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Mother’s Day Playlist: The Most Inspirational Songs About Mothers by Taylor Swift and More

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Evan Walker

A beautifully curated gift such as a personalised playlist can be a perfect gift for someone close to you. This Mother’s Day, celebrate the beautiful bond of love with songs that lyrically capture motherhood in an inspirational way. Check out how some of the biggest artists have celebrated the most special person in their lives with these timeless songs about mothers.

Back in 2008, Taylor Swift dropped a sweet music video for her song Best Day, featuring home videos from her childhood. The emotional track, which celebrated her mother’s strong presence in her life became an instant hit. Similar to Swift’s adorable ballad, many musicians have poured their hearts out to encapsulate, in words, the glorious role their mothers play in their lives. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, take a look at some of the best songs you can dedicate to your mother to mark the special occasion.

Best inspirational and powerful songs about mothers

Beyoncé’s collaboration with her daughter Blue Ivy

In her stellar career, Beyoncé has released several tracks focusing on her family and relationships. More recently, her collaboration with her oldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter has shown her thoughtfulness, as well as the message she wants to send through her music. For instance, the empowering anthem Brown Skin Girl, which she sings along with her daughter, encourages young girls to love their skin fearlessly, challenging colourism. The powerful ballad celebrates women and also empowers mothers to be the strong female figures for their daughters much like Queen Bey herself.

However, this is not the only Beyoncé track that is a shoe-in for any Mother’s Day playlist. Her 2014 song Ring Off is a danceable number, but it comes with a much deeper lyrical meaning. Addressing her familial situation, the track alludes to the divorce of her parents Tina and Mathew Knowles. It serves as an open letter from Beyoncé to her mother as she sings, “After all your tears / After all that pain’s all clear / Mama, after all them years / We can start all over again / Mama, and now it all makes sense / Letting go is never the end / Mama, we can love again / This is where freedom begins Mama.” It’s a striking dedication to all mothers venturing out of toxic marriages and relationships.

Taylor Swift’s songs about her mother

As discussed earlier, Best Day is undoubtedly one of Swift’s most emotional tracks that celebrates her family, particularly her mother Andrea Swift. It is peppered with little details about their sweet mother-daughter bond and also showcases how motherhood goes beyond being a caregiver and a parent; it’s also about being a best friend to your child on a rough day.

Besides Best Day, another heartbreaking Taylor Swift song that should be on your Mother’s Day playlist is Soon You’ll Get Better. In the devastating track, which Swift has admitted was emotionally challenging to write and sing, she refers to her mother’s battle with cancer. Assuring her ailing mom, she sings, “Soon you’ll get better / You’ll get better soon / Cause you have to.” Stirring up a wave of emotions with its lyrics, it is a track that can serve as a get-well-soon message to your mom while also expressing your sentiments amid the hard times.

Songs conveying love and appreciation for mothers

You can also sing along with the Spice Girls as they emote in the simplest way, “Mama, I love you, Mama, my friend (you’re my friend).” The 1996 track Mama was the result of some ongoing tensions between the group’s singer Mel B and her mother. Taking inspiration from the same, the lyrics had all the members of the band including Geri Halliwell, Melanie C, EMMA Burton, and Victoria Beckham expressing bits of their personal bonds with their mothers. The song beautifully describes the shift of perspective adults face as they move out of the rebellious teenage phase and begin to look at their mothers as their friends.

In addition to the Spice Girls song, a boy band track that also gives a shoutout to all the supportive mothers is The Backstreet Boys’ song — Perfect Fan. The mellow number is a sweet thank-you note from the singers to their mothers as they went on to become global pop stars. The honesty and vulnerability in the vocals and the emotional lyrics tug at your heartstrings, making it a must-have on every Mother’s Day playlist.

Tribute songs for mothers

Several amazing songs about mothers have been released by some of the biggest musicians across genres, and one of them is Tupac Shakur’s Dear Mama. Considered to be a landmark rap song given its brutal honesty, Shakur’s directness shines through as he raps, “You just workin’ with the scraps you was given / And Mama made miracles every Thanksgivin” hits differently every time you hear it. Several portions in the song feel like a gut punch and also acknowledge the struggles mothers undertake each day.

Much like Shakur’s track and in remembrance of all the great mothers who are no longer with us, Elvis Presley’s Mama Liked the Roses is the perfect tribute song. The legendary singer’s homage to his beloved mother Gladys was recorded over a decade after her passing, but conveys his deepest emotions about bidding farewell to her. Remembering all the little things about her presence, the song paints a picture of a mother who cherished her life and her kids. The song also makes a reference to Presley’s Mother’s Day celebration after her passing as he sings, “Oh, mama liked the roses in such a special way / We bring them every Mother’s Day / And put them on her grave.“

Powerful anthems for moms

To celebrate the most important person in your life, a powerful anthem like Alicia Keys’ Superwoman is the perfect song. It’s also a reminder for all mothers to take a moment and celebrate themselves for living up to the ‘Superwoman’ label every day. In the song, Keys also drops the perfect chant that every woman must say to herself as she sings, “Yes, I will, Yes, I can.” Hence, if you are looking for songs about mothers that are energetic bangers, look no further than this.

Similarly, Meghan Trainor’s catchy bop Mother is an equally empowering anthem. Killing two birds with a stone, she challenges sexism and also celebrates motherhood all at once. The lyrical wit of the song as well as its music video convey her journey as a mother and as a female artist battling stereotypes. From adding a cameo of momager Kris Jenner to her music video to her clever hook line, “I am your mother, you listen to me / Stop all that mansplainin’, no one’s listening“, Trainor’s power ballad makes for a perfect addition to any Mother’s Day playlist.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– What is a good song to dedicate to your mother?

There are several beautiful songs to dedicate to your mother including the likes of Mama by the Spice Girls, Superwoman by Alicia Keys and Mom by Meghan Trainor.

– What is the tribute song to a mother?

Artists like Tupac Shakur, Elvis Presley and more have released songs as a tribute to their mothers. Shakur’s Dear Mama and Elvis Presley’s Mama Liked the Roses are emotional tracks dedicated to mothers.

– Is a famous song about the love and care of a mother?

Songs like Perfect Fan by Backstreet Boys, and A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men capture the appreciation you have for the love and care provided by your mother.