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 songs (1–10)
To MomAI
The song “To Mom” is performed by AI, a popular artist known for her weighty, gospel-like voice and bright personality.
In it, AI expresses her gratitude to her mother wholeheartedly, singing a sincere thank you.
Even if you usually feel shy about expressing thanks to your mom, you could arrange this song and convey it through singing, or simply let her listen to it—the feeling of gratitude will still come through.
The music video features many scenes of a mother and daughter happily chatting, which might make you want to see your mom.
mothermakaroni enpitsu
Isn’t there a place you long to return to when you’re a little worn out by everyday life? This medium-tempo track by Macaroni Enpitsu is a song that expresses feelings toward that emotional haven we call “mother.” Its warm message resonates in the heart, as if to teach us that not only bravado but also vulnerability is a part of kindness.
Released in November 2020 on their major-label debut EP, “Ai o Shirazuni Mahō wa Tsukaenai” (You Can’t Use Magic Without Knowing Love), it also became beloved as the ending theme for the popular anime Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai.
It’s a song we especially want people who are living away from home and doing their best, or those who just feel like hearing a parent’s voice again, to listen to.
Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada
The musical duo Yoshida Yamada’s “Haha no Uta” (“Mother’s Song”) is a moving piece that resonates deeply with listeners.
It features a warm melody and gentle vocals, and its lyrics expressing gratitude and love for mothers are universally relatable.
It speaks on behalf of the feelings we can’t always put into words, and it’s a song that stays close not only on special occasions but in everyday life as well.
It’s also recommended as a song to give as a message of thanks for weddings or Mother’s Day.
With Yoshida Yamada’s crystal-clear harmonies that touch the heart, it truly deserves to be called “a song for mothers.”
Mother's Songs: Moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks (11–20)
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Released in 2021, this song by DISH// also served as the theme song for the drama “NIGATSU NO SHOUSHA: The Absolute-Rank Classroom,” so I think many mothers have probably heard it as well.
The track has a crisp, light, and lively feel, and vocalist Takumi Kitamura’s refreshing voice is very easy on the ears.
The lyrics express gratitude to one’s mother—feelings that are hard to convey in everyday life—making it a perfect song to give as a Mother’s Day gift.
Dear MomHIPPY
Sometimes it’s precisely because you’re so close that you can’t be honest.
This is HIPPY’s famous ballad that straightforwardly captures that frustrating sense of distance and overflowing gratitude.
It vividly portrays the worry caused during rebellious years and the greatness of parents you only recognize once you’re grown, making your heart swell every time you listen.
Included on the album “HomeBase ~Arigatou~,” released in March 2017, this heartwarming track was composed by HIPPY and EQ.
Even the anecdote that its working title was “Okan” (Mom) conveys its unpretentious warmth.
For Mother’s Day or a birthday, why not entrust this song with the “thank you” that’s hard to say out loud, and give it to your mom?
To youBLUE ENCOUNT
Even if you think “it goes without saying,” gratitude won’t be conveyed unless you put it into words.
This BLUE ENCOUNT song wraps up that mix of frustration and warmth.
For the mom who’s always by your side, it delivers the feelings you’re too shy to say—like “thank you”—on your behalf.
Released as a digital single in May 2020 and included on the album Q.E.D, the track is also known for originating from the radio show SCHOOL OF LOCK!’s Parent-Child Bond Project.
Because it’s based on listeners’ real voices, its unadorned words resonate all the more.
MaMaMAY’S
This is a heartwarming number delivered by MAY’S, the duo of Maiko Katagiri and Junichi Kawai.
Skipping class to go out together, sharing stories you keep secret from Dad…
we all have at least one “secret with Mom,” don’t we? This song is a message of gratitude that portrays the mother-daughter relationship in down-to-earth words.
Originally a classic included on their album “Beginning,” released in September 2006, it was also chosen as the ending theme for TBS’s “Gacchiri Monday!!” in April 2009.
How about sending this letter-in-song filled with “thank you” to someone special on a wedding day or Mother’s Day?