Every year comes with a lot of international celebrations, but among all of them, Mother’s Day has a special place in every individual’s life. It is a celebration of mothers who give their all to take care of their children, and without them, this world would fall apart. The mothers who contribute their daily lives to their children deserve a little more appreciation than they usually get, and what could be better than celebrating their presence on Mother’s Day?
Music artists in all eras have offered their tributes to their mothers, who also helped to shape their career and creative vision. On this Mother’s Day, let’s find the top 10 best songs based on the loveable mothers that can be a part of the Mother’s Day celebration.
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‘Let It Be’ – The Beatles
A lot of fans might not know, but this hit track by The Beatles is actually a song about a mother. Band member Paul McCartney wrote this emotional track for his late mother, who died a long time ago. But Paul believes that his mother, Mary, visited him in his dream and whispered the words of wisdom,’ which is ‘let it be’. This song offers a life lesson that one should not be too hard on oneself and let it be as life goes on. It is also a reminder that mothers are always with their children, even if they are not alive. This is a song about a mother’s love and wisdom that everyone needs in their lives. Unfortunately, a lot of people understand it when it is too late.
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‘Mom’ – Earth, Wind & Fire
‘Mom’ is a cult classic track by the musical group Earth, Wind & Fire, released back in 1972. This captivating song ranked on the Top R&B Songs charts with its beautiful musical approach and poetic lyricism. The song appeared in the album ‘Last Days and Time’ and created a massive buzz among the listeners with its blues ballad-like approach. Composed by Maurice White with Verdine White, the song offers an orchestral arrangement and beautiful vocals, which make it catchy. Just like its title suggests, the song speaks about the love, support, and dedication that only a mom can provide.
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‘On My Mama’ – Victoria Monet
‘On My Mama’ is a complete banger by Victoria Monet that appeared in 2023 with her debut major label album ‘Jaguar II’. This song comes with a unique approach as it is sampled from rapper Chalie Boy’s 2009 creation ‘I Look Good’. However, Monet’s creative approach in the track makes it highly engaging and intriguing at the same time. The song is inspired by Monet’s own motherhood as she wrote this track while going through postpartum depression. With impressive dance moves in the official music video, this song won the Soul Train Music Awards for Best Dance Performance and Video of the Year. The song offers a blend of R&B and hip-hop. At the end of the music video, audiences can witness her baby, Hazel.
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‘Mama’s Song’ – Carrie Underwood
Underwood has done an incredible job in making ‘Mama’s Song’, which feels like she is directly singing to her mother. The song can be considered as an open letter to Carrie’s mother, where she promises that she will be fine when it comes to taking the big step in life with her partner. The song beautifully describes the bonding between a mother and a daughter that often turns into friendship as women can understand each other. This song was released in 2010 through her country album project ‘Play On’. It is also the same year that Underwood married hockey player Mike Fisher.
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‘Mama Liked The Roses’ – Elvis Presley
‘Mama Liked The Roses’ is another classic hit by Elvis Presley that fans hold very dear to them. This song was released back in 1970 as the B-side of his hit single “The Wonder of You.” In this song, Presley has shown a fair portion of vulnerability by describing his mother’s memories, who often did not get the time to meet her children on holidays. The song easily became one of the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Elvis collaborated with Johnny Christopher to write this song, who also composed the song. It is a musical treat for all kinds of listeners, especially mothers.
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‘The Best Day’ – Taylor Swift
Although Taylor Swift is more popular for making heartbreak tracks, ‘The Best Day’ was dedicated to her mother, the greatest supporter of her musical career. This song appeared on the album ‘Fearless’ from her early era. This song is written based on shared experiences of Taylor with her mother, Andrea. The song beautifully depicts the timeline with the memories as a toddler, a teenager, and an adult popstar as well. When it comes to the writing process, Taylor shared, “It was the sweetest thing ever because I just think she couldn’t have comprehended that I would write a song about the two of us,” during her Eras Tour show in 2023.
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‘A Song for Mama’ – Boyz II Men
‘A Song for Mama’ is one of the most beautiful and captivating R&B tracks by Boyz II Men. This song was written and produced by Babyface, and it was used as the official soundtrack for the American movie ‘Soul Food’, which was released in 1997. The song ranked no.1 on the US R&B chart and spent two weeks there due to its high popularity. The song appears on the fourth studio album by the band called ‘Evolution’. With seamless harmonies, emotive lyricism, and a tear-jerking theme, this song stirs the listeners from the inside. The sentimental value of this track is quite high among American listeners.
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‘Mama’s Broken Heart’ – Miranda Lambert
Just like there is friendship in a mother-daughter bonding, there can be conflicts too, and it mostly happens when it comes to dealing with heartbreak. The clashing thoughts of a mother and a daughter regarding a breakup are beautifully explained in this song, and it feels like Miranda Lambert has written this from her personal experiences. This country single was released in 2011, and it instantly became a hit with its deep and intriguing lyricism.
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‘Mother’ – John Lennon
John Lennon is one of the greatest songwriters of all time, and surely, he has a song written about his mother. Although this song is more likely to address both of his parents. John Lennon had a tragic childhood where his father left when he was an infant, and her mother died when he was a 17-year-old teenager. This song describes both the presence and absence of his mother in life with a deeply engaging lyrical approach.
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‘Mama’s Pearl’ – The Jackson 5
The Jackson 5 is one of the greatest American Family bands that offered many timeless classics, along with the young Michael Jackson, who was only 12 years old back then. ‘Mama’s Pearl’ is a blissful and bright track that feels like sunshine, just like a mother’s presence. The song arrived in 1971, and it is considered to be one of the top 5 songs by The Jackson 5.
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