Thank you as always. Songs I want to give on Mother’s Day. Recommended gratitude songs.
Mother’s Day, which falls on the second Sunday of May, is a day to express gratitude to our beloved mothers.
In this article, we introduce “songs of thanks” that can help you convey your appreciation to your mom on Mother’s Day.
A mother’s presence—someone who always accepts you with kindness no matter what—means so much to a child.
Even as adults, many of us probably still feel, “I just can’t compete with my mom!”
Why not send the “thank you” that’s hard to say face-to-face, together with carnations, on Mother’s Day?
She’s sure to be delighted!
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Thank you as always. Songs I want to give on Mother’s Day. Recommended gratitude songs (71–80)
A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
It’s a hit song from the debut period of Kaientai, led by Tetsuya Takeda, who is also active as an actor, released on December 10, 1973.
It’s also a message song addressed to Takeda’s real mother, Iku.
It’s interesting that the piece is composed of a long spoken monologue in Hakata dialect from Fukuoka, Takeda’s hometown, paired with short sung lyrics.
The scolding and encouraging lines from Iku to her son Tetsuya are said to be taken directly from real events.
It’s a classic that makes you appreciate the greatness and gratitude we owe to mothers.
BIG MAMASoul Camp
It’s a heartfelt thank-you song with a strong, straightforward message: “Thank you for raising me up until now—I’ll cherish you from here on, too.” It’s a track by the Okinawa-born music group Soul Camp, released as their first single in 2005, and it was written for member Hanzo’s mother.
The lyrics, which project the feelings in his heart directly onto a gently atmospheric track, feel very warm.
When embarrassment makes it hard to say what you really feel, this song will surely help.
sunflowerYūsuke
I can imagine many kinds of “thank you”—to nature, friends, a lover, parents, and more.
Even in sad times, in any situation, I want to keep holding on to feelings of love.
Sunflowers are a perfect match for the cheerful character Yusuke, and a smile is also an expression of gratitude.
cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe
It’s a bittersweet yet warm ballad that contemplates feelings toward one’s mother.
This song, by the legendary singer Momoe Yamaguchi who dominated the Japanese music scene in the 1970s, was released in 1977 as her 19th single.
The lyrics and music were written by Masashi Sada.
The words, which express the emotions felt when getting married and leaving home, can bring you to tears just by reading them.
And the older you get, the more you come to appreciate this song.
When you want to return to your roots, this song might help you.
The song I, at 22, gave to my motherSukaipīsu
Skypeace is a popular YouTuber duo made up of Teo and ☆Inni☆.
Their greeting, “Ready, go—hey, we’re Skypeace! Yeah!” always gives us a boost of energy.
They’ve released lots of songs, each full of their signature charm.
This song, “A Song I Gave to My Mother When I Was 22,” is a tender, heartfelt piece—if someone sang it on Mother’s Day, moms everywhere would probably be moved to tears.
If you have trouble expressing your daily gratitude to your mom, please give it a listen together!
A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu
The beloved Southern All Stars present a song filled with feelings for parents and children, marked by a heartwarming message and a 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 sprinkles in homages to various Showa-era classics.
Carrying a deep appreciation for Japan’s storied music scene and a wish to pass its culture on to the next generation, this is a track meant to be savored by parents and children together.
It’s sure to be a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude through music as a Mother’s Day gift.
Love SongGReeeeN
A heartwarming message song that captures pure gratitude toward someone.
The lyrics, which express feelings for the other person with frank honesty, and the melody wrapped in gentleness resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2007, the song was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubu Da II,” and was also used in commercials for Hoyu’s “Beauteen.” Singing of a love that deepens over time, this track is recommended as a gift for special occasions when you want to say thank you—such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays.