[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] A classic song expressing gratitude to one's parents. A number loved across generations (41–50)
Song of ThanksZushi Sankyōdai
Zushi Sankyodai’s “Arigatou no Uta” is a thank-you song that expresses gratitude to parents, siblings, and grandparents.
It’s a song that warmly conveys memories of being watched over by kind, loving presences.
It’s a recommended choice for anyone who wants to express thanks to their whole family at their wedding.
No matter what happens, just having family there is such a source of strength, isn’t it?
[Thank You] Classic songs of gratitude to parents. Beloved numbers across generations (51–60)
GiftBRADIO
The soaring, flying vocals are wonderful.
It’s a song of gratitude to parents, sung by BRADIO, a rock band formed in 2010.
It was released in 2016 as their fourth single.
The message—wanting to be your child even if I were born again—brings tears to my eyes.
The reason I was bornTakahashi Yuu
Takashi Yu’s song “Umareta Riyuu” (“The Reason I Was Born”) explores the reason for one’s own birth while asking various questions of one’s father and mother.
Released in 2016, the song was written for a member of Takashi Yu’s own staff who was getting married.
Grounded in the big theme of what it means to have been born, it’s a number that makes you think about what happiness is and what it means to meet the person you love.
As you walk the path toward understanding these things, if you someday have a family of your own, you might be able to convey true gratitude to your father and mother.
It’s a song that makes you look forward to the day that will eventually come—wondering what answers you’ll hold when you thank the two of them.
Happy Birthday SongHamada Shogo
This is a song by Shogo Hamada—nicknamed “Hamashō”—a singer-songwriter from Hiroshima Prefecture.
It’s included on his 18th album, Journey of a Songwriter, released in 2015.
It’s a birthday song that carries the message of expressing gratitude to the parents who raised you.
existenceWANIMA
A heartwarming song woven with feelings for a grandmother, perfect for Mother’s Day.
Released by WANIMA in March 2025, the piece was written specifically as the Mother’s Day campaign commercial song for the flower gift service “Hana Cupid.” Drawing on vocalist KENTA’s experience of being raised by his grandmother, it gently sings of memories in a seaside town and the bonds with loved ones.
Even within its powerful rock sound, the warmth of the vocals stands out, resonating with heartfelt gratitude toward someone special.
Together with the commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura, the song has become a hot topic, and many people on social media are saying, “I want my mother to hear this.” It’s gaining attention this year as a track to give alongside a Mother’s Day present.
Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri
With a sound composed of piano and strings, it vividly evokes the gentle, wistful atmosphere of a graduation ceremony.
Marking this major milestone, it reflects on past memories and expresses gratitude to the parents who have supported one’s journey and the friends who have always been by one’s side.
It conveys the complex emotions felt at graduation—a mix of the sadness of parting and setting out, and the warmth that comes from reminiscing and feeling thankful.
COLORSGLAY
This song is perfect for weddings.
It conveys, through its melody, the feeling of having someone to love and someone to protect.
It can also serve as a declaration of your resolve to leave your parents and protect your new family.
It’s an ideal song for expressing gratitude to your parents for raising you all this time.
