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'Turn to You (Mother's Day Dedication)' by Justin Bieber
- This beautiful dedication to Justin Bieber's mother was released in 2021. "So when you're lost and you're tired / When you're broken in two / Let my love take you higher / 'Cause I, I still turn to you."
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'Ring Off' by Beyoncé
- Beyoncé wrote this song for her mother, Tina Knowles. Queen Bey's tribute to her mom will certainly resonate with many mothers.
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'The Best Day' by Taylor Swift
- This is a beautiful dedication to a mother. The music video features the most adorable home videos of Taylor with her mom.
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'Mama Liked the Roses' by Elvis Presley
- This is a beautiful tribute to the King's late mother Gladys Presley. It reminds us to love and cherish our mothers while they're still among us.
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'Mama' by Spice Girls
- 'Mama' is the Spice Girls' tribute track to their moms, and it certainly deserves a place on this list. The chorus goes: "Mama, I love you / Mama, I care / Mama, I love you / Mama, my friend (you're my friend)."
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5 / 31 Fotos
'Mama's Song' by Carrie Underwood
- This song is all about being thankful and assuring moms that we'll always be there for them. "Mama, you taught me to do the right things / So now you have to let your baby fly / You've given me everything that I will need / To make it through this crazy thing called life."
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6 / 31 Fotos
'Dear Mama' by Tupac Shakur
- "You are appreciated." Simple yet meaningful words that we ought to say to our moms more often.
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'A Song for Mama' by Boyz II Men
- This is the perfect Mother's Day song to show your love and appreciation. "You taught me everything / And everything you've given me / I'll always keep it inside / You're the driving force in my life, yeah."
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8 / 31 Fotos
'Rosalinda's Eyes' by Billy Joel
- The Piano Man wrote this song for his mother, Rosalind Nyman Joel. "When she smiles / She gives everything to me / When she's all alone she cries / I'd do anything to take away her tears / Because they're Rosalinda's eyes."
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'You Can't Lose Me' by Faith Hill
- 'You Can't Lose Me' is all about growing older but remaining connected by an unbreakable bond. "You can't lose me / Bet your life / I am here and I will always be."
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10 / 31 Fotos
'Hey Mama' by Kanye West
- This song is a heartfelt tribute to the rapper's mother, Donda West. The lyrics go "I wanna scream so loud for you / 'Cause I'm so proud of you, and, uh / Let me tell you what I'm about to do (hey, Mama) / You know I love you so / I never let you go / Wrote this song just so you know / No matter where you go my love is true."
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11 / 31 Fotos
'Superwoman' by Alicia Keys
- This song is an ode to all women, including of course, moms.
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12 / 31 Fotos
'The Circle Game' by Joni Mitchell
- This song by the iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is about a child growing up; something mothers will be able to relate.
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13 / 31 Fotos
'The Perfect Fan' by Backstreet Boys
- The Backstreet Boys describe perfectly how our most loyal fans are our moms. "You showed me / When I was young just how to grow / You showed me / Everything that I should know / You showed me / Just how to walk without your hands / 'Cause mom you always were / The perfect fan."
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14 / 31 Fotos
'Because You Loved Me' by Céline Dion
- Originally written by Diane Warren as a tribute to her father, Céline Dion's interpretation is perfectly suitable to mothers as well. After all, it's a song about being thankful for one's love, guidance, and strength.
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15 / 31 Fotos
'(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You' by *NSYNC
- The American boyband dedicated this gorgeous ballad to their moms. The video of the song depicts the relationship between a mother and son, from infancy to adulthood.
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16 / 31 Fotos
'Coat of Many Colours' by Dolly Parton
- This Dolly Parton hit song from 1971 tells the story of how her mother stitched a coat made of rags and how proud she was of it. A mother can really make a difference in a child's upbringing, regardless of financial conditions. "Now I know we had no money, but I was rich as I could be, In my coat of many colors my momma made for me."
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'Simple Man' by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- The lyrics for 'Simple Man' are textbook motherly advice. The song describes numerous mother's lessons.
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18 / 31 Fotos
'Look What You've Done' by Drake
- In the end, it's all about being thankful for his Mom and family. "After all the things that we've been through, I've got you." The tune ends with a heartfelt voicemail message from Drake's grandmother.
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'Mother' by Kacey Musgraves
- This tear-jerking country ballad is a powerful reflection and a perfect way to pay tribute to moms. "Wish we didn’t live, wish we didn’t live so far from each other / I’m just sitting here thinking ’bout the time that’s slipping / And missing my mother, mother / And she’s probably sitting there / Thinking ’bout the time that’s slipping / And missing her mother, mother."
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20 / 31 Fotos
'You'll Be in My Heart' by Phil Collins
- This song, originally from the 1999 Disney animation 'Tarzan,' is an ode to the bond of love. And what bond is stronger than that of a mother and child, right?
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21 / 31 Fotos
'Always Love You' by Tori Kelly
- This is yet another great Mother's Day song. The lyrics go "I know you care / When life gets hard / I can always run home."
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22 / 31 Fotos
'Sweetest Devotion' by Adele
- This Adele song is written from the perspective of a mother, and surely one many mothers will relate to.
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'I'll Always Love My Mama' by The Intruders
- This upbeat tune is a great addition to a Mother's Day playlist. The lyrics go: "I'll always love my mama / She's my favorite girl / I'll always love my mama / She brought me in this world."
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24 / 31 Fotos
'The House That Built Me' by Miranda Lambert
- This song takes us back home, to our roots, and certainly to our mothers.
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'Our House' by Madness
- 'Our House' is a nostalgic look back on a family's life. "Our mum, she's so house-proud / Nothing ever slows her down / And a mess is not allowed."
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'Mama Tried' by Merle Haggard
- Merle Haggard sings about a mother's struggle to keep her son on the right path and how she did everything she could. Indeed, mama tried.
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'Somebody's Hero' by Jamie O'Neal
- This country ballad is a great Mother's Day song. After all, a mother is her child's hero.
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'7 Years' by Lukas Graham
- Lukas Forchhammer sings about his mother's advice: "Once, I was seven years old, my mama told me, 'Go make yourself some friends, or you’ll be lonely."
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'Mom' by Meghan Trainor
- Meghan Trainor sings about how her mom is the best, a sentiment many of us share. Sources: (Billboard) (Today) (Town & Country Magazine) (Smooth Radio)
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'Turn to You (Mother's Day Dedication)' by Justin Bieber
- This beautiful dedication to Justin Bieber's mother was released in 2021. "So when you're lost and you're tired / When you're broken in two / Let my love take you higher / 'Cause I, I still turn to you."
© Getty Images
1 / 31 Fotos
'Ring Off' by Beyoncé
- Beyoncé wrote this song for her mother, Tina Knowles. Queen Bey's tribute to her mom will certainly resonate with many mothers.
© Getty Images
2 / 31 Fotos
'The Best Day' by Taylor Swift
- This is a beautiful dedication to a mother. The music video features the most adorable home videos of Taylor with her mom.
© Getty Images
3 / 31 Fotos
'Mama Liked the Roses' by Elvis Presley
- This is a beautiful tribute to the King's late mother Gladys Presley. It reminds us to love and cherish our mothers while they're still among us.
© Getty Images
4 / 31 Fotos
'Mama' by Spice Girls
- 'Mama' is the Spice Girls' tribute track to their moms, and it certainly deserves a place on this list. The chorus goes: "Mama, I love you / Mama, I care / Mama, I love you / Mama, my friend (you're my friend)."
© Getty Images
5 / 31 Fotos
'Mama's Song' by Carrie Underwood
- This song is all about being thankful and assuring moms that we'll always be there for them. "Mama, you taught me to do the right things / So now you have to let your baby fly / You've given me everything that I will need / To make it through this crazy thing called life."
© Getty Images
6 / 31 Fotos
'Dear Mama' by Tupac Shakur
- "You are appreciated." Simple yet meaningful words that we ought to say to our moms more often.
© Getty Images
7 / 31 Fotos
'A Song for Mama' by Boyz II Men
- This is the perfect Mother's Day song to show your love and appreciation. "You taught me everything / And everything you've given me / I'll always keep it inside / You're the driving force in my life, yeah."
© Getty Images
8 / 31 Fotos
'Rosalinda's Eyes' by Billy Joel
- The Piano Man wrote this song for his mother, Rosalind Nyman Joel. "When she smiles / She gives everything to me / When she's all alone she cries / I'd do anything to take away her tears / Because they're Rosalinda's eyes."
© Getty Images
9 / 31 Fotos
'You Can't Lose Me' by Faith Hill
- 'You Can't Lose Me' is all about growing older but remaining connected by an unbreakable bond. "You can't lose me / Bet your life / I am here and I will always be."
© Getty Images
10 / 31 Fotos
'Hey Mama' by Kanye West
- This song is a heartfelt tribute to the rapper's mother, Donda West. The lyrics go "I wanna scream so loud for you / 'Cause I'm so proud of you, and, uh / Let me tell you what I'm about to do (hey, Mama) / You know I love you so / I never let you go / Wrote this song just so you know / No matter where you go my love is true."
© Getty Images
11 / 31 Fotos
'Superwoman' by Alicia Keys
- This song is an ode to all women, including of course, moms.
© Getty Images
12 / 31 Fotos
'The Circle Game' by Joni Mitchell
- This song by the iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is about a child growing up; something mothers will be able to relate.
© Getty Images
13 / 31 Fotos
'The Perfect Fan' by Backstreet Boys
- The Backstreet Boys describe perfectly how our most loyal fans are our moms. "You showed me / When I was young just how to grow / You showed me / Everything that I should know / You showed me / Just how to walk without your hands / 'Cause mom you always were / The perfect fan."
© Getty Images
14 / 31 Fotos
'Because You Loved Me' by Céline Dion
- Originally written by Diane Warren as a tribute to her father, Céline Dion's interpretation is perfectly suitable to mothers as well. After all, it's a song about being thankful for one's love, guidance, and strength.
© Getty Images
15 / 31 Fotos
'(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You' by *NSYNC
- The American boyband dedicated this gorgeous ballad to their moms. The video of the song depicts the relationship between a mother and son, from infancy to adulthood.
© Getty Images
16 / 31 Fotos
'Coat of Many Colours' by Dolly Parton
- This Dolly Parton hit song from 1971 tells the story of how her mother stitched a coat made of rags and how proud she was of it. A mother can really make a difference in a child's upbringing, regardless of financial conditions. "Now I know we had no money, but I was rich as I could be, In my coat of many colors my momma made for me."
© Getty Images
17 / 31 Fotos
'Simple Man' by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- The lyrics for 'Simple Man' are textbook motherly advice. The song describes numerous mother's lessons.
© Getty Images
18 / 31 Fotos
'Look What You've Done' by Drake
- In the end, it's all about being thankful for his Mom and family. "After all the things that we've been through, I've got you." The tune ends with a heartfelt voicemail message from Drake's grandmother.
© Getty Images
19 / 31 Fotos
'Mother' by Kacey Musgraves
- This tear-jerking country ballad is a powerful reflection and a perfect way to pay tribute to moms. "Wish we didn’t live, wish we didn’t live so far from each other / I’m just sitting here thinking ’bout the time that’s slipping / And missing my mother, mother / And she’s probably sitting there / Thinking ’bout the time that’s slipping / And missing her mother, mother."
© Getty Images
20 / 31 Fotos
'You'll Be in My Heart' by Phil Collins
- This song, originally from the 1999 Disney animation 'Tarzan,' is an ode to the bond of love. And what bond is stronger than that of a mother and child, right?
© Getty Images
21 / 31 Fotos
'Always Love You' by Tori Kelly
- This is yet another great Mother's Day song. The lyrics go "I know you care / When life gets hard / I can always run home."
© Getty Images
22 / 31 Fotos
'Sweetest Devotion' by Adele
- This Adele song is written from the perspective of a mother, and surely one many mothers will relate to.
© Getty Images
23 / 31 Fotos
'I'll Always Love My Mama' by The Intruders
- This upbeat tune is a great addition to a Mother's Day playlist. The lyrics go: "I'll always love my mama / She's my favorite girl / I'll always love my mama / She brought me in this world."
© Getty Images
24 / 31 Fotos
'The House That Built Me' by Miranda Lambert
- This song takes us back home, to our roots, and certainly to our mothers.
© Getty Images
25 / 31 Fotos
'Our House' by Madness
- 'Our House' is a nostalgic look back on a family's life. "Our mum, she's so house-proud / Nothing ever slows her down / And a mess is not allowed."
© Getty Images
26 / 31 Fotos
'Mama Tried' by Merle Haggard
- Merle Haggard sings about a mother's struggle to keep her son on the right path and how she did everything she could. Indeed, mama tried.
© Getty Images
27 / 31 Fotos
'Somebody's Hero' by Jamie O'Neal
- This country ballad is a great Mother's Day song. After all, a mother is her child's hero.
© Getty Images
28 / 31 Fotos
'7 Years' by Lukas Graham
- Lukas Forchhammer sings about his mother's advice: "Once, I was seven years old, my mama told me, 'Go make yourself some friends, or you’ll be lonely."
© Getty Images
29 / 31 Fotos
'Mom' by Meghan Trainor
- Meghan Trainor sings about how her mom is the best, a sentiment many of us share. Sources: (Billboard) (Today) (Town & Country Magazine) (Smooth Radio)
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The ultimate Mother's Day playlist to celebrate moms
The best songs for and about mothers
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Mother's Day is all about celebrating being a mom. It's about honoring motherhood and cherishing the bond between mothers and their children. And what better way to pay tribute to our mothers than through music? There are many music artists who drew inspiration from their own (and other) mothers to write beautiful songs. In this gallery, you'll get to know some of the best ones out there.
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