[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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BirthdayFujiki Naohito
It’s a wonderful song whose warm, gentle vocals and melody resonate with the heart.
Included on Naohito Fujiki’s 50th-anniversary album “L -fifty-,” it was released in July 2022.
The song is filled with kindness and gratitude toward friends.
It offers words of celebration for someone’s birthday and thanks for the days spent together, and just listening to it warms your heart.
How about giving this song to a dear friend on their birthday? It’s sure to become a lovely memory.
It would also work well as background music for a surprise video.
Another BirthdayAnri
Anri’s “Another Birthday” is popular as a slightly nostalgic birthday song.
Many people probably remember celebrating their birthdays while listening to this song back in the day.
When you think of birthday songs, you might imagine tracks that just repeat celebratory phrases, but this one has deeply relatable lyrics, so it still feels fresh and wonderful even now.
birthdayKumaki Anri
If you’re from Kansai, you’ve probably heard this song before: Anri Kumaki’s “Tanjoubi” (“Birthday”).
It’s the theme used in the segment that introduces babies born that day on the evening information program Kansai Joho Net Ten!, which airs in the Kinki region.
When you want to express the gratitude you feel every day—messages like “Thank you for being born” and “Thank you for being with me”—along with birthday wishes, this song is perfect.
Its moving melody and gentle vocals might just bring you to tears.
Happy birthdayAina ji Endo
Aina The End, a former member of the girl group BiSH and now an active solo singer-songwriter, created the birthday song “Happy Birthday.” It’s an up-tempo track that samples handclaps, making it perfect for livening up a birthday celebration.
The warm lyrics, which convey the beauty of life, are another highlight.
Listening to it might make a birthday feel even more special.
Happy birthdayPUFFY
PUFFY, who celebrated their 25th anniversary in 2021, are known for their timeless cuteness and unmistakable closeness.
Their song “Happy Birthday” is a birthday tune dedicated to a beloved and cherished friend, and it really shows the strong bond between the two.
Released in 2010 as the first single of their 15th anniversary year, it marked their 30th single.
If you’ve had a long friendship, you’ll probably find yourself thinking, “So true!” at the relatable moments in the lyrics.
It’s an especially perfect song for celebrating a female friend’s birthday.
Best FriendNishino Kana
If you want to express overflowing gratitude to your best friend, Kana Nishino’s 2010 track “Best Friend” is highly recommended! The lyrics are filled with appreciation for a best friend who’s always by your side supporting you—sometimes even more than family or a partner—and with the belief that your bond will stay strong forever.
It’s also perfect as background music for a video looking back on your memories together.
Use this song to create a day full of congratulations and thanks for your beloved best friend!
HAPPY BIRTHDAYMONGOL800
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY,” included on MONGOL800’s first album GO ON AS YOU ARE.
Although the song was released in 2000, it remains very popular among fans and is a real crowd-pleaser at live shows.
The lyrics are entirely in English, but they’re very simple and beautiful—definitely a song where you should read the Japanese translation and feel how wonderful it is.
It’s also upbeat, making it perfect for livening up a party.
How about kicking off your party with this track?