[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] Classic songs of gratitude to parents. Beloved across generations (121–130)
giftsakura shimeji
The male guitar duo Sakura Shimeji’s “Gift” is a song I’d love to recommend to students! It sweetly sings about the abundant love from a mother found in everyday life and a simple, unpretentious “thank you.” We tend to think of filial piety as something grand, but expressing gratitude through the little things we can do every day is a wonderful form of it too, isn’t it?
Family Daymisono
Family Day by misono portrays feelings toward one’s father and mother from both a son’s and a daughter’s perspective.
Released in 2008 as a double A-side single together with Aburazemi ♀ (Osaka Version) – Piano Version -, the song was composed by George Tokoro.
Overflowing with affection, the lyrics express apologies for having rebelled, gratitude for encouraging words that made one happy, and the qualities worth respecting in both parents.
You’ll likely find many parts that mirror your own feelings toward your parents, so why not use this song as an opportunity to express your appreciation to them?
how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi
Ayumi Hamasaki’s work, which gently sings of gratitude to her mother, is a heartwarming ballad that celebrates the presence of someone precious.
It gazes upon the beauty that shines within each of us, and its delicate piano melody colors a message of gratitude for the small moments of everyday life.
Included on the album “Party Queen,” it was released in February 2012 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Saigo Kara Nibanme no Koi” (Second to Last Love).
The warmly affectionate music video portrays the daily lives of diverse people, filled with kindness that resonates in the viewer’s heart.
When you can’t find the words to express your gratitude to someone important, sending this song will surely convey your feelings.
Shoulder Tapping Songdōyō
It’s a children’s song that rhythmically pats the shoulders, filled with gratitude and appreciation for one’s parents.
The light, lively sound is striking, expressing a child’s bright feelings toward their parents and the cheerful atmosphere of the moment.
The image of talking while patting their shoulders is also key, and the lyrics directly convey the love and trust between parent and child.
It’s a song that could make listeners reminisce about their childhood, and it also sounds fun to actually pat someone’s shoulders and sing it as if speaking to them.
[Thank You] Classic songs expressing gratitude to parents. Beloved numbers across generations (131–140)
From 24-year-old me to MomMACO
A song that expresses feelings for a mother you now live apart from as an adult, singer-songwriter MACO’s 2016 release “From 24-year-old Me to Mom.” No matter how old you get, you’re always a precious child to your mother.
Rather than criticizing the parts of you that haven’t changed since you were little, she finds them endearing; from the child’s perspective, she keeps even the things you wrote carelessly or weren’t very good at forever…
Seeing that, doesn’t an even greater love blossom for the mother who has loved you wholeheartedly? It’s a number that makes even the ordinary, unremarkable memories between mother and child feel beautiful.
Listen to this song with your mom and look back on your many memories together.
The last train where Mom is waitingFukuda Kouhei
Kohei Fukuda’s song is a heartwarming piece filled with deep gratitude and love for a mother.
The scene of an 18-year-old leaving his hometown and boarding the last train where his mother awaits resonates with listeners.
Through Fukuda’s vocals, you can feel a mother’s unwavering love and the son’s determination to respond to it.
The song is included as the coupling track to the single “Takumi” released in January 2025, and it has also been performed on his national tour.
It’s a perfect song to listen to when you want to express gratitude to your parents—such as on Mother’s Day or during a wedding bouquet presentation.
umbilical cordSOFFet
A 2005 track by SOFFet that takes “Umbilical Cord,” the bond between mother and baby, directly as its title and conveys gratitude to mothers.
It’s filled with warm childhood memories, the trouble we caused as we grew up, and the way she kept watching over us all the while.
It carries both thanks for everything and a heartfelt “I’m sorry for back then.” There were fun times and hard times, but the reason we’re alive here and now is undoubtedly because our mothers were always watching over us.
Thinking that, doesn’t it make you want to thank your mother anew for everything up to this point, just like in this song? And of course, don’t forget to say “thank you” to your father, too!