[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)
Baby I love youChe’Nelle
It’s a song packed to the brim with love for someone you cherish dearly.
Listening to it will put you in a truly wonderful mood.
The happiness shared with a beloved person overflows from this track, and it makes you feel like, “I want to find someone I can be with for the rest of my life!”
[Family Song] A song of gratitude that lets you feel the importance of family (51–60)
threadBank Band
Bank Band is an incredibly star-studded group led by Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.Children and music producer Takeshi Kobayashi, with other members rotating in and out.
Their song “Ito” is a cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s classic, which is famously covered by many artists.
The song portrays family bonds and is also a staple wedding song.
KizunaORANGE RANGE
Released in 2005 as ORANGE RANGE’s 12th single, it served as the theme song for the TBS drama “Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu” starring Hiroki Narimiya.
The song expresses love for family and other loved ones, showcasing ORANGE RANGE’s warmth throughout.
The image it evokes is of the band, who rose to fame after moving from Okinawa to Tokyo on the mainland, thinking of the family and friends they left far away.
Thank youOhashi Takuya
This is a solo song by Takuya Ohashi from Sukima Switch, and it’s his second single.
It was used as the Mother’s Day Flower Cupid collaboration campaign song, and it’s perfect for expressing gratitude to one’s parents.
Ohashi actually dedicated this song to his own parents, and it conveys straightforward feelings that are hard to say out loud in everyday life.
It’s a track that’s sure to bring tears to your eyes.
NectarMOROHA
The rap group MOROHA’s “Nectar” is a masterpiece that beautifully sings of the fragility and preciousness of family.
The spoken, conversational vocals—often called poetry reading—bring the lyrics’ meaning to the forefront.
This work is especially captivating for how its story unfolds at a pace that feels like riding a time machine from past to present.
The sad moments in life, the joyful ones, and the ever-present bonds of family… It’s a moving piece that will bring you to tears.
Why not give it a listen?
wisdom toothChatmonchy
This is a song included on Chatmonchy’s third album, Seimeiryoku (Vitality).
Its lyrics, which recall family living far away when a wisdom tooth starts coming in, are deeply moving.
There are things you only notice because you live apart, right? That feeling is what the song expresses.
HomeAnjura Aki
The title track included on Angela Aki’s debut album “HOME,” released in 2006.
The lyrics describe someone who chased their dreams to the big city but, feeling a bit discouraged, finds themselves thinking about their family back home.
In times like that, it’s the family—at the very center of your heart—who comes to mind and becomes your support.
It’s a song I’d love people in the same situation to listen to.