[For Seniors] Songs to Hum Together on Mother’s Day: A Collection of Classics that Convey Gratitude

Song of ParentsGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Parents' Song with Lyrics Video

This is a heartwarming piece filled with deep love and gratitude toward one’s parents.

Included on the album “Shio, Kosho,” released in June 2009, the song traces emotional changes from childhood memories through a rebellious phase to the point of growing up and coming to understand a parent’s feelings.

Its charming sound—distinctively GReeeeN—blends a pop melody with rap and leaves a strong impression.

This is a track you’ll want to listen to at life’s milestones or when you wish to reaffirm the parent-child bond.

It’s also easy to incorporate into recreational settings such as day-service programs, allowing you to enjoy reminiscing together with older adults.

like youDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Like You”

This is a song lovingly crafted by DREAMS COME TRUE, like a gift that wraps you in warmth.

It portrays the figure of a mother, weaving feelings of gratitude and respect with care.

Carried by gentle melodies of piano and strings, thoughts for a loved one quietly resonate in the heart.

The piece was produced in May 2016 as a campaign song for Kanpo Life Insurance and was included on the album THE DREAM QUEST.

It is a fitting song to hum together on Mother’s Day or special occasions, especially with older listeners.

Through this song, you can share the appreciation that is hard to express in everyday life.

Letterback number

back number – Letter (full)

The thoughts and gratitude toward one’s parents, conveyed with a gentle singing voice, seep into the heart.

As we grow, we recognize their importance; the deep love that keeps watching over us is wrapped in a warm melody.

Included on back number’s fifth album, “Chandelier,” and released in August 2015 as an NTT Docomo commercial song, this piece paints the bond between parent and child through everyday, ordinary memories.

The heartfelt words woven by Iyori Shimizu and the grand arrangement produced by Takeshi Kobayashi are beautifully in harmony.

How about spending a moment humming along with an older loved one, reminiscing about memories with your mother? Along with nostalgic recollections, the feelings you want to express now will naturally well up.

Muen-zakasadamasashi

Muen-zaka (1975) Masashi Sada

Masashi Sada’s “Muen-zaka” is a memorable song by the duo Grape, released on November 25, 1975, and it influenced their subsequent activities.

Set on a real slope in Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, the lyrics depict a son’s deep love and compassion for his aging mother.

Despite its weighty theme, the song’s warm tone, which conveys the mother’s strength and kindness and the son’s pure feelings, is part of its appeal.

It was also used as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Himawari no Uta,” and became an enduring classic that touched many hearts.

For older listeners, it may be a song that renews feelings of gratitude toward their mothers.

Consider singing it for Mother’s Day events or whenever you want to express your appreciation.

To MomAI

AI – To Mom (short ver.) Music Video

This is a message song filled with gratitude for a mother overflowing with kindness.

The lyrics warmly express how feelings for one’s mother are too great to put into words and convey deep thanks for a mother’s love.

AI’s husky, powerful vocals further elevate those emotions.

Released in April 2013 and used as the commercial song for Lotte’s Ghana Milk Chocolate, this track is also included on the album “MORIAGARO.” It’s a wonderful song for seniors and their families to listen to together, creating a special time to share nostalgic memories.