Mother's songs: moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks
What kind of person is your “mother”? Is she like the sun—scary when she’s angry but usually kind, always greeting 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 convey your everyday thanks but feel too shy to put it into words, there are perfect songs for you too.
These are all great choices for Mother’s Day or weddings, so whenever you feel like saying “thank you,” please give them a listen.
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Mother's Songs: Moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks (91–100)
To be a motherAbe Mao
Abe Mao’s song “To Be a Mother” is a ballad filled with a mother’s feelings for her child.
If you grow up healthy, that’s all I could ever want; if you just keep smiling… Hearing lyrics like that brings me to tears.
It truly is unconditional love.
Speaking as a parent myself, that’s exactly how it feels.
It may be a bit overbearing from a child’s perspective (laughs), but you are more important than anything.
If my own child sang me this song, I think I’d be so moved I’d cry…
MOTHER96neko
“MOTHER” is a classic song that expresses gratitude to a mother from a child’s perspective, making it perfect for Mother’s Day or weddings.
It speaks on behalf of those who were raised by a single mother, and listeners who grew up that way will be moved to tears.
Mothers themselves can also listen and reflect on the love they gave and the hardships they endured.
The song resonates from the perspective of both daughters and sons, and is loved by people of all genders.
Let the gratitude-filled “MOTHER” play as you listen together with someone special.
wrinkledKasamura Tōta
The perfect Vocaloid song to listen to on Mother’s Day, when feelings of gratitude toward parents overflow, is “Shiwakucha.” Created in 2021 by Vocaloid producer Tota Kasamura, who has provided songs for numerous artists, it portrays the authentic emotions of choosing one’s path amid life’s many struggles.
Since the song envisions oneself as an old man, it also works well as a message song to mothers who wish for their children’s happiness and health.
Featuring warm piano-and-vocal instrumentation, it’s a track that resonates with KAITO’s singing.
Family Daymisono
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?
mother landCrystal Kay
A heartwarming song filled with love for a mother.
Set to a gentle melody, it sings of gratitude to a mother and the bittersweetness of parting.
Released in May 2004 as Crystal Kay’s 14th single, it was also chosen as an ending theme for the popular anime Fullmetal Alchemist.
It drew attention as Crystal Kay’s first ballad sung entirely in Japanese.
Perfect for special days when you want to express your feelings to family—like Mother’s Day or a wedding.
If you usually feel too shy to say “thank you,” why not convey that sentiment through this song?