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Whether you interpret the lyrics as being about a birthday, Christmas, or Jesus, it's a cool song to add to your playlist.
Country music legend Loretta Lynn gives this birthday song a twist by making it about a breakup.
This is such a great birthday party tune! "Somebody in here, it's your birthday (it's your birthday) / Everybody move like it's your birthday."
Released in 2022, this song is a good addition to your birthday playlist. "It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's your birthday, dear (it's alright)."
"Weird Al" Yankovic also has a birthday song, and it's as witty as you'd expect. The lyrics go: "Well, it's time to celebrate your birthday, it happens every year / We'll eat a lot of broccoli and drink a lot of beer / You should be good and happy that there's something you can eat / A million people every day are starving in the street."
'Birthday' by All Time Low is a cool alternative rock tune to express your attraction towards someone, by singing: "I need you like cake on my birthday."
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See also: The best breakup songs of all time
NKOTB released this track in 1990 as part of their album 'Step by Step.' The lyrics sure have a positive message: "Happy Birthday to you / You’re still young / Age is just a number / Don’t you stop having fun."
Acapella group Pentatonix teamed up with the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr for this beautiful birthday song.
'Ratchet Happy Birthday' might not be as upbeat as many of the songs on this list, but it's definitely worth a listen.
The R&B singer released 'Birthday' in 2017. K. Michelle sings about making her partner having special time on his special day.
This 2010 song by American rockers Kings of Leon is all about partying like it's your birthday. Of course, you can play this one on your actual birthday too!
will.i.am. and Cody Wise remind us that it's okay to spend our money and live our fantasy on our birthdays.
One's dog's birthday is always a special occasion, right? Of course, the celebration extends to the owner and friends. "It's my dawg birthday, yeah (Birthday) / We gon' do whatever we want."
Anne-Marie sings about feeling special on one's birthday. The lyrics go: "It's my birthday / I'ma do what I like / I'ma eat what I like / I'ma kiss who I like / It's my birthday / I'ma do what I like / I'ma wear what I like / I'ma party tonight."
The Norwegian DJ teamed up with singer-songwriter John Legend to bring us this birthday tune. The song is written from the perspective of a father singing to his daughter.
Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff mention birthday girls on this track. "Aye who birthday? Put yo' hand up."
Usher and Zaytoven bring us the perfect R&B tune for birthday girls.
Marilyn Monroe's rendition of 'Happy Birthday' to JFK will surely make you feel like a president (regardless if you're a Mr. or not!).
Madonna and M.I.A. teamed up to bring us this upbeat birthday tune perfect for a singalong. "I'm a happy girl / It's my birthday song, in my happy world / I know it's gonna be a good day / Oh yeah, today is my birthday, huh."
Lizzo's 2022 single 'Birthday Girl' is the perfect celebratory song. "Is it your birthday girl? / ‘Cause you’re looking like a present / Is it your birthday girl? / Let’s celebrate it."
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, this is such a joyful song to celebrate a birthday. "They say it's your birthday / Well, it's my birthday too, yeah / They say it's your birthday / We're gonna have a good time / I'm glad it's your birthday / Happy birthday to you."
Unlike most songs on this list, this one is a ballad. 'Birthday' by Destiny's Child is all about making your partner have an unforgettable birthday day.
Sure, the "birthday cake" in RiRi's song is not an actual cake, but the tune has got the right vibe for a birthday party, that's for sure!
Lesley Gore's 1963 tune is a birthday favorite. "It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to" must be one of the most iconic birthday lyrics of all time.
This 50 Cent party anthem is a favorite among birthday boys and girls. "Go shawty, it’s your birthday / We gon’ party like it’s your birthday / We gon’ sip Bacardi like it’s your birthday."
All 2 Chainz wants for his birthday is a voluptuous woman, and there is nothing wrong with that.
Selena Gomez' debut studio album, 'Stars Dance,' opens with this track. It's all about having a good time, all the time. The lyrics go: "When I party like that / Every night's my birthday / They don't know, so it's okay / Tell 'em that it's my birthday."
Katy Perry's 2013 song is all about making your partner feel special, like it's their birthday every day. This is the perfect song to play for your loved one.
This groovy upbeat tune is one of the "happiest" birthday songs on this list. The track was released in 1980 as part of a petition to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a holiday.
Your birthday is a special occasion that deserves to be celebrated. And what better way to celebrate it than with music, right? Of course, there is the classic 'Happy Birthday' song everyone knows, but there's more to birthday songs that this classic. In fact, there are enough birthday songs out there that you can put together an entire playlist!
In this gallery, we compile some of the greatest birthday songs ever, from upbeat tunes to emotional songs. Click on and pick your favorite!
The best songs to celebrate your birthday (other than 'Happy Birthday')
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MUSIC Birthday playlist
Your birthday is a special occasion that deserves to be celebrated. And what better way to celebrate it than with music, right? Of course, there is the classic 'Happy Birthday' song everyone knows, but there's more to birthday songs that this classic. In fact, there are enough birthday songs out there that you can put together an entire playlist!
In this gallery, we compile some of the greatest birthday songs ever, from upbeat tunes to emotional songs. Click on and pick your favorite!