A moving birthday song to give on someone’s special day. A birthday song so heartfelt it could bring you to tears.
Happy birthday! A birthday is a special day for everyone, isn’t it? There are so many ways to spend it—whether with family, friends, or a significant other.
In this article, we’ll introduce moving, heartwarming birthday songs that are sure to touch your soul.
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks: from gentle, mellow tunes to bright songs that still bring tears, and joyful pieces that convey the feelings of friends and lovers.
Of course, you can enjoy them on your own, but why not also choose one as the perfect song to color the special day of someone important to you? It might also be nice to share feelings that are hard to express in everyday life along with the music.
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Moving songs to give on a birthday (91–100)
Birthday SongAAA
AAA’s “Birthday song” overflows with straightforward, heartfelt emotion.
It’s a hidden gem included as the B-side to their 2012 single “777 ~We can sing a song!~.” The encore performance during their 10th-anniversary live was especially memorable, from the era when they were a seven-member group that included Chiaki Ito.
The way each member pours their feelings into their vocals—passing the song from one to the next—is deeply moving and resonates with you.
Why not use this song to deliver feelings you can’t usually express? It’s a birthday song that makes you want to share your gratitude with family or your love for close friends and a partner; even simple words will surely reach them.
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE
DREAMS COME TRUE’s “HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY” brings colorful excitement to any birthday party.
It’s included on their 1993 album MAGIC.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to throw a truly fun birthday party for a beloved family member, friend, or partner! The song expresses not only everyday gratitude, but also appreciation for the chance to have met that special person and for everyone who has supported them.
If you want to convey overflowing thanks that words alone can’t capture, give this song as a gift.
Your feelings will surely come across, and there’s no doubt the recipient will be delighted!
Happy BirthdayGOING UNDER GROUND
GOING UNDER GROUND’s “Happy Birthday” adds a splash of color to birthdays spent with someone special.
The song was written by vocalist and guitarist So Sakurai the day before former member Takehiro Kono’s birthday, when he was thinking, “Oh right, it’s Kono’s birthday tomorrow.” It’s a track overflowing with love for a bandmate, so it’s perfect for expressing affection and everyday gratitude on a loved one’s birthday, too.
Laugh together, start over as many times as you need when you make mistakes, and keep celebrating birthdays side by side next year, the year after, and forever.
It’s a song that conveys that kind of straightforward feeling.
BirthdayAmuro Namie
A track included on the 2015 album “_genic.” The lyrics are entirely in English, written by Emyli, who also serves as Namie Amuro’s vocal director.
Its bright, bursting energy evokes youth and glittering moments, and that very brightness can really tug at your heartstrings… It’s a song with a message to enjoy the present to the fullest.
A birthday anthem that makes you feel like “a new me begins” starting today.
Happy, Happy Birthday To YouDizunī
Disney enjoys worldwide popularity among all genders and ages.
If the birthday person loves Disney, how about celebrating with this song? “Happy, Happy Birthday To You” is Disney’s official birthday song, and it’s played on the Disney Channel and elsewhere when characters celebrate their birthdays.
If you’re unsure what BGM to choose to liven up a birthday party for a partner or child, you can’t go wrong with this track.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S
One song I’d like to introduce as a bright yet tear-jerking track is “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” It’s a piece by the rock band OKAMOTO’S.
Over a brisk, rock-infused melody, the song celebrates the joy of being able to mark someone’s birthday.
It carries the message that whether it’s for a lover, a friend, or a family member, we only get a limited number of chances to celebrate.
You can crank it up and have fun, or take the time to reflect on someone dear to you.
Happy Birthday to you youYUI
When it comes to rock tunes that liven up a loved one’s birthday, “Happy Birthday To You You” is the go-to.
It’s included on singer-songwriter YUI’s 2007 album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE,” which earned popularity among young people with songs depicting “love” and “life.” Her vocals, etched into the exhilarating rock sound, are adorably charming.
Along with the rhythmic guitars and the surging bassline, she delivers a clear, translucent voice.
If you’re looking for BGM for a birthday party, be sure to check it out.
