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 to Give on a Birthday (51–60)
Birthday EveKōda Kumi
“Birthday Eve,” released by Kumi Koda in 2005, is a lively and cute birthday song where she celebrates her boyfriend’s birthday.
It’s also recommended for anyone who wants to amp up the fun at a friend’s birthday with an upbeat tune.
HappinessAI
This is a renowned R&B-style song that portrays a chain of hope and happiness.
Released in December 2011, it was inspired by a drawing made by a child that AI saw during a meeting.
With its strong, heartfelt message, the song was featured in Coca-Cola’s Christmas campaign from 2011 to 2015, bringing a warm atmosphere to many.
Included on the album “INDEPENDENT,” it became highly popular, earning Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Reminding us that happiness is always close by, this track is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday.
If you send it while reflecting on the precious moments you’ve shared and conveying your feelings for them, it’s sure to make them happy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
A gem of a love song that delicately captures the bittersweetness of unrequited love through the once-a-year special day of a birthday.
The loneliness of not receiving a “Happy Birthday” from the one you like, and the hope that today you’ll finally find the courage to confess your feelings, press upon the heart alongside a beautiful melody.
back number’s February 2019 single was selected as the theme song for the TBS drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love,” produced by Takeshi Kobayashi.
It’s also perfect for those looking for a track to use as BGM at a dear friend’s birthday party or in a surprise video.
When you want to convey your feelings through music, this is a song you’ll want to keep close to your heart.
AnniversaryHirai Dai
This is a warm song that gently portrays the feelings of someone in love from a woman’s perspective.
Released by Dai Hirai in October 2021, it cherishes memories with a lover and everyday moments written in a diary, treating each one like a precious treasure.
The desire to live each day as if it were an anniversary, paired with a refreshing melody, makes the piece deeply moving.
Included on the album HOPE, it stands out for its soothing vocals and harmonious acoustic guitar.
It’s perfect as background music for a surprise birthday video for a close friend and is recommended for anyone who wants to convey a heartfelt message.
Today is My BirthdayBerryz Kobo
If you’ve got a friend you can joke around with, I recommend sending them Berryz Kobo’s “Today is My Birthday.” As the title suggests, the lyrics are about one’s own birthday, so it’s really a song best listened to on your own birthday.
But if you give it to a friend you can kid around with, they’ll probably turn it into a laugh with a playful comeback.
Of course, it’s also great to listen to or sing yourself when it’s your own birthday.
