[Thank You] A classic song expressing gratitude to one’s parents. A number loved across generations.
In everyday, fleeting moments and at life’s milestones, many of us feel the urge to express our gratitude to our parents.
In this article, we introduce famous songs filled with appreciation for parents.
They’re perfect not only for bouquet presentations and reading letters to parents at weddings, but also as a surprise on birthdays and anniversaries.
Why not send the thanks you don’t usually put into words, along with a moving song that speaks for your feelings?
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[Thank You] Masterpieces that sing gratitude to parents. Numbers loved across generations (71–80)
MotherAge Factory
Age Factory’s “Mother” depicts someone receiving a mother’s love straight and true.
It’s included on their 2016 album “LOVE.” The song is filled with heartwarming memories from childhood with one’s mother, and the lyrics brim with her affection at every turn.
It’s a track that makes you honestly think, “Thank you for always giving me such warm, gentle love.” If you feel shy about suddenly expressing gratitude to your mom, why not softly convey your feelings by reminiscing, just like in this song?
hyacinthyuzu
Yuzu is a musical duo that has produced many heartwarming classics.
The song they wrote for the film Tonbi as its theme is “Fūshinshi.” The movie is a human drama that portrays the bond between parent and child, and the lyrics are crafted as if they sing the characters’ feelings.
It depicts deep love from the perspectives of both parent and child.
By the way, the title “Fūshinshi” refers to the plant hyacinth.
The hyacinth’s flower language symbolizes unchanging love.
Keep that in mind as you listen.
A gift from GodUtoku Keiko
This song is by Keiko Utoku, who is active in many fields, including as a singer-songwriter and radio DJ.
It features a warm, piano-centered sound, and its thick, powerful chorus—reflecting Utoku’s roots in choral singing—carries shades of R&B and gospel that leave a strong impression.
It portrays someone who, despite feeling burdened by their current situation, keeps looking for opportunities to overcome it.
It’s a piece that conveys the desire to never forget gratitude, especially when facing hardship.
[Thank You] Classic songs expressing gratitude to parents. Beloved across generations (81–90)
Thank youTHUNDER
THUNDER is a reggae singer based in Amagasaki who’s active across the Kansai region.
Since he’s a reggae singer, his name isn’t pronounced “Sanda” but “Tonda,” in the Jamaican way.
His masterpiece Arigatou is a song that expresses gratitude to his parents in a straightforward way.
Works like this tend to reflect an artist’s background quite directly, and listening to this track, you can tell how deeply THUNDER cares for his parents.
I want to be like you.consado
Consado is a female vocal duo that has been active since the late 2010s.
The artist name is pronounced “Konsado.” Their classic song “I Want to Be Like You,” released in 2018, is a piece that expresses gratitude to their parents.
The lyrics convey appreciation, respect, and admiration for parents who unconditionally take your side and continue to support you.
The melody is also very catchy, so why not use it as background music for a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day surprise?
embraceImai Eriko
Embrace,” included on Eriko Imai’s 2013 solo album “Just kiddin’.” The song was a gift from Imai to her fellow SPEED member Takako Uehara on the occasion of Uehara’s marriage.
It also drew attention for its music video, in which Uehara appears in a wedding dress.
It’s a moving ballad about wanting to become a mother and father like one’s own parents.
Thank youMotoi Miho
“Arigatou” is a song by Miho Motoi, a singer-songwriter from Kyoto, which has become a hot topic as a moving wedding song.
The music video itself is made like a wedding profile movie.
If this plays at a wedding, the parents will hardly be able to hold back their tears.
The lyrics about being raised with your parents’ love and wanting to become a couple like them will likely feel like a moment when all their years of effort are rewarded.
Send this song when you want to convey a heartfelt ‘thank you.’