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 (41–50)
UNIQUEkimura takuya
UNIQUE, a birthday song sung by Takuya Kimura.
It’s a heartwarming track that makes you feel, “Your presence is essential to my happiness.” Saying “You’re important to me” outright can be a bit embarrassing, but why not use this song to share your feelings with a dear friend? It’s a wonderful thing to be needed by someone—especially by someone special.
This is a birthday song perfectly suited as a once-a-year birthday gift.
Friendship Songs to Give on a Birthday (51–60)
Another BirthdayAnri
Anri’s “Another Birthday” is popular as a slightly nostalgic birthday song.
Many people probably remember celebrating their birthdays while listening to this song back in the day.
When you think of birthday songs, you might imagine tracks that just repeat celebratory phrases, but this one has deeply relatable lyrics, so it still feels fresh and wonderful even now.
Happy b-dayShonan no Kaze
Shonan no Kaze, the Japanese reggae group, always, without a doubt, shares their energy with us! A friend’s birthday isn’t about love or romance—none of that matters.
Let’s just hype it up! So, let’s pick this track from the album “Shonan no Kaze ~2023~”! It’s a song with nothing but happy vibes, perfect for looping forever.
And that’s all you need—that’s just right for a birthday!
Junretsu’s Happy BirthdayJunretsu
“Junretsu no Happy Birthday” is a track wrapped in warm vocals.
The rhythmic horn section catches the ear, and the pleasant cha-cha-cha beat heightens the fun.
Its lyrics carry a positive message that seems uplifting not only as a birthday song but also for everyday life.
It’s perfect as a gift for a friend, as a surprise birthday video soundtrack, or as party BGM.
People of all ages are sure to smile.
BirthdayFujiki Naohito
It’s a wonderful song whose warm, gentle vocals and melody resonate with the heart.
Included on Naohito Fujiki’s 50th-anniversary album “L -fifty-,” it was released in July 2022.
The song is filled with kindness and gratitude toward friends.
It offers words of celebration for someone’s birthday and thanks for the days spent together, and just listening to it warms your heart.
How about giving this song to a dear friend on their birthday? It’s sure to become a lovely memory.
It would also work well as background music for a surprise video.
WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro
A collaboration released in 2007 by Ayaka and Kobukuro.
It feels nostalgic, yet the moment you hear it, a fresh feeling wells up.
Born from their joint appearance on the music show “Music Fair,” this song also sings about human connections—like people clashing and sharing their emotions—so I think it’s perfect to dedicate to a friend! The warm message of “let’s walk together” makes you want to keep cherishing the bonds you’ve nurtured.
Personally, when it plays as a birthday surprise, it really lifts my spirits!
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.