[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 (101–110)
miracleUru
A song of gratitude and blessing for new life, woven by Uru’s warm voice.
Released in November 2017 as the theme song for the second season of the drama “Kounodori.” Its lyrics gently sing of the preciousness of life and the bond between parent and child, and its piano-centered, tender melody resonates in the heart.
It’s perfect not only for those experiencing the joy of childbirth or parenting, but also for times when you want to express gratitude to someone dear.
As you listen to this piece, why not picture the loved ones around you? It’s sure to warm your heart.
My Little RoseHirai Dai
A song like a love letter that Dai Hirai dedicated to his beloved child.
It conveys the joy of becoming a parent, the worries, and the deep love, all set to a gentle melody that celebrates a child’s birth.
Released digitally in September 2022, the track is said to even include the baby’s first cry.
It’s a warm piece that lets you feel the preciousness of new life and the bonds of family.
Perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special or for listening together as a parent and child.
Highly recommended for those raising children or eagerly awaiting the birth of their own.
Thanks a lotLGYankees
LGYankees’ “Maji Arigatou” is a song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents and one’s own child.
Included on the 2011 album “BARIBARI LGYankees,” this track is a collaboration with singer Kazusei Yoshimi, who is also a former soccer player.
The song portrays deepening appreciation for parents who have given so much—happiness, love, and more—an understanding that sinks in even more once the singer has a child and comes to share the same feelings as their own parents.
Toward the child, it conveys thankfulness from a parent’s perspective simply for their presence here and now.
It’s a recommended gratitude song for those who have experienced life from both sides—as a child and as a parent.
Like the shining moonSuperfly
It is a moving ballad filled with warm affection and deep gratitude.
Feelings for a precious presence that made you shine are beautifully expressed by likening them to the moon’s light.
Just as the moon receives the sun’s rays and illuminates the night sky, you too shine through someone’s love, and then use that light to illuminate someone else.
This heartwarming song portrays such a cycle of love.
Released in August 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for a TBS drama and resonated with many people.
It is a song that gently stays by your side when you want to convey thanks to someone important or when you want to find the light within yourself.
I am a fatherHamada Shogo
Shogo Hamada’s “I am a father” portrays a father’s determination to protect his family no matter what.
Released in 2005, it also inspired the short film “TWO LOVE: A Tale of Two Loves.” The lyrics depict a resolve to work hard for the sake of one’s family, no matter how unreasonable the workplace may be, and a determination to keep them safe from the tragic incidents seen on TV.
Even without any special powers, no one can surpass a father’s love for his family—this song captures that feeling.
Family Song: A Gratitude Song That Makes You Feel the Importance of Family (111–120)
A Day of Joy and Loneliness (Your Wedding Day)Takeuchi Mariya
This is a song a mother gave to her daughter as she leaves to be married.
“I’m happy, but lonely…” The days they spent together, and so many memories, drift through her heart.
The mother’s feelings—rejoicing in her daughter’s departure into a new life and wishing for her happiness—her blessings and her farewell, the complex emotions of a parent—have been woven into a gentle, unhurried melody.
Nostalgic, cherished memories spread warmly through the heart.
Toward a Shining TomorrowKawasaki Takaya
Singer-songwriter Takaya Kawasaki gained sudden attention when “Magic Carpet” went viral and became a smash hit on TikTok.
His gentle, conversational voice lodges itself in your ears after just one listen, and every track leaves you enchanted.
This song, “Toward a Shining Tomorrow,” is another beautiful piece that resonates deeply.
Sung from a male perspective as if dedicated to his wife, the lyrics remind you how extraordinary our ordinary, everyday life truly is.
Even those who usually feel too shy to express their gratitude will surely feel inspired to try.
