[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 (11–20)
ʻŌhiʻa treeHamasaki Ayumi
An emotional ballad that conveys the deep love from a mother to her child.
It’s a song by the national singer Ayumi Hamasaki—known for many hit classics like “SEASONS” and “M”—released in July 2020.
The grand arrangement, with beautifully resonant strings, leaves a strong impression.
It makes you want to surrender yourself to the sound forever.
Since it’s a message song from Hamasaki to her own child, it will surely resonate with the relationship between you and your child as well.
THINK ABOUT MY DAUGHTERGLAY
This is a GLAY piece that sets a father’s deep love to a driving, exhilarating beat.
The song appears on the album ONE LOVE, released in November 2001, and although it wasn’t a single, it has remained a favorite among fans.
It warmly portrays a father’s gaze as he watches his daughter grow—from the awe of hearing her first cry, to her adorable early years, and eventually the moment she leaves the nest.
At the time of production, TAKURO, who wrote and composed the song, reportedly didn’t have children yet, but the parental feelings conveyed are so vivid that it’s hard to believe they’re imagined.
Listening to this piece will deepen your tenderness for your newborn child and make you all the more excited for the journey of growth ahead.
Thank youRemioromen
A famous song by Remioromen that expresses deep gratitude for having met someone precious.
Since it was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” starting in February 2010, many people may have memories of listening to it with their parents or children.
The warm message spun by vocalist Ryota Fujimaki and the innocent voices of children overlapping at the end gently convey the sanctity of life.
Listen to it while reflecting on the miracle of your baby being born safely.
The day you were bornSakushi: Nasu Akiko / Sakkyoku: Makirika
This is a birth song created from a poem written by a mother to her baby.
The video was released in 2009, and since then it has been widely listened to, especially by parents.
The lyrics, with their straightforward choice of words, warm the heart just by reading them.
How about keeping this song close and, someday, listening to it together with your child when they’ve grown up?
coral reefCocco
It’s a tender ballad inspired by Okinawa’s beautiful sea and coral reefs.
Its world evokes a return to a place of peace, away from everyday life—almost as if depicting the miracle of a baby being born and the hope of stepping into the future as a parent.
Cocco’s expansive, warm voice gently embraces the fatigue and anxiety after childbirth, bringing deep comfort.
Released in April 2001, this piece closes the album Sunflower.
How about listening to it while gazing at your baby’s sleeping face?
Birthday Songyuka
This is a song by Yuka, marked by a warm melody that celebrates the precious beginning of life.
The simple piano tones and her clear vocals gently embrace feelings of joy and gratitude.
Born from the desire to celebrate a birthday, the piece has continued to resonate with many since its release in February 2015.
It is included on the album “Tadaima, Okaeri,” and a rearranged version was released in 2022.
It’s a recommended track for families sharing the joys and anxieties of raising children, as well as for expectant moms and dads eagerly awaiting a birth.
Birth songs that color the emotion of childbirth (21–30)
I want to protect youyuzu
It’s a ballad imbued with a powerful yet gentle vow to protect your loved one no matter what.
It was included on a single released in November 2013 and later featured on the album “Shinsekai” (New World).
Created as the theme song for the film “It All Began When I Met You,” it expresses a desire to stay by a loved one’s side and support them through any hardship—a feeling that overlaps with parental love and makes my heart swell each time I listen.
Give it a listen when you want to reaffirm your love for your child.