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 (21–30)
hanaKobukuro
This is “hana” by Kobukuro, released in April 2015 as a digital-only single.
It was written specifically as the CM song for Lotte’s Ghana chocolate.
With the theme of “the kindness we receive from those who matter,” it’s a gentle track in which Kobukuro’s signature style shines—quietly confirming the true intent behind that kindness in one’s heart and expressing gratitude.
The music video also features a star-studded cast of actresses that’s simply mesmerizing.
Thank youikimonogakari
Released as Ikimonogakari’s 18th single, it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo.” Thanks in part to the drama’s success, it tied their career-best peak at No.
2 on the charts.
It’s a staple song for expressing everyday gratitude.
budKobukuro
The lyrics sketch a worldview in vivid detail, like a nostalgic photograph, likening the mother in one’s memory to a gently opening bud.
As the theme song for the drama Tokyo Tower, which portrays feelings toward one’s mother, it also beautifully brought the work’s atmosphere to life.
Song for Day 20,825Ninomiya Kazunari
The title of this song, with its suggestive string of numbers, represents the number of days from his mother’s birthday to the song’s release date.
Written as if he were speaking with his mother, the lyrics ignore conventional songwriting rules and highlight the intimate, private bond between mother and son.
Because you are hereUru
Many of you have probably heard this song as the theme for the drama “Ship of Theseus.” The singer is Uru, a much-talked-about artist in recent years.
She first drew attention on YouTube, where she uploaded cover videos of various songs.
Her appeal lies in her clear, beautiful voice.
While the lyrics can be interpreted as a love song, they can also be seen as expressing a mother’s love and compassion.
It’s a song you’d want to dedicate with gratitude for all the care you’ve received so far, along with the desire to give back from now on.
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
Released in 2016 as a digital-only single, the song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama Toto Nee-chan.
The lyrics—said to have been written with her mother, Keiko Fuji, in mind—overflow with Hikaru Utada’s love for her mother and a poignant sense of longing, making it a deeply moving piece.
To the futureKiroro
The second single by Kiroro, a two-woman unit from Okinawa.
Many people have probably sung this song in school classes or at choral competitions in middle and high school.
For that reason, it’s also known as a graduation song.
At the same time, since member Chiharu Tamashiro wrote it as a letter to her mother when she was in her third year of junior high school, it’s also recommended as a song of gratitude to mothers.
Everyone has probably rebelled against their mother at least once and later regretted it as an adult.
It might be nice to give this song to your mom for Mother’s Day in May!
