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 (21–30)
carnationShiina Ringo
It was released in 2011 as Shiina Ringo’s 12th single.
Chosen as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Carnation, its compassionate vocals and the flower associated with Mother’s Day in the title make it a song that revives memories of being loved by one’s mother in childhood.
Circle of Thanksayaka
It’s included on Ayaka’s 4th album, “Rainbow Road.” It was used as the campaign song for Nestlé’s KitKat and as the commercial song for Choya Umeshu’s “Choya Natsuume.” Since the lyrics express gratitude to one’s parents, it’s a song often used at weddings.
Thank you as always. Recommended songs to give on Mother’s Day: Popular gratitude songs (31–40)
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
It was released in 2009 as GReeeeN’s 11th single.
The song was issued as a lead single from their third album, “Shio, Kosho,” and was used as the theme song for the Toho-distributed film “ROOKIES: Graduation.” It’s a moving song that inspires you to keep doing your best even when apart, without forgetting what your parents taught you and with a feeling of gratitude.
HEROHirano Riku
This song candidly expresses gratitude to the artist’s mother.
It was released in October 2025 by Riku Hirano, who is active as a rapper and dancer.
Reflecting on memories of separation and illness, the song ultimately declares a desire to become a hero like his mother.
The arrangement—layering children’s chorus with strings and brass—expands that sentiment into a universal story.
It’s a perfect listen when you want to revisit and reflect on your appreciation for family.
Angelazu
This song is written like unvarnished words jotted down in a diary, capturing the true feelings of a contrary daughter who, because the relationship is so close, finds it hard to honestly express her gratitude.
With a beautiful mix of falsetto, she pours her heart out, singing of emotions that overflow beyond what the five letters of “arigato” can convey.
To MotherHanzaki Yoshiko
Yoshiko Hanzaki is a singer-songwriter from Hokkaido.
Before making her major debut, she didn’t belong to any label; after 17 years of groundwork, she finally made her major debut in 2017—a self-made musician.
Her voice is richly nuanced and gentle, with a persuasive warmth that resonates deeply with listeners.
True to its title and lyrics, this song she sings with her warm voice is a straightforward expression of gratitude.
It’s filled with a mother’s love and thankfulness for that love.
It’s a wonderful piece that overflows with the mutual love shared between a mother and her daughter.
MotherlandCHEMISTRY
A track included on CHEMISTRY’s first album, “The Way We Are,” released in 2001.
It’s a song that expresses gratitude for a mother’s deep love and feelings—realized only after leaving the town where one grew up.
Despite its pop sound, the delicate lyrics deeply resonate.