Recommended birthday songs for Instagram Reels. BGM for birthday videos.
I’m sure many people create Instagram Reels for friends, partners, and loved ones.
So this time, we’re going to introduce a roundup of recommended birthday songs for Instagram Reels!
Let’s celebrate birthdays by putting your daily gratitude and those feelings that are too embarrassing to say out loud into a video and a song.
The person you send the video to will definitely be delighted!
Adding the songs we introduce will make the birthday even more colorful, so please use this as a reference.
Let’s get started!
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Birthday Reels to Send · BGM (11–20)
treasurewacci
It’s the perfect melody for a birthday celebration.
The warm lyrics and gentle tones resonate with the heart.
Filled with gratitude for someone special, this song is sure to make you feel happy just by listening.
Released in August 2017, it pairs beautifully with wacci’s warm vocals, overflowing with kindness for the person celebrating their birthday.
Use it in an Instagram Reel, and it will surely touch their heart.
It’s an ideal BGM for videos celebrating the birthdays of loved ones—friends, partners, or family.
HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number
Don’t birthdays feel a little bittersweet when you’ve got an unrequited crush? In moments like that, the music of back number, a three-piece rock band from Gunma Prefecture, gently keeps you company.
It’s a night spent longing to hear “Happy birthday” from the person you like.
The protagonist’s frustration—able to think of silly small talk, yet unable to say the one thing that matters—really tugs at your heart.
Released in February 2019 as their 20th single, this song also made waves as the theme for the TV drama “A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love.” It’s perfect for those nights when you’d rather step away from the circle cheering “Happy birthday!” and sink into your feelings alone.
Or maybe you could sing it at karaoke and let them notice how you really feel…
that might just work!
Tears SurpriseAKB48
A birthday surprise planned by all your classmates—the perfect scene springs to mind with this AKB48 song, an uplifting tune that makes you happy just by listening.
Released as a single in June 2009, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV show “Ijuin Hikaru no Shinbangumi.” Its heartwarming lyrics charmingly convey everyone’s warm congratulations so directly that the star of the day can’t help but shed tears of joy.
With a festive sound that brings everyone together through handclaps and calls, it’s perfect as BGM for a surprise party.
It also sets a wonderful mood when you’re capturing your best memories with friends on video.
Birthday Songyuka
It’s one of Yuka’s signature celebration songs and a popular choice for birthday movie BGM! Within the birthday wishes, the song carries a warm message that affirms one’s very existence: “Thank you for being born.” It was originally included on the album “I am,” released in May 2020, and a newly arranged version came out in February 2022.
This was planned as the first installment of a three-month consecutive release.
It’s a perfect song not only for lovers and friends, but also for cherished family members.
How about gifting your “congratulations” by setting it to this gentle melody?
Birthday SongOtsuka Ai
This is a song whose warm piano and harmonica tones resonate in the heart, leaving you with a very gentle feeling.
The children’s voices heard in the intro create a cozy, at-home atmosphere.
The track was released by Ai Otsuka in December 2005 and was also used as the ending theme for the TBS program “Samaazu-shiki.” It’s a special song that has grown together with fans through live performances, and there’s a lovely story from September 2007 when a surprise was staged after fans spontaneously began to sing.
Alongside words that bring back memories of when we were little, the straightforward message that there is a light that protects you sinks deep into the heart.
It’s perfect as background music for a growth record video of someone special or for a surprise video to say thank you.
Birthday songAAA
This is a song filled with warm feelings to celebrate a birthday.
It was included as a coupling track on AAA’s single “777 ~We can sing a song!~,” released in July 2012.
The lyrics, packed with emotions about the gift of being born, resonate deeply.
It’s perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special and is also recommended as background music when creating birthday videos for Instagram Reels.
Listening to this piece will make you notice the happiness and growth found in everyday, ordinary moments.
Birthday Reels to Send · BGM (21–30)
Untitled TodayHirai Dai
This song is characterized by Dai Hirai’s soothing ukulele and acoustic guitar.
It sings about appreciating everyday little moments and recognizing their value.
Included on the digital album “Life Goes On,” released in February 2021, it features an impressive gospel-style chorus.
It gained traction on social media and was supported by many listeners.
It’s a perfect song to gift with gratitude to someone special on their birthday.
It also works great as BGM when creating Instagram Reels, and its warm atmosphere is sure to resonate with the viewer.