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)
Mother’s SongBaishō Chieko
It’s a song that was broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” and came to be heard all across Japan.
Many singers have performed it, but the video features Chieko Baisho, who is also extremely popular as an actress.
Versions by Dark Ducks and Peggy Hayama are also well known.
The lyrics depict a mother working hard for her family, and it’s a song that leaves you with a somewhat bittersweet feeling.
Mother’s Songs: Moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks (51–60)
Song for Day 20,825Ninomiya Kazunari
This is Kazunari Ninomiya’s solo song included on Arashi’s 12th album, “LOVE.” Ninomiya handled both the lyrics and composition.
The title, “20825 Days,” represents the number of days from Ninomiya’s birth to the album’s release date.
Its charm lies in the lyrics, which read like lines of dialogue, as if he’s conversing with his mother.
Thank youOhashi Takuya
This is the second single by singer-songwriter Takuya Ohashi—known as the vocalist and guitarist of the music duo Sukima Switch, who captivates a wide range of listeners with his distinctive voice.
The song was chosen as the theme for the TV drama “Keiji no Genba” (“On the Beat”), and its lyrics, addressed to his parents, vividly evoke scenes in the listener’s mind.
The message of gratitude toward the parents who have always been allies and a source of support is something many people are likely to relate to.
With emotional vocals and the gentle tone of an acoustic guitar, it’s a comforting number that makes you want to visit your parents living far away.
MOTHERTameoka Sonomi
“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.
Ohisama — To my precious you —Hirahara Ayaka
It’s her 26th single and served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ohisama.” At first, the lyrics convey that a beloved person is her “sun,” but as the song progresses, the meaning shifts to “I will become your sun.”
carnationShiina Ringo
Speaking of Mother’s Day, carnations come to mind, but surprisingly few songs are associated with them.
In the midst of that, she delivered: the theme song for the morning drama “Carnation.” After experiencing pregnancy and childbirth and gaining the aura of a “mother” in addition to being a woman, this is her heartfelt, full-powered ballad.
familyJam9
Jam9 is a three-member hip-hop unit from Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, that made their major debut after building a following through street performances.
Their major-label debut began with a song titled “Kazoku” (Family).
Written at a time when one of them was about to become a parent, the song expresses gratitude from a child to their parents.
Filled with many parent–child memories and lyrics that unfold while savoring each one, it’s a track that lets listeners reminisce about moments with their mothers and think, “I remember times like that, too.”