Introducing timeless Western songs brimming with love and gratitude for Mom—perfect for Mother’s Day!
For many of us, it can feel a bit embarrassing to say “thank you” to our moms face to face, even though they’re always there for us.
These are all classics that fans of Western music will love, and they’re also great as driving BGM when you take your mom to places she wants to go.
The selection spans a variety of songs that imagine moms in all sorts of situations, so check the reviews and find the Mother’s Day song that suits you best!
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“Thank you, always”: Western songs I want to give on Mother’s Day (1–10)
The Best DayTaylor Swift
This song, strongly infused with country flavor and expressing gratitude to her mother, is by Taylor Swift, an 11-time Grammy Award winner, and is included on her second album Fearless, released in 2008.
After retiring, Taylor Swift’s mother became a full-time homemaker and devoted herself to housework.
In this track, you can hear Taylor Swift’s vocals as a country singer, and it is a renowned song that conveys her appreciation for her mother.
It’s often used as wedding background music, so singing it in front of your mother on a special occasion would be a lovely idea!
SuperwomanAlicia Keys
The third album, As I Am, released in 2007.
The track Superwoman, included on this album titled “the real me,” uses the familiar figure of Superman from film to cheer on fighting mothers with its lyrics, depicting a realistic and resilient rise from despair to recovery.
It’s a poem honoring mothers from a woman’s perspective.
Crafted with flawless vocal performance and sound production, the work sold 740,000 copies in its first week, proving that she herself is a superwoman.
A Song For MamaBoyz II Men
Boyz II Men, who produced multiple No.
1 hits on the U.S.
charts in the 1990s, are an American vocal group that helped define an era of R&B.
Their song “A Song For Mama” expresses heartfelt gratitude to mothers—for raising us, encouraging us, and teaching us.
March, which is also graduation season, is the perfect opportunity to share feelings and thanks that are hard to say in everyday life, isn’t it? Go ahead and let your feelings be known!
Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)Clean Bandit
The British electronic band Clean Bandit.
Their track featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie is “Rockabye (feat.
Sean Paul & Anne-Marie).” It’s a song based on the American nursery rhyme “Rock-a-bye baby in the treetop.” The lyrics portray the struggles and deep love of a mother raising her daughter on her own.
With its driving, upbeat sound, it’s perfect for a road trip.
MotherAshanti
Ashanti, a popular American singer who has been active in R&B, soul, and hip-hop for over 20 years.
Her song “Mother,” included on her 2008 album The Declaration, is a deeply personal and emotional work for her.
The lyrics convey a straightforward expression of profound love and gratitude toward her mother, honoring a mother’s unconditional love, strength, and guidance.
The message celebrates the beauty of the mother–daughter bond and the importance of a mother’s presence, drawing persuasive power from Ashanti’s own experiences, and it is sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a perfect song for expressing gratitude to your mother.
Mama Knew LoveAnthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B singer-songwriter born in 1971.
“Mama Knew Love,” a track from his second album, Comin’ from Where I’m From, released in 2003, is a moving soul ballad that focuses on a mother’s love and devotion.
Even after long days working to support the family and coming home exhausted, his mother was always loving and tender.
Hamilton’s soulful vocals pay tribute to that unconditional love.
The song powerfully conveys a mother’s strength and kindness as she overcomes hardships for her family.
It’s a classic that you’ll want to give as a Mother’s Day gift.
Hey MamaKanye West
This is a heartwarming song that expresses straightforward gratitude to a mother—something that’s usually too embarrassing to say.
It’s included on the 2005 masterpiece Late Registration by hip-hop icon Kanye West.
The track embodies respect for his mother, Donda, who raised him on her own, along with a vow to repay her through his success.
He performed it in front of his mother on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 2005, moving many with their loving bond.
Even after her passing, he has continued to perform it live with great care, and it’s a song that stirs the heart every time you hear it.
Even those unfamiliar with hip-hop may find themselves in tears, thinking of their own mothers.
Consider sending it as a message of appreciation for Mother’s Day or a birthday.