[Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
Parents and children, husbands and wives, brothers, sisters.
Even when we say “family,” there are many different forms, aren’t there?
In this article, we’ll introduce a number of classic songs themed around “family.”
These are all heartwarming tracks that let you rediscover the value and gratitude for “family” that you might not understand as a child.
If you’re thinking, “I want to express my thanks, but I feel shy—can I say it?” let these songs give you courage.
If you notice feelings that are easy to lose sight of when you’re together, don’t put it off—let them know, and let yourself say it.
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[Family Song] A gratitude song that makes you feel the importance of family (71–80)
If you call it loveUru
This song, gently sung by Uru with deep affection for a loved one, evokes the image of family love through its message of realizing the love we had taken for granted.
The fact that it was also used as the theme song for the drama “My Family” further reinforces the sense of familial bonds.
The grand resonance of piano and strings layered with a vocal that conveys both tenderness and strength conveys a determination to support one’s family.
The lyrics depict deepening love as people overcome misunderstandings, making it a song that prompts us to reflect on those closest to us.
How about using this song to remember the love that has become so familiar over many years between parent and child that it feels taken for granted?
dandelionMatsushita Kohei
With a gentle acoustic sound and a warm, tender voice, Kohei Matsushita delivers an encouraging song that resonates deeply in the heart.
Imbued with the desire to become a flower that blooms for a loved one, this piece brims with the purity of caring for someone and the wish to do whatever one can for them.
Included on the album “R&ME,” released in December 2023, the song was written and composed by Matsushita himself, who also created the album’s illustrations.
It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude or quietly conveying your feelings to someone special.
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
A quietly reflective, deeply moving gem of a ballad that invites us to reconsider the preciousness of life and the bonds between people.
It gently sings of the joy of meeting family, friends, and loved ones we can no longer see, as well as gratitude for the life we have been given.
Originally introduced to the world in 2008 as an insert song for the NHK morning drama series “Dandan,” it was later chosen in 2012 as the theme song for the NHK docudrama “Pioneers.” Widely cherished as a song that accompanies life’s milestones—such as weddings and graduations—it has also been adopted in many educational settings.
When you want to look back on memories of a beloved older or younger sister, or when you feel uncertainty in your heart, this song will be there to stay close to you.
Family Song: A gratitude song that makes you feel the importance of family (81–90)
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Yuzu is a musical duo that has produced many heartwarming classics.
The song they wrote for the film Tonbi as its theme is “Fūshinshi.” The movie is a human drama that portrays the bond between parent and child, and the lyrics are crafted as if they sing the characters’ feelings.
It depicts deep love from the perspectives of both parent and child.
By the way, the title “Fūshinshi” refers to the plant hyacinth.
The hyacinth’s flower language symbolizes unchanging love.
Keep that in mind as you listen.
Memories are beautifulAimer
Since the massive breakthrough of “Zankyo Sanka” in 2022, Aimer has been on an unstoppable roll.
Her stage name is pronounced “E-meh.” It apparently comes from the French verb aimer, meaning “to love.” The heartwarming song she brings us, “Omoide wa Kirei de” (“Memories Are Beautiful”), is a prime example.
Episodes in the lyrics—like “Mom coming to pick me up at the park in the evening” and “Dad’s broad back when he carried me”—are lovely points of connection that underpin the song’s popularity.
It’s a track you’ll want to dedicate to your parents when it’s hard to say ‘thank you’ out loud.
Hello, baby.Azusa Michiyo
Konnichiwa Akachan (Hello, Baby) was sung by Michiyo Azusa and released in 1963.
It’s such a famous song that almost everyone has probably heard it, and it’s often heard on TV shows as well.
At the time, it seems films and dramas based on the song were also broadcast.
It’s a bright and cute song in which a mother gently speaks her feelings to her newborn baby.
chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki
It’s that Christmas song with lyrics by Hitoshi Matsumoto of Downtown, composed by Noriyuki Makihara, and sung by Masatoshi Hamada of Downtown and Makihara.
It was released as a collaboration single under the name Hamada & Makihara in November 2004.
The song sings about chicken rice eaten in childhood and the poor yet happy times spent with the whole family.