Masterpiece songs about older sisters. Recommended popular tracks.
There are countless songs expressing gratitude to parents or lovers, but this time we’ve put together a slightly niche collection themed around “older sisters.” These tracks focus on feelings for that close‑yet‑distant sister—someone closer than your parents, to whom you may feel gratitude but don’t always find it easy to feel admiration—as well as songs about sisterly love.
How about using a song to convey your thanks to the big sister you used to fight with all the time as kids? Of course, these also make great wedding songs.
Classic songs about older sisters. Recommended popular tracks (1–10)
Dear sisterai
This is a song by Ai, who debuted as a member of the six-person music group RSP formed on the audition show “REAL STREET PROJECT.” It’s a happy yet slightly bittersweet message song expressing gratitude to her older sister, who is getting married and leaving home.
Just for todayDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a happy wedding song told from the perspective of a younger sister sincerely celebrating her sister on her wedding day.
All the feelings that were hard to express before—partly out of embarrassment—are packed tightly into it.
Released in 2006 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 37th double A-side single, “If It Snows / Just For Today.”
Setting SunBURNOUT SYNDROMES
This is a song by BURNOUT SYNDROMES, a three-piece rock band from Osaka.
It’s included on their second album, “Peacock,” released in 2018.
You’ll be drawn in by the contrast between the catchy melody and the startling lyrics.
The singer lays bare his own sense of inadequacy toward his older sister without trying to hide it.
From now on and forever ~Brother & Sister~MEGARYU
MEGARYU is a male reggae duo consisting of MEGA HORN and RYU REX.
Their song “Kono Saki mo Zutto ~Brother & Sister~” is a track included on their 2006 album Garyu Senpu (My-Style Whirlwind).
It’s a message song about the relationship between siblings—rather than just about an older sister—with the first half sung from the perspective of an older brother or sister, and the latter half from the viewpoint of a younger brother or sister.
It’s a perfect song for expressing thanks to your siblings when you’re usually too shy to say how you really feel.
Lovely Sister LOVEHirasawa Ui (Yonezawa Madoka)
This is a character song from the anime K-On!, which portrays the daily life of a high school light music club.
It’s sung by Ui Hirasawa, the younger sister of one of the protagonists, Yui Hirasawa.
The song captures her “I love my big sis!” personality exactly as it is.
Back when it aired, I bet many fans were smitten by her devoted, caring nature.
I’m home.Hanbaato Hanbaato
Humbert Humbert is a male-female musical duo formed in 1998.
Although their surnames are listed differently on their website and elsewhere, the two are married.
The song in the video is included on their ninth album, “Kazoku Koshinkyoku” (Family March), released in 2017.
Is it in front of a grave? I can picture a scene of them offering incense, pressing their hands together, and sharing how their family is doing now.
Senbon TsubakiHitoto Yo
This is a song by Yo Hitoto, a Taiwan-born singer known for hit songs such as “Hanamizuki.” It is included on her seventh album, Watashi Jūsō, released in 2014.
The song recounts childhood memories spent with her mother and older sister.
It was chosen as the theme song for Ishikawa TV’s 45th anniversary campaign.
A Lullaby Dedicated to My Older SisterMayumura Chiaki
Chiaki Mayumura always blows us away with her improvised singing—so good it hardly sounds improvised.
While she’s known for her energetic image, her high-level vocals also bring a deep, moving tenderness to slower songs.
She starred in the 2019 film “Yume no Oto” (Sound of Dreams), and this song, “A Lullaby Dedicated to My Sister,” was featured in the movie.
It’s a heartfelt number from a younger sister to her older sister, filled with memories and gratitude.
It’s packed with those relatable moments that only sisters can truly understand.
morning gloryasamichiyuki
This is a song by singer Asami Chiyuki from Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
It was released in 2008 as her seventh single.
Sung from an older sister’s perspective, it reflects on summers the family once spent together.
A nostalgic yet bittersweet song of memories that tugs at the heart.
that pure white cloudBerryz Kobo
This is a song by Berryz Kobo, an idol group also known for being produced by Tsunku♂, the vocalist of Sharam Q.
It is included on their seventh album, “7 Berryz Times,” released in 2011.
It’s an uplifting song that sings about the changing feelings of the narrator sparked by her older sister’s marriage.