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 (81–90)
Explosive Birthday Festival♡Hamano Haruki
This is a bright, pop song that sings of love and gratitude for someone special on their birthday.
Created by Haruki Hamano and released in March 2024, it features a catchy melody and heartwarming lyrics that lift the listener’s spirits.
Its upbeat, energetic vibe makes it perfect as background music for a birthday party.
It has also been used as the ending theme for the TV show “Owarai 4-Panel Party Rorororo.” How about sending this song to a cherished friend as a token of your appreciation? It’s sure to become a wonderful birthday memory.
Birthday SongOchiai Wataru
If you want to offer the biggest, heartfelt “congratulations!” possible, we recommend Wataru Ochiai’s “Birthday Song.” Its fresh, lively rhythm will make any birthday feel even more fun! It’s filled with gratitude for having met and for always being together, and with the excitement that new days begin again from this very day.
It’s also great for everyone at the party to sing along together in high spirits.
Sing this song and heap tons of praise on your birthday friend to make their day a truly joyful one!
Best FriendNishino Kana
If you want to express overflowing gratitude to your best friend, Kana Nishino’s 2010 track “Best Friend” is highly recommended! The lyrics are filled with appreciation for a best friend who’s always by your side supporting you—sometimes even more than family or a partner—and with the belief that your bond will stay strong forever.
It’s also perfect as background music for a video looking back on your memories together.
Use this song to create a day full of congratulations and thanks for your beloved best friend!
Happy BirthdayKiroro
When you want to wholeheartedly celebrate a dear friend’s birthday, I recommend “Happy Birthday” by Kiroro.
It stands apart from typical, purely cheerful party tunes.
The song likens a friend who’s always by your side to the sun, making it perfect for expressing gratitude.
Its grand band sound carries those feelings in the melody, moving the heart of the listener.
Give this song to your one-and-only, irreplaceable best friend.
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
It’s a Sonar Pocket song that’s a bit embarrassing, but I want to give it to my friends.
Set to a pop sound, it expresses feelings in a positive way.
It’s a message song about boys’ friendship, perfect for spring farewells and new beginnings, so I’d love to sing it while reminiscing with my friends.
HereTenjō Chiki/CLIFF EDGE.
This is a collaborative song by Tenjochiki and CLIFF EDGE that served as the theme song for the movie Homeless Chugakusei (Homeless Middle Schooler).
It’s a birthday celebration song dedicated to a dear friend.
If you celebrate them by saying “Thank you for being born,” your friend will surely be moved.
Sing it to your friend and you’ll likely create a wonderful birthday memory.
Friendship Songs to Give on a Birthday (91–100)
Happy birthday!Matsutōya Yumi
This song by Yuming (Yumi Matsutoya), which resonates in the heart, is perfect as a gift for a calm, composed friend.
Released in 1998, it carries a touch of bittersweetness.
It’s about a woman celebrating the birthday of someone she loves, someone she can’t say “happy birthday” to directly now.
Many people will relate to those enduring feelings for someone irreplaceable, don’t you think? There’s a hint of sadness, but I believe it’s beautiful to be able to cherish someone that deeply.
It might be a lovely present for a friend you can’t celebrate with in person.