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.

Playlist

Mother's songs: moving masterpieces dedicated to beloved mothers, recommended popular tracks
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	You.haji→		A masterpiece imbued with gratitude to my mother and a resolve born of regret
2	A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru		A ballad with a 360-degree music video that sings of gratitude to my mother.
3	Letterback number		A moving song filled with gratitude and love for my mother
4	MOTHERUeno Daiki		A heartwarming song by Daiki Ueno that sings of gratitude to his mother
5	funny storyTani Yuuki		A classic song that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
6	Motherkariyushi 58		Kariyushi58’s song of gratitude to his mother, “Anma.”
7	Mother’s Poem ~White Carnation~Kenjiro		A song that sings of gratitude and regret toward one’s mother
8	To MomAI		A song in which AI conveys gratitude to their mother through music
9	mothermakaroni enpitsu		A warm song that sings of feelings for one’s mother
10	Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada		A heart-touching classic that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
11	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH//'s song of gratitude conveys a mother's feelings
12	Dear MomHIPPY		HIPPY’s moving ballad expressing gratitude to parents
13	To youBLUE ENCOUNT		Gratitude that won’t be conveyed unless it’s put into words
14	MaMaMAY’S		A heartwarming number that sings of the gratitude between a mother and her daughter
15	Batonwacci		wacci that connects parental love to the next generation
16	to MotherYUI		A famous song in which YUI sings about her feelings for her mother
17	Letter ~To Mother~Sasayama Taiyo		A moving song filled with gratitude to my mother
18	To MotherKG		A moving song that sings of feelings for one’s mother, expressing the sense of distance between them.
19	budKobukuro		A heartfelt ballad that sings of love and gratitude to my mother.
20	To MomAoyama Teruma		“To Mama” by Thelma Aoyama: a song of love and gratitude
21	Mom’s Dreamacane		A moving ballad depicting a parent's conflict and love
22	Dear Sunflower,Kawasaki Takaya		A ballad song expressing gratitude to one's mother
23	like youDREAMS COME TRUE		A song of gratitude and respect for my mother
24	A Song for Youpanchi☆yutaka		Introduction to a song expressing gratitude to one’s mother
25	I miss youRADWIMPS		A song by RADWIMPS that expresses the wish “I want to see you.”
26	pure-heartedTamaki Kōji		A ballad song by Koji Tamaki expressing love for his mother
27	cosmos (flower)Yamaguchi Momoe		A moving song of a daughter and mother on the eve of the wedding
28	mothergurūpu damashii		A punk band song about worrying for my mother
29	To the futureKiroro		A moving graduation song, a song of gratitude to mothers
30	Mother’s SongAn Sarī		Theme song of an animated film, a gentle song that resonates in the heart
31	Because you are hereUru		Uru’s famous song “Anata ga Iru Koto de” sings of love for her mother.
32	’Cause mom’s happy.Shunsuke Kiyokiba		A song by Shunsuke Kiyokiba about gratitude and thoughts for his mother
33	LetterROYALcomfort		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
34	White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama's 'Tonbi' theme song sings of feelings toward parents
35	MamaNishino Kana		A Song of Gratitude and Love to a Mother, Sung by Kana Nishino
36	umbilical cordSOFFet		A heartwarming song that sings of deep love for my mother
37	Letter ~A Letter of Sound for Mom~G2		A heartwarming song in reggae that sings gratitude to a mother
38	motheraobouzu		Aobozu's 'Mother' sings about the love between parent and child.
39	Thank youikimonogakari		A heartwarming classic filled with gratitude to one’s parents
40	I’m sorry, Mom.YU-A		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude to mother
41	MOTHERSEAMO		A masterpiece filled with gratitude to my mother
42	dear mamaKyūshūdan		A song that sings about gratitude to one’s mother and filial piety
43	Angelazu		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude to AZU’s mother
44	BIG MAMASoul Camp		A Soul Camp track that expresses gratitude to one’s mother in rap
45	Hymn to MotherMetis		A reggae song praising mothers, 'Hymn to Mother'
46	Mothers SongECHO OF PEACE		The bond between parent and child holding hands, love etched in the heart
47	cute personUrufuruzu		A classic by Ulfuls, a song of love for a mother
48	motherHayashi Asuka		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude and love for my mother
49	A Ballad Dedicated to My MotherKaientai		Takeda Tetsuya’s song filled with thoughts for his mother
50	Mother’s SongBaishō Chieko		A moving classic that depicts a mother's love and hardships
51	Song for Day 20,825Ninomiya Kazunari		Kazunari Ninomiya’s solo song, a piece filled with feelings for his mother
52	Thank youOhashi Takuya		A Song of Gratitude to Takahiro Ohashi’s Parents
53	MOTHERTameoka Sonomi		A song that gives me courage from my mother's smile
54	Ohisama — To my precious you —Hirahara Ayaka		Theme song expressing the sun’s love
55	carnationShiina Ringo		A Mother’s Day song and the morning drama’s theme song resonate with the heart.
56	familyJam9		A hip-hop unit from Hamamatsu that portrays gratitude to parents
57	motherSakushi: Tanaka Nana / Sakkyoku: Nakada Yoshinao		A beloved classic overflowing with love for mothers, “Okaasan.”
58	Thank youOno Daisuke		Daisuke Ono’s heartwarming song filled with gratitude to his mother
59	motherlandCHEMISTRY		A son's feelings for his mother after leaving his hometown
60	Morning Glory PoemTakakura Ken		A heartwarming classic in which Ken Takakura thinks of his mother
61	The song I, at 22, gave to my motherSukaipīsu		A song of gratitude to my parents at age 22
62	A Letter from My MotherKitano Risa		Moved by opera, I set out on the path of music.
63	LetterMs. OOJA		A heart that cherishes gratitude and love for my mother
64	Make it into a bouquet.wacci		A cheer song filled with gratitude for my family during the COVID-19 pandemic
65	Memories are beautifulAimer		Aimer’s “Memories Are Beautiful” is a song of gratitude to family.
66	MamaARARE		A deeply heartfelt message and feelings of gratitude
67	Naoto and Mom’s Songsoshina		An inspiring song by Soshina filled with gratitude for his mother
68	Hey, MomKOKONA		A moving work that expresses gratitude to a mother with a gentle singing voice
69	Song of ParentsGReeeeN		A GReeeeN song that sings about gratitude to parents and treasured memories
70	MotherMori Shinichi		A heartwarming classic by Shinichi Mori filled with gratitude to his mother
71	Dear mamaMaenomidori		A moving song filled with gratitude and love for my mother
72	rainbowSuda Masaki		Masaki Suda’s song that heals the heart, a masterpiece of familial love
73	Circle of Thanksayaka		Ayaka’s heartwarming song filled with gratitude
74	Now and foreverToshiki		A heartwarming song that expresses gratitude for a mother's cooking
75	From 24-year-old me to MomMACO		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
76	To MomKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s heartwarming song of memories for her mother
77	DearNakajima Mika		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
78	To be a motherAbe Mao		A heartwarming song that sings of a mother's unconditional love
79	Stay wellKobayashi Sachiko		A love song filled with gratitude to my mother
80	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude to my mother
81	MomUemura Kana		Gratitude and love for my mother
82	Dear Mama feat Oda KazumasaLGYankees		A miraculous fusion of ruggedness and translucence
83	To MotherHanzaki Yoshiko		A song filled with gratitude and love for my mother
84	mother landCrystal Kay		A heartwarming ballad that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
85	My place to returnTiara		A mother's love has a warmth that transcends place.
86	nostalgiaEvery Little Thing		A song filled with gratitude to my mother, the presence of a loving mother
87	giftsakura shimeji		A heartwarming song expressing gratitude to my mother
88	New WorldMoriyama Naotaro		A ballad that expresses feelings for one’s parents
89	HEROHirano Riku		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for my mother
90	It’s Tokyo, Mom.Shimakura Chiyoko		Showing my mother around Tokyo, a classic song with traces of wartime
91	wrinkledKasamura Tōta		A Vocaloid song that, with gratitude to my mother, portrays the warmth of life
92	existenceWANIMA		A heartwarming Mother's Day song filled with thoughts for my grandmother
93	Don’t cry, Mom.Sakazume Misako		A song of love and gratitude to hardworking mothers
94	The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu		A Song of Love and Gratitude to Family by Yu Takahashi
95	Thank You Mamaberii guddoman		A heartwarming classic that sings of deep love and gratitude for one's mother
96	tone colorKREVA		An inspiring piece filled with love and passion for music
97	MomentsHamasaki Ayumi		A moving song that expresses heartache and devotion
98	MOTHER96neko		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude and love for one’s mother
99	Family Daymisono		An inspiring song by misono that portrays feelings toward one’s parents
100	Thank you for being born.fūko		A moving ballad that sings of the parent-child bond and the preciousness of life
101	Thank youshikuramen		A song to express gratitude to my mother
102	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		A beloved classic by MISIA and GReeeeN, overflowing with love and kindness
103	dandelionMatsushita Kohei		Kouhei Matsushita's warm love-themed support song
104	Mom ~yet~berii guddoman		A heartwarming song that sings of a mother's love and gratitude.
105	Maternal and Child Health HandbookIshizaki Hyuui		A song of gratitude to Ishizaki Huwie’s mother
106	Family (feat. KOHH)hannya		A song depicting love for family and inner conflict
107	Thank youSun Set Swish		A heartwarming song that conveys gratitude
108	A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu		A famous Southern (SaZaN) song filled with thoughts for parent and child
109	Sweet MomShibasaki Kou		Kou Shibasaki’s empathy-filled ballad brimming with kindness
110	how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi		A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother
111	Thank you. From the bottom of my heart…YUKALI		Gratitude and complex feelings toward my mother
112	Dear you…roodo obu mejyaa		A song that sings of gratitude and love for a mother
113	Family SongHoshino Gen		A classic song that gently sings of everyday happiness and family bonds
114	motherHikawa Kiyoshi		Hikawa Kiyoshi’s hit song that sings of love and gratitude to his mother
115	day by dayYoshida Yamada		A heartwarming classic that portrays the love of an elderly couple
116	Mama’s Boy ft. LEX & 7KEIJU		A song portraying love and gratitude toward one’s mother has arrived.