Birthday pop songs in English to sing for someone special
Are you looking for the perfect BGM to set a festive mood at the birthday party of someone special that comes around once a year?
In this article, we’ve handpicked and compiled “Western birthday songs” recommended for fans of international music, drawing from a wide range of eras and genres!
From universally known, cheerful classics that people of all ages can enjoy to recent hit songs—and even some quirky birthday tracks—we’ve got plenty lined up.
You might discover a birthday song you’ve never heard before.
Be sure to check it out!
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Birthday songs in Western music to give to someone special (111–120)
We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE
Sister Sledge, launched in 1971 as the female version of the Jackson 5, are artists known for their appealing sound rooted in R&B and pop.
Their classic “We Are Family,” released in 1979, is among their most popular songs.
The melody blends elements of disco, R&B, and soul music.
Centered on the theme of family, it’s a birthday song with wonderfully warm lyrics.
Unhappy BirthdayThe Smiths
The Smiths, a British rock band.
Their international recognition wasn’t all that high, but within the UK they inspired a passionate fan base, and despite a very short activity period of only five years, they’ve continued to be supported by many fans.
A song by them that I’d recommend as a birthday tune is Unhappy Birthday.
The title is negative, isn’t it? (lol) The lyrics are filled with very dark content, and for some people it might be depressing.
It’s a recommended track for those spending a lonely birthday by themselves.
OlderThey Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants, the U.
S.
rock band known as TMBC.
They’re a band with a highly distinctive musical style, and many of their works feature lyrics with a strong comedic tone.
Their performances are also known for being unique—for example, suddenly stopping the music mid-melody, waiting for a moment, and then abruptly continuing.
As a birthday song recommendation from their catalog, “Older” showcases this distinctive side of theirs.
Be sure to check it out.
Say AahTrey Songz
The lyrics are pretty edgy, so they’re not for everyone! If we were to give it a Japanese-style title in English, maybe something like “Say ‘Ah’”? Lines like “Let’s drink champagne,” “Come over to my place,” and “Yeah, today’s your birthday…” — I feel like “birthday” here is used with a bit of wordplay! For people who enjoy this kind of vibe—the party feel—it should work fine as celebratory BGM!
Happy Birthday To My MammyBaby’s Gang
The Italian music group Babies Gang.
The members are children, and the group is characterized by its distinctive melodies.
The pure, nursery rhyme–like tunes and the children’s chorus enhance the birthday song vibe.
For some reason, it seems to be strangely addictive for many people.
Birthday SexJeremih
Rapper Jeremih from Illinois.
In addition to his skills as a rapper, he also has talent as a singer.
These days, he’s also showcasing his abilities as a music producer.
His hit song “Birthday Sex” was the track that helped him break into the ranks of major artists and went on to become a big hit.
As you can probably tell from the title, it’s quite provocative for a birthday song.
It’s recommended as a birthday song for your significant other.
Birthday MorningThe Association
The Association is a band that plays folk rock and soft rock, formed in California in 1965.
They released many hit songs in the 1960s, three of which were certified platinum.