Background music for a birthday party. A roundup of recommended birthday songs
At family and friends’ birthday parties, a birthday song is absolutely essential, right?
You can sing it when the cake appears or play it as party background music—it’ll shine in all kinds of moments.
But when it comes time to pick songs, you might find yourself thinking, “I can’t come up with any good ones!” or “I can’t think of enough tracks to run as BGM.”
So in this article, we’ll introduce a roundup of recommended birthday songs that work not only as the main celebratory tune but also as party background music.
It’s also a great idea to create a playlist of just your favorites from the songs introduced here and use it as BGM.
We hope this helps you choose the perfect tracks.
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Birthday BGM to Liven Up the Party (1–10)
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
This song was used as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan,” marking Hikaru Utada’s return to activity in April 2016.
It’s said that she wrote it for her mother, but given the title “Hanataba wo Kimi ni” (A Bouquet for You), it also makes a great birthday song.
Feelings of gratitude that words alone can’t express are conveyed through its gentle, warm melody.
A birthday is not only a time for celebration, but also a perfect opportunity to say “Thank you for being born.” By layering the feelings you’re usually too shy to say onto this song, you can create an unforgettable, moving moment.
It’s a heartwarming ballad that helps you reaffirm the bond with someone special.
Happy CelebrationKato Miria
This is a heartwarming song celebrating a best friend’s 20th birthday.
The lyrics are filled with scenes from a surprise party, the depth of their friendship, and memories of supporting each other.
Written in Miliyah Kato’s down-to-earth words, the lyrics are sure to resonate with listeners.
Included on the album “Ring,” the track features a bright, festive sound that blends R&B and pop.
It’s a perfect song for expressing gratitude to a dear friend or as background music for a birthday party.
BirthdayKaty Perry
Choosing a birthday song is always tricky, but this track—though it’s Western music—has a title that says it all, so it’s especially popular among young women.
If you want to celebrate someone special’s birthday, I highly recommend this song, so be sure to give it a play.
Birthday BGM to Keep the Party Popping (11–20)
Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO
“Thank you for being born”—that heartfelt sentiment comes through in the moving birthday song “Birthday Song.” It’s a very warm track filled to the brim with feelings of gratitude for meeting a friend and wishing for their happiness, saying, “You’re precious to me, I love you.” If you join together with your friends and sing this song in a big chorus, the friend you’re celebrating might just be moved to tears.
It’s also perfect as BGM for birthday videos, and the lyrics are easy to use because they’re not limited by gender or relationship.
Birthday EveKōda Kumi
If you’re planning a surprise for a friend’s birthday, I highly recommend listening to Kumi Koda’s “Birthday Eve,” a song that captures the excitement of the day before.
Its story about secretly baking a cake for someone you love on their birthday, paired with a sparkling, poppy melody, perfectly matches the feelings of anyone plotting a surprise and really boosts your mood! You could even bottle up that excitement as-is by making a video with this track as the BGM and sending it as a gift!
Happy Birthday To YouOikawa Rin
From the very beginning, it’s an adorable song that transforms the room into a sparkly atmosphere! It might be perfect as background music (since all the lyrics are in English).
It’s super cute, so I definitely recommend it for a woman’s birthday party.
Mr.Birthdayyamasaki aoi
“Mr.
Birthday” is a birthday song sung by Aoi Yamazaki, a singer-songwriter from Sapporo, Hokkaido.
It’s a track from her 2021 album “√S,” and its light beat and bright sound are sure to make you feel happy as you listen.
The lyrics overflow with the joy of being able to spend a loved one’s actual birthday together, lifting your spirits.
It’s perfect as a surprise or as BGM for a birthday video, so be sure to play it for your friend on their special day!
