[Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
I want to give a heartfelt gift to the senior who supported me! You were scolded many times, taught important things, and worked together toward your goals… Surely you, too, have someone like that in your life, don’t you? When a senior graduates or retires, many of us want to express our gratitude to the fullest, yet still feel embarrassed to say it directly.
So in this article, we’ll share plenty of songs that express gratitude to seniors.
Find the song that perfectly matches your feelings, and try conveying your thanks to your senior along with the music.
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[Song of Gratitude] Timeless and Latest Gems (71–80) That Convey “Thank You” to Seniors
March 9Little Glee Monster
This is Little Glee Monster’s cover of Remioromen’s popular song “March 9.” It was included as a B-side on their 2022 single “Your Name,” and the music video features Sakura Endo from Nogizaka46.
Unlike Remioromen’s rock-tinged vibe, this version is arranged to showcase Little Glee Monster’s beautiful harmonies.
Thinking that your senior has always been by your side watching over you—both in happy times and in moments of uncertainty—can bring comfort and strength, right? It’s a song that lets you convey a heartfelt “Thank you for all the help up to now” to the senior who has supported you both physically and emotionally for so long.
When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami
If you want to straightforwardly express your gratitude to a senior who helped you grow, we recommend “Owakare wo Suru Toki wa” by singer-songwriter Ami Sakaguchi, released in 2018.
When you join a club and find yourself with seniors above you, there are times when you have to sharpen up and pay attention to things you used to do half-heartedly.
The seniors who helped you grow in so many ways may have gotten on your nerves sometimes, but when it comes time to part, you can’t help but feel lonely.
When that day comes, this song will give you the push to say with pride, “Thanks to you, I’ve grown this much.
Thank you.”
hometownTominaga Yusuke
If you’re looking for background music for an elementary school graduation ceremony, I recommend this song.
Its lyrics are easy for people of all ages to understand and evoke fond thoughts of the school building and the school song.
The singer is a highly skilled singer-songwriter whose song “A Distant Love Story” was once featured on NHK Educational TV’s program Minna no Uta.
Glowing Storm！otome sutoomu!
When I was nervous on the stage I’d always dreamed of, a senior helped me out—that memory stays with me.
If you want to express your gratitude, how about this song? It’s performed by a unit that appeared in the social game “THE iDOLM@STER Million Live!” during the “Platinum Star Live.”
BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT
Hajimari, sung by BLUE ENCOUNT, a band from Kumamoto, was also the support song for the 94th All Japan High School Soccer Championship.
With that image, it really fits as a song for club teammates and relationships between seniors and juniors, doesn’t it? The lyrics, which seem to depict the “bonds” between people striving toward the same goal, are truly moving.
Even if my senior and I have different roles, we’re facing the same direction, and those seniors—who have already experienced the anxieties and worries we feel—must have listened and advised us with genuine care.
This is a song I’d like to dedicate to those seniors who thought about us as if our problems were their own.
To meKAZUKI UJIIE
Putting gratitude into words sometimes takes courage.
But through music, you might be able to express your feelings more directly.
In particular, “Boku ni totte” by KAZUKI UJIIE is the perfect song for such moments.
Its gentle, warm vocals and deeply moving melody convey sincere appreciation and respect.
If you choose this song as a surprise gift for a senior colleague or mentor, the feelings you couldn’t put into words are sure to reach their heart.
Please consider it as a gift for someone you truly value.
Kizunazundare
“Kizuna” by Zundare, a trio from Tsushima City in Nagasaki Prefecture, is also a must-play song to dedicate to your seniors.
They taught you the bad and the good, and you were always hanging out together, so it’s embarrassing to put your gratitude into words—but the lyrics carry a straightforward message, so just listening to it together should get your thanks across! The unpretentious, relaxed tempo feels comfortable, and it also carries a touch of loneliness, so you might find yourself shedding tears without even realizing it.