[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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BIRTHDAY SONGJUDY AND MARY
“BIRTHDAY SONG” intertwines a band sound driven by thunderous low-end grooves with melodic flair.
It opens the legendary band JUDY AND MARY’s 1997 album “THE POWER SOURCE.” The lyrics shimmer with sensuality while evoking a bright, forward-moving future, and they carry a sense of innocence as well.
It’s an instant mood-lifter—perfect for spinning at a birthday party.
Its message also suits fresh starts and restarts, so it might be a great gift not only for your best friend but also for any friend—regardless of gender—with whom you’d like to deepen your relationship.
CongratulationsJUDY AND MARY
“Omedetou” (“Congratulations”) is a track by the rock band JUDY AND MARY, affectionately known as Judy Mari.
Although JUDY AND MARY disbanded in 2001, they still have many fans, and their songs continue to be sung today.
Among their songs, “Omedetou” has lyrics that are perfect for birthdays, so be sure to check it out.
Happy Birthday To Youyoriko
Singer-songwriter Yoriko’s “Happy Birthday To You.” As the title suggests, it opens with that most famous song of the same name.
She reportedly began composing after feeling that, having battled cancer since the tender age of two and still being alive, she must have a purpose.
Later, she stopped attending school and devoted herself to creative work—leading a life different from most.
Her unique way of saying “happy birthday” is sure to move listeners deeply.
Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana
Kana Nakanekana has an unusual background—she even passed the training program for the Shiki Theatre Company in her teens.
Many of you might know her from the humor-packed track that went viral on TikTok, “Mote-sugite Kusa, Sasottete Mori” (literally: “So Popular It’s Grass, So Inviting It’s a Forest”).
Here is her birthday anthem that lavishly celebrates her own birth, “Happy Birthday to Myself.” It’s an upbeat song overflowing with the spirit of “If no one’s going to celebrate me, I’ll celebrate myself!!” It’s perfect as BGM for a birthday party with lots of people.
A highly recommended track that will liven up any place.
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.
