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 (101–110)
motherHikawa Kiyoshi
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
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.
motherMori Masako
As I grow into an adult, I suddenly notice how small my mother is.
From there, my thoughts drift back to everything she did to raise me.
Now that I’m grown, I’ve matured to the point where I want to share in my mother’s worries too.
It’s a song of a daughter’s gratitude to her mother.
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
A warm, heartfelt song that conveys gratitude straight from the heart.
Released in February 2013 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ final single, it carries their feelings before disbanding.
Words of thanks to longtime supporters, fans, and loved ones are set to a moving melody that touched many listeners.
The music video, starring Sanma Akashiya, also became a hot topic.
It’s a track often used in moments when people want to express gratitude, such as during wedding intermissions or graduation ceremonies.
If you’re struggling to put your feelings into words for someone important, why not try conveying them along with this song?
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
This is a rock ballad by JUJU, overflowing with gratitude and kindness toward a loved one.
Its melody gently embraces the subtle emotions of discovering the preciousness of a life nurtured in the womb and seeing the world in a new light.
Also featured in a Nissan Cube commercial, the song was released in February 2009 and ambitiously broke into the top 10 on the Oricon weekly chart.
It is included on the albums “What’s Love?” and “BEST STORY – Love stories –,” and has been covered by many artists.
It’s a song that resonates deeply in the heart, perfect for moments when you want to savor your gratitude for a precious life that has come into the world.
Thank you as always. Songs I want to give on Mother’s Day. Recommended gratitude songs (111–120)
Mom ~yet~berii guddoman
This heartwarming song by BERRY GOODMAN conveys boundless gratitude and love for mothers over a warm melody.
Born as a song to give on Mother’s Day, it’s included on the album “Spring Spring Spring.” It vividly portrays everyday moments—like a mother who works from early morning until late at night without a single complaint, always devoted to her family, and who treats you to home-cooked meals when you return home.
Since its release in March 2017, it has also been embraced in the sports world, used as the walk-up song for Ryō Ishikawa of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.
It’s a wonderful track to give as a Mother’s Day present, overflowing with gratitude, or any time you want to express how much your mother means to you.
MamaMAY’S
It was released in 2009 as the coupling track to MAY’S fourth single, “I WISH.” The song was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Gacchiri Monday!!” and conveys love for one’s mother.
Following feedback that it had been used at weddings, it was re-included on this release to align with the wedding theme of “I WISH” and create a cohesive feel.