Mother's songs: moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks

Family Daymisono

Family Day misono Tokoro George Rendez-vous Cassette (rendez-vous K7)

Family Day by misono portrays feelings toward one’s father and mother from both a son’s and a daughter’s perspective.

Released in 2008 as a double A-side single together with Aburazemi ♀ (Osaka Version) – Piano Version -, the song was composed by George Tokoro.

Overflowing with affection, the lyrics express apologies for having rebelled, gratitude for encouraging words that made one happy, and the qualities worth respecting in both parents.

You’ll likely find many parts that mirror your own feelings toward your parents, so why not use this song as an opportunity to express your appreciation to them?

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Thank you for being born.fūko

Thank you for being born – Fuuko [Full ver.]

A ballad by Fuko that celebrates the long-awaited meeting with her child, carried by a gentle, warm piano melody and a clear, translucent voice.

It delicately weaves themes of the parent–child bond that everyone experiences at least once and the preciousness of life.

Released in March 2021, the song was also used as the theme for Episode 4, “Treasure,” of the short film series “A Certain Story,” and has surpassed 4.5 million views on social media.

This gem, born from the collaboration between Tatsuya Kitagawa, who wrote and composed the song, and Fuko, is recommended for those who wish to share in the joy of childbirth and parenting.

Thank youshikuramen

Cyclamen, thank you ♡

A medium-tempo, positive song that expresses gratitude to mothers from every possible angle.

Even the thanks we usually feel but can’t say to our moms seem to be fully spoken by this song.

It’s truly a song you’d want to send on Mother’s Day.

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

MISIA – Shape of Love feat. HIDE (GReeeeN) (Official Music Video)

A gem of a ballad born from the collaboration between MISIA—renowned for her voice overflowing with kindness and love—and GReeeeN.

It expresses deep affection for a loved one through a warm melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

The song carefully portrays how a beloved person grows larger in one’s heart, the joys and sorrows that accumulate as you spend time together, and the mutual care you share.

Since its release in August 2018, it drew attention as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Stepmom and Daughter’s Blues,” and topped the Oricon digital singles chart for three consecutive weeks.

It’s a wonderful track that stays close to you in moments wrapped in happiness, or when you want to convey your feelings to someone special.

dandelionMatsushita Kohei

Kouhei Matsushita – Dandelion (Lyric Video)

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.

Mom ~yet~berii guddoman

Very Good Man – Okan ~yet~

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.

Maternal and Child Health HandbookIshizaki Hyuui

Huwie Ishizaki – Maternal and Child Health Handbook (Lyric Video)

Did you know that Hyui Ishizaki’s name is actually his real name? Apparently, his mother, who was a fan of Ittetsu Hoshi from “Star of the Giants” and David Bowie, is the one who named him.

Now, “Mother and Child Health Handbook” is a track included on the 2014 mini-album “That’s Why I Don’t Like Carnations.” The lyrics, which revisit memories with his mother, are something just about anyone can relate to.

In May, the month of Mother’s Day, why not draw courage from this song and express the gratitude you don’t usually say?