These Sweet Mother-Daughter Songs Will Melt Both Your Hearts (2024)

If there's anyone you can truly call your "Day One," it's your mother. She's been by your side since before the first day of your life, so it's no wonder your bond is so unique and strong. This Mother's Day, celebrate the queen that your mama is with a playlist of heartfelt mother-daughter songs. Send her a link via text or serenade her yourself! No matter what musical way you choose to communicate your love to her, the power of these lyrics and mother-daughter messages will touch her heart. While some are more tender and others more upbeat, all of these sweet songs about love that are unique to mother and child will pull on her (and your) heartstrings, so you'll want to get the tissues ready!

These songs by influential artists including Bette Midler, Beyoncé, and Celine Dion help express just what you might be feeling. So, when you're busy writing up that Mother's Day card or drafting up your Mother's Day Instagram captions, you can use them for your reference. These songs perfectly capture how you feel about her or how you feel about being a mom. Reba McEntire sings about watching your little one grow up, while the Spice Girls celebrate all the ways Mom supported them over the years. Make a curated playlist to accompany the day, along with a few picks of the best Mother's Day movies. These songs about moms and daughters will make you feel all warm and fuzzy right away.

"I am your mother! You listen to me," says Meghan Trainor in this empowering and catchy girl power anthem written in response to claims that having a baby would end her career.

While this loving tribute to a special someone isn't specifically about the artist's mother, lyrics like "Everything that you've told me I thank you every day for," certainly make it applicable to a mother-daughter relationship.

This heartfelt country song was Chris Lane's gift to his mother for Mother's Day 2021. Inspired by a conversation with his mom, it's a touching tribute that captures the boundless love and selflessness of motherhood.

Featuring vocals from her own daughter, Jhené Aiko's "Promises" is a reminder to daughters out there that a mother's love will persist no matter what happens.

This '80s hit is a fun and upbeat anthem that celebrates the joy of female independence and self-expression, capturing the essence of a carefree spirit that mothers might reminisce about from their own younger days.

Dedicated to his mother and the sacrifices she made to raise him, this sweet Justin Bieber song will remind you to thank your mom for her unwavering support and love.

"For all the mothers fighting, for better days to come," sings Alicia Keys in this powerful ode to strong women.

Kanye West's heartfelt tribute to his mother couples his lyrical expression of love and gratitude for her with a catchy, rhythmic rap for a song that's both touching and easy to listen to.

This vulnerable and heartfelt song is the perfect reminder to call your mom!

How many mothers have sung this sweet lullaby to their babies? It's the perfect song to send Mom back to those lovely newborn nights.

Say thank you to Mom for all the big and small things she did for you growing up with this sweet song from father-daughter duo Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus.

With lyrics like “Oh, my mama loves me, she loves me/She get down on her knees and hug me," this gospel-infused song will have you both feeling the love.

This nostalgic tune will make you both reminisce about all those magical mother-daughter days you've spent together through the years.

For anyone who counts their mama as their BFF, there's this enduring friendship anthem by Queen.

My mom is better than yours! That's the message behind this cheeky song that celebrates moms the way only Meghan Trainor knows how.

Like mother, like daughter. Anyone who's got their mother's laugh, spirit, and temper (😂) will love this touching country song.

Whether your mom is still with you or not, this soaring power ballad celebrates her unwavering love for you.

Sade sang of loving someone through all of their ups and downs— you know, just like Mom loves you!–in this mellow but moving song.

If you haven't told your mom you love her lately, now is the time— and this is the song. ❤️

Tori Amos and her daughter graced us with this heartfelt duet. It acts as a promise to be there for each other no matter what.