Songs for birthdays you’ll want to listen to and give—birthday songs with lyrics that touch the heart

Birthday Song – 2022 ver.yuka

Birthday Song -2022 ver.- (Official Audio)

This is a song that lets you offer heartfelt congratulations on a special day for someone important to you.

Yuka, a singer-songwriter who rose to popularity after a post on social media went viral, captivates with her warm yet steadfast vocals.

Rather than simply saying “congratulations,” this piece conveys deep love and gratitude directly, affirming the recipient’s extra-hard efforts and the entire path they’ve taken.

Originally sung during her indie days, it was reborn with a new arrangement in February 2022 and released as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release project.

If you give it as a surprise to a hard-working friend or to family whose growth you’ve watched over, it’s sure to fill the moment with warmth.

It also makes an excellent background track for birthday videos.

Your Song for YouKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Kimi no Tame no Kimi no Uta [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

It’s a heartwarming song that exquisitely weaves together the grand history of the universe and encounters between people.

With Takaya Kawasaki’s gentle vocals and the warm sound of an acoustic guitar, it carefully threads feelings for someone special.

Originally included on the July 2018 album “I believe in you,” the track was re-released by Victor Entertainment following an indie release from S-Rise Music/Flying Voice Inc.

While invoking a vast sense of scale—such as the world’s population and the history of the cosmos—it sings of the miracle of meeting the one you love.

It’s perfect not only as background music for creating a birthday surprise video, but also as a BGM choice for expressing gratitude to a dear friend.

Happy BirthdayB’z

Happy Birthday B’z (with subtitles)

Set in a world quintessentially B’z, this wonderful song portrays a birthday along the journey of living powerfully.

The lyrics overflow with a sense of vitality and leave a deep impression as a birthday song.

It was included on the original album “MONSTER,” released in June 2006.

It is the first birthday song B’z ever released.

birthdayKumaki Anri

Anri Kumaki “Birthday”

Anri Kumaki’s “Tanjoubi” (“Birthday”) is a beloved classic for people in Kansai.

It plays every weekday evening during the newborn introduction segment on Yomiuri TV’s Kansai Joho Net Ten!, so just hearing it may bring some to tears as they recall the birth of a family member.

It’s a lyrical, gentle ballad featuring tender vocals, piano, and strings.

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Happy birthday song

On birthdays, it’s customary to put as many candles on the cake as the person’s age and blow them out while making a wish.

As we get older, the number of candles might be a little disheartening (lol), but I think it also makes you feel refreshed, like a new year is beginning.

This is a wonderful song that expresses gratitude for the special person celebrating their birthday being born into this world, and cheers them on for the year ahead.

It’s a song that lets you imagine a happy birthday, so please consider sending it to someone important to you.

Good Child’s Birthday SongUeda Marie

Marie Ueda “Good Kid’s Birthday Song” MV

If you’re looking for a birthday song with a heartwarming piano tone and a sophisticated pop arrangement, I recommend a track by singer-songwriter Marie Ueda.

Released in September 2020, this song was born from a special project in which Ueda composed and completed it within 25 hours to celebrate her own 30th birthday.

Carried by the piano’s gentle melody, it conveys the excitement of facing a birthday cake and a warm message about cherishing this once-in-a-lifetime day.

It’s perfect for celebrating in a calm, intimate atmosphere rather than at a lively party.

Consider choosing it as background music to quietly convey your heartfelt feelings to a dear friend or partner.

Happy birthday to my son.Hirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Happy birthday to my son. (Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, known for numerous hit songs such as “Stand by me, Stand by you.” This work, released for streaming in August 2025, is a heartfelt message song written to mark the birth of his second child.

Built around an acoustic guitar, the gentle sound is exceptionally soothing.

And the words, penned like a letter, carry a father’s straightforward feelings and prayers for the future.

Listening to it on your child’s birthday may remind you anew that the days you’ve shared are irreplaceable treasures.