Birthday songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke and dedicate to someone. Lovely songs for a wonderful birthday.
Many people probably enjoy karaoke to celebrate their birthdays, don’t they? Spending time singing at karaoke after a meal or party is really great! Since it’s a special birthday celebration, you’ll want to sing a lovely birthday song to express your feelings.
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended birthday songs that are perfect for karaoke! There are songs to celebrate friends, family, and partners, as well as birthday songs that can soothe and comfort yourself—so pick the one that best matches how you feel in the moment and give it a try.
Wishing you a wonderful year ahead!
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Birthday songs to dedicate at karaoke (21–30)
GiftET-KING
A song by ET-KING, a six-member group from Osaka.
It’s a perfect track for celebrating a birthday while expressing gratitude to someone special.
If you’re in your early twenties now, it was hugely popular during your middle and high school years, so it might feel nostalgic.
It’s a song everyone can get excited about together.
Happy Birthday to you youYUI
YUI’s birthday celebration song “Happy Birthday to you you.” It’s included on her second album, CAN’T BUY MY LOVE, released in 2007.
It’s a very cheerful track and perfect for anyone who wants to celebrate at karaoke.
Happy BirthdayNishino Kana
As the title suggests, this song is clearly a birthday tune.
It portrays a scene where friends surprise someone on their birthday, and it’s one of those “we’ve all been there” moments that really comes to life.
With surprise parties, seeing the person’s delighted face is great, but the planning itself is fun too.
This track is packed full of that kind of joy.
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
It’s a classic birthday song for karaoke! It’s easy to sing regardless of generation.
The chorus repeats “Happy birthday,” so it’s easy to follow.
You can remember it after just one listen, so check out the song in advance as a birthday theme.
Best FriendNishino Kana
A birthday song I’d recommend for a friend who’s always been there for you is “Best Friend.” Released in 2010 by Kana Nishino, an artist known for relatable songs that candidly express women’s feelings, it features a clear, luminous melody enriched with beautiful strings.
Many listeners may relate to the lyrics, which convey gratitude to a friend who has always offered support through love, work, and other challenges.
It’s a song that not only expresses thanks for the past, but also serves as a chance to deepen your friendship going forward.
Thank youikimonogakari
Although it’s a classic at weddings, I think it’s also perfect for birthdays as a song to express everyday gratitude.
How about conveying your appreciation through this song? Its gentle melody will surely reach their heart.
Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto
It’s a birthday song that expresses gratitude with the message “Thank you for being born.” Released in November 2012, it was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s ‘Portal ANN News & Sports’ and as the campaign song for Yomiuriland’s “Jewellumination 2012.” The track is a ballad that blends Sonar Pocket’s signature pop and R&B, featuring a warm and memorable melody.
It’s perfect for karaoke when celebrating the birthdays of a partner, family member, or friend, and is a recommended song for conveying love and appreciation to someone special.