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 party BGM that gets the party going (41–50)
Happy BirthdayEXILE
If you want to convey your congratulations in a gentle, heartfelt way, EXILE’s “Happy Birthday” is a great choice! It’s included on their 2006 album “ASIA.” Even when you genuinely want to celebrate someone, it can feel embarrassing to say it face-to-face.
In those moments, try singing this song or giving it as a gift to express that you’re celebrating your friend from the heart.
It’s also perfect as a birthday present for friends you’re too busy to meet in person.
Birthday BGM to get the party going (51–60)
Happy BirthdayGO-BANG’S
It’s an upbeat anthem by GO-BANG’S, a girl band that defined the ’80s.
They have lots of songs perfect for parties, but this one is a full-on birthday song, so I recommend using it when everyone’s getting together to make some noise!
Happy! BirthdaaaaaaaayHey! Say! JUMP
“Happy! Birthdaaaaaaaay” is a pop, rhythmically satisfying birthday song by the popular idol group Hey! Say! JUMP.
Its upbeat vibe, which really reflects their cheerful personalities, makes it perfect for birthday parties! The song has a video uploaded on YouTube as a celebration for member Ryosuke Yamada’s birthday, where you can enjoy everyone’s happy expressions.
If you’d like, be sure to check that out as well.
HAPPY NACHERRY BIRTHDAYNACHERRY
It’s a cheerful rock number with a birthday theme.
Packed with all of NACHERRY’s charm, it was released in January 2022 and is included on their debut mini-album, “CANDY SUNDAY.” The song’s overflowing sense of happiness is striking, and just listening to it warms your heart.
It celebrates the joy of spending time with someone special and conveys the delight of celebrating a birthday.
It’s perfect as background music for a birthday party and would also work well for a surprise video.
How about gifting this song when celebrating a friend’s or partner’s birthday?
BIRTHDAY SONGPRINCESS PRINCESS
Among J-POP birthday songs, one of the most famous is PRINCESS PRINCESS’s “BIRTHDAY SONG.” You still hear it on TV and radio, so even younger people have probably heard the chorus.
With its universal lyrics celebrating birthdays, it’s perfect for people of any age.
The melody is easy to remember, and it’s a karaoke classic, so be sure to sing it to help celebrate.
Happy Song For YouSilent Siren
“Happy Song For You” is a birthday song by SILENT SIREN, a girls’ band that’s hugely popular not only in Japan but around the world.
It turns the classic birthday tune into a pop-rock arrangement, making it perfect for a fun celebration.
It would be great as background music for a birthday party, don’t you think? The lyrics are easy to remember, so try singing along with everyone!
Kimi Memorial Day — Thank you for being born.Sonar Pocket
Sonar Pocket’s birthday song “Kimi Kinenbi ~Umarete Kite Kurete Arigatou~,” released in 2012.
It’s a birthday song you’ll want to give to a beloved partner or friend—listening to it makes you want to share it.
Not every birthday turns into a completely happy day, and some friends might be feeling down with worries on their mind.
Even so, this song conveys the heartfelt desire to tell them with all your being: today is a wonderful day because it’s the day you were born.
