[Thank You] A song for grandpa and grandma: a classic that makes you want to express your gratitude

GrandmaŌizumi Itsurō

Itsuro Oizumi / Grandma

Itsuro Oizumi, who even appeared on the NHK New Year’s Eve music show thanks to the smash hit of his 1999 major-label debut “Mago” (Grandchild), actually makes a living growing cherries in Yamagata.

This “Obaachan” (Grandma) refers to Oizumi’s wife, and I think it portrays “Grandma” as seen by their adorable grandchild.

You can picture a hardworking, dependable woman.

Grandpa Bear19

Grandpa Bear

“Kuma Jiichan” (Grandpa Kuma) is a song by the folk duo 19, included on their 2000 album “Mugendai” (Infinity).

It was written and composed by Kenji Okahira, inspired by his real grandfather.

The lyrics recall memories of his grandfather from Nagasaki, who lived through the four Japanese eras of Meiji, Taisho, Showa, and Heisei, and end with a moving message that his presence lives on within the singer even after his passing.

Wonderful Grandpa: Maruko’s Song of the Heartmaruko

Wonderful Grandpa Maruko: Song of the Heart — Good Grandpa, Little Maruko’s Heart Song

“Subarashii Ojiichan Maruko Kokoro no Uta” is sung by TARAKO, the voice actress who plays Maruko in the anime Chibi Maruko-chan.

The lyrics were written by Momoko Sakura, the original manga creator.

The song is filled with warm phrases that evoke the relationship between Maruko and Tomozo.

Set to a light, jazzy, chanson-inspired sound, her cute singing voice shines through.

Try singing it to your grandpa to express the gratitude that’s hard to say in everyday life.

It’s also recommended to adapt the “grandpa” parts to “grandma.”

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Polka of the Old Man and the ChildrenHidari Bokuzenn to Himawari Kitiizu

Polka of the Old Man and the Children

This is a song released in 1970 by Tadao Sato (Sato Bokuzen), an actor who made a strong impression in films directed by Akira Kurosawa, at the age of 76.

Its appeal lay in the off-kilter contrast with the children’s chorus, and it went on to sell 240,000 copies.

But in fact, the theme is said to be the concerns of the elderly and children about social issues.

Grandpa’s LullabyAkimoto Yūji

Nindō MAD: Grandpa’s Lullaby

A bittersweet yet warm song that recounts cherished days spent with a grandfather, “Grandpa’s Lullaby” features vocals by Yuji Akimoto and was also featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.

Set to a bright arrangement that incorporates brass band tones, his light, buoyant singing shines through.

The lyrics depict a grandfather speaking to his grandchild, which may resonate with listeners’ own memories.

Even when a loved one is gone, the precious memories remain—this song gently reminds us of that.

Give it a listen; it may be the perfect chance to express your gratitude to your grandpa.

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Mr.Children 'Tobe' (Fake Sakurai ver.)

It’s an amusing song about a young person who’s fallen into self-loathing and has absolutely no confidence, who one day is helped by his grandmother in a dream, and when he puts his hands together in prayer at the family Buddhist altar, his life changes.

Maybe he was a grandma’s boy.

It’s a motivational song that cheers you on to take a step forward in life.

Tropical Grandma ~Ba-ba Babaa~Arukara

Alcala – Tropical Grandma ~Baa-ba-ba-baa~

It’s a very up-tempo punk rock song.

It sings about the life of a healthy, gracious grandma.

From the lyrics, you can tell that despite all sorts of things happening, she’s still having fun.

I hope she won’t worry too much about those around her and will keep living freely like this.