Top Foreign Pop Songs of Gratitude [2026]

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Spice Girls – Mama (Official Music Video)

In the 1990s, the British five-member group Spice Girls championed “girl power” and set the world ablaze.

Here’s a look at the beloved ballad from their debut album, Spice, that expresses love for a mother.

Many of us clashed with our moms during adolescence when we couldn’t be honest.

This song looks back on those struggles and, with beautiful harmonies, conveys gratitude for the deep parental love we come to recognize as adults.

Released in March 1997 as the official single for Comic Relief, it also drew attention for featuring the members’ real mothers in the music video.

It carries a warmth that speaks the words of thanks we often feel too shy to say, making it perfect as a song dedicated to parents for Mother’s Day or at weddings.

Thank YouBusta Rhymes ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne9rank/position

Busta Rhymes – Thank You ft. Q-Tip, Kanye West, Lil Wayne

It’s a track by American rappers Busta Rhymes and Q-Tip, featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne.

It was released as a digital download in 2013 and became a major hit worldwide.

The song samples Alicia Myers’s 1981 track “I Want to Thank You.”

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Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do (Official Music Video)

Lauren Daigle is a two-time Grammy-winning artist.

Her song “Thank God I Do” is included on her self-titled album, Lauren Daigle.

It’s said that she wrote this piece after feeling a renewed appreciation for her friends during the COVID-19 lockdown, when she stayed connected with them over Zoom and other platforms.

Since we humans can only truly feel happiness through our connections with others, the lyrics of this song are likely to resonate with anyone.

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There You’ll BeFaith Hill11rank/position

There You’ll Be (2007 Remaster)

It’s a track released in 2001 by American country-pop artist Faith Hill.

It was used in the film Pearl Harbor and reached the Top 10 on charts around the world.

It was sampled in DJ Wich and Rasco’s 2010 track Hey Girl.

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Clean Bandit – Symphony (feat. Zara Larsson) [Official Video]

This song is a collaboration between the British electronic group Clean Bandit and Swedish songstress Zara Larsson.

While “symphony” literally means a symphonic composition, in this song it’s used to represent something or someone that provides vital support.

Many of us have likely experienced how words someone once said linger in our hearts like a song and profoundly influence our lives.

It’s a track that makes you want to listen while recalling those kinds of memories.

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Maroon 5 – Memories (Official Video)

It’s a smash hit that reached number two on the U.S.

charts in 2019.

The song features a relaxed, gently wavering sound that feels a bit different from the usual impression of Maroon 5.

When we look back on the past, we have so many memories—good times and painful ones alike.

Here, “Memories” refers to those recollections.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while feeling grateful for the people and events you’ve encountered, accompanied by Adam Levine’s wistful yet warm vocals.

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(Everything I Do) I Do It For YouBryan Adams14rank/position

Bryan Adams – (Everything I Do) I Do It For You

This song, sung by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, is also famous as the theme song for the film Robin Hood.

Its strong message—“I’ll devote myself to you, even if it means sacrificing myself”—together with his signature sexy, husky voice, highlights the beauty of the track.

The guitar sound, which contrasts with the calm melodic line, is also striking.

The English used is relatively simple, making it a song you’ll want to listen to while savoring the meaning of the lyrics.

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