[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 emotion of childbirth (21–30)
October 10KingrassHoppers
“Jūgatsu Tōka”—literally “ten months and ten days,” referring to the length of pregnancy.
It’s a track by KingrassHoppers, a hip-hop group from Gifu Prefecture.
The song is included on their 2012 album “SHO ME.” It conveys messages of gratitude and love to the child who was born to them.
The blissful scenes in the music video are irresistible.
Please watch it to the very end—you’ll be moved to tears.
MiracleMINMI
This song is written from the perspective of a child about to be born.
It’s a track by MINMI, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
It was included on her fourth album, MOTHER, released in 2010.
The song was produced as part of a project to support patients with mucopolysaccharidosis, initiated by her husband, Wakadanna, a member of the reggae group Shonan no Kaze.
It’s a work that parents, in particular, will likely find deeply relatable.
Birth songs that color the emotions of childbirth (31–40)
Just by touching ~Always with you~Miura Daichi
This is a song by Daichi Miura, a singer widely supported across generations as an entertainer.
It was released in 2014 as his 16th single.
Although he is renowned for his dance performances, the music video for this song—his first without any dancing—was released and became a hot topic.
The lyrics convey tender feelings for a loved one.
The presence of a child is truly one of a kind, isn’t it?
Circle of Thanksayaka
Lyrics that express the idea: I haven’t lived my life alone—I’ve grown by connecting with the people around me.
It’s a song by Ayaka, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.
It was included on her fourth album, Rainbow Road, released in 2015.
Perhaps thanks to her warm voice, it’s a song that makes you feel as if you’re wrapped in happiness.
Your Little Song
The original song from “Kodomo Challenge,” Little Song for You.
Many of you may know it, as it was also used in a Benesse TV commercial.
Filled with the message, “Thank you for choosing us—let us watch over you always,” this song is perfect for celebrating a new baby.
Its cute melody and gentle vocals are soothing, making it something you’ll want your baby to hear.
Listening to this song will help you feel anew the joy of welcoming a new member to the family.
To be a motherAbe Mao
Singer-songwriter Mao Abe released the song “Haha de Aru Tame ni” (“To Be a Mother”) after experiencing pregnancy and childbirth.
At the time, it resonated with many women and became a hot topic.
Filled with a mother’s resolve to do everything she can for her child, as well as the joy of becoming a mother and deep affection for her little one, this song is perfect for celebrating a birth.
It’s a very gentle, quiet piece, making it easy to listen to with your baby.
It’s also great to gift as an acoustic performance! The song is included on the album “Babe.”
Under the same skyayaka
Ayaka’s “Minna Sora no Shita” is a gentle song you’ll want to sing to parents who have just welcomed a baby—and to the newborn as well.
For the two who are about to do their best as Mom and Dad, it can carry the message, “We’re cheering you on,” and for the baby, a blessing of, “We’re all here for you, so grow up healthy.” It’s a song that can be given in many heartfelt ways.
Ayaka’s straightforward, powerful voice feels like it gently embraces everyone.