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

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!

Playlist

“Thank you always”: English-language songs to give on Mother’s Day
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	BlueBeyoncé		A ballad about Beyoncé’s love for her daughter
2	Wise WomanJason Mraz		Jason Mraz’s song of gratitude to the Earth and to women
3	Cover Me In SunshineP!nk, Willow Sage Hart		A heartwarming song sung by Pink and her daughter as mother and child
4	Greatest Love of AllWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston's classic ballad
5	Hey Mama ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & AfrojackDavid Guetta		David Guetta’s chant
6	Supermarket FlowersEd Sheeran		A ballad in which Ed Sheeran mourns his grandmother
7	Mama’s PearlThe Jackson 5		An adorable song by the Jackson 5
8	The Best DayTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's famous song filled with gratitude to her mother
9	SuperwomanAlicia Keys		The moving masterpiece “SUPERWOMAN” that celebrates the strength of mothers
10	A Song For MamaBoyz II Men		Boyz II Men’s song of gratitude to mothers
11	Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)Clean Bandit		A fast-paced hit song that sings of a mother's love and hardships
12	Mama Knew LoveAnthony Hamilton		A heartwarming classic that celebrates a mother’s unconditional love
13	MotherAshanti		A classic song filled with deep love and gratitude for my mother
14	Dear Mama2Pac		Tupac’s love for his mother, a mellow masterpiece that resonates with the heart
15	MamaJonas Blue		A tropical house depicting the bond between mother and child
16	MotherMichael Bublé		A ballad in which Michael Bublé sings gratitude to his mother
17	Sweet MotherSkepta		Deep love and gratitude to Skepter’s mother
18	I Prefer Your LoveSt. Vincent		St. Vincent, a moving hymn of love to her mother
19	100 BagsStormzy		Stormzy's iconic song of gratitude and love for his mother
20	Mother Like MineThe Band Perry		A country-pop band formed by siblings
21	Coat of Many ColorsDolly Parton		Singing Dolly Parton’s love for her mother
22	On My MamaVictoria Monét		Victoria Monét sings of her love for her mother
23	Mother’s prayerCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s prayer ballad for her mother
24	MamaIl Divo		Il Divo’s signature song expressing gratitude to mothers
25	HERAnne-Marie		A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother
26	Where You LeadCarole King		Carole King’s classic turns into a song about the mother–daughter bond
27	MotherCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth’s romantic pop song
28	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A famous ballad depicting Cyndi Lauper’s love and bonds
29	I Love You Always ForeverDonna Lewis		Donna Lewis's 90s hit song
30	Mama Used to SayJunior		The classic song taught by Junior’s mother
31	Promise To TryMadonna		A ballad about Madonna’s feelings for her mother
32	Hey MamaThe Black Eyed Peas		Black Eyed Peas' reggae dance number
33	Oh Mother of MineThe Temptations		Sang about the Temptations’ gratitude to their mother
34	Hey MamaKanye West		A song of gratitude to Kanye West’s mother
35	Oh MotherChristina Aguilera		Christina Aguilera’s maternal song
36	She’s Somebody’s HeroJamie O’ Neal		Mother's hero, a love song resonates in the heart
37	The MotherBrandi Carlile		A moving song filled with gratitude to my mother
38	MotherKacey Musgraves		Kacey Musgraves’s heartwarming song
39	Mama’s SongCarrie Underwood		A wedding song filled with Carrie's gratitude
40	Mama Liked The RosesElvis Presley		Elvis’s memorial single for his mother, “Roses of Remembrance”
41	MomMeghan Trainor ft. Kelli Trainor		A moving song about love for one's mother
42	Cleanin’ Out My ClosetEminem		A song about Eminem’s complex feelings toward his mother
43	Hey MammaKanye West		A heartwarming song that weaves love and memories for my mother
44	Somebody’s HeroJamie O’ Neal		An Australian country song praising mothers and women
45	The Perfect FanBackstreet Boys		Backstreet Boys’ song of gratitude to their mother
46	MamaSpice Girls		Spice Girls sing about their love for their mothers
47	Turn To YouJustin Bieber		A song filled with gratitude to my mother and a resolve to support her
48	Two of UsLouis Tomlinson		A Song of Remembrance and Hope for a Beloved Mother
49	MomMeghan Trainor ft. Kelli Trainor		Meghan Trainor’s mother song
50	Mama’s HandQueen Naija		A moving song by Queen Naija singing about love for her mother
51	Don’t Forget To Remember MeCarrie Underwood		An 18-year-old’s song of independence that sings gratitude to his mother
52	Look What You’ve DoneDrake		An award-winning album track singing gratitude to a mother
53	House of Goldtwenty one pilots		A heartwarming song filled with love for my mother
54	SadieTHE SPINNERS		The Spinners' R&B hit song
55	Simple ManLynyrd Skynyrd		A Southern rock classic that portrays the bond between a mother and her son
56	Mother’s DaughterMiley Cyrus		A Miley Cyrus song portraying the bond between mother and daughter
57	Thank You For Loving The BluesB.B. King		A song of gratitude that heals the heart through the power of music
58	Thank You For…Daryl Hall & John Oates		The classic song that expresses gratitude, “Thank You For…”
59	Thank You MamaElton John		A classic song in which Elton John sings about love for his mother
60	ThankfulJonny Lang ft. Michael McDonald		A moving song that turns feelings of gratitude into sound
61	DaysThe Kinks		“Days” is a classic song that expresses gratitude.
62	Nobody Loves Me But My MotherB.B. King		A masterpiece by B.B. King, a giant of the blues
63	Mother you’ve been on my mindBob Dylan		A memorable masterpiece that projects his heartbroken girlfriend onto his mother
64	MommaBob Seger		Bob Seger's classic song that sings gratitude to his mother
65	He Didn’t Have To BeBrad Paisley		Growth and Love of a Single Mother’s Child
66	MamaChris Brown		A classic CB song that sings of deep love for one’s mother
67	God’s PlanDrake		Drake visualizes his love for his mother and does charity
68	SmileKaty Perry		Give thanks to those who supported you in difficult times
69	To ZionLauryn Hill		Lauryn Hill, a deep love for her beloved son Zion
70	I’m Already ThereLonestar		A love song with one heart, even when we're apart
71	GratefulMeddy		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude
72	Loves Me Like A RockPaul Simon		Paul Simon, the classic song that sings of love for a mother
73	Forever YoungRod Stewart		A timeless masterpiece that sings of the love between parent and child, moving across generations
74	I Love My MommaSnoop Dogg		A song in which Snoop Dogg sings his love for his mother over an R&B melody.
75	In My LifeThe Beatles		The Beatles’ classic “In My Life” sings of gratitude
76	Sweetest DevotionAdele		Adele’s grand musical world of profound love and gratitude
77	My Mothers EyesAlec Benjamin		Alec Benjamin’s love song to his mother
78	MamasAnne Wilson, Hillary Scott		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
79	A Mother’s LoveAretha Franklin		A love song to her mother by Aretha, the Queen of Music
80	Ring OffBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s uplifting empowerment song “Ring Off”
81	The WishBruce Springsteen		An iconic song by an American-born rock star
82	Mother’s LoveCollective Soul		A grunge rock masterpiece that portrays love for one’s mother
83	MomEarth, Wind & Fire		A love song to mother by an African band
84	You Can’t Lose MeFaith Hill		A song about a mother's love and a daughter's dream
85	You Raised MeGiggs		Giggs, a pioneer of road rap
86	Message to my motherHank Williams		A master of country music, a genius who died young
87	Upward Over the MountainIron&Wine		Soft music that sings of feelings for my mother
88	Mama Got AssJuvenile		A singer’s complex feelings toward her mother after overcoming tragedy
89	Like My Mother DoesLauren Alaina		A moving song that sings of gratitude and love for a mother
90	Sun Of Jean ft. Mum, DadLoyle Carner		A moving work by a British hip-hop artist
91	My Mother & ILucy Dacus		A gentle song that sings of memories of and gratitude to one’s mother
92	(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On YouNSYNC		NSYNC’s classic that portrays family memories and bonds
93	Mother and Child ReunionPaul Simon		Paul Simon's famous song filled with gratitude to his mother
94	MotherPink Floyd		A mother's overprotectiveness torments her son
95	MamaRAY BLK		The classic song “Mama,” which sings of deep love and gratitude for one’s mother
96	Mi Novia Se Me Está Poniendo ViejaRicardo Arjona		Ricardo Arjona's gift to his mother
97	Thank You MamaSizzla		A song of gratitude by Sizzla, a legendary reggae artist
98	MotherSugarland		A country song expressing gratitude to a mother
99	JuliaThe Beatles		A tribute song to John Lennon's mother
100	I’ll Always Love My MamaThe Intruders		A moving classic song about love for one’s mother
101	Mama SaidThe Shirelles		The Shirelles' classic, the lyrics of love and induction into the Hall of Fame
102	I Called MamaTim Mcgraw		A moving song expressing feelings for one’s mother during the pandemic
103	Hot MamaTrace Adkins		Trace Adkins' hit songs
104	Mummy’s BoyWretch 32		A heartwarming song by Lecchi singing about love for his mother
105	Thank You MomGood Charlotte		Good Charlotte’s song of gratitude to their mother
106	Always on the RunLenny Kravitz		Lenny Kravitz’s classic songs with a distinctive musicality
107	I’ll Be ThereMac Miller		Mac Miller’s classic, a song of gratitude to his mother
108	In My Daughter’s EyesMartina McBride		Country singer McBride's moving song
109	Mama, I’m Coming HomeOzzy Osbourne		Ozzy's power ballad of gratitude and affection
110	MamaThe Dream		A tribute song filled with love for my mother, resonating in the heart
111	Thank you, momGood Charlotte		A Good Charlotte song filled with gratitude to a mother