[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 expressing gratitude to parents. Beloved across generations (101–110)
1960Surou Haitsu to Taiyou
Slow Heights and the Sun is a four-piece rock band from Nagoya.
They’re known for having many songs based on member Fuma Shimizu’s personal experiences, and they consistently draw attention with unembellished, realistic lyrics.
Among their works, one I especially recommend as a song of gratitude to parents is 1960.
It’s filled with words as warm as any parent could hope to hear—saying that even if they were reborn, they’d want to be born to the same parents.
How about gifting this song along with your parents’ birthdays or their milestone celebrations?
Mother,Taburetto Jun
This song of gratitude to a mother, sung by Jun Tablet, is a ballad written and composed by Tokiko Kato.
Jun Tablet’s warm vocals and the sound of the harmonica gently wrap the song in love for a mother.
Released digitally on June 4, 2024, the piece was first unveiled on Jun Tablet’s radio program.
It could make a nice accompaniment to a Mother’s Day or birthday gift.
Why not use this song to convey the thanks that are hard to say out loud in everyday life?
Happy MarriageSilent Siren
A three-piece girls’ band, Silent Siren.
They’ve been active since 2010 and gained attention in the mid-2010s.
Due to various behind-the-scenes circumstances—such as beginning a move to a new agency—they are currently on a temporary hiatus.
Hopefully, they’ll resume activities someday and let us hear their lively songs again.
Their track “Hapimari” is a classic that expresses gratitude to their parents.
It’s a catchy pop-rock song that tells the story of a woman conveying thanks to her parents as she gets married.
Love SongGReeeeN
A heartwarming message song that captures pure gratitude toward someone.
The lyrics, which express feelings for the other person with frank honesty, and the melody wrapped in gentleness resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in May 2007, the song was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Uta Sta!!” and Fuji TV’s “Ken Shimura no Daijoubu Da II,” and was also used in commercials for Hoyu’s “Beauteen.” Singing of a love that deepens over time, this track is recommended as a gift for special occasions when you want to say thank you—such as graduations, weddings, and birthdays.
Hey, MomKOKONA
A ballad that conveys gratitude to a mother through a gentle melody and warm words.
Kokona’s delicate vocals carefully weave deep affection for the mother who continued to support her unchanged, even through the rebellious years of adolescence.
Soft accompaniment by acoustic guitar and piano tenderly embraces the child’s honest feelings toward her mother.
Included on the EP “Hey, Mom,” released in July 2024, the song moved the hearts of many.
This work embodies Kokona’s feelings for the mother who supported her when she chose the path of music after graduating junior high school, vividly portraying the bond between mother and daughter.
It’s a song we especially hope will reach those who struggle to express their gratitude to the mother who always welcomes them with a smile.