“Thank you always”: English-language songs to give on Mother’s Day

JuliaThe Beatles

Julia (Remastered 2009)

The legendary band The Beatles’ “Julia” is a song John Lennon wrote about his mother, Julia Lennon.

Performed as a solo piece with John singing and playing guitar, it was included on their ninth studio album, The Beatles, released in 1968.

Julia passed away when John was 17, so in the song he gently calls to mind his mother.

If you happen to think of your own mother in a quiet moment, why not listen to this song and maybe even think of a gift for her?

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Hamada Takuya

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I’ll Always Love My MamaThe Intruders

The INTRUDERS. “I’ll Always Love My Mama”. 1973. album “Save The Children”.

It’s a song by the American Philly soul group The Intruders, released in 1973.

It’s known overseas as a song often played on Mother’s Day.

Written by Philly soul pioneers Gamble & Huff, the song was inspired by Kenny Gamble’s mother.

Mama SaidThe Shirelles

Mama Said

Here’s a song by The Shirelles, who, along with groups like The Supremes, were a quintessential American girl-group with rich harmonies.

The lyrics go something like, “Just as Mama once said, the day has finally come—I’ve fallen in love.” They began their career in 1957, and in recognition of their long-standing contributions to music, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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I Called MamaTim Mcgraw

Tim McGraw – I Called Mama (Official Music Video)

I Called Mama is a single released in May 2020 by Tim McGraw, a giant in American country music who also thrives as an actor.

Issued as the lead single from his studio album Here on Earth, which arrived that August, the song took on new meaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Set to gentle tones of acoustic guitar and pedal steel, it portrays the narrator hearing shocking news, rethinking what truly matters in life, and picking up the phone to call his mother.

It speaks to the importance of expressing your feelings to loved ones before it’s too late and the healing power of a mother’s voice.

Reflecting Tim’s own feelings for his mother, this moving classic makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift song.

Hot MamaTrace Adkins

Trace Adkins – Hot Mama (Official Music Video)

A 2003 single release by American country music singer Trace Adkins.

It reached No.

5 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles & Tracks.

The song was also used in an episode of the American animated TV series King of the Hill.

Mummy’s BoyWretch 32

Wretch 32 – Mummy’s Boy (Official Video)

Mummy’s Boy is a track included on British rapper and singer-songwriter Wretch 32’s 2019 album Upon Reflection.

As the title suggests, it’s a song imbued with deep love for his mother.

I’m impressed by Wretch’s stance as he uses a powerful flow and lyrical writing to express the significance and influence of the important women in his life—especially his mother.

From pushing back against being mocked as a “mama’s boy” to praising his mother’s strength, it beautifully fuses hip-hop’s brand of masculinity with profound respect and affection for her.

It’s also a great song to play on Mother’s Day to express your appreciation.

Thank You MomGood Charlotte

Thank You Mom

Good Charlotte is a band that’s gained popularity with easy-to-listen, catchy punk rock.

In Japan, they’re affectionately known as “Gusha.” Among their works, one I especially recommend is “Thank You Mom,” a song dedicated to mothers.

It portrays heartfelt gratitude toward a mother who always loved her son and kept teaching him what truly matters, no matter the circumstances.

The gentle, mellow-tinged punk rock sound pairs perfectly with the lyrics, so be sure to give it a listen.

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Ryo

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