[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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- A classic song about brothers. A song I’d like to dedicate to my beloved sibling.
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[Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family (91–100)
MorrisSuperfly
“Morris” is a track from the 2011 album “Mind Travel.” It was written by vocalist Shiho Ochi as she reminisced about her father, who happily listened as she proudly sang and played the piano when she was a child.
She must have really loved her dad.
Not Alone ~Let’s Be Happy~SMAP
The theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Let’s Be Happy,” starring Shingo Katori.
It was originally planned for release as a CD single, but in consideration of the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, it was released as a digital-only single, with part of the proceeds donated to those affected.
The message of “You’re not alone” comes through plainly in the lyrics, strongly conveying a sense of bonds with family and those around us.
nostalgiaEvery Little Thing
“nostalgia” is a song included on the 2002 single “UNTITLED 4 ballads.” It’s a piece Ms.
Mochida created for her own mother.
No matter how hard things get, there’s always a smile waiting at home.
It reminds us of how precious that is.
If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi
It’s the third single by Yumi Matsutoya, famous as the ending theme for Studio Ghibli’s Kiki’s Delivery Service.
With a melody that feels like a gentle conversation and lyrics depicting the kindness felt in childhood, it naturally evokes memories of parental love and a child’s growth for everyone.
sonOkuda Tamio
“Musuko” (“Son”) is Tamio Okuda’s third single, released in 1995.
At that time, Okuda himself didn’t have any children yet, and on a music show, Downtown’s Hamada jokingly quipped, “Don’t sing a song about a son when you don’t even have one!”
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
In this song written and composed by Masashi Sada, which portrays a mother as seen through the eyes of her daughter on the eve of her marriage, a tender depth of feeling overlaps with the image of pale pink cosmos flowers.
Gratitude toward the mother, the years spent living together, hopes and anxieties for the new life beginning tomorrow, and tears—all of it resonates, and the feeling of “thank you” to one’s mother gently permeates the listener’s heart.
Released in 1977, it remains a moving masterpiece even today.
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.
