[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)
Baby I love youChe’Nelle
It’s a song packed to the brim with love for someone you cherish dearly.
Listening to it will put you in a truly wonderful mood.
The happiness shared with a beloved person overflows from this track, and it makes you feel like, “I want to find someone I can be with for the rest of my life!”
day by dayYoshida Yamada
Hibi portrays a marital relationship built over many years.
The male duo artist Yoshida Yamada, active since the 2000s, released it in 2013.
The song gained widespread popularity after being featured on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
Its relaxed sound, highlighted by the resonant tones of an acoustic guitar, gently fills the air.
It’s a heartfelt piece that makes you cherish the days spent together—both the times you supported each other and the times you clashed.
Experience its warm sound, which will especially resonate with those who have overcome various hardships as a pair.
foreverBENI
BENI’s “FOREVER,” released in 2015, is a bright, catchy pop song that still sings sincerely about ‘bonds.’ It’s a song for someone connected to you by a soft, relaxed yet strong tie—whether that’s a sibling, a best friend, or various other people.
It’s the perfect track for anyone who wants to express feelings they can’t usually say out loud because they’re too shy.
Family Song: A gratitude song that makes you feel the importance of family (81–90)
Thank youSUPER BEAVER
There are surely many people who can’t help but cry when they listen to this song.
SUPER BEAVER’s “Arigatou” is a highly popular track among fans, included on their third album “361°,” released in 2014.
The word “arigatou” (thank you) is very simple and commonly used in daily life, but in this song, the lyrics are so deep and piercing that you’ll find yourself sorting through your feelings while thinking of someone special.
It will surely make you want to say “thank you” to someone important—to your family.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Hikaru Utada’s song “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” was released in 2016 as a digital-only single.
It was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Toto Nee-chan, and is a track beloved by a wide range of generations.
Gentle and heartwarming, the song is said to have been dedicated to Utada’s late mother.
Listening with that in mind, the lyrics indeed make sense as a requiem—words sung to someone who is no longer here.
Rather than conveying pure sorrow, it’s a piece that strongly communicates the desire to express gratitude to a loved one.
to MotherYUI
This is YUI’s 16th single, which ranked second in RecoChoku’s 2011 “Songs You’d Want to Send on Mother’s Day.” While the song is addressed to mothers, it is actually said to be “a song for all the important people in our lives, including mothers.” YUI’s warm, gentle feelings for others are sweetly expressed in the lyrics.
To be a motherAbe Mao
It’s a moving ballad that offers a glimpse into a new side of her as a mother.
With vocals that are gentle yet powerful, it poignantly sings of the complex emotions unique to motherhood and an everlasting wish for her child.
Included on the album “Babe.” released in February 2017, this song reflects a new chapter in Mao Abe’s life after experiencing marriage and childbirth, and has been highly praised for its down-to-earth, realistic lyrics and expressive singing.
The lyrics, which convey unconditional love for one’s child, evoke the bond between parent and child and remind listeners to feel gratitude.
It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to send a message to their family.