Originally written for the The Wild Thornberries Movie, Paul Simon’s ode to his daughter was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song but lost to Eminem’s Lose Yourself.

The Wild Thornberrys Movie Soundtrack was released on November 19, 2002. “Father and Daughter” reappeared on Simon’s eleventh studio album Surprise on May 9, 2006.

The song details a man’s love for his daughter while also contemplating his role as father.