[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 (81–90)
Family Song (feat. Hiroko Sebu)Sakamoto Miu
You can really feel the value of family in “Kazoku no Uta (feat.
Hiroko Sebu).” The singer, Miu Sakamoto, is the daughter of singer-songwriter Akiko Yano, and you can’t help but be drawn in by the deeply emotive singing style she inherited from her mother.
What sets this song apart among gratitude songs about family is its unusually sorrowful tone—once you listen, you can’t hold back the tears.
Please experience her profound worldview through this track.
cute personUrufuruzu
It’s a fun song about mothers that starts with a bright greeting.
Just listening to it gives you energy and makes you feel happy.
It was also used as a jingle for a confectionery company’s commercial, and its friendly melody made it stand out as an easy-to-understand, easy-to-sing tune.
It’s a lively, flashy track that’s quintessentially Ulfuls.
RayLEGO BIG MORL
A heartwarming ballad by LEGO BIG MORL that sings of deep gratitude and love for family.
With lyrics that try to grasp a loved one through sensations beyond the five senses, the song reminds us anew of how precious family is.
Released in December 2008 as their debut single, it was also used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “Akai Ito.” Blending delicate melodies with a powerful band sound, this track is perfect for those who struggle to put their feelings for family into words or who want to reaffirm their appreciation for someone important.
Thank youikimonogakari
Released in 2010, this is Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single and the theme song for the morning drama Gegege no Nyobo.
With its beautiful, cheerful melody, it became a long-running hit.
The song was inspired by Shigeru Mizuki, the model for the drama, and his wife, and it conveys a sense of love not only for couples but for the whole family.
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.
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Many people may feel that Aiko’s songs have an unchanging warmth that makes them feel at ease.
Aiko, whose voice and presence have remained adorably the same, sings “Hitomi,” a song about a parent’s love for their child.
As you’d expect from Aiko, who has sung many love songs, it’s filled to the brim with affection.
Listening to it on a child’s birthday or at a milestone in life might bring you to tears.
Of course, it’s also lovely for a child to gift “Hitomi” to their parent.
It’s a song that parents and children can enjoy together from the same point of view.
[Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family (91–100)
Letter ~To My Dear Children~Higuchi Ryōichi
Ryoichi Higuchi’s “Tegami ~To My Dear Children~,” with its whisper-like vocals, multiplies the feeling of gratitude many times over.
Its lyrics—parents growing old dedicating words to their children—are sure to bring tears.
Higuchi’s deeply affecting voice and the simple arrangement of just a beautiful acoustic guitar are irresistibly moving.
Precisely because it’s so simple, the message sinks even deeper into the heart.
It’s such a wonderful song that you could say there’s no better piece for parents to give to their children.