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)
Happy Birthday, New YouAndrop
Introducing the birthday song “Happy Birthday, New You” from the rock band androp.
The title playfully riffs on the familiar birthday-song phrase “Happy birthday to you.” In the song, a birthday becomes the catalyst for being reborn as a new self.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a fresh start and spend the coming year in a renewed spirit.
Also note its mellow, ’90s-inspired sound.
MiracleGReeeeN
A warm, heartfelt song that directly expresses gratitude and love for someone special.
Released in May 2008 as the theme song for the TBS drama “ROOKIES,” this track has a strong connection to the world of baseball, having been used for high school baseball entrance marches and as walk-up music for professional players.
Its sincere message pledging love that endures over time, combined with an upbeat yet emotionally rich melody, creates a harmony that gently envelops listeners’ hearts.
The sentiment of celebrating a meeting as a “miracle” and treasuring the days walked together as a “trace of our journey” is sure to resonate with everyone.
BIRTHDAYOku Hanako
Oku Hanako’s “Birthday” is a song that celebrates birthdays while also conveying gratitude and encouragement.
It’s included on her 2009 album “BIRTHDAY.” With its bouncy, bright pop melody, it’s perfect for everyone to sing together at a friend’s birthday party.
The lyrics express appreciation for the miracle of meeting and being able to share such a joyful moment, as well as the heartfelt message: I’ll always be by your side—keep doing your best.
How about giving it to a friend who’s always working hard at their job, studies, and everything else?
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
I think it’s a great song for telling a dear friend how loved they are.
The tune is bright, but I think the lyrics will move listeners.
The song is included on the album “LOVE COOK,” released in 2005.
Friendship Songs to Gift on a Birthday (61–70)
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.
treasurewacci
It’s a coming-of-age song wrapped in a warm singing voice and gentle melody.
Released in August 2017 on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” this celebrated track by wacci praises the wonder of meeting cherished people and the beauty of friendship.
It is also known for being used as speed skater Miho Takagi’s go-to song when she won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.
Featuring a soothing piano tone and the warm vocals of wacci’s lead singer Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday or as part of a surprise event.
It’s a highly recommended song for moments when you want to say “thank you” to someone special or look back on shared 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.