[Birthday Songs] A collection of birthday songs you can choose from to match the person and the occasion
We’re introducing a curated selection of birthday songs that will turn your loved one’s special day into a happy time!
When you’re choosing background music for a celebration or making a birthday video, you might realize, “I actually don’t know many birthday songs.” You may want to pick thoughtful BGM for someone important to you, but find yourself wondering, “What songs should I choose?”
In this article, you can listen to birthday songs from a wide range of artists—so be sure to make good use of it!
Once you find a favorite track, send it with heartfelt wishes and warm congratulations.
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Birthday Best Songs [1st–20th] (1–10)
Happy birthdayKetsumeishi
A hip-hop group with a catchy, upbeat rap that makes your body move just by listening—Ketsumeishi brings you a birthday song.
With their signature light, breezy melody and lyrics filled with the message that “everyone lives being loved by someone,” it’s the perfect song to sing to someone you want to tell, whether a friend, a lover, or family: “Thank you for being born.”
BirthdayAmuro Namie
If you want to liven up a special someone’s birthday with a party vibe, we recommend “Birthday.” This pop song by singer Namie Amuro was released in 2015 and features colorful synth tones.
It has a lively rhythm reminiscent of R&B and a glamorous melody line.
Since the lyrics are in English, it’s perfect for anyone looking for a stylish birthday song.
Share your gratitude with a smile, then dance the night away in high spirits!
Happy birthday to you
The well-known birthday standard “Happy Birthday to You” was created toward the end of the 19th century by the Hill sisters, an American kindergarten teacher and a composer.
It was originally a greeting song titled “Good Morning,” but later, the Happy Birthday lyrics were added.
It is said to be listed in the Guinness Book as the most frequently sung birthday song in the world today.
Birthday Best Songs [1st–20th] (11th–20th)
Happy Birthday to you youYUI
A birthday song by singer-songwriter YUI that instantly puts you in a happy mood.
The performance, paired with choreography called the “Happy Dance,” is just irresistibly cute! When it’s your favorite person’s birthday, you want to celebrate them straightforwardly.
This song feels perfect for moments like that.
And who can resist the sharp guitar tones adding a punch to the gentle, soothing melody?
Happy BirthdayQ;indivi
A celebration-filled birthday song by the sound production unit Q;indivi.
The original is by Stevie Wonder, so many of you have probably heard it before.
Vocalist Rin Oikawa’s crystal-clear voice and Q;indivi’s signature sparkling sound are charming and pleasantly soothing.
W/X/YTani Yuuki
When you’ve been living together and dating for a long time, the spark can start to fade, right? At least on your partner’s once-a-year birthday, don’t you want to spend a day that’s different from the usual? A perfect song for couples like that is Tani Yuuki’s “W/X/Y.” Released in 2021 as his fifth digital single, it’s a hit that topped Billboard’s streaming chart, so many of you may have heard it.
It’s a ballad filled with gratitude and the feeling of cherishing your partner.
Give “W/X/Y” a listen together and use it as a chance to share your everyday feelings!
Birthday SongOchiai Wataru
If you’re looking for a heartwarming birthday song, Wataru Ochiai’s “Birthday Song” is perfect for you.
Released on October 13, 2019, this track is an upbeat, bright number.
Its lyrics, which celebrate someone special, remind us of the value of time spent with friends, lovers, and family.
Yes—there’s a day when everyone can shine as someone special: their birthday.
Wherever this song plays, the space transforms into a stage where the star shines brightest all year.