9 Songs that celebrate mums

This upbeat song celebrates the strong hardworking mums in the world who have made sacrifices for their kids. The lyrics speak about real life struggles parents would understand - struggling to pay rent, working nights, and trying to ignore those who judge you on your appearance.

The late guitarist had a dream about his mother one evening and was inspired to pen this moving ballad. “And then she spread her wings high over me, she said she’s gonna come back tomorrow.”

“There is a video I found from back when I was three, you set up a paint set in the kitchen and you’re talking to me”. This nostalgic tune will make you want to call your mum. Get the tissues ready.

Alicia Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz produced this song about her son Egypt in 2010. Listening to the track will make you experience that feeling when time stands still as you step back to admire your own family.

Little Star is a soulful letter from Madonna to her daughter Lourdes. She gives advice to her daughter as she sings, “Never forget who you are, little star, shining brighter than all the stars in the sky, never forget how to dream”.

Björk penned this song about her daughter Isadora. The Icelandic singer-songstress calls together all mothers in the world and even refers to breastfeeding, “the simplicity of the ghost-like beast, the purity of what it wants and where it goes.”

Beyonce’s ballad is a sweet declaration of her love for daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Although the diva’s toddler is ‘featured’ talking at the end of the track, it wasn’t Blue’s first musical project. Dad Jay-Z's 2012 release Glory sampled the newborn’s cry.

Warpaint’s guitarist Theresa Wayman describes what it’s like for her to leave her little boy, Sirius, while she’s performing on the road. Any working mum will be able to relate to the realities of time apart from your family to chase your career.

Who said song about mums had to be soft smooth ballads? Drake’s song calls listeners to respect their mum, their mother's sacrifices and all the strong women in the world.