Friendship songs to give on a birthday: a lovely roundup of tracks that help you reaffirm your bonds
When celebrating a friend’s birthday, these days many people make and give a birthday video, don’t they?
A video that shares messages along with past photos is sure to make them happy.
That said, a lot of people get stuck on what song to choose for the background music when making a birthday video.
So in this article, we’ll focus specifically on friendship songs among the tracks you might want to give for a birthday!
For birthdays, songs that express everyday gratitude are recommended, and there are also tracks with lyrics that straightforwardly celebrate a friend’s birthday.
Be sure to find the songs that suit you and your friends!
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Friendship songs I want to give on a birthday (71–80)
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.
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.
Birthday SongWHITE JAM
“Birthday Song” by WHITE JAM, a male-female duo from the Kansai region.
This track is included on their second mini-album, “Toritate Menkyo de Bun Bun Bun,” released in 2017.
While many birthday songs are meant for lovers, this one is clearly, as the lyrics show, a birthday song for a friend.
It’s a bright, celebratory number that’s perfect for honoring a dear friend’s birthday and even seems to promise a strong friendship going forward.
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s “Haruka” is a song that lets you honestly say “thank you” to a friend on their birthday.
Released in 2020, it’s based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel The Moon Prince.
A birthday is not only a time to celebrate, but also a day to express gratitude to friends who always share so many memories with you.
The lyrics carry that sense of thanks, along with a message of encouragement—no matter what happens, it’ll be okay, don’t give up.
Its poppy, cute melody also makes it perfect as background music for a birthday video!
Dear.achanyu i
Chanyu-i’s “Dear.a,” which overflows with the warmth of friendship, is a perfect song to give a close friend on their birthday.
The track became a TikTok sound after a post about Chanyu-i gifting the song to her friend A—who had always supported her—went viral on social media.
If you surprise your beloved friend with this love-filled tribute to friendship, you can just picture their beaming smile and feel your bond grow even stronger.
your birthdayArukemisuto
A heartwarming birthday song with the warm melodies of the music duo Alchemist.
It’s included on the album “Mioageru Hodo no Taiboku ni.” The song is characterized by a charming, fairy-tale-like melody.
Even if it’s a dear friend’s birthday and you now live far apart and can’t celebrate in person, I’m sure some people feel the same way.
But if you genuinely hold the feeling of “congratulations” in your heart, it will definitely reach them! That’s what the lyrics convey.
Even if you can’t say it face-to-face, you can share your “happy birthday” through email, social media, or a phone call.
Please send your heartfelt congratulations to your dear friend along with this song!
Happy Birthday SongSukaipīsu
Skypeace’s “Happy Birthday Song” is a perfect track for a heartwarming surprise.
On a close friend’s or loved one’s special day, gifting them this song will surely double the excitement.
The celebratory words carried by its lively rhythm will linger as a joyful memory for a long time.
If you’re looking to add color to an anniversary, be sure to choose this song!