Songs of Pregnancy: Moving Masterpieces to Listen to During Pregnancy

To my belovedGReeeeN

GReeeeN – To My Beloved You

A heartwarming song marked by a gently embracing melody and lyrics that cherish the bond with a loved one.

Released by GReeeeN in August 2013, it resonated widely as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Oh, My Dad!!”.

Included on the album “Ima kara Oyayubi ga Kieru Tejina Shimaasu,” it reached No.

14 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and earned the prestigious Gold Disc certification.

It’s a track you’ll want to play to celebrate meeting someone truly special or the birth of a new life.

When you want to express gratitude to family or someone you love, this song will be there to comfort your heart.

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is a rock ballad by JUJU, overflowing with gratitude and kindness toward a loved one.

Its melody gently embraces the subtle emotions of discovering the preciousness of a life nurtured in the womb and seeing the world in a new light.

Also featured in a Nissan Cube commercial, the song was released in February 2009 and ambitiously broke into the top 10 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It is included on the albums “What’s Love?” and “BEST STORY – Love stories –,” and has been covered by many artists.

It’s a song that resonates deeply in the heart, perfect for moments when you want to savor your gratitude for a precious life that has come into the world.

LullabyNatsukawa Rimi

Rimi Natsukawa / Cradle Song

It’s a celebrated song that conveys the feeling of gently watching over a baby, with a tender, lullaby-like atmosphere.

The chirping of canaries, the rustling of berries, and moonlit scenes are woven in, expanding a warm world that envelops a beloved child in harmony with nature.

Released in February 2011 as Rimi Natsukawa’s first song after becoming a mother, it was also included on the album “Nuchigusui Mimigusui.” It’s a perfect piece for moments of celebrating a new life and feeling deep love for one’s child.

youUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Anata'

A gem of a love ballad by Hikaru Utada.

It’s a song colored by gentle piano and grand strings, infused with a powerful desire to protect a loved one.

The lyrics, filled with the sanctity of life and deep love, stir the hearts of many listeners and move them to tears.

Released digitally in December 2017 and written as the theme song for the film “DESTINY: The Tale of Kamakura,” the track was also included on the album “Hatsukoi,” drawing significant attention as a song that signaled a new chapter for Utada as a mother to a son.

This song, which reminds us of the importance of time spent with our precious families, is sure to resonate deeply with those who have experienced childbirth and child-rearing.

homeKiyama Yusaku

Yusaku Kiyama - Home

A song from a father’s perspective by Yusaku Kiyama that weaves together the deep love of a parent cherishing their child and the joys of parenting, expressed through a gentle vocal and ballad melody.

It delivers to the heart, along with the warm tones of the piano, everyday moments shared with a child, a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and messages to the child.

Released in February 2008 as his major-label debut on tearbridge records, it was chosen as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “UtaSta!!” and Yomiuri TV’s “Joho Live Miyane-ya.” In December of the same year, he performed at the 59th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to during life’s important milestones—such as graduations and weddings—when you want to feel the bond between parent and child.