[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 New Gems That Convey “Thank You” to Your Seniors (81–90)
bouquetNakajima Mika
Some of you may be in tears over the sadness of a senior leaving.
Why not turn those tears into a bouquet? This song is by singer Mika Nakashima, known for numerous hits like “Yuki no Hana,” and it was released in 2015 as her 40th single.
It was chosen as the theme song for the drama Otona Joshi.
With its beautiful melody and Nakashima’s transparent, pure vocals, the harmony creates a wonderfully moving ballad.
Every single note is so clean and lovely that it alone could bring you to tears.
By all means, listen to it together with the senior who took care of you.
shuttle runKanoerana
It’s an exciting song that loudly proclaims heading into the fray while expressing gratitude to seniors and teachers.
For sports teams, it’s perfect for a send-off rally before the summer tournament.
It’s also a great fit as a spirited cheer song, so we recommend it as BGM for the club relay at a school sports day.
STAND BY MEGOING STEADY
In a good way, it’s a song that doesn’t feel like GOING STEADY.
Still, the way it gradually builds from the gently sung beginning is quintessential GOING STEADY.
The words of thanks aren’t stated outright, but the title says it all.
From tomorrow, only the shadow of memoryYamaki Risa/Morito Chisaki/Ozeki Mai/Yanagawa Nanami/Funaki Musubu (Kantorii Gaaruzu)
It’s included on “Momoko Tsugunaga Idol 15th Anniversary Album: Thank You, Otomomochi.” If you want to express straightforward gratitude to a senior, this song—with its spoken parts—is perfect.
I think it would be nice for all the juniors to sing it together and each say a short, original message of thanks.
It’s okaywacci
This song by wacci carries a warm message that gently stays close to the listener’s heart.
It tenderly portrays universal emotions—like the smile that comes after tears, and the days when you want to change but can’t.
You can feel the strength and kindness of the words “It’s okay” throughout the entire piece.
Released in August 2015, it was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “37.5°C no Namida.” It’s recommended for times when you feel tired from daily life or want to face your own vulnerabilities.
It will surely warm your heart.
Song of ThanksV6
Arigato no Uta, a song overflowing with warm gratitude from V6, who concluded their 26-year career in 2021.
Released in 2004, this track was used as the theme song for the variety show Gakkō e Ikō!, in which the members appeared.
It expresses thanks for the warmth of having someone important by your side, and for the happiness and joy you came to feel as you changed because of that presence.
Sing it with gratitude for the things you learned and the growth you achieved thanks to your seniors being there for you.
[Song of Gratitude] Timeless Classics and Newest Tracks (91–100) That Convey ‘Thank You’ to Your Seniors
Thank youTakamoto Yosuke
A song by Yosuke Takemoto, who also performed as a member of the vocal unit GiFT.
The things our seniors did for us, taught us, and said to us can be such a powerful source of strength, can’t they? Why not send this song along with a heartfelt “thank you,” filled with all the feelings for everything you received from those mentors?