[For High School Students] A Collection of Friendship Songs to Give on Birthdays
If you’re a high school student, you might sometimes create a message video to celebrate a friend’s birthday.
Gathering past photos and collecting messages from everyone can be a bit of work, and many people also struggle with choosing the right background music.
So in this article, we’ll introduce friendship songs perfect for gifting on a birthday, especially for high schoolers.
We’ve picked songs with a variety of styles, so choose tracks that match the mood of the video you want to make.
Have fun creating your video while imagining how happy your friend will be when they watch your gift!
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A Birthday Song for High Schoolers Whose Friendship Grows Deeper (31–40)
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
This is an evocative duet that overlays memories of the past with present emotions shared with a dear friend.
Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda blend their voices to portray the innocence of a youth that remains unforgettable even in adulthood, as well as the way relationships change amid days of missing each other.
Included on the October 2017 album “BOOTLEG,” the song carries a wish to remain unchanged even while being swept up in daily life.
It’s truly a perfect track for school and cultural festivals, where friendship and bonds are key themes.
Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana
This is a heartwarming song that cherishes connections between people and celebrates the preciousness of life.
As it introduces the twelve zodiac signs in order, it gently conveys that everyone has a day when they can be the star.
Filled with gratitude for family and an appreciation for the small joys of everyday life, it resonates with listeners.
Released in November 2011, the song was used as a theme and ending song for the anime series Jewelpet.
It’s perfect not only for birthday celebrations but also for expressing thanks to someone special.
Mana Ashida’s pure, clear voice enhances the song’s charm even further.
Best FriendNishino Kana
A heartfelt ballad by Kana Nishino that straightforwardly conveys feelings of friendship and gratitude.
Set to a gentle melody, it warmly expresses precious memories shared with a best friend and a bond of trust that never changes.
It resonates with the feelings for an irreplaceable person—someone you can sometimes encourage and sometimes be completely honest with.
Released in February 2010 and used as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10,” this piece is perfect for moments when you want to express thanks before parting from a close friend, or when you want to reaffirm the ties with dear companions.
It gently teaches the beauty of friendship and the importance of conveying gratitude, and is sure to become a memorable song.
Birthday songAAA
“Birthday song” is a birthday track included on the 2012 release 777 ~We can sing a song!~.
It’s a song that evokes the image of everyone heartfeltly celebrating and saying thank you and happy birthday for the kindness and courage we always receive from those close to us.
When celebrating a birthday with classmates or friends, following the song’s example by having each person share a few words of thanks for everything up to now might make the birthday person really happy!
Tears Surprise!AKB48
When it comes to AKB48 birthday songs, it has to be “Namida Surprise!” The lyrics themselves describe setting up a surprise for the birthday person, so it’s the perfect track if you want to surprise a friend with a celebration! Play the song while you’re just hanging out, then guide the bewildered guest of honor to the birthday venue.
When they realize that everyone had been secretly planning it, they might be so moved they’ll burst into tears!
High schoolers’ birthday songs that deepen friendships (41–50)
HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN
The birthday song “HAPPY,” which many people say brings them to tears when they hear it, is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s 15th single, released in 2010.
It’s a very positive song that acknowledges reality.
I think it’s a track that gently stays close to those who are trying to keep living, and it’s sure to touch your heart when you listen.
Birthdays are special days for everyone, but sometimes you can feel down even on your birthday.
At times like that, send this song instead of saying “happy birthday.”
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE
For birthday songs, the classic is “HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY”! It’s a track by DREAMS COME TRUE, included on their 1993 album “MAGIC.” It’s an upbeat song that makes you want to clap along.
The lyrics convey a feeling of “I want to celebrate you first and foremost!”—a message that makes it a delight to receive as well.
How about sending this song to someone special right at the stroke of midnight on their birthday? It will surely let the birthday star know just how special the day is to you.