A classic song that sings of gratitude to one’s parents. Thank you, Dad and Mom!
At some point in life, many of us feel the urge to express our gratitude to our parents.
In this article, we introduce songs of gratitude for parents that we’d love for you to listen to at such times.
They’re perfect for moments like presenting a bouquet at a wedding or reading a letter to your parents, so be sure to check them out.
They’re also great for playing as a surprise on your parents’ birthdays or anniversaries!
Take this opportunity to share the appreciation you don’t usually put into words.
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A classic song expressing gratitude to parents. Thank you, Dad and Mom! (1–10)
3090 ~Song of Love~LGMonkees
This song is filled with heartfelt gratitude for one’s parents.
Centered on the themes of parent-child bonds and love, it sings about the journey from the birth of new life to growth, and the importance of passing on the love inherited from parents to the next generation.
LGMonkees’ warm vocals and the grand arrangement performed by a 12-piece live string ensemble resonate deeply.
Released in October 2011, it captured the hearts of many, even being selected as an image song for a high school baseball tournament.
It’s a perfect track for weddings, birthday surprises, or any moment you want to express thanks to your parents.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to reaffirm their family bonds.
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It’s a song that expresses gratitude to one’s parents—so straightforward you could even call it downright direct.
It’s a track by Haj→, a singer-songwriter from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
It was released as a digital single in 2012.
Chosen as the 2012 Me-Tele High School Baseball theme song, among other uses, it drew a lot of attention.
The gentle, warm vocals are truly soothing.
Watching the music video can bring you to tears.
Motherkariyushi 58
This is “Anma” by Kariyushi 58, an artist from Okinawa.
The word “anma,” which appears in both the title and the chorus, means “mother” in the Okinawan language.
I’ve heard that when Kariyushi 58 was on the verge of breaking up and the next CD might have been their last, the vocalist, Shingo Maekawa, said, “If the next one is going to be our last, I want to turn my feelings for the most important person into a song,” and that’s how this song was made.
Whenever I listen to it, I think of my own parents and can’t help but cry.
It’s truly a wonderful song.
A classic song expressing gratitude to one’s parents. Thank you, Dad and Mom! (11–20)
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
This song by DISH// is characterized by a positive, march-like atmosphere.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” Co-written by vocalist Takumi Kitamura and Hattori, the singer-guitarist of the rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, it expresses a bright hope for moving toward the future, while conveying gratitude to the mother who supported that journey at all times.
The track has a warm feel, as if savoring happiness.
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This is a song by YUI, a singer-songwriter from Fukuoka Prefecture.
It was released in 2010 as her 16th single.
A message song about the distance and feelings between her and her mother.
Her straight, heartrending vocals are cleansing to the soul.
funny storyTani Yuuki
It’s a warm song filled with gratitude for family! Tani Yuuki’s delicate vocals and heartfelt lyrics gently embrace the listener.
Centered on bonds with loved ones and feelings that are hard to put into words, this track is included on the EP “HOMETOWN,” released in May 2024.
Tani Yuuki, who has gained popularity with past works like the album “kotodama,” once again delivers a song based on his own experiences, themed around family love.
Why not listen to it when you want to express thanks to your parents or on a special day spent with family?
treasure holderAina ji Endo
A mid-tempo ballad whose deep gratitude and love resonate in the heart, “Hōsha” shines with Aina the End’s warm yet heartrending delivery.
Released in February 2024 and chosen as the theme song for TBS’s Sunday drama Sayonara Maestro, the song’s tone—and Aina’s message about the unchanging value of bonds even through parting—deeply moves listeners.
It’s a track that showcases the full breadth of her talent, which also earned her a newcomer award for the film “Kyrie no Uta.” Why not use this song to express your everyday gratitude to your parents?