Congratulations! A celebration song to give to someone special
Who is the person most important to you?
Family, friends, a partner—surely many faces come to mind.
In this article, we introduce celebratory songs you’ll want to give to someone special.
We’ve gathered tracks perfect for a variety of celebratory moments: birthdays, weddings, baby celebrations, and anniversaries for couples.
We’ll showcase a wide range of songs that directly weave feelings of celebration and the words “congratulations” into their lyrics.
As you think of the person you want to gift a song to, find the one track that perfectly conveys what you want to express.
Let’s celebrate this special day together and make it even more wonderful!
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[Congratulations!] Celebration songs to gift to your loved ones (31–40)
birthdayKumaki Anri
The song that gently wraps a birthday in warmth with its tender vocals is Anri Kumaki’s “Tanjoubi” (“Birthday”).
Released in 2008 as a double A-side single along with “Koto,” this track was chosen as the theme song for “Mebae,” a segment on Yomiuri TV’s Kansai Information Net ten! that introduces babies born that day.
It’s perfect not only for babies’ and children’s birthdays, but also for friends, partners—really anyone’s special day.
This heartwarming birthday song expresses the feeling that even without anything special, just having you—someone precious—by my side is something to be grateful for.
Happy BirthdayNishino Kana
The perfect BGM to brighten up a friend’s birthday party is Kana Nishino’s “Happy Birthday.” It was included as a coupling track on the single “We Don’t Stop,” released in 2014.
The lyrics portray the lively atmosphere from preparing for the birthday party to the big moment itself.
Hearing the feelings of gratitude embedded in the song and the wish to stay close friends from here on will surely move the birthday person.
Let this day be the start of deepening your bonds of friendship!
Birthday Songayaka
The cute melody and Ayaka’s gentle singing voice warm the heart in “Birthday Song.” It’s included on her 2015 album Rainbow Road.
Both the lyrics and the song’s structure are very simple, but they’re filled with loving “congratulations.” It’s perfect for moms or dads to sing to their children, for singing to friends, or as background music for a birthday video! Feel the warmth embedded in the song and gift it to someone special.
Happy BirthdayRin Oikawa
This track is by the music creator collective Q;indivi, released under the name Q;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa, featuring vocalist Rin Oikawa.
Her voice is so delicate and transparent—truly beautiful! The sparkling electro sound and bell tones like celebratory chimes really lift the party mood.
It captures the pure joy of celebrating a birthday with someone special, and just listening to it will put a smile on your face.
Included on the December 2010 album “Happy Celebration,” this song is perfect as BGM for a birthday party with friends or a surprise video! It’s a feel-good track brimming with the happy atmosphere that has made them popular at weddings as well.
Happy BirthdayEXILE
If you’re looking for a song to celebrate a birthday, how about Happy Birthday by EXILE? It might not be one of EXILE’s most famous tracks, but it’s apparently a staple among fans for birthday celebrations and is often sung at karaoke.
The lyrics express various kinds of love in straightforward words, so whoever you give it to will surely be delighted.
[Congratulations!] Celebration Songs to Gift to Someone Special (41–50)
White lilies for your birthdayFukuyama Masaharu
A perfect choice for celebrating your parents’ birthdays is Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Tanjoubi ni wa Mashiro na Yuri wo” (“White Lilies for Your Birthday”).
Released in 2013 as a double A-side single together with “Get the groove,” the song was used as the theme for the drama Tonbi.
Originally, it wasn’t about parents’ birthdays; it was written with the idea of giving a gift to your parents on your own birthday to say “thank you.” It expresses feelings like: despite all the rebellion and not having repaid them much, I’m grateful—and I’m doing my best now.
Why not use this song to share your feelings with your beloved parents?
pupilaiko
Aiko’s “Hitomi” was created for a friend who was about to give birth.
Included on her 2006 album Kanojo, the song gained popularity despite being an album track, helped in part by its use in a commercial.
The lyrics convey hopes that the baby who is about to be born will have a future full of promise—what kind of wonderful people they will meet, and that the many scenes soon to be reflected in the baby’s eyes will be filled with hope.
As a celebration of the birth, consider using this song to say “congratulations” to the mom, dad, and the newborn baby.