A Western pop 'congratulations' song. A celebratory song.
Japan doesn’t have a deeply developed culture of expressing “love,” but it does have a strong culture of expressing “gratitude” and offering “blessings.”
This time, we’ve focused on “blessings” and selected some classic Western songs!
Because many overseas songs are religious “blessing songs,” they tend to carry a stronger message than their Japanese counterparts.
We’ve curated tracks for a variety of situations, so we think people of all generations can enjoy them.
Now then, please sit back and enjoy!
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Western pop 'Congratulations' songs. Celebration songs (11–20)
Let the day beginThe Call
The Call, a rock band that gained popularity in the 1980s.
They were part of the so-called new wave generation and disbanded in 2000, but they still enjoy strong support from new wave fans today.
A song of theirs I’d recommend as a celebration tune is Let the Day Begin.
It’s a love song, and its lyrics that celebrate simple happiness are particularly striking.
In contrast to the lyrics, the melody is crafted to be very up-tempo.
The gap between the lyrics and the melody makes it an interesting piece.
Be sure to check it out.
Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)Moby
Let me introduce a song themed around that small sliver of time known as “the day before your birthday.” It’s a track from electronica maestro Moby, included on his 2002 album 18 and released as a single the following year, 2003.
Sampling a female vocalist from ’70s soul, it wraps warm synth pads and a floating rhythm into an alluring downtempo production.
It perfectly captures that sweet yet slightly bittersweet mood of the hours before dawn.
In the music video, an alien character experiences both success and loneliness in Hollywood, unfolding a fable-like story that visually expresses the song’s light and shadow.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play softly after the bustle of a birthday party has faded, or on a quiet night before a special day.
Ideal for anyone who wants to set a stylish, grown-up mood for a birthday.
Lucky GirlFazerdaze
Featherdays is a New Zealand-born singer-songwriter who has gained international popularity.
Known as one of the leading artists in dream pop and indie pop, she has been drawing major attention since the late 2010s.
Her well-known classic “Lucky Girl,” released in 2017, became popular for its mellow sound.
The lyrics portray the pure feelings of a woman in love.
As the title suggests, it centers on the theme of happiness, making it a great choice as a celebratory song!
HallelujahPentatonix
A classic known as a representative work of Christian music, “Hallelujah.” The song was released in 1984 by Leonard Cohen.
John Cale’s 1991 cover is particularly famous, and since then it has been embraced worldwide as Christian music.
The lyrics are rich with religious elements—difficult to interpret, yet deeply crafted around themes of praise and blessing.
This time, I’ve selected the version by Pentatonix, an a cappella group that has gained international popularity for their advanced vocal technique.
CongratulateA.K.A
AKA is an artist from the Republic of South Africa.
The South African market can hardly be called global.
Nevertheless, AKA enjoys great popularity not only in South Africa but also across the English-speaking world.
One of his best-known songs, Congratulate, released in 2014, garnered widespread acclaim particularly in English-speaking countries.
The track centers on the theme of celebrating a friend’s success.
Wouldn’t it be perfect for congratulating someone on a promotion?
You Fuckin’ Did ItJason Mraz
Jason Mraz is an artist with a wide-ranging musicality who has collaborated with many different performers.
He’s appeared so often that most people have probably seen him at least once.
“You Fuckin’ Did It” is one of his signature songs, released in 2012.
The lyrics are sprinkled with slang throughout, making them a bit tricky to interpret.
There’s no official Japanese translation available, so I could only grasp the general idea, but at its core it’s an uplifting, supportive song.
It seems to be recognized in the U.S.
as a celebratory tune, so it’s a great recommendation for sending to friends overseas.
Foreign pop 'congratulations' songs. Celebration songs (21–30)
ChampionRuPaul
RuPaul, an American who has gained popularity as the world’s top drag queen, is also active as an artist and has released numerous hit songs.
One of her most acclaimed classics is “Champion.” Its upbeat sound evokes the pop scene of the 1980s, and the lyrics depict a way of life that doesn’t worry about what others think.
This time, I created a ranking with reference to overseas sites, and for some reason, this song seems to be particularly popular as a celebration anthem.