Top 2025 Ranking of Thank-You Songs by Female Western Artists

GratefulMahalia22rank/position

Mahalia – Grateful

Mahalia, a singer-songwriter from the UK.

The song that drew attention after she posted it on Instagram before its release is “Grateful.” It’s a passionate R&B track that expresses gratitude and love for a partner.

The song portrays a woman, caught up in the busyness of everyday life and unable to see her boyfriend often, conveying her deep appreciation to him in straightforward words.

People in similar circumstances or in long-distance relationships will likely relate even more.

Thank God I Found YouMariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees23rank/position

Mariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees – Thank God I Found You (Official HD Video)

This is a collaboration by Mariah Carey, R&B singer Joe, and the boy band 98 Degrees.

It was released in 2000.

It’s a pop track with R&B elements.

It became a worldwide hit, reached number one on the U.

S.

charts, and was certified Gold.

HourglassMindy Gledhill24rank/position

Mindy Gledhill – Hourglass

A warm and gentle track, set against the love between parent and child, carrying the message that “life is an hourglass.” It is included on the album Anchor, released in 2010 by California singer-songwriter Mindy Gledhill, who is also known for her collaborations with DJ Kaskade.

King & GenerousNatalie Merchant25rank/position

Natalie Merchant – Kind and Generous

Natalie Merchant is an artist known as an alternative rock singer-songwriter.

She may not be extremely well-known, but some people might recognize her from the band 10,000 Maniacs, which she was part of starting in 1981.

One of her well-known songs, King & Generous, was released in 1998.

It has an unusual theme in which a child who owes money to their parents expresses gratitude to them, but it’s crafted into a very heartwarming piece.

GratefulRita Ora26rank/position

Rita Ora – Grateful (Explicit)

Rita Ora is a British singer who was discovered by rapper Jay-Z and went on to achieve worldwide popularity.

She is an immigrant from Kosovo, and her parents experienced the Kosovo conflict.

Although she did not go through those experiences herself, her lyrics, shaped by that background, are full of conviction.

In “Grateful,” she weaves lyrics themed around gratitude—something only she could express in this way.

Be sure to check it out.

Never Grow UpTaylor Swift27rank/position

Taylor Swift – Never Grow Up

A track by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift.

She wrote it when she was 21 years old.

It is included on the album Speak Now, which was released in 2010 and was selected by Rolling Stone as one of the “50 Best Female Albums of All Time.”

The Best DayTaylor Swift28rank/position

Taylor Swift – The Best Day

Taylor Swift is a globally popular singer-songwriter.

In her early days, she mainly released classic country music, but as her career progressed, she shifted toward pop and dance music.

Every era of her work remains catchy and has achieved major commercial success.

One of her standout songs, The Best Day, is especially memorable for its lyrics expressing gratitude to her mother.

If you love heartwarming lyrics and melodies, this one is a must-listen!