7 Japanese Songs to Express Gratitude to My Beloved Parents: A Tribute to My Feelings of Thankfulness Since Birth ♩

Weddings are a Day to Express "Gratitude"*

A wedding is a place to celebrate the union of the bride and groom, but at the same time, it is also a day to express gratitude from the couple to all their guests.

While the couple likely feels grateful to all their important guests present at the wedding, the one group they might want to thank the most is "their parents."

It can be quite difficult to convey gratitude to the parents who have raised us with so much love for decades, even if we feel it deeply. Therefore, let's take the opportunity of the wedding day to express those feelings of gratitude that we often cannot convey in everyday life.*

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Selecting BGM to Convey Gratitude to Parents is Important*

A wedding is an opportunity to express gratitude to parents, but some might feel embarrassed doing so. For those couples, how about playing songs that express gratitude toward their parents as background music?

By playing gratitude songs as BGM, you can use the "lyrics" to convey feelings of gratitude and thank-you messages that are hard to say out loud.

Of course, conveying it in your own words is wonderful, but a heartfelt message of gratitude conveyed through a beautiful melody mixed with music and lyrics can resonate deeply, evoke various imaginings, and be incredibly moving. Music truly is amazing.

After playing the song, presenting a CD as a gift will undoubtedly become a memorable song for a lifetime. Here are seven recommended songs to express gratitude to parents.*

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ① Zushi San Brothers "Pure White Bride"

Zushi San Brothers’ "Pure White Bride" is a song that captures the feelings of the bride and groom on their wedding day. The alternating verses from the perspectives of the groom and bride allow for conveying gratitude to both sets of parents.

During the climax of the reception, if you play this as the BGM for a thank-you movie alongside photos from your life, it is sure to fill the venue with emotion.

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ② GReeeeN "Father and Mother Song"

GReeeeN's "Father and Mother Song" features the memorable chorus, "Father, Mother, thank you so much. I may not be able to do much, but I will live holding onto all the love you've given me." It is a song with a good tempo, making it ideal for your entrance with your parents.*

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ③ Kiroro "To the Future"

Kiroro's "To the Future" is a classic song for parents. Although it is a staple, the lyrics "Look down at your feet; this is the path you will walk. Now look ahead; that is your future" are sure to inspire deep emotions in everyone.

Many brides seem to use this song during the bouquet presentation to their parents. It is also used in profile movies.*

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ④ Maiko Fujita "Letter - To My Beloved"

Maiko Fujita's "Letter - To My Beloved" is a song from the bride to her parents.* The straightforward message "Mom, Dad, thank you for raising me with care until today" is perfect for brides who want to express their gratitude directly.

While it can be played at the wedding, some brides create a slideshow of past photos to present to just their mom and dad, which could also be a lovely idea for the BGM.*

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ⑤ Kariyushi 58 "Anma"

Kariyushi 58’s "Anma" is a song dedicated to mothers from the groom. Those grooms who have caused their mothers trouble or experienced rebellious phases may find much to relate to in this song. It is a song they would want to play during their moment with their mother.*

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ⑥ Takuya Ohashi "Thank You"

Takuya Ohashi's "Thank You" is a song of gratitude from the groom to his mother. Grooms who have moved to the city from rural areas may resonate with this sentiment. It’s recommended for use in profile movies.*

Song to Convey Gratitude to Parents ⑦ Zushi San Brothers "Family Letter"

"Family Letter" by Zushi San Brothers is, as the name suggests, a song written as a letter to family. Brides who feel embarrassed reading a letter to their parents or grooms who often struggle to express their gratitude might find this song a nice gift.*

Conveying Words of Gratitude That Are Hard to Say Through Song*

We have introduced seven songs to express gratitude to parents. Was there a song that resonated with you and your parents? Parents are likely feeling a mix of joy at their child starting a new family while also feeling the bittersweetness of their son or daughter moving away.

However, by presenting a song filled with gratitude to your parents at the wedding, they will surely feel surrounded by warm "thank you" sentiments, which will help soothe their feelings of sadness. Please turn your heartfelt gratitude into a song and let your cherished parents know how much you appreciate them.*