Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers.
As the saying “a mother’s strength” suggests, mothers are truly remarkable.
It’s no different for musicians, of course, and there are countless songs around the world that take mothers as their theme.
In this article, we’ll feature classic Western songs about mothers, spanning genres and eras.
You’ll find songs filled with love for beloved mothers, as well as tracks that explore the sometimes complex parent-child relationship—offering many different forms of “songs for mothers.”
We also touch on the lyrical content in our reviews, so if you want to understand the meaning behind the songs, this is a must-read!
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Thinking of Mother: 10 Classic Western Songs About Mothers (41–50)
Mama, I’m Coming HomeOzzy Osbourne
This 1991 single release is a power ballad by British heavy metal singer Ozzy Osbourne.
The song was written for his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne.
MotherKacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves is a Grammy-winning female singer-songwriter who continues to be active out of Nashville.
Beloved well beyond the boundaries of country music, she included this song on her 2018 hit album Golden Hour.
It’s a simple, beautiful piano ballad filled with boundless love for her mother, and despite running just over a minute, it stands out as one of the album’s most memorable tracks.
Your mother should knowThe Beatles
It’s a track featured in the 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour and included on the soundtrack of the same name.
Led by Paul McCartney, it rides a light, upbeat rhythm, showcasing a quintessentially Paul catchy melody and exquisite vocal harmonies.
According to Paul, it’s “about the generation gap and a daughter who can’t understand her mother’s feelings,” and the lyrics indeed ring true—when you’re young, relationships with your mother can feel just like this.
Mother’s PrideGeorge Michel
A track that showcases the voice of George Michael, the lead vocalist of the British band Wham!.
The beautiful piano-led intro is striking.
This song is included on his second solo album, released in 1990.
MotherJohn Lennon
A song titled “Mother,” sung by John Lennon of the British band The Beatles.
It’s a memorable track that begins with him singing “Mother.” This song about family is included on the 1970 album “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.”
Oh MotherChristina Aguilera
A 2007 single by American singer Christina Aguilera.
It is a piano ballad with elements of downtown pop and R&B.
While it sings about her own abusive childhood, its wistful melody became popular, and it has become one of the staple songs for Mother’s Day overseas.
Sweetest DevotionAdele
Since her 2008 debut, every album she has released has posted astonishing sales; this is the closing track from British icon and singer-songwriter Adele’s third album, 25, released in 2015.
Showcasing Adele’s characteristically soulful vocals, the song has been explicitly described by her as “a song about my son.” As a mother, she pours boundless love for her child into the lyrics—something many listeners are likely to relate to.