Mother’s Day Songs in English: Ranking [2026]
I think Mother’s Day is a perfect opportunity to express our everyday gratitude to our moms.I believe artists of all kinds feel the same way.This time, I’ve gathered a lot of Western songs that are perfect for Mother’s Day.I hope you’ll listen to them together with your mom.
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Mother’s Day Songs in Western Music Ranking [2026] (81–90)
MamaChris Brown81rank/position
A song by American singer-songwriter Chris Brown.
Despite being notorious for bad publicity, such as the domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, he sings delicately and emotionally about his mother.
It’s said to be a track that reaffirms he is indeed an R&B star.
Upward Over the MountainIron&Wine82rank/position
Iron & Wine is the stage name of singer-songwriter Samuel Beam.
I like his whispery vocals and solid guitar sound.
This song is written as an address to his mother, singing about memories—including some not-so-good ones—with her, and asking her not to worry about what he’s done and to forgive him.
Thank You MomGood Charlotte83rank/position
Good Charlotte is a band that’s gained popularity with easy-to-listen, catchy punk rock.
In Japan, they’re affectionately known as “Gusha.” Among their works, one I especially recommend is “Thank You Mom,” a song dedicated to mothers.
It portrays heartfelt gratitude toward a mother who always loved her son and kept teaching him what truly matters, no matter the circumstances.
The gentle, mellow-tinged punk rock sound pairs perfectly with the lyrics, so be sure to give it a listen.
Sweetest DevotionAdele84rank/position
Adele, a powerhouse artist from the UK who has won Grammys and sold tens of millions of records worldwide.
In this song, she sings of profound gratitude and love on a grand, cinematic scale.
Beyond the lyricism—promising to become eternal if you wish, declaring that you are her very field of vision—her overwhelming vocal prowess draws listeners into the world of Adele with a vocal power that unites physical and mental strength.
It’s a deep love song that inevitably commands respect.
Promise To TryMadonna85rank/position
Madonna, the singer who continues to etch her name into music history as the Queen of Pop.
Included on her classic 1989 album Like a Prayer is this track, Promise To Try.
It’s a tear-jerking ballad sung over piano and strings, expressing her heartfelt feelings for her mother, who passed away when Madonna was a child.
The song was memorably used in the 1991 documentary Madonna: Truth or Dare in a scene where Madonna visits her mother’s grave.
The lyrics carry a “promise” to face forward while confronting sorrow, resonating not only on Mother’s Day but also on quiet nights when you’re thinking of someone dear.
If you want to reaffirm the bond between parent and child, be sure to give it a listen.