[For friends or a significant other] Recommended birthday songs for high school students

Birthday songSago’i Mariko

Mariko Sagoi “Birthday Song”

Mariko Sago’i is an artist who participates in charity activities as a singer-songwriter and performs songs.

She is known for her deep, powerful voice.

“Birthday Song” is a heartwarming piece you’ll want to send to someone special on their birthday.

It conveys feelings of “thank you” and “congratulations” that are sure to resonate with many—family, a partner, a best friend, and more.

Rather than playing or singing it in a large gathering, try sharing it in a small group or one-on-one for a more intimate listen.

Your gratitude will surely come through.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY (from ATTACK25 TOUR 2014 Live Ver.)

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.

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Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

A classic go-to song for weddings and birthdays, “Ai wo Komete Hanataba wo”! Released in 2008, it’s one of Superfly’s signature tracks and was used as the theme song for the drama “Edison no Haha” (Edison’s Mother).

The lyrics, which convey “gratitude” and “love,” have moved many people.

If you’re giving a bouquet to your beloved on their birthday, why not use this song as the BGM to create a touching moment? It’s also a great choice as background music for a heartfelt letter or a message video.

Happy tears are guaranteed!

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Happy birthdayKetsumeishi

Happy birthday

For a birthday song I’d recommend to a high schooler who likes hip-hop, it has to be Ketsumeishi’s “Happy Birthday.” While there are lots of bright pop tunes and mellow songs that express gratitude for the past, I think celebrating a birthday through rap is a great idea! The song is about parents celebrating their child’s birth and saying thank you for being born, but it also works to tweak the lyrics—like changing it to “Thank you for meeting me”—to make a parody version.

Adding that originality makes it even more memorable.

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wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

It’s a coming-of-age song wrapped in a warm singing voice and gentle melody.

Released in August 2017 on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” this celebrated track by wacci praises the wonder of meeting cherished people and the beauty of friendship.

It is also known for being used as speed skater Miho Takagi’s go-to song when she won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Featuring a soothing piano tone and the warm vocals of wacci’s lead singer Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday or as part of a surprise event.

It’s a highly recommended song for moments when you want to say “thank you” to someone special or look back on shared memories.