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 (31–40)
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.
Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO
“Thank you for being born”—that heartfelt sentiment comes through in the moving birthday song “Birthday Song.” It’s a very warm track filled to the brim with feelings of gratitude for meeting a friend and wishing for their happiness, saying, “You’re precious to me, I love you.” If you join together with your friends and sing this song in a big chorus, the friend you’re celebrating might just be moved to tears.
It’s also perfect as BGM for birthday videos, and the lyrics are easy to use because they’re not limited by gender or relationship.
FRIENDS!!!imase
A groovy, catchy pop song that celebrates the beauty of friendships that never change with time.
Blending Shingo Kubota’s sophisticated arrangement with imase’s light, breezy vocals, this piece gently sings about the awkward small talk of seeing an old friend after a long time, the kind of bond that lets you remain innocently childlike no matter how many years pass, and the precious ties that last a lifetime.
Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the collaborative project “Everyone’s Concert” by the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation, it also features an epic special video created with over 120 performers alongside imase.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you reunite with a best friend after a while or when you’re looking back on memories with cherished companions.
Hey, my friendMr.forute
This song beautifully depicts the invisible bonds of friendship.
Written and composed by Mr.
Furbte’s vocalist, Tsukasa Inao, it was released as an advance digital single in January 2021.
Later included on the album “sweet life,” the track sets the precious ties between friends—and the ups and downs they overcome together—to a refreshing melody.
Starting in September of the same year, it was also chosen as the theme song for the Twitter drama “Itadakeba, Totoshi.” sponsored by the Nisshin Seifun Group, drawing attention as a track that colors the “delicious” moments of youth.
When you’re struggling to make memories with friends or want to express gratitude to your cherished companions, this song will be a reassuring ally.
Happy birthdayPUFFY
PUFFY, who celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2021, are known for their timeless cuteness and unmistakable closeness.
Their song “Happy Birthday” is a birthday tune dedicated to a beloved and cherished friend, and it really shows the strong bond between the two.
Released in 2010 as the first single of their 15th anniversary year, it marked their 30th single.
If you’ve had a long friendship, you’ll probably find yourself thinking, “So true!” at the relatable moments in the lyrics.
It’s an especially perfect song for celebrating a female friend’s birthday.
