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 Gift on a Birthday (61–70)
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.
Happy BirthdayMinase Inori
“Congratulations!” Overflowing with cheerful celebration, this “Happy Birthday” is sung by Inori Minase, a voice actress who has appeared in numerous works.
The song was included as a coupling track on her 2017 single “Ready Steady Go!”.
It’s filled with tender feelings that cherish and celebrate your friend’s special day.
Perfect for singing at a birthday party or for brightening the atmosphere as background music! Let this song help you create a day full of lasting memories.
BetelgeuseYuuri
This moving song, inspired by stars shining in the night sky, celebrates the bonds and friendships between people.
It gently portrays overlapping feelings and moments of closeness, impressively expressing the importance of memories that last forever.
Yuuri’s warm vocals and the grand melody resonate together, creating a work that deeply touches listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” and surpassed 500 million streams in October 2023.
It’s a perfect track for those seeking a way to mend or say goodbye to a friend, or for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with someone important.
dear my friendHi-STANDARD
This song captivates with its fast-paced melodic hardcore sound and heartwarming lyrics about friendship and reunion.
It powerfully expresses the joy of living and the unchanging strength of bonds, even when apart.
Featured on Hi-STANDARD’s album “MAKING THE ROAD,” released in June 1999, the track became a major hit, selling over one million copies in Japan and abroad.
With energetic guitar riffs and highly message-driven lyrics celebrating friendship and the joy of reuniting, it has won the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a moving choice for a friend’s birthday or wedding gift, as well as for those memorable moments of reconnecting with a longtime friend.
Happy BirthdayB’z
Birthdays are the best day not only for the person celebrating, but also for everyone around them! And B’z’s “Happy Birthday” is the perfect song to make that day even more exciting.
It’s a super hype rock number.
From the intro, it bursts with a happy vibe, so it’s great to play when bringing out the cake at a surprise party, and it also works well as background music for videos! The ending wraps up really cleanly, too! Send it along with the biggest, brightest smile!
