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 (21–30)
To the futureKiroro
“To the Future” by Kiroro is a classic both as a graduation song and a moving, emotional piece.
It’s filled with feelings everyone has experienced at least once, and it’s even been chosen as a required piece for choral competitions.
A well-known story is that Kiroro’s Chiharu Tamashiro wrote this song in junior high school as a message to her mother.
It’s a song that deepens our gratitude to our mothers, reminding us that gentle feelings toward someone help us grow—and become stronger, too.
Mother’s SongAn Sarī
This song, released in 2012 as the second single by singer-songwriter Ann Sally from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, became a hit after being chosen as the theme song for the animated film Wolf Children.
Its gentle vocals and sound seem to seep deep into the heart.
The lyrics, which follow the story of the film, can make you feel a bit sentimental just by reading them.
Mother’s songs. Moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers: recommended popular tracks (31–40)
Because you are hereUru
Uru, a popular female singer known for her deep voice and clear, soaring vocals, released the song “Anata ga Iru Koto de” in February 2020.
It was also the theme song for the TBS Sunday drama “Ship of Theseus,” and many people likely came to love the song through that series.
If you replace “you” in the lyrics with “mother,” it evokes a strong sense of love for one’s mom.
The music video also portrays a parent–child relationship, and the scene where the daughter realizes her mother’s love and runs while crying is especially moving.
’Cause mom’s happy.Shunsuke Kiyokiba
A song that is very popular even among Shunsuke Kiyokiba’s fans, its lyrics are based on words of encouragement from his mother.
Listening to Kiyokiba’s voice, filled with heartfelt gratitude, brings me to tears.
Yet it’s a song that uplifts everyone who hears it.
LetterROYALcomfort
This song expresses gratitude to a mother and the happiness of being raised by her.
It’s a digital single by the Osaka-based trio ROYALcomfort, released in 2018.
The warm tone of the track is soothing.
Now that I’m a parent, I can finally understand how my mother felt back then.
Wouldn’t it be perfect as wedding BGM?
White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
Released as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 30th single, this is the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama “Tonbi.” Centered on the theme of a child’s feelings toward their parents, the lyrics recount episodes such as the artist giving flowers to his mother on his own birthday and his sentiments toward his late father.
MamaNishino Kana
When it comes to singers who win empathy with love songs and lyrics from a woman’s perspective and are popular among women from their teens to their thirties, Kana Nishino comes to mind.
Her song “Mama” is a very Kana Nishino-like, warm song dedicated to mothers.
The lyrics, which express a daughter’s gratitude to her mother, overflow with kindness.
The mother seen through the daughter’s eyes is gentler and braver than anyone, and the daughter’s admiration—wanting to be like her mom someday—gives us listeners a meaningful realization as well.