“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 (21–30)
Mama’s SongCarrie Underwood
“Mama’s Song” is a track by American country singer Carrie Underwood.
A winner from the hugely popular U.
S.
talent show American Idol, she received a Grammy Award in 2006.
“Mama’s Song” tells the story of a daughter who is getting married and leaving home, expressing gratitude to her mother and reassuring her not to worry.
It’s a perfect choice for moments at a wedding when you want to thank your parents, and it’s also ideal for Mother’s Day.
The MotherBrandi Carlile
This is a country-tinged song by Brandi Carlile, a three-time Grammy Award winner in the United States.
Released in 2018, it is featured on the album “By the Way, I Forgive You,” which was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys.
The music video for the song was released ahead of Mother’s Day on May 12.
Brandi’s mother is a singer who taught her how to sing when she was young, and the lyrics reflect the profound influence her mother has had on her.
The MotherBrandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile is a singer-songwriter and producer who has won multiple Grammy Awards in the United States.
The songs she sings about mothers feel different from those sung by many male artists; they seem to accept both the good and the bad, and it’s interesting how differences in gender come through.
And it’s also sung that she herself is the mother of her own daughter.
MotherKacey Musgraves
Accompanied by piano, this gentle vocal piece is a song by Kacey Musgraves, included on her 2018 album Golden Hour.
Kacey was nominated in four categories, including Female Vocalist of the Year, at the 48th Academy of Country Music Awards.
When she first started in country music, she was sometimes taken to local music festivals by her mother.
The lyrics reflect her longing for her mom, making it a perfect choice for wedding background music!
Mama Liked The RosesElvis Presley
The single released in 1970 by Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rock and Roll, is “Mama Liked the Roses.” Written and composed by Johnny Christopher, this beautiful song was specially written for Elvis, who was thinking of his mother, Gladys, who passed away at the young age of 46.
Overflowing with his feelings for Gladys, who loved roses, it might inspire you to listen to the song and give your own mother a bouquet of roses.
Simple ManLynyrd Skynyrd
It’s a Southern rock classic that engraves a mother’s heartfelt message in your soul.
Released in 1973 on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s landmark album (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd), the song gently yet powerfully portrays the deep bond between mother and child.
Carrying a mother’s life lessons to her son on a warm melody and weighty guitar sound, it has been loved across generations.
Chosen as the theme for History Channel’s documentary series Mountain Men, its universal message continues to resonate with many.
It’s a song that quietly stays by your side when you stand at life’s crossroads or want to reflect on the bonds you share with those you love.
Mother’s DaughterMiley Cyrus
This is an ambitious work by American singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus that powerfully portrays the twists and turns of a mother–daughter relationship.
She proudly sings about how the source of her own strength and independence lies in her mother, conveying a universal message that celebrates the bonds between women.
Featured on the May 2019 EP “She Is Coming,” the track stands out for its ambitious sound, rooted in pop while fusing elements of rock, trap, and R&B.
The music video, which also features her mother Tish Cyrus, won Best Art Direction and Best Editing at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
It’s a recommended song for those who want to reflect deeply on parental love and trust, or reaffirm their bonds with family.