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

MOTHERTameoka Sonomi

Sonomi Tameoka / “MOTHER” Music Video [FULL Ver]

“MOTHER” is a song by Sonomi Tameoka, a singer-songwriter who mainly works in R&B and creates many genre-defying tracks.

It is included on her third album, “Full Course.” A mother’s smile truly gives us energy and courage, doesn’t it? In the lyrics, Tameoka expresses her wish to become like her own mother, who has shown nothing but a smile.

I, too, share that feeling of respect and the desire to become a mother like that.

Memories are beautifulAimer

Aimer “Memories Are Beautiful” Father’s Day edit (5th albums “Sun Dance” and “Penny Rain” to be released simultaneously on Wednesday, 2019/04/10)

Since the massive breakthrough of “Zankyo Sanka” in 2022, Aimer has been on an unstoppable roll.

Her stage name is pronounced “E-meh.” It apparently comes from the French verb aimer, meaning “to love.” The heartwarming song she brings us, “Omoide wa Kirei de” (“Memories Are Beautiful”), is a prime example.

Episodes in the lyrics—like “Mom coming to pick me up at the park in the evening” and “Dad’s broad back when he carried me”—are lovely points of connection that underpin the song’s popularity.

It’s a track you’ll want to dedicate to your parents when it’s hard to say ‘thank you’ out loud.

A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai

A Ballad Dedicated to My Mother

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.

Thank youOno Daisuke

Thank you

It’s included on Daisuke Ono’s first album, “Kazahana.” The song recalls many memories with his mother from childhood and expresses overflowing gratitude.

Daisuke Ono, who sings it, is also active as a voice actor and has appeared in numerous anime works.

motherlandCHEMISTRY

Chemistry-Motherland

“Motherland” is a song included on CHEMISTRY’s first album, “The Way We Are,” released in 2001.

The lyrics portray a son who moves to Tokyo from his hometown and, in a different place, recalls the love he received from his mother, reminiscing with images of his hometown woven in.

It’s a moving track that captures the son’s heartfelt desire to express his gratitude to his mother when he returns home.

The song is made even more touching by CHEMISTRY’s perfectly blended harmonies.

The song I, at 22, gave to my motherSukaipīsu

I tried making a song of gratitude to give to my mom.

It’s a very specific song—one to give to your mother when you’re 22.

Maybe that’s why so many people find themselves empathizing as they think back to their own 22-year-old selves.

At 22, many people are starting their careers.

That often means living alone and getting busy, so you see your family less.

In those times, you look back and truly appreciate your mom again.

I think it’s a wonderful gift song for a great mother.

If you feel too shy to put it into words, giving this song might be a good idea!

Dear mamaMaenomidori

[Mother’s Day] Dear mama [A Tear-Jerking Song] (Official Lyric Video)

Dear Mama is a moving Mother’s Day song from Maenomidori, a male–female hip-hop duo.

It’s filled with gratitude for a mother who has always believed in and loved you, and with the simple feeling of “I love you, Mom.” The first verse is from a daughter’s perspective and the second from a son’s, so it’s also recommended as a song siblings can dedicate together.

What we want to say on Mother’s Day is “Thank you,” “I love you,” and above all, “I’m happy to have been born your child,” isn’t it?

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