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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!

Foreign pop 'congratulations' songs. Celebration songs (21–30)

BlessingsLecrae

Lecrae – Blessings (Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign
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.

Cheers (Drink To That)Rihanna

Rihanna – Cheers (Drink To That)
Cheers (Drink To That)Rihanna

Raise your glass and celebrate tonight! The perfect song for that mood is Rihanna’s party anthem.

Featured on her 2010 album Loud and released as a single in August 2011, it peaked at No.

7 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Its catchy hook—sampling Avril Lavigne’s “I’m with You”—sticks in your head and begs to be sung along to.

The groove of the guitars blends seamlessly with Caribbean heat in the beat, letting you feel the weekend’s freedom with your whole body.

With its message of forgetting the bad stuff and toasting the night away, it’s an ideal pick to amp up a birthday party.

It’s also great when you want a chic, grown-up vibe or a lively celebration with friends!

Raise Your GlassP!nk

P!nk – Raise Your Glass (Official Video)
Raise Your GlassP!nk

A song that sends a surge of party energy racing through the room the moment you raise your glass.

Released by P!nk in 2010 as a new track on her greatest hits album “Greatest Hits… So Far!!!,” it’s a celebratory toast to those who don’t fit neatly into society’s boxes.

Produced by Max Martin and Shellback, it features a vibrant beat around 122 BPM and a chorus that bursts open with an exhilarating melody.

It reached No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in December 2010, becoming P!nk’s third chart-topper there.

The track also appeared in ads for the film Bridesmaids and in the trailer for New Year’s Eve, and has become a widely loved anthem for celebrations.

With its message that “it’s okay to be yourself,” this song is perfect for anyone planning a birthday party that breaks the mold.

Cartooney Tunes (Incl. Happy Birthday)Video Kids

Video Kids – Cartooney Tunes (Incl. Happy Birthday)
Cartooney Tunes (Incl. Happy Birthday)Video Kids

Video Kids is a Dutch pop unit born from the wave of Euro disco that took Europe by storm in the 1980s.

They gained popularity with a distinctive style that blended light, synth- and drum machine-driven sounds with cartoonish comic sound effects and chants.

This track is included on their debut album, The Invasion of the Spacepeckers, released in December 1984, and its biggest charm lies in the incorporation of the famous birthday song phrase into its playfully cartoon-like melody.

The sparkling electronic tones—like spilling out the contents of a toy box—perfectly evoke the excitement of a birthday.

This piece is perfect as background music for a child’s birthday party, and is also recommended for anyone looking to liven up the atmosphere with a slightly unique song choice.

Happy, Happy BirthdayWanda Jackson

Wanda Jackson – Happy, Happy Birthday (1958)
Happy, Happy BirthdayWanda Jackson

Wanda Jackson, celebrated as the “Queen of Rockabilly,” has been active since the dawn of rock ’n’ roll in the 1950s.

This song, which she included on her 1958 album Wanda Jackson, is a cover of a doo-wop number originally made a hit by The Tune Weavers in 1957.

Its structure is striking: beneath the birthday wishes lies a bittersweet longing for a former lover.

Set to a sweet melody, the lyrics say “happy birthday” while quietly revealing the pain of not being able to be by their side—an emotion that resonates deeply.

Wanda’s powerful yet emotive vocals leave a distinct aftertaste that sets it apart from a merely sweet ballad.

It’s a perfect pick for those who want to create a sophisticated birthday mood or who love vintage-tinged Western pop.