[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 that sing gratitude to parents. Beloved numbers across generations (21–30)
Letter ~To My Beloved~Fujita Maiko
It’s Maiko Fujita’s “Tegami ~To My Beloved You~.” From beginning to end, this song purely expresses “thank you” to Mom and Dad.
Even though it doesn’t sing about anything sad, tears flow naturally.
It’s a heartwarming masterpiece that makes you want to properly convey your gratitude to your parents.
Because you are hereUru
This is a song chosen as the theme for the 2020 TV drama “Theseus no Fune” (Theseus’s Ship), which moved many viewers with its portrayal of family love.
It was released in February 2020 as a digital single by Uru.
Whose face comes to mind when you listen to it may differ from person to person, but the song depicts a deep longing for someone precious, making it a great recommendation as a thank-you song for parents.
It’s a moving ballad that conveys the feeling of now being the one to support the parents who have supported you up to this point.
Thinking of my parentsKiyosaku (MONGOL800)
A song from JT’s corporate ad series “Omouta,” featuring Takumi Kitamura, Anna Ishii, and Yuma Yamoto.
The composition and vocals are by Kiyosaku of MONGOL800.
The commercial portrays young people living in modern society as they come to realize the feelings and importance of the parents who support them.
Maybe you can’t truly appreciate your parents until you’ve spent some time apart.
It’s a deeply moving song that’s sure to bring tears to your eyes.
Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s song “Nobody’s Home.” This track is so highly regarded that it ranks in the top five in fan polls.
It’s a song that expresses apology and gratitude to the parents they troubled so much, singing about the warm feeling that “no matter how far apart we are, we cherish each other.” Pledging to “achieve my dreams with my own hands” as a token of gratitude is pretty cool, isn’t it?
Thank youHY
HY is a four-piece band from Uruma City, Okinawa, known for songs overflowing with warm humanity.
Among their works, a gem that conveys feelings directly with unadorned words is included on the album “CHANCE.” Released in March 2017, this piece also became familiar as the song for Lawson Okinawa’s Christmas cake commercial.
It’s a ballad that layers concrete scenes—being there for you when you were struggling, helping you when you were in trouble—to deliver a heartfelt “thank you” to someone important.
If you find it embarrassing to express your gratitude in everyday life, why not entrust those feelings to this song? It’s a perfect choice for a letter to your parents at a wedding or for an anniversary surprise.
Izumi Nakasone’s gentle vocals will quietly support the feelings you wish to convey.
A bouquet with all my heartSazan Ōrusutāzu
Closing out the classic album “Young Love,” released in July 1996, is a heartwarming ballad by Southern All Stars.
The orchestral sound, arranged by composer-arranger Yasushi Miyagawa, is grand in scale, and the lyrics—about recognizing a parent’s love once you’ve grown up and the resolve to walk forward with your partner—are deeply moving.
Known as a storytelling masterpiece, it was also featured as a theme piece in the Nippon TV drama “The Naminori Restaurant.” The song is included on the smash-hit best-of album “Ballad 3 ~the album of LOVE~” and continues to be cherished across generations.
It’s a perfect choice for bouquet presentations at weddings or for expressing gratitude to your parents on special days.
If saying “thank you” feels embarrassing, try sending that feeling through this song.
Batonwacci
This is “Baton” by wacci, a band whose down-to-earth, relatable lyrics bring listeners to tears.
It’s a song about passing on the baton of love entrusted by one’s parents to one’s future family—a celebration of family bonds.
The words, which feel like looking back on childhood memories with your parents, may bring tears to your eyes.
It’s a perfect song for weddings.
Let the song express the gratitude you can’t usually put into words.
