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 (31–40)
Thank youSMAP
Released as SMAP’s 40th single, it was used as the theme song for the drama “Boku no Aruku Michi” and as the TBS theme for the Rio 2016 Olympics.
It’s a song that makes you want to say thank you to someone important.
The music video is also animated, has a strong sense of story, and is highly recommended.
To love.D.W. Nikoruzu
This song, which the vocalist of D.W.
Nicols dedicated to his mother, is the ultimate ode to motherhood—suggesting that even the meaning of birth and the fear of death are swayed by a mother’s presence.
It carries a straightforward prayer, as if boldly confessing that all men are mama’s boys.
cute personUrufuruzu
The 15th single by Ulfuls, a rock band from Osaka known for energizing people of all ages.
Thanks to its light, upbeat sound, it has been used in many commercials, including Glico’s “Pocky Saka Koi Monogatari” and Asahi’s “Clear Asahi Prime Rich.” It’s a message song from a son to his “cute person” = his mother.
He’s a good-for-nothing son who causes trouble, but he asks her to watch over him and cheer him on—an irresistible, heartwarming classic.
The girls’ band Chatmonchy covered it on “Ulfuls Tribute,” which is also highly recommended!
Thank youOhashi Takuya
This is a moving song that expresses heartfelt feelings toward parents who have always been on your side.
It’s a solo track by Takuya Ohashi, who is also active as a member of the music duo Sukima Switch, released in 2008.
The song was chosen as the theme for the drama “Keiji no Genba” (The Detective’s Scene).
The acoustic arrangement pairs perfectly with Ohashi’s gentle vocals, resulting in a piece that quietly seeps into your heart.
It will especially resonate with those who feel, “I caused my mother a lot of hardship.”
Dear MamaLGYankees feat. Kazumasa Oda
This work is an unusual collaboration between a hip-hop unit and a leading figure in the new music scene.
By having two veterans—whose careers and styles differ—sing across generations about their feelings for their mothers, it highlights how the magnitude of a mother’s presence is a universal theme for humankind.
Thank you always. Recommended songs to give on Mother’s Day: Popular gratitude songs (41–50)
familyJam9
This song proudly sings of the strong bond born from being raised in a single-mother household, overflowing with the image of a son who has grown resilient and with gratitude toward his mother.
In recent years, as an anthem supporting the growing number of single mothers, it can be called a song that today’s society needs.
Because it’s for Mom’s happiness.Shunsuke Kiyokiba
A track included on Shunsuke Kiyokiba’s 10th original album, “REBORN,” released in 2017.
The lyrics were written by Shunsuke Kiyokiba, and the song conveys many words received from his mother and a deep sense of her love.
It’s a moving piece that shows a mother’s happiness lies in her son leading a happy life.