[May Songs] Uplifting Cheer Songs & Moving Mother’s Day Song Collection
May is the month when we finally get used to the new life that started in April, and the long holidays have come and gone.
Many people may be feeling down from loneliness.
It might be a season when you miss the friends you used to spend time with every day and the family who supported you.
So this time, we’re introducing uplifting songs perfect for May and touching songs that are just right for the month of Mother’s Day.
We hope this article leads you to a song that speaks to your heart.
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[Songs of May] Uplifting Cheer Songs & Touching Mother’s Day Song Collection (11–20)
carnationShiina Ringo
Shiina Ringo’s “Carnation” is a song that also served as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Carnation.
The drama centers on family love during the Taisho to Showa eras, and this song, too, evokes a certain nostalgic, retro atmosphere.
Its gentle, jazz-waltz-like triple meter feels so pleasant, doesn’t it? Since May includes Mother’s Day, it might be nice to listen to this song while thinking about a gift for your mother.
carnationKasamura Tōta
Tota Kasamura, known for ballad songs with piano accompaniment, released “Carnation” in 2018.
Many people may find the lyrics—recounting experiences with his mother and expressing gratitude—deeply relatable.
Why not take courage from this song and share your feelings with your mom, feelings that are usually too embarrassing to put into words? And of course, let the gift be carnations.
Early summer rain&TEAM
This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.
Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.
Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.
For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
As a heartwarming ballad that reminds us of the precious things we tend to overlook in everyday life, this has become one of JUJU’s signature songs and continues to move many people.
With a melody that gently embraces gratitude for a loved one and the joy their presence brings to life, heartfelt emotions are carefully woven throughout.
Released in February 2009 as her ninth single, the song was featured in a Nissan Cube commercial, in which JUJU herself also appeared.
Whether you’ve lost love, are starting a new chapter, or want to express thanks to someone important, you’re sure to find lyrics that resonate.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you long to be wrapped in a gentle, warm feeling.
A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro
Kobukuro’s 11th single, released in May 2005 as the theme song for the drama Ruri no Shima set on a remote island in Okinawa.
The song is memorable for its warm, empathetic vocals and melody.
It is included on the album NAMELESS WORLD as well as the acclaimed ALL SINGLES BEST, and has been covered by many artists.
When you feel like giving up or need the courage to dive into a new environment, this song gently stays close to your heart and gives you a supportive push.
It will help you face forward and take that first step.
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
A song by DISH//, co-written by vocalist Takumi Kitamura and Hattori, the singer-guitarist of Macaroni Empitsu.
Chosen as the theme song for the drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success,” it carries a marching motif that evokes moving forward toward a brilliant future.
While depicting a message to oneself to push on through hardship, it also conveys a veiled gratitude toward the singer’s mother, who has always been a source of support in such times.
May Songs: Uplifting Cheer Songs & Touching Mother’s Day Song Collection (21–30)
Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
This is a song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN with a warm atmosphere that evokes the freshness of early summer.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.
The inclusion of strings in the sound gives the track an even more grand and moving feel.
The gentle lyrics are memorable as well, expressing a cherished fondness for memories with friends and encouraging each other to keep moving forward while thinking of one another, even when apart.