[May Songs] Uplifting Cheer Songs & Moving Mother’s Day Song Collection

Thank You Mamaberii guddoman

Thank You Mama

This song features a warm, heartfelt melody that conveys love and gratitude to mothers in a straightforward way.

Each of the three members delivers an emotional solo part, expressing feelings for “Mom” from various perspectives—such as from a child to a mother, and from a husband to a wife.

It gently portrays mothers who devote themselves to their families and the appreciation that’s hard to express in everyday life, resulting in a piece that resonates with listeners.

Included on the album “Thank You,” the song was released in February 2025.

The album, celebrating the 11th anniversary of Berry Goodman’s formation, also includes the Hanshin Koshien Stadium 100th Anniversary support song and a tie-in track for NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” It’s a perfect song to gift with carnations for Mother’s Day or whenever you want to express your gratitude.

motherHikawa Kiyoshi

Kiyoshi Hikawa / Mother [Official]

This is a hit song by Kiyoshi Hikawa that sings of deep love and gratitude for a mother.

Set to a gentle, warm melody, it conveys feelings for a cherished presence and the universal bond between mother and child.

Crafted by a stellar production team, this gem portrays the profound parent-child connection and unconditional love through a moving vocal performance.

Released in February 2020, it received high acclaim, including the Best Vocal Performance award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

With Rei Nakanishi’s delicate lyrics and Masato Sugimoto’s emotionally rich melody in perfect harmony, it’s an ideal gift for Mother’s Day.

Why not entrust the gratitude that’s hard to put into words to this song and give it to someone special?

how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi

how beautiful you are

Ayumi Hamasaki’s work, which gently sings of gratitude to her mother, is a heartwarming ballad that celebrates the presence of someone precious.

It gazes upon the beauty that shines within each of us, and its delicate piano melody colors a message of gratitude for the small moments of everyday life.

Included on the album “Party Queen,” it was released in February 2012 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi” (Second to Last Love).

The warmly affectionate music video portrays the daily lives of diverse people, filled with kindness that resonates in the viewer’s heart.

When you can’t find the words to express your gratitude to someone important, sending this song will surely convey your feelings.

A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu

A gift from God

The ever-beloved Southern All Stars present a song filled with thoughts for parents and children, marked by its heartwarming message and distinctive melody.

Imbued with love and respect for Japanese pop music, this work was first broadcast in February 2025 as the theme song for programs commemorating the 100th anniversary of NHK’s broadcasting.

Included on the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH,” it is sprinkled with homages to various classic Showa-era songs.

With a deep appreciation for Japan’s storied music scene and a wish to pass on musical culture to the next generation, this piece is one to be savored by parents and children alike.

It’s sure to be a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude through music as a Mother’s Day gift.

rootKing Gnu

King Gnu – Root

Even if I’m someone who doesn’t stand out, I want to be someone who matters to the person I love.

This is a mid-tempo ballad by King Gnu that weaves delicate emotions into its fabric.

Like the roots of a flower slowly spreading underground, it gently portrays relationships that grow over time and two people supporting one another as they draw close, expressed with a tender sensibility.

Released in October 2024 as the theme song for the TBS drama “Diamonds Sleeping in the Sea,” it layers a beautiful piano-and-strings melody with a contemporary sense of rhythm and choral parts reminiscent of a nursery rhyme, vividly capturing the flow of time and feelings that never change.

While embracing life’s transience, the song invites you to reflect on what it means to live quietly yet with strength.

It’s a track that will resonate in your heart when you’re anxious about a new environment or uncertain about a relationship with someone important to you.

But you know, sometimesimase

[imase] But you know, sometimes (MV)

This is a song by imase that gently conveys the importance of taking a breather in our busy daily lives.

With a soothing melody and warm vocals, it tenderly embraces the feelings of modern people who are so caught up in hectic days that they don’t even have time to gaze at the sky.

Released in July 2022 and written as the theme song for JT’s corporate ad series “Hitoiki Shūkan” (A Breather Habit), the track was included on the first EP, “POP CUBE,” and sparked conversation.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to spend time facing your own feelings, on the way home after a day of pushing yourself too hard, or whenever you want to calm your mind.

A hundred flowers in full bloomIkuta Rira

A hundred flowers in full bloom

This is a heart‑pounding number by Lila Ikuta, painted with grand, sweeping soundscapes that capture the scene of brilliantly colored flowers in full bloom.

It’s an impressive work that conveys a strong longing for a hopeful future that opens up beyond the trials and hardships everyone faces.

Released in December 2024, it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime The Apothecary Diaries, airing from January 2025.

As Ikuta’s first solo tie-in with an anime, the piece beautifully blends her transparent, airy vocals with a dramatic melody.

It’s a song that sincerely supports those taking a new step forward or standing at a crossroads in life, offering warm encouragement and a gentle push on your back.