These Mother's Day Songs Will Make Her Playlist Extra-Special
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Add these touching songs about moms to your Mother's Day playlist in 2023. The best Mother's Day songs are sweet, heartfelt, and sometimes sassy!
Moms are special people, so they deserve special treatment—especially on Mother's Day! And as you're prepping for your Mother's Day brunch or thinking of what to write in your Mother's Day cards, you might want to listen to this list of the best Mother's Day songs! Because we believe that when words fail, music speaks—and it's the perfect way to get into the spirit as you figure out how to make mom feel extra special.
Whether your mom is a fan of old-school rock, contemporary country, or soulful R&B, there's a Mother's Day song for her. "Mama Said" by The Shirelles is a fun and catchy reminder that Mom really was right all along. Meanwhile, "Mother" by Kacey Musgraves comes straight from the heart with its meaningful lyrics. And it's impossible not to sing along to Carole King's duet with her own daughter, "Where You Lead."
Each of these mother-daughter songs deserves a spot on your Mother's Day playlist to show your mom just how much you care. Some will make you dance, some will make you laugh, and a few might make you cry. In the end, all that matters is that you listen to them together!
Kicking this list off with an upbeat tune that both you and your mama can get behind! Play this one in the background of your Mother's Day festivities.
Sung in the mom's perspective, this sweet ballad is for the moms who constantly think about their daughter's experience.
Your mom doesn't need to have "footprints on the moon" or have "half a million fans" to be great. She's still your hero no matter what, and this song reminds us of just that!
Aretha Franklin sings this poetic, soulful melody that truly highlights all that is a "mother's love."
Glenn Campbell said it best: "There oughta be a Hall of Fame for mama"
This one is an ode to those whose mothers may no longer be here —John Lennon wrote this song about his late mother as a remembrance of her name.
Sometimes we don't realize in the moment the sacrifices our moms make. This song by Justin Bieber is all about reflection and feeling grateful!
We're not saying that this should be your mother-daughter / mother-son dance at your wedding, but we're not *not* saying that either! 😉 (Just one listen to the lyrics, and you'll know exactly what we mean.)
Like mother, like daughter! If you take a lot after your mama, then this song is for you.
You'll never have a bigger fan than your own mom! The Backstreet Boys sing about how moms always seem to have your back, even when it gets rough!
When "Mama said that it was okay" as a kid, you just knew you could trust her. She's always right, after all!
This powerful anthem is for all the mothers out there who are real-life superheroes!
Remind your mom that she's still got it (and always will!) with this cheeky track from the early 2000s. Bonus points if your name is Stacy!
Have the tissues handy before you play this sweet country ballad for your own mother.
This famous cover is all about a mother's unconditional love for her "erring but precious" grown-up child.
Ain't nobody got a mom like yours! Remind her of that fact by dancing to this fun and catchy tune together.
Time goes too fast—and no one knows that quite like a mother. This touching song is about a mom learning to let go of her daughter as she grows up and gets married.
Let your mom know how grateful you are for all the times she loved you throughout your life with this heartfelt song.
This '70s song points out what every child has always known to be true about their mom: "In my life I've always needed her."
Rapper Drake thanks his mom and grandmother for everything they've done for him in this meaningful track. It even features a touching, real-life voicemail.
The music video for this song Taylor Swift penned about her mother is worth a watch. It's filled with adorable home videos of the singer and the most important lady in her life.
Your mom will certainly relate to the sentiment expressed in this '90s country tune: Wherever you go, your mother's love will be there.
It can be hard to find the words to describe just how much you appreciate your mother. Allow Boyz II Men to do the talking with the lyrics in this sweet song.
Elvis wrote this tune for his late mother Gladys, and it serves as an important reminder of all the small ways that moms show their love.
Sugarland's song about motherhood will remind you both just how much Mom has done for you over the years. That's what Mother's Day is all about, after all!
If your mom is a fan of Gilmore Girls, this memorable track is an obvious choice to play on Mother's Day. Originally written about a romantic relationship, it was reimagined for the show to reflect the relationship between a mother and daughter.
Mother's Day can be difficult if your mom is no longer around. Pay tribute to her with this moving song that Madonna wrote after her own mother passed away at a young age.
According to the Spice Girls' book, this song is "all about how you’re such a cow to your mum" at a young age, and then realize she was right all along. Relatable!
Sometimes, all your mom wants to hear are two simple words: "thank you." Say it in song with this track by Good Charlotte!
It's not always easy trying to raise kids, and Merle Haggard acknowledges that after giving his own mom a tough a time. Play this song for the mama who tried her best!