“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 (41–50)
ThankfulJonny Lang ft. Michael McDonald
Born from a collaboration featuring Johnny Lang and Michael McDonald, “Thankful” is a Western pop song that turns gratitude into sound.
Included on the 2006 album “Turn Around,” this track’s soulful, powerful vocals are pleasing to the ear and deeply resonate with listeners.
It’s a recommended song when you want to convey feelings of gratitude—something not always easy to express in daily life—through music.
The gentle guitar tones and embracing melody may deepen your feelings for family and friends.
It’s a song worth listening to not only on special occasions, but also when appreciating the small joys of everyday life.
“Thank you, always”: Western songs I want to give on Mother’s Day (51–60)
DaysThe Kinks
The Kinks’ “Days,” a highly recognized classic representing the UK, is a masterpiece that sings about the importance of feeling gratitude for the small moments in everyday life.
The words of thanks expressed in the lyrics are perfect for honestly conveying your feelings to those close to you, like family and friends.
The arrangement is gentle, and its pleasant melody lingers in your ears.
It’s the kind of song that wraps you in warmth just by listening.
Through this song, why not try sharing words of gratitude that are usually hard to say with someone important to you? It’s a precious, healing track.
By all means, send the gratitude in your heart along with this song.
Nobody Loves Me But My MotherB.B. King
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King, who passed away in 2015, was a giant of the blues and ranked third on Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest guitarists in history.
His soulful, weeping guitar and outstanding blues are the real deal.
This song he sings is about a man who’s been dumped by his girlfriend, saying that the only one who truly loves him is his mama.
Mother you’ve been on my mindBob Dylan
It’s sung about the girlfriend he was dating at the time.
However, in the lyrics he refers to her as “Mama.” He may have been overlapping the image of his mother and his girlfriend.
The line “Mama is always in my heart” suggests that she is no longer around, which allows us to read the song as a breakup song.
Because it hasn’t been included on many albums, it remains a hidden gem that’s still popular today.
I chose it as an unusual pick—a song about his mother.
MommaBob Seger
Bob Seger is an artist who thrived from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s with his warm vocals and catchy rock sound.
His song “Momma” expresses his feelings for his mother.
The lyrics, which convey gratitude to a mother who never lied and always kept her promises, are striking, and musically the rock elements become stronger from the big chorus in the latter half.
It’s a work that teaches us about what it means to be a parent, so if you have children, be sure to check out the Japanese translation.
He Didn’t Have To BeBrad Paisley
A track sung from the perspective of a son who was raised by a single mother.
It was released in 1999 by American country music artist Brad Paisley.
It became a hit in places like Canada and reached No.
1 on the U.
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charts.
MamaChris Brown
A song by American singer-songwriter Chris Brown.
Despite being notorious for bad publicity, such as the domestic violence incident involving his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, he sings delicately and emotionally about his mother.
It’s said to be a track that reaffirms he is indeed an R&B star.