[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 Songs] A gratitude song that makes you feel the importance of family (41–50)
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There are so many things in life you can’t truly understand until the moment actually comes, aren’t there? Feelings of love and gratitude toward your family can feel so ordinary that, unless something sparks it, you rarely get the chance to express them.
For anyone who feels that way, I want you to listen to this song Haruka by GReeeeN.
It also became a hit as the theme song for the film ROOKIES: Graduation.
It’s packed to the brim with the urge to say thank you to the family who always watches over you with kindness.
It’s also a perfect song for those about to leave their parents’ home.
Shadow TagHitoto Yo
This is Yo Hitoto’s sixth single, “Kagefumi,” released in 2005.
When you think of Yo Hitoto, “Hanamizuki” often comes to mind, but she has many songs that resonate deeply with the heart, and this one is also a profoundly moving track.
It reminds me of myself when I was little, or when I felt unsettled and clashed with my parents.
It’s a song that makes me reflect—wishing I had done things differently—and inspires me to be kinder to others in the life ahead.
3090 ~Song of Love~yamazaru
Singer-songwriter and actor Yamazaru created “3090 ~Ai no Uta~” with heartfelt thoughts for his family and hometown.
The number in the title comes from his child’s birth weight.
The moving sound, highlighted by resonant strings, pairs beautifully with lyrics that honestly and directly express feelings for loved ones.
His conversational flow conveys a surge of passion.
Whether you have someone you love close by or not, give this heart-touching track a listen.
Make it into a bouquet.wacci
“Hanataba ni Shite” by wacci is a song that gently expresses gratitude toward one’s parents.
It’s included on the 2018 album “Gunjō Refrain.” No matter who we are, we inevitably cause our parents worry and hardship, to greater or lesser degrees.
Even when we know it’s not good, when we’re young we can only rebel, and we can’t seem to convey our gratitude at all.
That’s exactly why, when we become adults, we should try expressing our feelings honestly—bundling together all our thanks and all our apologies—just like in this song.
This track will lend you the strength to put your feelings into words.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
Yuri, the singer-songwriter whose voice alone can make your heart tighten.
Thanks to hits like “Kakurenbo” and “Dry Flower,” he has a strong image as a love song artist, but this song feels filled with a broad, expansive love—a love for family.
The cherry blossom season is warm and cheerful, yet for some reason a sudden wave of poignancy can well up.
This track fits that feeling perfectly, and I think it will deeply resonate with those living away from their hometowns or families.
It’s a number that brings to mind and gives thanks for family members who have passed away.
Sanshin FlowerBEGIN
Sanshin no Hana (Flowers of the Sanshin) is a song themed around the sanshin, a traditional Okinawan stringed instrument.
Released in 2006 by the acoustic band BEGIN, who have produced many hits since their 1990 debut, the track features an acoustic sound centered on the sanshin’s timbre.
The story—sparked by a sanshin inherited from the singer’s grandfather—is deeply moving.
The poignant lyrics evoke images of rooms where family spent time together and of natural landscapes.
In the latter half of the song, you can enjoy singing and dance characteristic of Okinawan folk music.
Why not give this song, which portrays the importance of family, a listen?
To MomAI
This is a song gently sung by AI, known for her soulful vocals, dedicated to her mother.
Born in America and raised in a complicated family environment, she expresses her gratitude for her mother’s kindness and strength in plain, straightforward words.
The lyrics make it a track that resonates with anyone who thinks of their mother.
