Thank you as always. Recommended songs to give on Mother’s Day: Popular songs of gratitude.
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. Recommended songs to give on Mother’s Day: Popular gratitude songs (71–80)
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.
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.
Hey, MomKOKONA
A ballad that conveys gratitude to a mother through a gentle melody and warm words.
Kokona’s delicate vocals carefully weave deep affection for the mother who continued to support her unchanged, even through the rebellious years of adolescence.
Soft accompaniment by acoustic guitar and piano tenderly embraces the child’s honest feelings toward her mother.
Included on the EP “Hey, Mom,” released in July 2024, the song moved the hearts of many.
This work embodies Kokona’s feelings for the mother who supported her when she chose the path of music after graduating junior high school, vividly portraying the bond between mother and daughter.
It’s a song we especially hope will reach those who struggle to express their gratitude to the mother who always welcomes them with a smile.
day by dayYoshida Yamada
Yoshida Yamada deliver a heartfelt performance of a gem-like love song that gently depicts the daily life of an elderly couple who have spent many years together.
From their first meeting through marriage, child-rearing, and old age, this warm story that reexamines life’s joys and sorrows is deeply moving.
Released in December 2013, the song was featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” with member Yoshitaka Yamada also handling the character design for the animation.
More than a decade after the group’s formation, this track beautifully crystallizes the musicality the duo has woven together.
Loved by many, it’s a perfect Mother’s Day gift—a song imbued with gratitude for family and the bonds between parents and children.
Family SongHoshino Gen
Set to a heartwarming melody, this masterpiece gently sings about the small joys of everyday life and the connections between people.
Gen Hoshino delicately depicts scenes like morning light and windowsills, as if capturing familiar moments within a family.
Its message—embracing bonds that go beyond blood ties and accepting the diversifying forms of family with warmth—resonates deep within.
Released in August 2017, the song was used as the theme for the Nippon TV drama “Overprotected Kahoko” and reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its distinctive sound, which skillfully incorporates elements of late-1960s to early-1970s soul music, is another draw.
It’s a gem that stays close to the feeling of wishing happiness for someone important to you, so why not listen to it in a quiet moment alone? Its gentle sound may even move you to tears.