[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)
Perfect Day ~A Special Day~Sayaka Kanda, Takako Matsu, Pierre Taki, Shinichiro Hara, Katsuhiro Kitagawa
This song, which also served as the theme for the short animated sequel to Frozen, “Frozen Fever,” conveys Anna’s joy at having her special birthday celebrated with a surprise from Elsa.
It makes you wish for a surprise like that yourself.
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.
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.
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!
Happy birthdayKetsumeishi
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.
BIRTHDAYkururi
BIRTHDAY, Quruli’s 14th single, released in 2005.
It’s a birthday song with a gentle melody that somehow feels nostalgic, making your heart flutter.
The first verse celebrates one’s own birthday, and the second verse celebrates someone else’s, softly depicting scenes from the day they were born.
It’s a simple truth, but this birthday song makes you feel that everyone has a birthday, and that there was someone who was truly happy on the day you were born.