[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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Celebrate with friends. Birthday songs that deepen friendships (11–20)
Happy AngleRinu
“Happy Angle” is a birthday song by Rinu—both a member of the entertainment unit Strawberry Prince and a popular singer.
Riding on a bright, cheerful melody is a loving message: “It’s okay to move forward the way you believe.” If you have a friend who’s feeling down on their birthday because of worries, send them this song to lift their spirits while encouraging them! The track is included on Rinu’s first album, “Time Capsule.”
Happy Song For YouSilent Siren
“Happy Song For You” is a birthday song by SILENT SIREN, a girls’ band that’s hugely popular not only in Japan but around the world.
It turns the classic birthday tune into a pop-rock arrangement, making it perfect for a fun celebration.
It would be great as background music for a birthday party, don’t you think? The lyrics are easy to remember, so try singing along with everyone!
Close to youŌhara Sakurako
When you want to send a birthday song to a friend you don’t get to see often, I recommend the song “Close to You.” We all have friends we drifted apart from before we knew it—maybe you went to different schools or got busy after starting work.
It’s become hard to reach out, but you still really want to see them and have so much you’d like to talk about.
This song carries a warm message: even if we’re apart, I’m always thinking of you.
It conveys both your feelings and your birthday wishes.
HAPPY NACHERRY BIRTHDAYNACHERRY
It’s a cheerful rock number with a birthday theme.
Packed with all of NACHERRY’s charm, it was released in January 2022 and is included on their debut mini-album, “CANDY SUNDAY.” The song’s overflowing sense of happiness is striking, and just listening to it warms your heart.
It celebrates the joy of spending time with someone special and conveys the delight of celebrating a birthday.
It’s perfect as background music for a birthday party and would also work well for a surprise video.
How about gifting this song when celebrating a friend’s or partner’s birthday?
Happy Birthday, New YouAndrop
Introducing the birthday song “Happy Birthday, New You” from the rock band androp.
The title playfully riffs on the familiar birthday-song phrase “Happy birthday to you.” In the song, a birthday becomes the catalyst for being reborn as a new self.
It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a fresh start and spend the coming year in a renewed spirit.
Also note its mellow, ’90s-inspired sound.
PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE
It’s a warm song that gently wraps feelings of love and gratitude.
Included on the 2020 album “5,” Mrs.
GREEN APPLE created both English and Japanese versions of this track.
Its refreshing, pop-rock foundation and lyrics that celebrate the small joys of everyday life leave a lasting impression.
The melody carries the desire to carefully wrap your feelings like a gift and send them to someone special, resonating deeply in the heart.
It’s a recommended choice for background music in a video accompanying a birthday surprise or a present for a dear friend.
Using it in your video editing will help your gratitude come across even more strongly.
Celebrate with friends. Birthday songs that deepen friendships (21–30)
I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan
This is a ballad by Te ga Cream Pan that gently weaves together cherished memories with friends and wishes for the future.
While carefully depicting everyday scenes and the times you supported each other, it sings of an eternal bond.
The clear vocals and gentle piano tones create a warm song that resonates deeply with listeners.
Released in March 2022, the piece was selected as the opening theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “Papa to Musume no 7-kakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter), garnering widespread empathy.
It’s a perfect song to gift as a slideshow of treasured photos, or when a heartfelt farewell approaches—such as graduation or moving away.
The lyrics, filled with affection for friends, are sure to reach the recipient’s heart.