[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 lets you feel the importance of family (91–100)
To MomAoyama Teruma
This song expresses straightforward gratitude to the mother who raised the singer.
In the chorus, it speaks directly to “Mom,” singing about hopes for the future.
It’s perfect for occasions like a mother’s birthday or a wedding—any moment when you want to convey appreciation to your family.
The tune is simple and catchy, so if you play an instrument, it could be great for a solo performance.
And if you feel shy about telling your family how you feel, why not try singing your thanks through this song?
Hang in there, big bro!Hanbaato Hanbaato
This is a song by Humbert Humbert about a slightly timid older brother.
It’s included on their album “Kazoku Koushinkyoku” (Family March), released in July 2017.
He’s a bit slow at everything and sometimes loses to his younger brother—at first glance, he seems unreliable.
But the younger brother knows the cool, unbeatable side of him and respects him from the bottom of his heart.
This piece is filled with a loving cheer: I’ll help you with the weak parts, so keep doing your best from now on.
Please listen while thinking of someone dear to you.
fatherKyūshūdan
Father is a track included on ±1, the mini-album released in 2010 by Kyushu-born reggae singer Kyushu-O.
It rides a breezy reggae rhythm to portray the changing feelings of a protagonist whose father left when they were young and who grew up living with their mother, as they occasionally met with their father.
From a childhood filled only with anger and defiance born of not understanding their father, the protagonist gradually becomes able to imagine his feelings as they grow up and begins, step by step, to reach out.
You can’t erase how you felt as a child, but this is a number in which you can feel the love for one’s one and only father.
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
A gem of a song that sings of deep love and gratitude for family.
Centered on the bond between parent and child, it portrays the feeling of giving pure white lilies on a birthday.
Released by Masaharu Fukuyama in 2013, the piece was written as the theme song for the TBS drama “Tonbi.” It was the first time Fukuyama turned his feelings for his father, who died when he was 17, into a song, and that sentiment resonates quietly in the heart.
It’s perfect for times when you want to express thanks to your family or reaffirm your bond with someone special.
With its gentle melody, this warm track gives you the courage to convey your honest feelings.
Dear sunshine—my precious youHirahara Ayaka
A song that was also chosen as the theme for a morning drama series.
Despite its simple melody, the lyrics depicting the bond with a loved one are moving.
If you relate this song to a parent and child, it feels as if a mother is speaking to her child.
Rather than talking to a newborn, it seems more like she’s addressing a child who has left the nest and moved away.
Happiness ~Since You Were Born~kerakera
Kerakera is a three-member music unit known for the cute voice of their female vocalist, MEME.
The other members—on bass and drums—are men, which makes for an unusual lineup.
Their 2015 release “Shiawase ~Kimi ga Umarete~” is a superb song of gratitude that energizes you with its cheerful lyrics.
The message, “Happiness is all around us, and what matters is whether we can notice it,” soothes a weary heart.
Its upbeat tone gives you strength as you listen.
Be sure to share it with the important people around you!
Homesick Night Homesick BluesKaneko Ayano
Even when we’re far apart, our hearts are always longing for family.
Kaneko Ayano’s song gently sings of those feelings.
Included on her November 2015 album “Loving Planet,” this warm track portrays both gratitude toward one’s family and the conflict of becoming independent.
Its lyrics capture everyday, ordinary scenes that stir the listener’s heart.
It’s perfect for students who’ve just started living on their own or for those away from home for work.
When that swell of emotion for your family rises up, why not listen to this song? It will surely make you want to express your gratitude to the people you cherish.