[For friends or a significant other] Recommended birthday songs for high school students
If you’re a high school student, you probably want to celebrate your close friends’ or your partner’s birthday in a big way!
And of course, music is essential for moments like these.
I’m sure many of you are looking for BGM for a birthday party or birthday songs you can sing together at karaoke.
A lot of people probably make birthday videos on their smartphones, too, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended songs for birthdays that you’ll want to play in all kinds of situations!
They’re great for enjoying with everyone, and also perfect for listening to carefully on your own!
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Birthday Songs for High Schoolers (41–50)
Man-like Creaturessutoreitenaa
Straightener is a stylish rock band that sings about everyday life in vivid colors.
They are very active in performing at live shows and music festivals.
While most birthday songs are bright and heartwarming, often expressing gratitude or affection, ‘Man-like Creatures’ stands apart with its distinct coolness.
Rather than celebrating a person’s birthday, this song is dedicated to the world and the Earth that gave birth to us, who live in this chaotic world.
It’s a great pick when you want to shift the celebratory mood of a birthday party.
I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatto Monchī
It’s not a song that sings “congratulations” or “thank you,” but when you listen to it, it brings back memories of the time that’s passed and makes your birthday feel special: “I Walked Home Across the Birthday Cake.” It’s included on Chatmonchy’s 2011 album YOU MORE.
This track stands apart from typical birthday songs.
The lyrics do express some backward-looking feelings, yet somehow, when you listen, it feels like someone is telling you, “And that’s okay.” If you have a friend who’s feeling down on their birthday, please consider sending it to them!
Birthday EveKōda Kumi
For a high school girl, celebrating her boyfriend’s birthday is a heart‑pounding, major event—something you really want to make a success.
Kumi Koda’s “Birthday Eve” captures exactly that feeling.
As the title suggests, it’s about the “eve,” when you get butterflies the night before your boyfriend’s birthday, and it charmingly expresses those uncontrollable emotions.
He’s probably feeling nervous and excited too, so try not to stress—enjoy the celebration like in the song and have fun making his birthday special.
On the night of your/one’s birthdayAndō Yūko
With her translucent voice, Yuko Ando perfectly embodies the phrase “a soothing voice.” Her song “On the Night of Your Birthday” is a gentle, comforting number that warms the heart.
Not everyone feels happy on their birthday.
Some people face little mishaps or stumble over various things and end up worrying.
This is a song I’d like to give to those people—it nestles close to a tired heart or a jaded mood.
It’s a track that helps you begin a new self starting the day after your birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S
Kicking things off with a super upbeat party tune: OKAMOTO’S “HAPPY BIRTHDAY.” Even if you’ve never heard it, it’s the kind of song that’ll have you singing along on pure vibe.
The lyrics mix English and Japanese, but that doesn’t matter—it’s a track you can totally get hyped to and dance to.
How about blasting this at full volume to kick off a surprise party celebration? It’s cool, catchy, impactful, and perfectly suited for a party.
Birthday songSago’i Mariko
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.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
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!