20 Songs About A Mother's Love That Always Warm Our Hearts
Mothers often do so much for their children, and, as such, there are plenty of beautiful songs that depict that. Songs about our moms remind us of the love we have for our parents and make us want to call them and see how they're doing. They bring us a sense of joy, while making us emotional at the same time.
If you're looking for a heartfelt song to add to your playlist, the following songs are all wonderful representations of a mother's love. Rank up the ones that make you want to tell your mom you love her the most.
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130 VOTES'In My Daughter's Eyes' - Martina McBride
Genre: Country
What It’s About: “In My Daughter's Eyes” is a straightforward song that most moms can relate to. The lyrics express how mothers get strength just by admiring their daughters. Daughters look up at their moms as if they're the strongest, smartest people in the world, which is what gives most mothers the energy to support their kids in every way possible. It's like it was written specifically for moms.
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero,
I am strong and wise and I know no fear.
But the truth is plain to see,
She was sent to rescue me.
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233 VOTES'Slipping Through My Fingers' - ABBA
Genre: Europop
What It’s About: This emotional song, which was also featured in Mamma Mia!, was written by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. It's about a mother watching her daughter grow up and realizing how fast the time is slipping away. The lyrics describe the mother watching her daughter get ready for school and realizing how much she has grown up already. It's a feeling that most parents are familiar with, which is why this song makes many people teary-eyed when listening to it. The lyrics give mothers the urge to cling onto whatever parts of their daughter's childhood is left because of how much they love them.
Slipping through my fingers all the time,
Do I really see what's in her mind?
Each time I think I'm close to knowing,
She keeps on growing.
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319 VOTESGenre: Country
What It’s About: “Coat of Many Colors” tells the story of how Dolly Parton's mom stitched her a coat of various rags, creating a coat of colorful patches. She told Dolly about the biblical story of Jacob and how he gave his own son, Joseph, a coat like the one she made for Dolly. Dolly's family didn't have much growing up, but her mother always did her best to make sure her children were cared for. In the song, the famous country singer makes it clear that her mother's love was worth so much more than riches.
Although we had no money I was rich as I could be,
In my coat of many colors my mama made for me.
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439 VOTESGenre: Country
What It’s About: Taylor Swift wrote this song as a love letter to her mom, Andrea Swift. She fondly looks back on the memories of her as a child spending time with her mother in the lyrics. Andrea regularly attends her daughter's concerts, and back during the Fearless tour, she would get extremely emotional whenever Taylor performed this song. Taylor eventually took the heartfelt song off the set list because she didn't want her mom to keep breaking down backstage when she heard it. It's clear that this song will always hold a special place in Taylor's and Andrea's hearts.
I didn't know if you knew.
So I'm taking this chance to say,
That I had the best day with you today.
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539 VOTESGenre: Rock/Pop
What It’s About: Paul McCartney wrote “Let it Be” after having an emotional dream about his mother. In an interview, he explained that shortly after his mom died, she came to him in a dream and reassured him that everything would be okay. That dream inspired him to create the iconic song. Since his mom's name was Mary, that's where the “Mother Mary” lyric in the song came from. Knowing the inspiration behind the song adds to the emotions fans feel when they hear it.
When I find myself in times of trouble,
Mother Mary comes to me.
Speaking words of wisdom,
Let it be.
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623 VOTES'The Perfect Fan' - Backstreet Boys
Genre: Pop
What It’s About: A good mom is often the biggest supporter of their child's dreams. So, this Backstreet Boys song is all about being grateful for all the incredible things a great mom does for her kid(s). The lyrics emphasize that these singers wouldn't be where they are today without their moms loving them and guiding them through life. There really isn't a better fan than an encouraging mother.
You showed me,
Just how to walk without your hands.
'Cause mom you always were,
The perfect fan.
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734 VOTES'Mama's Song' - Carrie Underwood
Genre: Country
What It’s About: In “Mama's Song," Carrie Underwood uses the lyrics to thank her mom for teaching her crucial life lessons. She assures her mom that the man she's dating is treating her well, just like her mom taught her. It's common for mothers to worry about their kids as they grow up, especially when they start dating people who could be potentially harmful. So, it's heartwarming to see Carrie Underwood assure her mom that she doesn't need to worry about her daughter in these beautiful lyrics.
And he is good, so good,
And he treats your little girl like a real man should.
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826 VOTES'Mother' - Kacey Musgraves
Genre: Country
What It’s About: Even though “Mother” by Kacey Musgraves is a short song, it holds a lot of emotion. She wrote the heartfelt song at a time when she was feeling nostalgic and reminiscing on the memories she shared with her loving mom. She thought back on the fun events she remembered and all the moments where her mother went above and beyond to care for her. So, the song is about missing her mother and getting emotional about how quickly time is slipping away.
I'm just sitting here,
Thinking 'bout the time that's slipping,
And missing my mother.
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921 VOTES'The Wish' - Bruce Springsteen
Genre: Folk
What It’s About: Bruce wrote “The Wish” as a love letter to his mom, making it one of his most personal and most unique songs. His lyrics acknowledge the sacrifices his mom made for him to give him a good life. The song hints that his mother was the more important parent in the household since he briefly includes some dark lyrics about his father. However, the song wraps up on a positive note by reminding his mother that this song is for her.
This one's for you, Ma, let me come right out and say it.
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1021 VOTES'Mama' - The Spice Girls
Genre: UK R&B
What It’s About: This song touches on the topic of teen girls not getting along with their mothers only to realize later how much they love their parents and how much their mothers did for them. It was written by Richard “Biff” Stannard and Matt Rowe, but each member of the Spice Girls helped write a part of it to make it more personal. So, the song is dedicated to all of the Spice Girls' mothers because all the members played a role in the writing process.
Back then I didn't know why,
Why you were misunderstood.
So now I see through your eyes,
All that you did was love.
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1135 VOTES'A Song for Mama' - Boyz II Men
Genre: R&B/Soul
What It’s About: This ‘90s hit expresses the appreciation sons have for their loving mothers. The lyrics talk about how moms make life better because nothing would be the same without their support and compassion. It's the perfect love song from a child to a mother, and it's no doubt common for moms to get emotional while listening to this masterpiece. So, if you're looking for a song to dedicate to your loving mom, this could be the one.
There isn't anything,
Or anyone that I could be.
And it just wouldn't feel right,
If I didn't have you by my side.
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1212 VOTES'Mama Liked The Roses' - Elvis Presley
Genre: Rock
What It’s About: Elvis wrote “Mama Liked the Roses” as a memorial for his late mother, Gladys Love Presley. His mother passed away tragically 11 years prior because of a heart attack that was triggered by liver issues. The lyrics mention small tasks his mother did, many of which included roses, such as decorating the house with them and putting a rose in her Bible. So, every Mother's Day, Elvis brought roses to his mother's grave because he knew how much she adored them.
Oh, mama liked the roses in such a special way.
We bring them every Mother's Day,
And put them on her grave.
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1312 VOTES'You And Me Against The World' - Helen Reddy
Genre: Pop
What It’s About: “You and Me Against the World” is a beautiful song from the point of view of a single mother going through rough times. In the lyrics, the mother assures her child that they will be okay and that they'll get through whatever life throws at them together. This song has no doubt touched many single moms because of how relatable the message is. To make it even more emotional, it includes voice clips of Helen Reddy's daughter telling her she loves her at the beginning and end of the song.
I love you, mommy,
I love you too, baby.
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1417 VOTES'The Mother' - Brandi Carlile
Genre: Folk/Country
What It’s About: Brandi Carlile wrote “The Mother” after she became a mom to her first daughter, Evangeline. During her concerts, she explains that she and her wife had a lot to learn once Evangeline entered their lives, so this song portrays how much their lives changed after becoming mothers. The song discusses how much mothers sacrifice for another person, but how it's all worth it. It's a beautiful song that Evangeline will likely look back on as an adult whenever she's missing her moms.
The New York streets are as busy as they always used to be,
But I am the mother of Evangeline.
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1521 VOTES'Hey Mama' - Kanye West
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
What It’s About: When Kanye West released this song, he made it clear that it had an important meaning behind it. It's dedicated to his mom, Donda West, who he was very close to. In the chorus, he talks about how proud he is of his mother while the verses share stories from his childhood. After his mother's death in 2007, Kanye performed the song a few times in her honor, but during the first tribute performance, he had a hard time making it through because of how emotional it was to sing it knowing she was gone.
You know I love you so, and
I never let you go.
Wrote this song just so you know,
No matter where you go, our love is true.
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167 VOTES'Two of Us' - Louis Tomlinson
Genre: Pop
What It’s About: Louis Tomlinson wrote this emotional song after losing his mother, Johannah Deakin, in 2016. She was only 43, but she died from leukemia. “Two of Us” honors Deakin's memory by talking about the impact her death had on Louis and how he promises to keep living his best life for her. This song is sure to bring people to tears, especially with its deep meaning, and it proves that a mother's love is stronger than death. Louis has explained that he wants the song to be hopeful for fans rather than sad.
So I will keep you, day and night, here until the day I die.
I'll be living one life for the two of us.
I will be the best of me, always keep you next to me.
I'll be living one life for the two of us.
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177 VOTES'Dance' - Nas
Genre: Hip-Hop
What It’s About: Nas wrote this song as a way to express that he longs for just one more moment with his mother. It's about him imagining one last dance with her. She died of breast cancer the same year that this song was released, so most of the album is dedicated to her. This song perfectly represents the emptiness most people feel inside after losing a parent, so it's likely to make people burst into tears when they hear it.
I love you forever, Mom,
You will always live through me, always.
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1811 VOTES'Flower Path' - Sejeong
Genre: K-Pop
What It’s About: “Flower Path,” sometimes also referred to as “Flower Road” or “Flower Way,” was written and produced by rapper Zico, who was inspired to create it after hearing about letters that Sejeong wrote to her mother. The letters expressed appreciation to Sejeong's mother, along with regret for not being thankful enough in the past. Thus, those heartfelt thoughts were used to create the lyrics for Sejeong's emotional song. Sejeong's parents divorced when she was young, so her mother had to raise her alone, which adds to the song's significance.
Oh rewind, the more I think back, the more I’m sorry
So I won’t give up
You gave up your youthful and beautiful season
Look at me, I have bloomed prettily
Even if I fall to the ground
I will make you walk only on flower paths
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1910 VOTES'Mama' - Christopher Martin
Genre: Reggae
What It’s About: “Mama” is a simple yet heartfelt song about how much Christopher Martin loves him mom. The lyrics talk about how nothing is more important to the singer than his mom. He acknowledges that his mom didn't have it easy but she still did everything she could to support him. That's true love, and this song is the perfect way to acknowledge it.
Mummy mi love you, there is nothing I'd put above you,
No house, nor no girl, nor no car.
Stand firm in a mi life nothing no budge you,
From mi born... me and you a 'par.
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205 VOTES'Te Amo Mama' - Marco Antonio Solis
Genre: Latin Pop
What It’s About: The lyrics of “Te Amo Mama” are about the singer expressing love to his mother. He mentions how grateful he is to have her in his life and how she has done so much for him. He describes her as his source of comfort and happiness, so life wouldn't be the same without her. It's a passionate song that mimics how many people feel about their loving mothers, making listeners want to give their moms a big hug after hearing it.
Hoy con ella en mi alma, madre (Today with her in my soul, mother),
Yo te quiero decir (I want to tell you),
Que has hecho lo mejor (that you've done what's best),
De mi vivir (for my life).
