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 Keep the Party Popping (11–20)
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!
HappyBirthdayNEWS
This song by NEWS used to be played on TV a lot, so I feel like there’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know it.
The lyrics don’t just celebrate a birthday—they also reflect on how you met that person, which gives the song a nostalgic feel.
Since it’s also an upbeat track, I recommend playing it at birthday parties.
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
By listening to this song, you might feel as if you’re being celebrated by many different people for being born.
Birthdays are delightful no matter how old you are.
Using this song for a surprise birthday will surely make the occasion bright, fun, and exciting.
Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto
It’s a birthday song that expresses gratitude with the message “Thank you for being born.” Released in November 2012, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ‘Portal ANN News & Sports’ and as the campaign song for Yomiuriland’s “Jewellumination 2012.” The track is a ballad that blends Sonar Pocket’s signature pop and R&B, featuring a warm and memorable melody.
It’s perfect for karaoke when celebrating the birthdays of a partner, family member, or friend, and is a recommended song for conveying love and appreciation to someone special.
PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a warm song that gently wraps feelings of love and gratitude.
Included on the 2020 album “5,” Mrs.
GREEN APPLE created both English and Japanese versions of this track.
Its refreshing, pop-rock foundation and lyrics that celebrate the small joys of everyday life leave a lasting impression.
The melody carries the desire to carefully wrap your feelings like a gift and send them to someone special, resonating deeply in the heart.
It’s a recommended choice for background music in a video accompanying a birthday surprise or a present for a dear friend.
Using it in your video editing will help your gratitude come across even more strongly.
Thank you for being born.KREVA
This is a warm message song that sings of gratitude for someone’s existence.
It’s a collaboration between KREVA and singer-songwriter Yu Sakai, blending elements of hip-hop and R&B into a comfortable, mellow sound.
Released in March 2009, the track is also included on the single “Ao” (Blue).
The lyrics center on themes of encounters and appreciation for existence, expressing sincere feelings with a touch of bashfulness.
It’s a perfect song for birthdays when you want to convey your gratitude to someone special.
Birthday party BGM that gets the party going (21–30)
Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism
Many people are captivated by their clear, translucent vocals, and Official HIGE DANDism enjoys broad popularity across generations.
The song “Happy Birthday To You” is included on their second album, “MAN IN THE MIRROR,” released in 2016.
I don’t think many of us have become the adults we imagined when we were children.
Sometimes on our birthdays, we catch ourselves thinking, “I was supposed to be more grown-up by now.” This is a perfect number to welcome your birthday as a new starting line, with a refreshed state of mind.
