[2026] Western songs expressing gratitude to parents: classic tracks dedicated to fathers and mothers

Just the Two of UsWill Smith

Will Smith – Just The Two Of Us (Official Video)

Will Smith, who is hugely successful as an actor, is also active as an artist.

His song “Just the Two of Us” is one of his most popular tracks.

If you’re familiar with Western music, you might know that it samples Grover Washington Jr.’s classic “Just the Two of Us.” While the original is a love song, Will Smith’s version adds an arrangement that portrays the bond between a father and his son.

It’s highly recommended as a song to give on Father’s Day!

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Thank YouSly & The Family Stone

Sly & The Family Stone – Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (Official Audio)

What kind of music is best when saying “thank you”? If it’s cheerful music, it might be perfect for hiding your shyness.

With a song by Sly & The Family Stone, you can express your gratitude properly.

Ten thousand thanksfumika

Picture Book “Today's Annoying Bento” × fumika “10,000 Thank-Yous”

This song, included on Fumika’s second album released in 2015—which gained widespread attention through a collaboration with Tekken’s “Pendulum”—expresses gratitude as it reflects on childhood and, on the verge of marriage, newly realizes the greatness of one’s parents and the depth of their love.

Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS

FUNKY MONKEY BABYS “Thank You”

The phrase “thank you,” which is also the title of the song, is surprisingly hard to say to our mothers and family members we’re with every day.

How about using this song on Mother’s Day to express your gratitude—the “thank you” you don’t usually say?

Thank youSMAP

[Chorus Version] SMAP - Arigatou (Thank You)

“Thank you”—those simple words can be surprisingly hard to say.

When the two of you listen to this song, a natural desire to express thanks and gratitude wells up.

It might be nice to listen to this song together with your mother and use the moment to say the “thank you” you don’t usually manage to express.

Thank youikimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

As the title “Arigatou” (“Thank You”) suggests, this song is all about expressing gratitude to one’s mother.

I think it would be wonderful if you could convey the appreciation that’s hard to say in everyday life while listening to this song.

Ikimono-gakari’s vocals are gentle and soothing, so if the two of you listen together and let the music heal you, it will make for a truly lovely time.

Thank YouMKTO

MKTO – Thank You

It’s a track that addresses global issues and offers a sarcastic thank-you to the previous generation.

It was released as a digital download in 2012 by the American pop duo MKTO.

It reached number two on the Australian charts and was certified platinum.