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 I want to give on a birthday (1–10)
birthdayKumaki Anri
With lyrics so moving they might leave you a little pensive, I think your friends who listen will be touched as well.
This song is included on the 2008 release “Koto/Tanjoubi” (“Koto/Birthday”).
It was also used in commercials such as NTT East’s “DENPO.”
Happy Birthday Song
Speaking of songs that celebrate birthdays, how about that one tune everyone thinks of? It’s a simple, heartwarming classic that delivers a straightforward “congratulations” while calling out the name of your special someone.
Because the melody is so gentle and easy for anyone to hum along to, your celebratory feelings come across naturally.
The song has old roots; it’s said that the lyrics and sheet music were first published in a songbook in 1912.
And of course, it’s famous for Marilyn Monroe’s performance dedicated to President John F.
Kennedy in May 1962, which is remembered as a historic moment.
In recent years, it’s become easier to use in films and videos, making it a perfect track for background music when creating surprise clips on YouTube Shorts.
Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana
Kana Nakanekana has an unusual background—she even passed the training program for the Shiki Theatre Company in her teens.
Many of you might know her from the humor-packed track that went viral on TikTok, “Mote-sugite Kusa, Sasottete Mori” (literally: “So Popular It’s Grass, So Inviting It’s a Forest”).
Here is her birthday anthem that lavishly celebrates her own birth, “Happy Birthday to Myself.” It’s an upbeat song overflowing with the spirit of “If no one’s going to celebrate me, I’ll celebrate myself!!” It’s perfect as BGM for a birthday party with lots of people.
A highly recommended track that will liven up any place.
Tears Surprise!AKB48
If you’re planning a surprise birthday party, make sure to use this song as the BGM! It’s a track by the beloved national idol group AKB48, released in 2009 as their 12th single.
The song has a cute storyline about getting classmates to help throw a surprise birthday party at school.
Its upbeat sound will energize you.
If you can make it a birthday that makes your friends so happy they cry, it’ll be a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s a birthday song that fills you with hope to live for tomorrow.
Created by the popular rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, known for hits like “Tentai Kansoku,” “Karma,” and “Acacia,” it was released in 2010 as their 16th single.
Rather than a straightforward birthday tune, it’s a message-driven piece that makes you reflect on life itself.
That’s exactly why, if you give it to a close friend, it will surely convey just how much you care about them.