Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers.
As the saying “a mother’s strength” suggests, mothers are truly remarkable.
It’s no different for musicians, of course, and there are countless songs around the world that take mothers as their theme.
In this article, we’ll feature classic Western songs about mothers, spanning genres and eras.
You’ll find songs filled with love for beloved mothers, as well as tracks that explore the sometimes complex parent-child relationship—offering many different forms of “songs for mothers.”
We also touch on the lyrical content in our reviews, so if you want to understand the meaning behind the songs, this is a must-read!
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Thinking of Mother: 10 Classic Western Songs About Mothers (41–50)
Does your mother know?ABBA
A lively and fun number from the smash-hit 1979 album Voulez-Vous by Sweden’s proud pop group ABBA.
What’s unusual about this track is that instead of Agnetha and Frida handling the lead vocals, it’s Björn Ulvaeus—who worked on the songwriting—taking the mic.
The lyrics, which play out like a romantic cat-and-mouse game with a younger girlfriend, are amusing; and the way a mother ends up getting involved even in a situation like this will make anyone think that some things are the same in every era and every country.
Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers (51–60)
Always on the RunLenny Kravitz
Singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz, whose genre-defying musicality has earned him high praise from hardcore music aficionados.
His style has elements reminiscent of Prince, and every track is crafted with a striking, distinctive character.
One of his classic songs about his mother is “Always on the Run.” It’s a unique piece featuring lyrics about a man who regrets not following his mother’s guidance, yet still feels deep gratitude toward her.
Mama He’s crazyThe Judds
The Judds are female country singers from the United States.
In this song, sung as if speaking to a mother, it expresses the joy of having found someone who is utterly devoted to her.
It’s a song that beautifully conveys a daughter’s heart as she longs to talk to her mother.
Look What You’ve DoneDrake
A song from Canadian hip-hop artist Drake’s 2011 album Take Care.
It expresses his gratitude to his mother for helping him become the man he is today.
The album won a Grammy Award.
She’s Somebody’s HeroJamie O’ Neal
Australian singer Jamie O’Neal has a song that’s perfect for Mother’s Day: “She’s Somebody’s Hero.” At first, you might not be sure what the song is about, but gradually the story comes into focus.
It’s about a mother doing everything she can to raise her daughter.
And it tells us that such a mother is a one-of-a-kind hero to her child.
Combined with the distinctive rhythm of country music, it really hits home.
Mother, FatherJourney
A dramatic, great song by the American rock band Journey that sings about a mother and father.
It’s a track that showcases Journey’s powerful vocals.
The song is included on Escape, released in 1981.
With this album, they reached number one in the United States for the first time.
MommaBob Seger
Bob Seger is an artist who was active from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, known for his warm vocals and catchy rock sound.
His song “Momma” is a piece that expresses his feelings toward his mother.
The lyrics are striking in the way they convey gratitude to a mother who never lied and always kept her promises, and musically, the rock flavor becomes stronger from the big chorus in the latter half.
It’s a work that seems to teach us what it means to be a parent, so if you have children, be sure to check out the Japanese translation.