[Also great as video BGM] A birthday song to give a friend on their birthday
Your favorite friend’s birthday is coming up soon.
Some of you might be planning, thinking, “I want to do something surprising and make them happy!”
Working on something while imagining the look of joy on someone you like can be fun for you, too!
In this article, we’ll introduce “birthday songs you’ll want to give your friend on their birthday” and “friendship songs perfect for birthdays.”
They’re perfect for birthday party BGM or surprise videos!
Singing them at karaoke and giving that as a present could be great, too.
Use this as a reference and make it a wonderful birthday!
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Happy BirthdayFujimaki Ryota
Ryota Fujimaki’s solo number “Happy Birthday,” from Remioromen, is a song that expresses gratitude for a dear friend who’s always by your side.
It was included as a B-side on the single “ing,” released in 2014.
The calm, simple melody conveys the feeling of wanting to honestly express thanks—at least on this special day—even if it’s a bit embarrassing.
It’s a song filled with warm sentiments: wanting to celebrate someone important properly and hoping to stay close for a long time to come.
Happy BirthdayOda Yūji
This is Yuji Oda’s fifth single, released in 1991.
The song is themed around a birthday filled with bittersweet feelings—wanting to say “happy birthday” to someone important, yet being unable to convey those feelings.
It reminds us that having someone by your side and being able to celebrate together is actually very precious and a source of happiness.
It makes me feel grateful for the chance to celebrate a dear friend.
When singing it at karaoke, sticking to the original key might be quite tough for many men.
Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana
If you’re looking for a cute birthday song for kids, I recommend “Minna no Happy Birthday” sung by Mana Ashida.
It’s an adorable song with cheerful lyrics, perfect for celebrating a child’s birthday.
In the music video, Mana Ashida also shows off a dance, so copying the moves and dancing along could make things even more fun.
A song that works for both birthdays and weddingsGōruden Bonbā
If you’re looking for a slightly funny birthday song, I recommend Golden Bomber’s “A Song You Can Use for Birthdays or Weddings.” As the title suggests, the lyrics work for celebrating both birthdays and weddings, and the somewhat fluffy wording is pretty amusing.
Plus, the official channel has released a karaoke version, so it’s a must-check!
Happy BirthdayB’z
Birthdays are the best day not only for the person celebrating, but also for everyone around them! And B’z’s “Happy Birthday” is the perfect song to make that day even more exciting.
It’s a super hype rock number.
From the intro, it bursts with a happy vibe, so it’s great to play when bringing out the cake at a surprise party, and it also works well as background music for videos! The ending wraps up really cleanly, too! Send it along with the biggest, brightest smile!
BirthdayYuki Satoru
A singer-songwriter born in 1998 who began writing songs on acoustic guitar at the age of 12.
Her name uses slightly difficult kanji, but it’s pronounced Yukiakira.
Her voice has a girlish, translucent quality—neither too sweet nor too cool—striking a perfect balance.
From her major-label debut single released in 2019, here’s a song to give someone on their birthday.
If birthday songs tend to feel a bit routine, how about this one for a change?
Birthdaysadamasashi
“Birthday” is a birthday song by Masashi Sada, a folk singer popular across a wide range of generations.
Since it’s the theme song for the NHK TV program “Tsurube no Kazoku ni Kanpai” (Cheers to Families with Tsurube), many of you have probably heard it.
Its refreshing, warm melody soothes the hearts of listeners.
Because it’s loved by people of all ages, it’s perfect for celebrating all kinds of people.
Good Child’s Birthday SongUeda Marie
It’s a song with a warm, inviting vocal and heartwarming lyrics.
Mariye Ueda released it in September 2020.
She created the track during a 25-hour live-streaming event, and it’s said to be included on the DVD as well.
It’s an acoustic-tinged pop tune filled with gratitude for someone special.
It’s perfect as a song to give a friend for their birthday and would also work well as background music for a surprise video.
The track showcases the breadth of Ueda’s musicality and comes highly recommended for fans too.
Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto
It’s a birthday song that expresses gratitude with the message “Thank you for being born.” Released in November 2012, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ‘Portal ANN News & Sports’ and as the campaign song for Yomiuriland’s “Jewellumination 2012.” The track is a ballad that blends Sonar Pocket’s signature pop and R&B, featuring a warm and memorable melody.
It’s perfect for karaoke when celebrating the birthdays of a partner, family member, or friend, and is a recommended song for conveying love and appreciation to someone special.
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.