Mother's songs: moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks
What kind of person is your “mother”? Maybe she’s scary when she’s angry, but usually kind, and always greets you with a smile and a “welcome home,” no matter what.
In this article, we’ll introduce classic songs about mothers and songs that express gratitude to them.
If you want to show your appreciation but feel too shy to say it out loud, there are songs that are perfect for you! These are all timeless tracks recommended for Mother’s Day and weddings, so whenever you feel like expressing your thanks, give them a listen.
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Mother's Songs: Moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks (91–100)
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.
dandelionMatsushita Kohei
With a gentle acoustic sound and a warm, tender voice, Kohei Matsushita delivers an encouraging song that resonates deeply in the heart.
Imbued with the desire to become a flower that blooms for a loved one, this piece brims with the purity of caring for someone and the wish to do whatever one can for them.
Included on the album “R&ME,” released in December 2023, the song was written and composed by Matsushita himself, who also created the album’s illustrations.
It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude or quietly conveying your feelings to someone special.
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?
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.
Sweet MomShibasaki Kou
Ko Shibasaki delivers a deeply empathetic song overflowing with kindness.
The warm acoustic piano and expansive strings weave an arrangement that expresses a gentle, embracing tenderness.
It’s a gem of a ballad that resonates with a strong desire to support a loved one and keep conveying love.
Released in October 2005 as Ko Shibasaki’s 8th single, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
The song was used as the theme for the film “A Heartful of Love” and was later included on the albums “Hitori Asobi” and “Single Best.” It’s a track filled with warmth and love that we especially recommend to expectant mothers, parents raising children, and those who are about to become parents.
Thank youSun Set Swish
This work features a warm melody that gently wraps you in a feeling of gratitude, paired with straightforward lyrics that resonate in the heart.
It gently speaks to the importance of conveying a simple “thank you” and the feelings we hold for those who support us.
The finely crafted lyrics by the band’s leader, Junzo Ishida, quietly yet powerfully express gratitude to a mother.
Released in August 2007, the song was also used as the ending theme for the anime Big Windup! (Ookiku Furikabutte).
It is included on the album PASSION and continues to be loved by fans.
It’s a song we especially recommend to those who find it hard to say “thank you” in everyday life.
It also makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift to accompany a present.
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.