[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 BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S
From the very first notes, this song “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” gets your energy up—you’ll want to clap along and start dancing.
It’s included on OKAMOTO’S fifth album, “Let It V,” released in 2014.
It’s a real crowd-pleaser and perfect as the opening track to kick off a party, don’t you think? Of course, it also makes a great message song to send to a friend.
The lyrics, which feel like a vow to keep your friendship unchanged forever, really hit home.
Happy birthdayKetsumeishi
If it’s a friend’s birthday, you want to celebrate big—lively and in a happy mood, right? Ketsumeishi’s song “Happy Birthday” is perfect for that feeling—a birthday song that pumps up the excitement for the big day.
It’s a fan favorite included on Ketsumeishi’s 2007 album “Ketsuno Police 5.” It’s also a great fit as background music for a birthday party.
Mr.Birthdayyamasaki aoi
“Mr.
Birthday” is a birthday song sung by Aoi Yamazaki, a singer-songwriter from Sapporo, Hokkaido.
It’s a track from her 2021 album “√S,” and its light beat and bright sound are sure to make you feel happy as you listen.
The lyrics overflow with the joy of being able to spend a loved one’s actual birthday together, lifting your spirits.
It’s perfect as a surprise or as BGM for a birthday video, so be sure to play it for your friend on their special day!
Junretsu’s Happy BirthdayJunretsu
“Junretsu no Happy Birthday” is a track wrapped in warm vocals.
The rhythmic horn section catches the ear, and the pleasant cha-cha-cha beat heightens the fun.
Its lyrics carry a positive message that seems uplifting not only as a birthday song but also for everyday life.
It’s perfect as a gift for a friend, as a surprise birthday video soundtrack, or as party BGM.
People of all ages are sure to smile.
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?
Sweet sixteen≒JOY
≒JOY is an idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.
Sweet Sixteen features Konoa Amano, who just turned 16, as the center.
This work focuses on the unique emotional fluctuations of being 16 and on friendship.
It seems like a perfect piece to gift to someone celebrating their 16th birthday.
The music video depicts an American-style birthday party, and it could be fun to make videos that imitate it.
Celebrate with friends. Birthday songs that deepen friendship (91–100)
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.
