Aside from birthdays and other special occasions, Mother’s Day is one of those once-a-year events that give tribute to the sacrifices and love that they have given to their children, families, and husbands. There are a few more days to go and we could better reciprocate our gratitude towards the things that they have done and they are continually doing for us, as we dedicate these top 10 Mother’s Day songs to them. There are messages that are written which we can sing to them so they’ll know that their efforts are appreciated, especially during the 9-month period that they have carried us in their wombs. As we approach the 2nd Sunday of May for the said celebration, let’s pay our respects to them through the lyrics found in these songs.

10. Mother by Cyndi Lauper

This is not a typical Mother’s Day song that was written by Cyndia Lauper. In fact, she also wrote another song entitled “I want a Mom that Will Last Forever”, which would also melt your heart. It actually illustrates and defines what a mother is, and the kind of relationship she has to her children. You’ll know the things that a mother can do through the lyrics that was written in an anecdote manner.

9. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

The tune of this song is normally heard and played in religious gatherings like church services, which is one of the finest contemporary hymns at the beginning of the 20th century. Little that we know, it was originally sung and composed by Secret Garden in 2003, but this song was only famous in the United Kingdom back then. When David Foster produced this song and chose Josh Groban to it, no one ever predicted that it would hit the #1 spot in the US Billboard charts in 2004.

8. Mama by Chris Brown

The lyrics are intentionally written and dedicated to Chris Brown’s mother wherein he wanted to tell her that he appreciated the things that she did for him while he was growing up until the time that he had done mistakes. At the end of the song, he invites everyone to show gratitude for the things that mothers have done to their children. Indeed, they are always there for us whether we are in situations of good or bad.

7. The Wonder of You by Elvis Presley

This is one of the immortal songs of the legendary King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley that he sung as part of his single in 1970. He was not the first person who recorded this song. In fact, it was a single of Ray Peterson in 1959 that was composed by Baker Knight. Despite of the fame that Mr. Presley had during that time, he even asked permission from Mr. Ray Peterson if he could record this song, which he gladly allowed. It describes the kind of support that a mother can do for her child amidst the situation where no one could ever understand the flaws and imperfections that a child might commit. The song is really short, but the message it sends provides hope to any individual who is experiencing problems, that there is a mother that could give strength to them.

6. Mother Stands for Comfort by  Kate Bush

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Kate Bush has beautifully sung this song with all her heart. The song is all about the unconditional love that a mother can extend to her children. It narrates that even though a child lies, a mother would not say anything about it. It explains the depth of affection and love that a mother can give, even when a child has done something wrong. Indeed, mothers would be there to comfort and strengthen us despite of our weaknesses.

5. Mama by Spice Girls

This is one of the biggest hits of the Spice Girls. This would really touch everyone’s heart, especially those who were not with their mothers anymore. This is a song that would awaken one’s heart in realizing and understanding the kind of love that mothers show. It explains that a child may never comprehend the things that a mother does for the kids, but later on, the misconception about their mother’s actions will be realized. You’ll see the depth of love that they have through their eyes. They are not just mothers, but friends.

4. Mother by Pink Floyd

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The song runs 5 minutes and 35 seconds, which was sung by Pink Floyd that was released under the Wall Album in 1979. It was written by Roget Walters, and it’s under progressive rock genre. It’s about the boy who has lost his father because of World War II. He was raised alone by her overly protective mother that made him feel an outsider from the world while he was growing up.

3. Let It Be by Beatles

Indeed, mothers speak words of wisdom as the message sends by the “Let it Be” song that Paul McCartney wrote. He became inspired to write this song for his mother who died when he was 14 years old. Moreover, it was the last album of the group in 1970 that made this song historical, impactful, and full of feelings. Hence, a correction is given too that Mary in this song was not the biblical character in the Bible, but it was the name of Paul McCartney’s mother.

2. The Perfect Fan by Backstreet Boys

It was written by Brian Thomas Littrell and Thomas L. Smith, as popularized by the boy band group called Backstreet Boys. The song talks about how the mother becomes a perfect fan to her child. It narrates the things that a mother has done since he was a child until he grew up. It was a feeling of a child to her mother as to how he has been blessed because of the guidance that his mother gave to him. As one of the lyrics reaffirmed, he also wished that he could be the perfect son in order to give back what his mother has done for him.

1. Hero by Mariah Carey

This song was under the Columbia label, which was released on October 19, 1993 and sung by Mariah Carey. It’s one of the most favorite songs of the singer-songwriter despite that she wrote it for Gloria Estefan. The song can be attributed to one self, but later on, it became one of the favorite songs being sung during Mother’s Day. There was no direct attribution to mothers, but this song exactly represents that all mothers are heroes of their own worth.