A heartwarming birthday song that will delight and move your beloved girlfriend or wife when you give it to her
Have you finished getting ready to celebrate your beloved girlfriend or wife’s birthday?
There’s so much to prepare—getting a present, arranging a meal—but you’ll also want to pick out a birthday song.
Whether you gift a song, use it as the background music for a surprise video, or let it speak in place of words, music is essential for conveying your feelings!
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended music to help you express your everyday gratitude and love to your special partner.
From classic birthday songs to hidden gems that convey appreciation and affection, we’ve picked out a variety of tracks.
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A birthday song that moves her heart (1–10)
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
This work portrays the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.
On the special day of a birthday, the protagonist’s struggle as they keep waiting for a message from the one they like is deeply moving.
Even while suffering from the gap between expectations and reality, the moment they whisper “Happy Birthday” to themselves is impossible not to empathize with.
It’s a song where back number’s characteristically delicate lyrics and a melody that seeps into the heart are exquisitely matched.
Released on February 27, 2019, the track features Takeshi Kobayashi as producer, revealing a new side of the band.
If you want to convey your feelings to someone important, why not send them this song? It will surely carry your feelings to their heart.
BirthdayAmuro Namie
Picking Namie Amuro as the song to accompany your girlfriend’s or partner’s birthday already scores you major points.
When it comes to songs women receive on their special day, if it’s by a female artist, that’s something we naturally pay attention to.
Once Namie Amuro’s clear, cute voice starts playing, she’ll be absolutely delighted! She’ll definitely feel the love in that choice.
birthdayDISH//
A heartwarming love song by DISH// that straightforwardly sings about feelings for a loved one.
Included on the album “X (Cross),” the track portrays past memories and hopes for the future through the special day of a birthday.
Released on February 24, 2021, it’s perfect not only as background music for celebrating someone’s birthday, but also for expressing everyday gratitude.
With lyrics that have gained depth alongside DISH//’s growth, it’s sure to resonate with listeners.
Birthday songs that move her heart (11–20)
longevityET-KING
Judging from the title, it feels like a very celebratory song.
If anything, it seems suited for weddings, but if you listen closely, it sings about the days from when the two met up to today.
It would be nice to listen to such a lovely song while celebrating a special person’s birthday and remembering the day the two of you met.
threadNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima’s “Ito” is one of the masterpieces for expressing gratitude and love to someone special.
It’s a song that many artists have covered.
With its gentle, relaxed ballad style, it’s easy to listen to, and they’re sure to like it.
Use this song to share the joy of having met someone precious to you.
BIRTHDAYkururi
The 14th single by Quruli, released in 2005.
The lyrics, describing the seasons and scents tied to the two people, are deeply moving.
Even on calm, uneventful days, when you spend them together they become irreplaceable.
Be sure to listen to it on a special day.
Happy BirthdayEXILE
It’s a moody birthday song by EXILE that evokes a nighttime atmosphere.
The track has a very calm vibe, making it a better fit for married couples than for those just dating.
Lines like “I love every version of you” and “Follow the path you believe in” convey a warm, generous support that feels like it’s coming from behind with a big heart.
Feelings that are hard to put into words in everyday life might be easier to express through a song.
Take this opportunity to share your love with your dear husband.