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 my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers (51–60)
Mama kinAerosmith
Aerosmith is an American rock band.
This energetic song is a rock-style track with lively piano and guitar.
It’s a fun tune that makes you want to dance.
The song is included on their 1973 album “Aerosmith.”
MamasAnne Wilson, Hillary Scott
This is a heartwarming song filled with the importance of parenting and gratitude for family.
Released starting in April 2022, it features a collaboration between rising star of American Contemporary Christian Music Anne Wilson and acclaimed country artist Hillary Scott.
Its gentle, tender melody and vocals imbued with deep love for mothers have touched many hearts.
The song reached No.
15 on the Hot Christian Songs chart and was nominated for a GMA Dove Award, making it a standout track.
It’s perfect for expressing feelings to someone special or pairing with a Mother’s Day gift.
The official music video, which highlights the bond between mother and child, is also a must-see.
She’s Somebody’s HeroJamie O’ Neal
Australian singer Jamie O’Neal has a song that’s perfect for Mother’s Day: “She’s Somebody’s Hero.” At first, you might not be sure what the song is about, but gradually the story comes into focus.
It’s about a mother doing everything she can to raise her daughter.
And it tells us that such a mother is a one-of-a-kind hero to her child.
Combined with the distinctive rhythm of country music, it really hits home.
Motherless ft. Eryn Allen KaneKiller Mike
I’d like to introduce “Motherless ft.
Eryn Allen Kane” as a cool song about love for one’s mother.
It’s a track by rapper Killer Mike featuring singer Eryn Allen Kane.
The song expresses Killer Mike’s longing for his late mother.
While it has the tough, hard-hitting substance typical of hip-hop, it also carries a somewhat tender, emotional atmosphere.
Enjoy it together with the accompanying drama that was produced alongside the track.
Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers (61–70)
Like My Mother DoesLauren Alaina
Country musician Lauren Alaina.
Her song “Like My Mother Does” is perfect for Mother’s Day.
The lyrics pay respect to a mother’s strength, beauty, and kindness, and they also express gratitude for everything she’s done in raising her child.
It could be a great surprise to play on Mother’s Day—the powerful vocals will create a moving atmosphere.
By the way, her mother appears in the music video.
How about enjoying this parent-child duet as a parent and child yourselves?
MotherMeghan Trainor
Meghan Trainor is a female singer-songwriter who has gained popularity for her unique style that adapts doo-wop—a genre that trended in the 1950s—to modern music.
Her songs are extremely popular on TikTok as well, so many of you may already know her.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is ‘Mother.’ Its catchy, cute, and nostalgic melody is sure to become addictive.
MommaBob Seger
Bob Seger is an artist who was active from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, known for his warm vocals and catchy rock sound.
His song “Momma” is a piece that expresses his feelings toward his mother.
The lyrics are striking in the way they convey gratitude to a mother who never lied and always kept her promises, and musically, the rock flavor becomes stronger from the big chorus in the latter half.
It’s a work that seems to teach us what it means to be a parent, so if you have children, be sure to check out the Japanese translation.