22 Birthday Songs: The Ultimate Soundtrack for Every Year of Life

There is a universal rhythm to growing up, and nothing marks the passage of time quite like the songs we sing, blast, or cry to on our birthdays. Whether you are turning a wide-eyed 1, blowing out double digits at 10, stepping into legal adulthood at 18, or celebrating the milestone of 22—that messy, magical sweet spot of early twenties independence—music provides the emotional anchor for the occasion.