Top Foreign Pop Songs of Gratitude [2026]

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Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

As the title “Arigatou” (“Thank You”) suggests, this song is all about expressing gratitude to one’s mother.

I think it would be wonderful if you could convey the appreciation that’s hard to say in everyday life while listening to this song.

Ikimono-gakari’s vocals are gentle and soothing, so if the two of you listen together and let the music heal you, it will make for a truly lovely time.

Thank YouMKTO72rank/position

MKTO – Thank You

It’s a track that addresses global issues and offers a sarcastic thank-you to the previous generation.

It was released as a digital download in 2012 by the American pop duo MKTO.

It reached number two on the Australian charts and was certified platinum.

Thank God I’m A Country BoyJohn Denver73rank/position

John Denver – Thank God I’m A Country Boy (Official Audio)

It is a country-folk track released in 1975 by John Denver.

It reached number one on the charts in the United States, Canada, and Yugoslavia.

It has been covered by many artists and was sampled in Soul Boy’s 2011 track “Country Boy.”

Look What You’ve DoneDrake74rank/position

Look What You’ve Done

Drake, a global star born in Toronto, Canada.

Standing at the pinnacle of hip-hop, his 2011 album Take Care features Look What You’ve Done, a masterpiece that expresses deep love and gratitude toward his family behind his success.

In this piano-driven track, he speaks to his mother and grandmother in down-to-earth, unvarnished words.

At a July 2023 show, he invited his mother on stage and dedicated the song to her by his side—a moment that drew a lot of attention.

This work is filled with unwavering love for family that hasn’t changed despite his success.

When you want to say “thank you” but feel shy about it, try listening while thinking of someone important to you.

Wind Beneath My WingsBette Midler75rank/position

Bette Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings (Official Music Video)

Bette Midler is an artist from Hawaii.

Alongside her singing career, she also works as an actress and is highly acclaimed as a versatile performer who handles everything from serious roles to comedic ones.

Her song Wind Beneath My Wings is a cover released in 1989.

With catchy lyrics expressing gratitude to a lover, it gained popularity and won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

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Sugarland – Baby Girl

A track released in 2004 by Sugarland, an American country music group.

The song is about taking pride in life and sharing its joys with family.

It reached No.

2 on the U.S.

charts.

GratefulMahalia77rank/position

Mahalia – Grateful

Mahalia, a singer-songwriter from the UK.

The song that drew attention after she posted it on Instagram before its release is “Grateful.” It’s a passionate R&B track that expresses gratitude and love for a partner.

The song portrays a woman, caught up in the busyness of everyday life and unable to see her boyfriend often, conveying her deep appreciation to him in straightforward words.

People in similar circumstances or in long-distance relationships will likely relate even more.

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