[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] Exquisite classics and the latest tracks (21–30) that convey a heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki
Gray and Blue, a collaboration between super-popular artists Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, became popular for its lyrics about friendship.
The song is a duet in which two childhood best friends talk about their memories and their bond, making it a favorite at karaoke as well.
While it’s a friendship song, the content can also be interpreted as expressing feelings toward a senior, so I recommend it.
If you laugh at the skywacci
“I’ve been able to keep going because I had you, senpai!” If you want to express that kind of gratitude, I recommend the song ‘Sora ni Waraeba’ (“If We Smile at the Sky”).
It’s a song about chasing your dreams, and its lyrics convey that you couldn’t have done it alone and thank the people who supported you, so it’s perfect for expressing appreciation to a senior.
If you give this song as a gift to celebrate a club senior’s graduation, it will bring back memories of the time you shared, and it will also send the message, “I won’t forget the days I spent with you,” don’t you think?
CHARMWANIMA
A lively and uplifting song, perfect for the season of cherry blossoms and graduations.
Why not create a positive farewell by expressing gratitude and cheering on the seniors who are graduating? It’s a song everyone can sing together, so performing it as a surprise at karaoke would be truly moving.
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ final single.
It’s a song that lets you express heartfelt gratitude directly to your seniors.
It conveys a junior’s resolve to never forget the fun and tough days spent together and to turn them into strength moving forward.
If all the juniors sing it together, it’s sure to move the seniors to tears!
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It’s one of Motohiro Hata’s signature songs and a classic that almost everyone has heard.
The warm acoustic guitar accompaniment and his gentle, soft voice resonate straight with the heart.
The lyrics are filled with kindness, compassion, and love—so many warm feelings—making it perfect for expressing gratitude.
As the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” it’s a truly heartwarming piece.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
Isn’t it common to give a bouquet of flowers at graduations or retirements? Superfly’s signature song “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo” (A Bouquet with All My Love) is perfect for moments like these.
The feelings you put into a bouquet can vary—gratitude, encouragement, and more—but what they all have in common is love.
It’s a classic thank-you song, so if you present this song with your heartfelt emotions, it will surely be appreciated!
Thank youikimonogakari
It was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama GeGeGe no Nyobo, starring Nao Matsushita.
From the very beginning, it’s a song overflowing with gratitude.
Although there were times we clashed, it’s perfect for simply expressing thanks to a senior who gave you so much gentle love from the bottom of their heart.
It’s also recommended to perform it as a chorus by club members at a senior’s graduation ceremony!