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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A birthday song with lyrics that touch the heart (1–10)
Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO
“Birthday Song” is a heartwarming birthday tune with lyrics that express gratitude for being born and wishes for happiness to come.
Skelton Eight Bambino is a five-member mixed-gender J-POP unit.
They use a multi-vocal format in which all members handle vocals and DJing.
Formed in 2006, they made their major debut in 2007 under NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS.
Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism
The more we become adults, the harder it feels to change the ways we’ve thought and acted up until now, doesn’t it? It’s only when our casual words or actions hurt someone that we finally notice our own faults.
And even then, haven’t we sometimes blamed something else because it felt like a hassle or our pride got in the way? Let’s stop doing that.
This song teaches us the importance of changing for the sake of those we care about.
The moment we take that first step is the birthday of a new us!
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
back number’s tear-jerking ballad “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” I imagine many people shed tears listening to this song on a lonely birthday.
While the world is full of birthday songs celebrating a lover’s special day, the reality is that not everyone ends up in a mutual romance with the person they like.
This is a birthday song for you—the one nursing an unrequited love.
Happy☆Lucky Birthday!Doraemon
This is a birthday song where the Doraemon crew celebrates your birthday.
The intro starts with the familiar melody of “Happy Birthday to You.” Then, after a refreshing piano intro reminiscent of Southern All Stars, it shifts into idol-pop-style solo sections, letting you enjoy the singing voices of your favorite characters!
BIRTHDAYOku Hanako
Okura Hanako’s “BIRTHDAY” is a pop birthday song that makes you feel happy just by listening.
The lyrics are a cute, positive celebration of the joy of meeting each other among hundreds of millions of people and being able to celebrate a birthday together.
It’s a song that affirms who you’ve been up to now—perfect not only for a lover, but also as a gift to a dear friend.
Happy Birthdaysumika
A heartwarming birthday song overflowing with the feeling of celebration.
It’s a track included on sumika’s album “AMUSIC,” released on March 3, 2021, characterized by a poppy, bright atmosphere.
Its simple, warm melody and emotionally resonant lyrics have captivated many listeners.
Packed with sumika’s positive energy and moving melodies, it powerfully conveys that someone’s very existence can be a great joy.
It’s a song filled with the desire to express gratitude to someone important.
Why not play it during special moments with family, friends, or a loved one?
BirthdayMr.Children
The day each of us was born is what everyone immediately thinks of as a birthday in the usual sense.
Of course, this song is perfect for that kind of birthday too, but the birthday sung about here can also be understood a little differently.
In life, there are moments when we have to take on challenges or make decisions.
You might hear heartless words like, “There’s no way you can do that,” or “Isn’t that impossible for you?” Even at such times, if you believe in yourself, muster your courage, take a step forward, and try to become a new version of yourself—couldn’t that day also be called a birthday?