncovered the purpose of his existence. These takes make “On Top of the World” about as well-suited for weddings as songs get, not least because it’s such an uplifting piece of music.
6. “First Day of My Life” – Bright Eyes
Sometimes, something can be so consequential that it divides life into a before and an after. “First Day of My Life” is all about that feeling. Moreover, it connects that sentiment to finding someone special. As such, “First Day of My Life” sees a considerable amount of wedding play, even though it never reached the same heights as the other songs on this list.
5. “Iris” – Goo Goo Dolls
Those looking for something somber-sounding should consider the Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris.” The narrator mentions his broken state. Simultaneously, he describes his significant other in opposite terms, thus highlighting what they meant to him. Funny enough, the Goo Goo Dolls wrote “Iris” for a romance movie in which an angel sacrificed his immortality so he could be with his human love. That movie has faded from recollection. “Iris” has not.
4. “Marry You” – Bruno Mars
Subtlety can be highly overrated. Those who want a cheerful, straightforward song should consider Bruno Mars’s “Marry You” from 2010. It sees much use as a proposal song. Luckily, it’s just as suitable for special wedding moments. Those who like Bruno Mars might also want to check out the rest of his discography. He doesn’t always release love songs. However, there’s a reason why he’s known for them. If “Marry You” doesn’t work, one of Bruno Mars’s other singles might.
3. “Rather Be” – Clean Bandit Featuring Jess Glynne
Clean Bandit released its debut studio album in 2014. “Rather Be” was the fourth single. Despite that, it brought Clean Bandit into the mainstream. The group’s earlier singles peaked at 100, 17, and 43 in the United Kingdom while generating little interest elsewhere. In contrast, “Rather Be” topped the U.K. chart while entering the Top 10 in numerous other countries. As for why a groom would want to play this beautiful song while making his entrance, the lyrics are about how the narrator would rather be with their loved one than anywhere else.
2. “Here Comes the Sun” – The Beatles
The sun is a powerful symbol of life and positivity. As a result, the sun’s emergence is an easy metaphor for someone entering a happier period in their life out of something darker and gloomier. That makes “Here Comes the Sun” a strong choice for a groom’s entrance. Of course, the Beatles are the Beatles, meaning their discography is filled with love songs that work well with such occasions. One example would be “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” while another would be “All You Need Is Love.”
1. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown
James Brown released “I Got You (I Feel Good)” in 1965. It has a solid claim to being his best-known song. After all, it was his highest-charting single, as shown by how it reached the third position on the Billboard Hot 100. Something that spoke volumes about his ability to break barriers. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” is the perfect way for a groom to express his feelings on one of the best days of his life. Better still, the narrator says that he’s so happy because he has his love. That makes this song as suitable as these things get.
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- The 10 Best Maroon 5 Songs of All Time
- The 20 Best The Beatles Songs of All-Time
- Ranking All 10 Metallica Studio Albums
- The 10 Best Goo Goo Dolls Songs of All-Time
- The 10 Best James Brown Songs of All-Time
