Songs for birthdays you’ll want to listen to and give—birthday songs with lyrics that touch the heart
We’re introducing Japanese birthday songs with wonderful lyrics.
Birthdays come to everyone—family, friends, lovers… and of course, you.
When it’s time to celebrate, a birthday song is essential!
In this article, we’ve carefully selected songs from among many birthday tracks that have especially great lyrics.
From moving message songs dedicated to someone special, to birthday songs you can sing to yourself on your own special day—birthday songs are sung from a variety of perspectives.
Take your time listening, or play them while you spend time with someone important to you!
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Birthday songs with lyrics that touch the heart (21–30)
Birthdaykururi
“BIRTHDAY” is Quruli’s 14th single, released in 2005.
It appears on their sixth album, NIKKI, as well as the best-of compilation TOWER OF MUSIC LOVER.
The song’s distinctive Quruli tonality is highly appealing, making it a perfect fit for a laid-back, solitary birthday like the one depicted in the lyrics.
It also invites you to imagine a charming world of spending your birthday alone.
GIFTMr.Children
A grand, heart-stirring ballad is perfect for those once-a-year emotional moments.
The 32nd single by Mr.Children, one of Japan’s leading rock bands, released in July 2008, was chosen as the theme song for NHK’s broadcast of the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics.
Its beautiful melody, colored by strings, and its warm, all-encompassing sound are deeply moving.
The song celebrates the importance of a brilliance that can’t be seen, yet resides in everyone.
It’s the perfect track for expressing gratitude that might feel a bit embarrassing in everyday life.
A birthday song with lyrics that touch the heart (31–40)
Birthday SongGoose house
The vocal unit Goosehouse’s birthday song is a gentle, soothing ballad.
The lyrics celebrate a lover’s birthday, but it wouldn’t feel out of place to give it to a friend, either.
Just like in the lyrics, it would be nice to celebrate with a big cake and a small bouquet on their birthday.
Wouldn’t a solo cover performance make the perfect birthday present?
Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji
“Today Is Someone’s Birthday” is Kirinji’s sixth single, released in 2007.
It’s a birthday song that seems to portend the wonderful luck of Free Soul Kirinji.
As a lovely birthday that comes to everyone, it makes you feel as if you’re in a dreamy, happy world.
It is also included on their seventh album, “7-seven-,” released in 2008.
Birthday SongMerofuroto
It’s a warm, heartfelt song that stands beside the feeling of sincerely celebrating a loved one’s birthday.
Released in January 2024, this track by Melo Float was created to convey blessings and gratitude to those celebrating their birthdays.
While upbeat, it carries a heartwarming melody that expresses messages of celebration and everyday appreciation.
It has gained popularity among younger generations on social media and is widely used as BGM for birthday celebration videos.
It’s an ideal song for those who want to make birthdays cheerful and festive, such as for surprise videos celebrating close friends or family, or as background music for birthday parties.
Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa
This sparkling, radiant track is a happy tune that elevates the celebratory mood.
It’s a number released under the name Q;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa, with music producer Yusuke Tanaka leading Q;indivi and Rin Oikawa on vocals—her crystal-clear voice is absolutely lovely! The album Happy Celebration, which includes this song, was released in December 2010 and made waves by topping the dance chart even before its release.
Filled with pure feelings of celebrating someone special, this piece is a perfect BGM choice for a stylish birthday video.
Use it for a surprise for a friend, and they’re sure to love it.
Happy BirthdayKawashima Ai
With a clear, “angelic” voice, this song creates a fresh and cheerful mood.
The lyrics, filled with the gentle love of Ai Kawashima—who is also involved in social contribution—are truly wonderful.
It’s a very popular birthday song, often dedicated to loved ones.
The first half of the song is perfect for expressing your feelings to a child on their early childhood birthdays.