What to include
- Her name – or what you call her: Mom, Mama, Mum
- The things she always says
- A memory from your childhood
- What you want to thank her for
From the whole family
Siblings, grandchildren and Dad can send it together: add everyone’s names as the sender.
What to tell us about your mom
You don’t need to answer everything – two or three real details are enough. These questions help you find them:
- What do you call her – Mom, Mama, Mum, or something only your family uses?
- What does she always say?
- Which childhood memory with her comes back most often?
- What did she give up or carry so you could have something?
- What does her kitchen, car or garden look like in your memory?
- What do you want to thank her for that you never said out loud?
- Is it from a daughter, a son or the whole family?
- Is it for her birthday, Mother’s Day or just because?
Example: a custom song for Mom from her daughter
An illustration of how a few details turn into lyrics – your song is written from your own story.
The details
- Mom calls everyone “sweetheart”, even the mailman
- Sunday pancakes shaped like letters
- Drove three hours to every school play
Lines they could become
You called the whole world “sweetheart”,
even the mailman blushed.
Pancakes shaped like letters,
and Sunday never rushed.
Three hours on the highway just to see me in the play –
Mama, this one’s for you, it’s your song today.
Music styles for a song for Mom
- Acoustic – gentle and personal – the most chosen style for moms.
- Pop – a warm chorus she will hum all day.
- R&B – smooth and soulful, with the “Warm & grateful” feeling.
- Country – for telling her story from the beginning.
Not sure? Choose “Choose for me” in the questionnaire and we match the style to your story.
How it works
Answer a short questionnaire about them – about five minutes. We write the lyrics, produce your song (two versions with Standard and Express) and a person checks it before delivery. See every step on How it works.
Questions about a custom song for Mom
Can the song call her “Mom” instead of her name?
Yes. Choose to keep the name out of the lyrics and add what you call her as a nickname.
How does she listen to it?
Play it for her, or send her the song page link – every package includes it, plus the MP3.
Can it be a song for Mom from her son?
Yes. Choose who it is from and the lyrics are written in your voice – a son’s thank-you sounds different from a daughter’s, and we write it that way.
Can it be for a mom who has passed away?
Yes. Many people order a song to remember their mom. Tell us about her and choose a tender feeling – the song can be a tribute for a memorial or a quiet moment for the family.
Can the grandchildren send it to Grandma?
Yes. Choose “Other” as the relationship, write “Grandma” and add the grandchildren’s names as the sender.
How do I surprise her on Mother’s Day morning?
Order a day or two before, download the MP3 and print the QR code from the song page inside her card. She opens the card, scans the code and hears the song – or play it over breakfast and watch her face.
More answers on the FAQ page.
Related song gifts
- Custom Song for Dad – From Daughter or Son – Dads rarely ask for anything.
- Personalized Birthday Song With Their Name – Cards get read once.
- Custom Song for Your Parents’ Anniversary – Their story started long before yours.
- Personalized Christmas Song With Their Name – Give them something nobody else can wrap: a Christmas song about your year, your traditions and the people around the table – with their name in the chorus.