[Thank You] A song for grandpa and grandma: a classic that makes you want to express your gratitude
We’d like to introduce “Songs for Grandpa and Grandma,” which capture feelings of gratitude and cherished memories for grandparents.
These are perfect for moments when you think of the two of them or for occasions like Respect for the Aged Day when you want to express your everyday appreciation.
From songs that feel like heartfelt letters of thanks, to humorous tracks that portray unique grandparents, to moving pieces dedicated to grandparents who have passed away—we’ve gathered a rich selection.
Even if they live far away and you can’t see them often, a grandchild is always someone special to them.
Just a phone call or a quick visit to show your face will surely make them happy.
Take this opportunity to share your feelings with them.
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[Thank You] Songs for Grandpa and Grandma: Timeless Classics That Make You Want to Express Your Gratitude (21–30)
rainbowSuda Masaki
This is Masaki Suda’s fifth single, beloved by a wide range of generations since it was chosen as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.
Released digitally in November 2020, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.
The music video, which dramatizes the deepening of family bonds through marriage and childbirth, also drew attention.
The lyrics, reminiscent of a proposal, convey a strong determination to protect one’s family.
Listening to it while thinking of the grandparents who have always protected and supported your family will make you want to express your gratitude to them directly.
GrannyKondō Natsuko
Katsuko Kondo, a singer-songwriter who’s also well-loved as a radio DJ, created “Bābā-chan” in response to listener requests.
The song centers on everyday life with a grandmother, looking back on memories and expressing love and gratitude.
With lyrics that speak to a grandmother from a grandchild’s perspective, it’s a great song to share when you want to convey your feelings—and it’s also perfect for reflecting on cherished memories.
Grandma’s SongIkeda Taku
This song by Taku Ikeda, a singer-songwriter from Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture, reads like a letter to the grandmother who remained on the island.
With a gentle sound centered on acoustic guitar and piano, it seems to emphasize the message woven into the song—the deep love for one’s hometown and family.
While living far from home, the narrator envisions the grandmother as she exists in memory, recalls the words of encouragement she once gave, and solidifies a sense of resolve.
The song also carries the wish that the grandmother will continue to live well on the island, unchanged, and that when the narrator returns home, she will greet them in good health.
Computer Grandma
Computer Grandma, produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto—one of Japan’s most iconic artists.
It was broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta in 1981 and has remained a beloved song ever since.
While it’s a children’s tune, it’s packed with the techno sound synonymous with Sakamoto, and even the title “Computer Grandma” is vividly conveyed through sound.
The song describes, through the eyes of her grandchild, the coolness of a Meiji-era grandma who deftly operates a computer.
There’s also a cover version by POLYSICS, so be sure to give that a listen too!
signpostKaruxpin
The lyrics were written by Hikaru, who was a grandma’s boy.
When you listen to this song, you can feel how much his grandmother’s presence and words saved him and how precious she is to him.
He doesn’t get along with his parents, but his grandmother is the one who understands him… Surely there are others besides Hikaru who feel the same way.
If you want to express your gratitude to your beloved grandmother, please consider giving her this song.
Your feelings will surely come through.
The Tale of Footwear and UmbrellasAKB48
It’s the song that was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” The fact that AKB48 sang it alone became a hot topic, but the song itself is gentle and truly heartwarming.
After singing and introducing each other’s grandmother’s life as if telling a story, the second verse delivered an indescribably moving ending.
Big Grandmakondō toshiki
This song is based on an episode Kondo Toshiki experienced with his grandmother.
Carried by the light, breezy tones of the ukulele, it sings about a charming grandmother, and the bright vocals add to the sense of everyday joy.
By lining up her memorable episodes, the song conveys her strong presence, and from the cheerful way these memories are shared, you can also feel a deep affection for her.
It’s a piece that expresses the wish to keep building happy memories with his grandmother and for her to live a long life.