Gratitude Song Rankings [2026]

Mother’s SongYoshida Yamada57rank/position

Mother's Song / Yoshida Yamada [MUSIC VIDEO]

A love that wells up for one’s mother precisely because we’re adults now.

It’s a love song packed tight with feelings for that one irreplaceable person in the world.

It’s a track by the musical duo Yoshida Yamada, included on their fourth album, “47 (Yonnana),” released in 2016.

The unadorned vocals and gentle melody are crafted in a way that can bring tears to your eyes without you even noticing.

There are things you never paid attention to before, but one day you suddenly realize, “She did that for me.” This song embraces that feeling.

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rainbowSuda Masaki58rank/position

Masaki Suda 'Niji' (Rainbow)

This is Masaki Suda’s fifth single, beloved by a wide range of generations since it was chosen as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon 2.

Released digitally in November 2020, it became a massive hit, surpassing 100 million streams.

The music video, which dramatizes the deepening of family bonds through marriage and childbirth, also drew attention.

The lyrics, reminiscent of a proposal, convey a strong determination to protect one’s family.

Listening to it while thinking of the grandparents who have always protected and supported your family will make you want to express your gratitude to them directly.

to MotherYUI59rank/position

[Live] Yui – To Mother subespañol

This is YUI’s 16th single, which ranked second in RecoChoku’s 2011 “Songs You’d Want to Send on Mother’s Day.” While the song is addressed to mothers, it is actually said to be “a song for all the important people in our lives, including mothers.” YUI’s warm, gentle feelings for others are sweetly expressed in the lyrics.

OrangeSPYAIR60rank/position

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

Through imagery that conjures a sunset, the lyrics convey a positive resolve toward a reunion.

Released as a single in February 2024, this song was chosen as the theme for the anime film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.

Its emotional band sound—evoking the time spent with teammates and the heat of unbreakable bonds—will give you chills.

It’s perfect for situations where you want to cheer on each other’s futures, so be sure to check it out.

sunflowerAdo61rank/position

[Ado] Sunflower

An inspiring message song that portrays the desire to keep moving forward, like a sunflower stretching straight toward the sun.

Set to a bright and refreshing melody, Ado’s clear, transparent vocals resonate deeply.

Despite grappling with low self-esteem and anxiety, the song is filled with courage and determination to take one step at a time, supported by the bonds with loved ones.

Released in July 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “18/40: Dreams and Love If We’re Together.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or when you want to change yourself.

The feelings of caring for someone and the resolve to move forward in your own way will surely strike a chord.

rainbow-coloredayaka62rank/position

Ayaka / Nijiiro Music Video

For a moving farewell ceremony, a heartfelt song filled with gratitude and encouragement is ideal.

Ayaka’s “Nijiiro” is perfectly suited for such an occasion.

Beloved as the theme song for an NHK morning drama, its gently flowing shuffle beat conveys warmth and hope throughout the piece.

It expresses not only gratitude to the teacher but also a send-off for the journeys ahead.

As you recall the bond between teacher and students and the days you walked together, this song—delivered through Ayaka’s soulful vocals—will make the moment of parting even more memorable.

like youDREAMS COME TRUE63rank/position

DREAMS COME TRUE – “Like You”

This is a song by DREAMS COME TRUE that seems to express a strong admiration for someone whose back you’ve long followed, along with feelings of gratitude.

Its lively sound blends the tones of piano, strings, and percussion, and you can feel a sense of strength emerging from its gentle tempo.

While reflecting on memories of those who have supported you and your family, it portrays a powerful wish to become like that person.

It doesn’t specify exactly who the person is, but the enveloping gentleness suggests the image of a mother’s strength.

It would be perfect as a song that conveys thanks to a mother, evoking the image of Mother’s Day.

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