Mother’s Day Playlist 2017: 13 Mom-Themed Songs To Celebrate The Holiday

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and while no gift may show your mom how much you love her, this playlist could help. Featuring music from The Spinners, Boyz II Men, Kanye West, The Backstreet Boys and more, show your love for your mother with these 13 songs.

1. 2Pac – “Dear Mama”

“And there’s no way I can pay you back, but my plan is to show you that I understand; you are appreciated”

2. The Spinners – “Sadie”

“Sadie, don’t you know we love you / Sweet Sadie, place no one above you”

3. Boyz II Men – “A Song For Mama”

“Mama, mama you’re the queen of my heart / Your love is like tears from the stars / Mama, I just want you to know / Lovin’ you is like food to my soul”

4. Kanye West – “Hey Mama”

“It don’t gotta be Mother’s Day or your birthday / For me to just call and say (Hey Mama)”

5. The Intruders – “I’ll Always Love My Mama”

“A mother’s love is so special / It’s something that you can’t describe / It’s the kind of love that stays with you / Until the day you die”

6. Carrie Underwood – “Mama’s Song”

“Mama, there’s no way you’ll ever lose me / Giving me away is not goodbye / As you watch me walk down to my future / I hope tears of joy fill your eyes”

7. Lynyrd Skynard – “Simple Man”

“Mama told me, when I was young / Come sit beside me, my only son / And listen closely, to what I say / And if you do this / It will help you someday”

8. Lauryn Hill – “To Zion”

“See I know that a gift so great / Is only one God could create / And I'm reminded every time I see your face”

9. Drake – “You & The 6”

“Yeah, this is a crazy life / But you and the six raised me right / ‘Don’t ever take advice,’ that was great advice / You an six raised me right”

10. Spice Girls – “Mama”

“So now I see through your eyes, all that you did was love / Mama I love you, mama I care”

11. Backstreet Boys – “The Perfect Fan”

“You showed me / Just how to walk without your hands / Cause mom you always were the perfect fan”

12. Big Sean – “Inspire Me”

“You the one, you the one, you the one / You the moon, you the stars, you the sun / I’m so happy I’m your son / You love me since day one / Since before day one / So before the day’s done / I gotta, gotta let you know”

13. Junior – “Mama Used To Say”

“And mama used to say, ‘Take your time young man’ / And mama use to say, ‘Don’t you rush to get old’ / And mama used to say, ‘Take it in your stride’ / And mama used to say, ‘Live your life’”