[Song of Birth] A moving birth song wrapped in happiness
Childbirth is that moving moment when you finally meet your long-awaited baby, isn’t it? During pregnancy, mothers lovingly nurtured their child in their womb.
Seeing their newborn’s face, fathers felt more strongly than ever that they had become parents.
Having safely completed the birth, you’re likely filled with joy and gratitude now.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs about childbirth that we hope you’ll listen to during this emotional time.
Each is a timeless, moving piece that can bring tears to your eyes as you think of your precious child who has come into the world.
Please give them a listen to mark this wonderful milestone—the arrival of a new life.
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Birth songs that color the emotions of childbirth (91–100)
Warabe-gami ~Yamatoguchi~Natsukawa Rimi
A song by Okinawan singer Misako Koja, created together with her husband Kazuya Sahara to celebrate the birth of their first grandchild.
In the Okinawan language, “warabigami” refers to a child as pure and untainted as a god.
The lyrics, which soothe a newborn child while praying for them to grow up healthy and strong, and the warm melody convey a mother’s deep love.
It’s a classic that has been covered by many artists, including Rimi Natsukawa.
MotherMINMI
A story of a mother’s love and joy that begins with a translucent morning light and a sky of pale blue.
Its grand melody and beautiful imagery, reflecting a spectrum of emotions, deepen the sense of bond with a child.
Included on the album “Mother,” released in July 2010, it reached No.
5 on the Oricon album charts.
Written and composed by MINMI herself, the song is imbued with feelings she came to understand only after becoming a mother.
Created during her second pregnancy, it expresses the happiness and anxiety of a mother who has received new life, along with profound love for her child.
It’s a song we especially recommend to expectant mothers and fathers awaiting birth, as well as families currently raising children.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
A powerful message song brimming with joy and hope.
Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in February 2005, this piece was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3).” It reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is also included on the album THE LOVE ROCKS.
While holding in emotions that feel ready to explode, the song portrays the determination to rise again and again, and the feelings for someone precious.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to while savoring the joy of new life and the budding bond between parent and child that is about to begin.
LullabyNatsukawa Rimi
It’s a celebrated song that conveys the feeling of gently watching over a baby, with a tender, lullaby-like atmosphere.
The chirping of canaries, the rustling of berries, and moonlit scenes are woven in, expanding a warm world that envelops a beloved child in harmony with nature.
Released in February 2011 as Rimi Natsukawa’s first song after becoming a mother, it was also included on the album “Nuchigusui Mimigusui.” It’s a perfect piece for moments of celebrating a new life and feeling deep love for one’s child.
Life Is BeautifulKetsumeishi
A signature ballad by Ketsumeishi, notable for its expansive piano tones and warm melody.
It portrays the joys and sorrows of life in a positive light, gently reminding us that both tears and smiles are among life’s beauties.
Released in August 2007 on the album Ketsuno-Police 5, it was also used as the ending theme for the PlayStation 3 game Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (Yakuza: Kenzan!).
Celebrating the birth of new life and accompanying those precious moments that deepen family bonds, this heartwarming encouragement song is a highly recommended track.