Top Foreign Pop Songs of Gratitude [2026]

MemoriesMaroon 515rank/position

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 Adams16rank/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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Takaaki Terry

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Good LifeG-Eazy & Kehlani17rank/position

Kehlani & G-Eazy – Good Life (from The Fate of the Furious: The Album) [Official Music Video]

When you achieve something big, who’s the first person you want to tell? This is “Good Life,” a hugely popular lead single from the soundtrack of the film The Fate of the Furious.

It’s performed by singer Kehlani and rapper G-Eazy.

People who can push themselves not just for their own sake but for the sake of those they care about are strong, aren’t they? Rather than trying to prove the haters wrong, this is a song that makes you feel like you can do anything to find happiness with your close friends and family.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Dear Mama2Pac18rank/position

2Pac – Dear Mama

Tupac, remembered as a legend in the hip-hop world who passed away in 1996 at the age of 25.

This work, in which he expresses deep love and gratitude to his mother, was released as a single in February 1995.

Included on the album “Me Against the World,” it became a major hit, spending five consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

rap chart.

While candidly revealing a harsh past marked by poverty and his mother’s struggles with addiction, his unwavering respect for his mother as an irreplaceable presence is deeply moving.

Owing to its cultural significance, it was added to the National Recording Registry of the U.S.

Library of Congress in 2009.

It’s a soul-stirring classic—perfect for Mother’s Day or whenever you want to say “thank you,” a sentiment that’s hard to express in everyday life.

My UniverseColdplay X BTS19rank/position

Coldplay X BTS – My Universe (Official Video)

A miraculous collaboration between the British rock band Coldplay and the South Korean boy group BTS was released in September 2021.

Delivering a message of love that transcends cultural and language barriers, the song is beautifully performed in both English and Korean.

Set against a cosmic backdrop, it expresses the power of love to overcome any obstacle and reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Its music video—set on a fictional planet where music is banned—also drew widespread attention.

If you want to express gratitude to someone special, why not give this song a listen?

That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)Dionne Warwick20rank/position

That’s What Friends Are For (Official Video)

Beloved around the world as a classic song of gratitude to friends, “That’s What Friends Are For (featuring Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Gladys Knight)” is a piece composed by Burt Bacharach, who sadly passed away in 2023.

The version later covered by Dionne Warwick together with Stevie Wonder and Elton John is also highly recommended.

Its catchy melody and tender, heartfelt vocals became a sensation and continue to be loved across generations.

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God Gave Me YouBlake Shelton21rank/position

Blake Shelton – God Gave Me You (Official Music Video)

It’s a love song expressing gratitude to the person who helps you through life’s ups and downs.

It was originally written by Dave Barnes and released in 2010.

This version by Blake Shelton was released in 2011, reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts, and was certified Platinum.