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