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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Foreign pop 'congratulations' songs. Celebration songs (21–30)
The ReasonWeakerthans
The Weakerthans, a band that rose to popularity as one of Canada’s representative indie rock groups.
They debuted in 1997 and went on hiatus in 2014.
Even so, their songs remain enduringly popular and are loved by indie rock fans in many countries.
A track of theirs I recommend as a celebratory song is The Reason.
Released in 2003, it gained popularity for its catchy melody and celebration-themed lyrics, and it won the Juno Award for Video of the Year.
BlessedThomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett is a popular artist known as a leading figure in country rock and country pop.
His father, Rhett Akins, is also famous as a country musician, which is why you can feel a touch of traditional country music in Thomas’s sound.
A song of his I’d recommend as a blessing or congratulations is “Blessed.” It’s perfect for when you want to say “congratulations” to someone.
Be sure to check it out.
The Magician’s BirthdayUriah Heep
Uriah Heep’s album The Magician’s Birthday, released in November 1972.
The over-10-minute finale is a suite-style piece that fuses a fantastical worldview with a massive sound.
The thick tones of the Hammond organ, wah-infused guitar, and dramatic vocals weave together a narrative-like progression that feels as if you’re listening to a grand story.
Its structure shifts from a quiet introduction to celebratory choruses, delivering an uplifting mood perfect for a special birthday.
The album containing this track was certified Gold in the United States in January 1973, attesting to its high level of craftsmanship.
It’s a recommended pick for those who want something different from the standard birthday song—epic and dramatically atmospheric.
BlessingsLecrae
Lecrae, known as a Christian rapper, primarily releases works that strongly reflect religious elements and enjoys tremendous support from Christian audiences.
A song of his that I’d recommend as a blessing anthem is Blessings.
The word “blessing” has a distinctly religious nuance, and this track is filled with those elements as well.
While it is religious, it’s a song about blessings and praise, so if you’re interested, be sure to check it out.
CongraturationsDrake Ft. Lil Wayne
Drake is a globally popular rapper, and he’s hugely popular in Japan as well.
This classic track “Congraturations” by him and fellow globally respected rapper Lil Wayne is a great example.
Since there’s no Japanese translation available, I don’t know the exact lyrics, but given that it’s hip-hop, it’s probably themed around congratulating a close friend on their success.
There’s a lot of slang, so translating it into Japanese would be difficult, but if you’re interested, definitely check out the lyrics yourself.
Perfect dayHoku
Hoku is a singer from Hawaii.
The daughter of Don Ho, a quintessential Hawaiian musician, she’s an artist who enjoys widespread popularity both in the U.S.
and abroad.
One of her most acclaimed songs is Perfect Day.
Featured as the theme song for the movie Legally Blonde, the track—together with the film’s story—has become established in the U.S.
as a celebratory anthem.
Its confidently positive lyrics leave a strong impression, so if you’re curious, be sure to check it out.
A CelebrationU2
The song “Celebration” is performed by U2, the rock band that represents Ireland.
It’s included on their 1981 release October, and it’s a track that nostalgically features Bono’s youthful shouts.