Birthday songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke and dedicate to someone. Lovely songs for a wonderful birthday.

A Bouquet for YouHikaru Utada

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

As a song filled with deep love and gratitude, it’s a moving choice for birthday celebrations.

Released digitally in 2016, it became well-loved as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” Created by Hikaru Utada with thoughts of her mother, the piece is marked by a simple, warm sound centered on piano and strings.

Its lyrics express gratitude to a loved one in the form of a bouquet, making it a perfect song for celebrating the birthdays of family members or partners.

Sing it at karaoke, and it’s sure to resonate deeply with everyone present.

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wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)

It’s a coming-of-age song wrapped in a warm singing voice and gentle melody.

Released in August 2017 on the album “Nichijo Dramatic,” this celebrated track by wacci praises the wonder of meeting cherished people and the beauty of friendship.

It is also known for being used as speed skater Miho Takagi’s go-to song when she won the gold medal at the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Featuring a soothing piano tone and the warm vocals of wacci’s lead singer Yohei Hashiguchi, the piece is perfect as background music for a video gift on a friend’s birthday or as part of a surprise event.

It’s a highly recommended song for moments when you want to say “thank you” to someone special or look back on shared memories.

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“Congratulations” 19 (Juke) cover♪

It might not be a classic birthday song, but its upbeat tempo should get everyone hyped at karaoke.

The melody is easy to pick up, so it could be fun to have everyone sing along together at the end.

Ceremonygo!go!vanillas

Ceremony

A heartwarming song themed around the deep love from parent to child.

Featured on the album “Kameleon Lights,” released in February 2016, it was born from vocalist Tatsuya Maki’s imagining of himself loving his own child.

The warm lyrics portray a parent’s feelings as they watch their child grow, and the happiness found in everyday life as it changes with the passage of time.

Set to go!go!vanillas’ signature rock sound, the love-filled message makes it perfect for birthday celebrations.

Singing it for a family member or someone special on their birthday is sure to convey your love and gratitude even more deeply.

A song that works for both birthdays and weddingsGolden Bomber

Golden Bomber “A Song You Can Use for Birthdays or Weddings (with vocals ver.)”

This song, which seems poised to become a staple at celebratory occasions, is also very popular at karaoke.

Created by Kiryuin Sho of Golden Bomber in response to fan requests, the track gained attention for its high versatility, true to its title, making it suitable for birthdays, weddings, and a variety of other scenes.

It was included on the January 2018 album “Killer Tune Shika Nee yo” and also drew notice for the groundbreaking decision to make its copyright usage fees completely free.

The piece features a simple structure that repeats “congratulations,” lining up universally applicable words of celebration so that listeners can easily overlay their own experiences and feelings.

Combined with the band’s persona, it has a strong comedic element, making it a recommended pick as a gag song for those who want to sing at karaoke to celebrate a friend’s or family member’s birthday.

Thank youIkimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

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.

BirthdayNamie Amuro

Birthday / (Live Edit)

Namie Amuro, who retired from the entertainment industry in 2018, remains one of those artists whose popularity never fades even after stepping away.

Her song “Birthday,” included on the 2015 album _genic, is—just as the title suggests—a birthday song.

Although the lyrics are entirely in English, it’s an ultra-bouncy party tune.

Rather than celebrating a friend, the song is about celebrating your own birthday yourself—and getting everyone around you in on it, too! Its message is about a new self and taking a fresh step forward.

If you’re good at English, why not use this song to celebrate a friend who’s become a “new version” of themselves?