“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!
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“Thank you, always”: Western songs I want to give on Mother’s Day (1–10)
Mama Knew LoveAnthony Hamilton
Anthony Hamilton is an American R&B singer-songwriter born in 1971.
“Mama Knew Love,” a track from his second album, Comin’ from Where I’m From, released in 2003, is a moving soul ballad that focuses on a mother’s love and devotion.
Even after long days working to support the family and coming home exhausted, his mother was always loving and tender.
Hamilton’s soulful vocals pay tribute to that unconditional love.
The song powerfully conveys a mother’s strength and kindness as she overcomes hardships for her family.
It’s a classic that you’ll want to give as a Mother’s Day gift.
MotherSugarland
This is a song by the American country music duo Sugarland that gently conveys the gratitude we all feel toward our mothers.
Carefully celebrating a mother’s unconditional love and its importance, the track appears on their album “Bigger,” released in June 2018.
Jennifer Nettles’s emotionally rich vocals skillfully capture a mother’s deep love and warmth.
Set to a calm, tender country ballad, it warmly portrays mothers wishing for their children’s happiness.
It’s perfect as background music for a fun family drive and also makes a lovely gift to express appreciation to your mom.
Not just for special occasions like Mother’s Day, this is a song you’ll want to play whenever you want to say thank you.
MotherMichael Bublé
Michael Bublé, a Canadian artist known for turning nostalgic jazz vibes into modern hits, included this piece on his March 2022 album, Higher.
It’s a moving ballad that tenderly sings of warm gratitude to his mother.
Gentle lyrics describing a mother’s unconditional love and daily devotion are accompanied by soft piano and strings, while Bublé’s rich, velvety vocals resonate deeply.
It’s the perfect song for those who want to convey the gratitude they’re usually too shy to express through music, or for anyone looking for a heartfelt Mother’s Day gift.
“Thank you, as always”: Western songs to give on Mother’s Day (11–20)
My Mothers EyesAlec Benjamin
Alec Benjamin is a singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona.
He was exposed to music from an early age and began his music career in his teens via the internet.
His latest song, “My Mother’s Eyes,” released on September 14, 2023, is a moving ballad that celebrates the strong bond between mother and child.
It thoughtfully traces an inner transformation—from reflecting on past mistakes to recognizing a mother’s unconditional love.
Encouraging listeners to reexamine themselves through their mother’s eyes and to embrace self-love, the song is also recommended as a Mother’s Day gift track.
It’s sure to inspire a renewed appreciation for family bonds.
Ring OffBeyoncé
I’d like to recommend “Ring Off” as a cool, uplifting track.
Beyoncé wrote this song for her mother, who had gone through a divorce.
Set to a reggae-inspired sound, the lyrics convey messages like “Your life will head in a better direction from here” and “I’m always on your side.” If you’re in a similar situation, give it a try.
Also, be sure to pay attention to the spoken-word section that comes in partway through.
I Called MamaTim Mcgraw
I Called Mama is a single released in May 2020 by Tim McGraw, a giant in American country music who also thrives as an actor.
Issued as the lead single from his studio album Here on Earth, which arrived that August, the song took on new meaning amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Set to gentle tones of acoustic guitar and pedal steel, it portrays the narrator hearing shocking news, rethinking what truly matters in life, and picking up the phone to call his mother.
It speaks to the importance of expressing your feelings to loved ones before it’s too late and the healing power of a mother’s voice.
Reflecting Tim’s own feelings for his mother, this moving classic makes a perfect Mother’s Day gift song.
In My Daughter’s EyesMartina McBride
Martina McBride is active on the American country music scene.
Although she possesses a remarkable soprano voice, she’s known for songs with powerful messages.
“In My Daughter’s Eyes” is a moving track included on her 2003 album, Martina.
Written from a mother’s perspective as she gazes at her daughter, the lyrics overflow with deep love, and carried by McBride’s delicate vocals, they resonate in the listener’s heart.
It’s a classic ballad I highly recommend for expressing your gratitude on Mother’s Day.