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 (41–50)
Angelazu
This is a song included on AZU’s third album, which was released in 2011.
Just reading the lyrics brings you to tears, overflowing with gratitude toward someone precious.
It’s a song that lets you say thank you to your one and only, irreplaceable mother.
BIG MAMASoul Camp
Soul Camp, a three-member hip-hop group, released “BIG MAMA” as their debut track—a song based on real experiences that expresses gratitude to their mothers.
Rap, as a style that allows you to convey your emotions directly, might be a very effective way to communicate your feelings to others.
The song reflects on how mothers often push themselves for their children, while emphasizing that sons and daughters feel the same way—wishing for their mothers’ health and expressing care and deep respect for their great mothers.
Hymn to MotherMetis
One of the classic songs for Mother’s Day that many people love is “Haha Sanka” (“Mother’s Hymn”).
It’s a song Metis wrote specifically for her own mother.
While recalling her childhood days living with her mom, she expresses her gratitude throughout the lyrics.
A key point is the blend of a danceable reggae groove with simple string instrumentation.
Thanks to that, it’s perfect for conveying appreciation without getting overly sentimental.
Since it features many straightforward expressions of thanks, singing it at karaoke to get your feelings across is a great option, too.
Mothers SongECHO OF PEACE
Back in childhood, just walking hand in hand with my mother filled me with courage and hope.
But as we grow up, there are times when we forget how precious that is.
Still, this tear-jerking ballad sings of the unshakable bond between parent and child, no matter what.
cute personUrufuruzu
Ulfuls’ 15th single, “Kawaii Hito,” released in 1997.
With its bright, poppy melody and charming back-and-forth, you might assume from the title that it’s a love song, but in fact it was written for the singer’s mother.
Like a letter from a son to his mom, it gently captures everyday happenings and the feelings they bring, making for a heartwarming number.
Calling his mother a “cute person” feels so quintessentially Ulfuls—and so good, doesn’t it?
motherHayashi Asuka
Asuka Hayashi, a singer-songwriter known for her gentle voice, sings “Mother,” a song whose lyrics convey gratitude for being brought into the world.
The reason she can live happily now is because her mother gave birth to her, and she sings, wrapped in the piano’s embrace, about how truly glad she is to have been born to such a mother—so much so that it brings tears to the listener’s eyes.
Listening to this song makes you want to cherish the presence of a mother who welcomes you with a smile and a warm heart, even in times of hardship and sadness.
A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai
This song is included on the album “Bokyō-hen” (Nostalgia Chapter) and was later released as a single.
It’s a message song addressed to Takeda Tetsuya’s mother, Iku, comprising a long monologue in Hakata dialect from the mother’s perspective and a sung section from the son’s point of view.